“Seeing It, Touching It, Trusting It”: Dale Moore Joins Qubits 2025 Panel on Quantum Infrastructure
- David Wood
- Apr 1
- 4 min read
(SCOTTSDALE, AZ)– At this year’s Qubits 2025 conference in Scottsdale, Arizona, Davidson President & CEO Dale Moore joined a panel of international experts to discuss the operational realities of building and deploying quantum computing infrastructure. Hosted by D-Wave, the annual Qubits event brings together researchers, technologists, and mission stakeholders to share practical advancements in quantum computing.
Moderated by Peter Rutten, Research VP of Performance Intensive Computing at IDC, the Quantum Infrastructure panel featured:
Kristel Michielsen, Head of Quantum Information Processing at the Jülich Supercomputing Centre
Federico Spedalieri, Managing Director of the Quantum Initiative at USC’s Information Sciences Institute
Dale Moore, President & CEO, Davidson Technologies
Together, the panelists explored the technical, environmental, and institutional needs required to support quantum deployment—and how building real-world systems today can accelerate quantum adoption tomorrow.
“Getting it in the building—that’s how we make quantum real.”
For Davidson, that system is the D-Wave Advantage2™, which is being installed at the company’s Huntsville headquarters. It will be the first quantum computer in Alabama and only the second D-Wave system deployed in the United States. Dale Moore spoke candidly about what that milestone means for Davidson and its mission-aligned customers.
“Being able to see, touch, and understand that there’s a real capability that exists today is something our customers need,” Moore said. “Quantum is still viewed by many as a future promise. But we believe it’s ready to impact national security problems now.”
While other panelists emphasized research and academic training benefits of having on-prem systems, Moore focused on quantum’s role in delivering applied outcomes to defense programs.
“This isn’t about replacing classical or high-performance computing. It’s about building a hybrid approach that gives mission leaders access to the best tools available. If we want to truly integrate quantum into the operational environment, we have to start showing what it can do—today.”
Quantum Infrastructure for the Mission Environment
Davidson’s decision to host a D-Wave system on-premises wasn’t made lightly. As Moore emphasized, many of the government customers Davidson serves operate in sensitive, high-security domains.
“Cloud-based quantum access isn’t always viable when you're talking about national defense. The work we support often requires controlled, secure environments,” he said. “Having this system on-site means we can offer access to quantum computing in ways that align with our customers' operational needs.”
That need for infrastructure tailored to mission-critical realities is a major reason Davidson has spent the last two years preparing to host a quantum system. Beyond facility readiness, Moore described this as part of a long-term strategy to bring optimization-forward quantum solutions to programs of national interest.
“This is the continuation of a three-plus year partnership with D-Wave,” Moore added. “The system is important, but the real value is what we build with it—optimization algorithms, integrated AI/ML capabilities, and problem-solving frameworks that serve real defense needs.”
Quantum Optimization for Strategic Challenges
When asked about potential applications, Moore pointed to some of the most pressing defense challenges the U.S. faces—many of which are defined by complex, data-rich operational environments.
“Take the concept of a ‘Golden Dome’ missile defense network, which has been under discussion since the Reagan era. Today, that kind of layered defense is a massive data fusion problem—integrating sensors, weapon systems, tracking solutions, and real-time targeting.”
It’s in scenarios like these where Moore sees quantum optimization playing a decisive role.
“There’s no limit to the amount of data coming from domains like space, missile defense, and joint-force operations. Quantum can help manage and make sense of those datasets in a way that enhances both responsiveness and accuracy.”
He also called attention to the growing complexity in the space domain.
“With the proliferation of low Earth orbit satellites and contested environments in space, we’re looking at a problem set that expands faster than traditional tools can handle. That’s where quantum becomes more than just interesting—it becomes essential.”
Building Trust in the Technology
One of the final points Moore made returned to the central theme of the panel: infrastructure isn’t just physical—it’s cultural.
“Quantum still has a credibility gap in some parts of the defense community. Our goal is to close that gap by putting the technology directly in their hands. Let them see that it’s operational, reliable, and that it can solve real problems.”
By hosting the D-Wave Advantage2 system, Davidson aims to do more than adopt quantum—we want to demonstrate it, integrate it, and scale it for the communities we serve.
“We’re not interested in exploring quantum for the sake of it. We’re doing this because we believe in its potential to change how the Department of Defense solves problems.”
Onward, Along the Road to Quantum
As D-Wave's Advantage2 system nears installation and full operational status in Huntsville, Dale Moore’s remarks at Qubits 2025 serve as a strong signal of where the company is heading—and why. Through secure infrastructure, strategic partnerships, and a mission-first approach to emerging tech, Davidson is helping pave a pathway to real-world quantum impact. Follow along as we continue down our road to quantum.
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