D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) said Wednesday it has partnered with Carahsoft Technology to distribute its quantum computing technologies to US government and public sector agencies through the latter's reseller network and procurement contracts.

Financial terms were not provided.

The quantum computing company said the agreement will allow public sector entities to access D-Wave's annealing quantum computing systems, cloud services, and professional support. The technologies will be available through various government procurement vehicles managed by Carahsoft, D-Wave added.

Shares of D-Wave were up nearly 18% in recent Wednesday premarket activity.

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