Infleqtion To Bring NVIDIA NVQLink Quantum System to Illinois, Expanding State’s Leadership in Quantum and AI Supercomputing

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 28, 2025--

Infleqtion, a global leader in neutral atom–based quantum technology, today announced it will host an NVIDIA NVQLink-enabled quantum supercomputing system at the Illinois Quantum & Microelectronics Park (IQMP). Infleqtion is among the first to integrate the new NVQLink open system architecture, which directly couples quantum processors with GPU-accelerated supercomputers, solving a critical bottleneck for scaling quantum computing and unlocking a new era of hybrid quantum-classical applications. This announcement follows Infleqtion’s plans to go public through a merger with Churchill Capital Corp X (NASDAQ: CCCX).

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Until now, there hasn't been a single, unified interface for supercomputing centers and quantum hardware builders to connect qubits to AI supercomputers. NVQLink changes that by offering a standardized and performant approach to connecting the two, opening the door to hybrid quantum-classical applications that will unlock new possibilities in materials science, clean energy, secure communications, and artificial intelligence. Infleqtion’s next generation of NVQLink-equipped Sqale quantum computers will build atop its recent achievements including the first realization of Shor’s algorithm for decryption with logical qubits, a demonstration of 12 logical qubits, and 1600 physical qubits.

“Illinois is staking its claim as a leader in the next era of computing,” said Illinois Governor JB Pritzker. “With Infleqtion bringing NVIDIA NVQLink to Chicago, we’re proving that Illinois is where quantum and AI supercomputing will grow, where high tech jobs will be created, and where the next generation of innovators will shape the future.”

“Our team could not be more excited to host this new partnership between Infleqtion and NVIDIA at the IQMP,” said IQMP Executive Director and CEO, Dr. Harley Johnson. “As a first of its kind park built for quantum technology scale up and related advanced microelectronics, research and development, the Sqale-IL system represents another validation of IQMP's position as a global leader for quantum innovation."

Today Infleqtion also announced it is making its Sqale system available through NVIDIA CUDA-Q, giving researchers worldwide the ability to run hybrid quantum–AI algorithms with real-time GPU connectivity. At the same time, Infleqtion and Illinois are preparing the launch of Sqale-IL. By enabling real time connectivity and the seamless flow of data between Infleqtion's Sqale-IL quantum computer and NVIDIA accelerated computing, Infleqtion is using NVIDIA NVQLink to demonstrate how quantum and AI will ultimately operate together in supercomputers and national labs.

"For years, quantum processors and supercomputers have effectively existed in silos, since they have not had a standardized way to connect to each other," said Pranav Gokhale, CTO of Infleqtion. "Enabling them to operate together in real-time, removes a major bottleneck to scaling quantum computing, one that will accelerate the research community's ability to use quantum and AI together to tackle previously unsolvable problems in areas like chemistry, energy and national security."

"NVIDIA NVQLink unites quantum processors and control systems with NVIDIA AI supercomputing, delivering a turnkey solution for integrating and scaling quantum hardware," said Tim Costa, General Manager for Quantum at NVIDIA. “Through its NVQLink deployment, Infleqtion is scaling quantum computing access in support of a new ecosystem of hybrid quantum-classical applications."

These dual milestones, broad cloud access for researchers and a landmark physical deployment in Illinois, advance the race toward fault-tolerant quantum computing while anchoring the state as a magnet for next-generation quantum–AI infrastructure and investment.

Infleqtion will showcase its work with NVQLink at GTC DC, where the company is participating in sessions on quantum–AI convergence and the future of hybrid supercomputing. In addition, Infleqtion’s Sqale quantum computer will be available to participants in a tutorial with NVIDIA and NERSC at the SC conference for supercomputing in St. Louis in November.

About Infleqtion

Infleqtion is a global leader in neutral-atom quantum technology. We design and build quantum computers, precision sensors, and quantum software for governments, enterprises, and research institutions. Our commercial portfolio includes quantum computers as well as quantum RF systems, quantum clocks, and inertial navigation solutions. Infleqtion is the partner of choice for governments and commercial customers seeking cutting-edge quantum capabilities. Infleqtion announced in September 2025 it plans to go public via a merger with Churchill Capital Corp X (NASDAQ: CCCX). For more information, visit Infleqtion.com or follow Infleqtion on LinkedIn,YouTube, and X.

Infleqtion Sqale quantum computer model at NVIDIA's GTC DC booth

NEW YORK (AP) — Promising a commitment to "ambitious journalism and agenda-setting conversations,” media scion James Murdoch has struck a deal with the Vox Media digital company to acquire New York magazine, the Vox Media Podcast Network and the Vox editorial brand.

The deal with Vox, widely seen as liberal-leaning, represents a major move toward his own media empire for the 53-year-old younger son of Rupert Murdoch, who himself owned New York Magazine from 1976 until 1991. And it comes less than a year after the Murdoch family reached a deal on control of the 95-year-old mogul’s media empire after his death, ensuring no change in direction at Fox News, the most popular network for conservatives, under Rupert's chosen heir, Lachlan Murdoch.

Under the new deal, expected to close within weeks, Lupa Systems, James Murdoch’s media company, acquires the three divisions — about half of Vox Media. Neither Vox Media nor Lupa was disclosing the sum. The New York Times cited people familiar with the matter saying it was more than $300 million. The acquired divisions will operate, according to a statement, as a subsidiary of Lupa — called Vox Media.

Not included in the deal are the Vox brands Eater, Popsugar, SB Nation, The Dodo, and The Verge. But the deal does include, along with New York magazine, its verticals The Cut, Vulture, Intelligencer, The Strategist, Curbed, and Grub Street.

It also includes the Vox Media Podcast Network. which features wildly popular shows like “Criminal” and “Pivot” with Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway. The network “has been the fastest growing business within Vox Media and will immediately put Lupa at the top of the podcast field,” said the Vox statement.

James Murdoch, a former CEO of 21st Century Fox who resigned from the board of News Corporation in 2020 over differences about content and direction, is known to hold less conservative views than his father. In the deal reached last year, James and his two older sisters. Prudence MacLeod and Elisabeth Murdoch, gave up any claims to control of Fox in exchange for stock valued at the time at $3.3 billion.

That deal created a trust establishing control of the Fox Corp. for Lachlan Murdoch, along with his younger sisters, Grace and Chloe.

In his own remarks about the Vox deal, James Murdoch said the acquisition “aligns well with our existing holdings and investments and reflects both our interest in the forward edge of culture and our deep commitment to ambitious journalism and agenda-setting conversations.

It will allow us to apply new tools across the businesses we are building, adding substantial production, distribution, and editorial capability to our group," Murdoch said.

Current Vox chairman and CEO Jim Bankoff will lead the new Vox Media, becoming CEO of the new company upon closing.

“We are incredibly proud to have built and scaled several of the leading media properties of this generation,” Bankoff said. “Together under Lupa’s stewardship we are primed to be the best home for talent and the most dynamic media company of this new era.”

David Haskell, New York magazine's editor-in-chief, noted in an email to subscribers that Lupa now becomes the magazine's sixth owner since 1968.

Haskell promised that the magazine would continue with “the fearless, independent journalism that you expect from us."

“We will continue to create news cycles, start conversations, contribute to the most important debates in politics and society, identify and explore what’s most interesting in contemporary culture, and always do our best to challenge our readers, surprise them, and help them make sense of the modern world,” Haskell said.

Jocelyn Noveck covers the intersection of media and entertainment for The Associated Press.

FILE - James Murdoch arrives at St Bride's Church for the celebration ceremony of the wedding of Rupert Murdoch and Jerry Hall in London, March 5, 2016. (Photo by Joel Ryan/Invision/AP, File)