IonQ stands uniquely as one of the only pure-play quantum computing companies—a firm dedicated solely to quantum technologies, rather than a division inside a larger conglomerate. This singular focus allows IonQ to drive innovation, investment, and technical advancement with clarity and urgency. Their core hardware approach centers on trapped-ion quantum computing, widely regarded as one of the most promising quantum modalities due to its high qubit fidelity, long coherence times, and all-to-all qubit connectivity. These ions, which are charged atoms suspended and controlled via electromagnetic fields, offer virtually identical qubit building blocks that are less prone to variability than solid-state superconducting qubits favored by other players such as IBM or Google.