Classiq partners with NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS to accelerate APAC sales network

【Article Title】 Classiq partners with NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS to accelerate APAC sales network 【Article Body】 AI TRANSLATION This article is an AI-generated translation of the original Japanese article. For the authoritative version, please refer to the original. Read the original Japanese article → (https://quantumindex.jp/ntt-docomo-business-classiq-quantum-partnership/) NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS and Classiq Technologies’ Japan subsidiary have signed a memorandum of strategic business partnership to promote uptake of quantum computing by Japanese companies. Combining Classiq’s development platform with NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS’s enterprise deployment experience, the partners will support identification of business problems suitable for quantum computing, and the development and execution of quantum algorithms. ✍️ Quantum Index Analysis We explain the technical and business significance behind the announcement and the evaluation points that numbers and headlines alone may not reveal. Read our independent analysis ↓ Overview of the announcement NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS will propose and sell Classiq’s quantum software development platform to its corporate customers. Through joint activities with customers, the two companies plan to assist in selecting business problems suitable for quantum computing and in developing and running quantum algorithms. In addition to the platform, Classiq will provide expertise and technical support for quantum algorithms and quantum software. Classiq’s platform includes an automatic synthesis engine that converts functional models, written in the high‑level modeling language Qmod, into quantum circuits tailored to constraints and target hardware. An AI interface is also integrated so developers can focus more on algorithms and business requirements rather than low‑level circuit implementations. The execution environments support simulators and multiple quantum hardware modalities, including superconducting, neutral‑atom, ion‑trap, and photonic systems. According to the company, users can select different execution environments without rewriting code. The announcement did not disclose specific adopter companies, contract amounts, revenue targets, or commercial rollout timing. Key points • On October 8, 2026, the two companies announced a strategic business partnership to promote quantum computing adoption by Japanese firms. • NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS will handle proposal and sales of the Classiq platform, and the two companies will jointly support problem discovery, use‑case development, and validation for enterprises. • Classiq will provide the platform and technical support on quantum algorithms and quantum software. • Using Qmod and an automatic synthesis engine, the platform generates quantum circuits from high‑level models according to target hardware and constraints. • The platform supports simulators and multiple quantum hardware modalities, allowing use of different execution environments from the same codebase. Technical and business implications On the technical side, the significance lies in abstracting quantum circuitquantum circuit量子回路 / Quantum CircuitA representation of the computation procedure executed on a quantum computer, listing in order operations such as qubit initialization, quantum gate operations, and measurements.QI NoteEven for the same algorithm, the number of qubits used, circuit depth, and number of gates vary depending on the implementation. When comparing real-device performance, also check the circuit scale and the conditions after compilation. design and hardware differences within a development platform, making it easier for enterprises to prototype quantum algorithms starting from business requirements. Because multiple hardware modalities can be handled from a single development environment, the platform could enable comparisons tailored to use cases and available computing resources. On the business side, combining NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS’s enterprise deployment experience with Classiq’s quantum software expertise aims to move Japanese companies from an exploratory phase to concrete use‑case development and evaluation. However, no specific customer engagements or business scale were disclosed, so results of the partnership will need to be judged by future adoption metrics. What to watch next Going forward, the focus will be whether joint support yields concrete customer projects and industry‑specific use cases. It will also be important to see evaluation results of prototyped algorithms on simulators and real hardware, and any comparisons across multiple hardware types. In addition, how sales and technical support will be delivered, emerging case studies, and contract details will be key indicators of how the business develops. ✍️ Quantum Index Analysis The notable point of this partnership is that Classiq (https://en.quantumindex.jp/tag/classiq/) is leveraging NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS’s customer base to expand its sales and deployment channels in Japan. Classiq has positioned its Japan subsidiary as an APAC business hub and is advancing local partnerships and pilots in markets such as South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, and India. This move can be seen as part of a go‑to‑market (GTM) strategy to develop markets through local partners. This strategy is rational in that Classiq can leverage partners’ customer networks and deployment know‑how without building large sales and support teams in each country. For NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS, it provides an opportunity to offer quantum computing support services to enterprises without developing an in‑house quantum software stack. However, even if Classiq’s platform makes circuit development more efficient, that alone does not guarantee solutions to customers’ business problems or quantum advantagequantum advantage量子優位性 / Quantum Advantage / Quantum Computational AdvantageFor a particular problem, a quantum computer demonstrates a practical advantage over classical computation in terms of speed, accuracy, cost, etc.QI NoteNot necessarily synonymous with "quantum supremacy"; the term is often used to include practical usefulness. When evaluating claims, check the classical methods used for comparison and the evaluation metrics. over classical computingclassical computingClassical Computing / Classical Computation / Classical Computing / Classical ComputationA computation method that uses bits of 0 and 1; the form of computation performed by the computers commonly used today.QI NoteUsed as a point of comparison with quantum computing, but it can encompass CPUs, GPUs, supercomputers, and specialized algorithms, so care should be taken about the conditions of comparison.. Moreover, expanding sales channels and establishing a profitable business are separate evaluations. The quantum software market remains nascent; increasing deployment counts is necessary but not sufficient. It is critical to provide ongoing value that customers are willing to pay for. In particular, if bespoke use‑case development and technical support require significant human resources, a larger number of projects does not necessarily translate into improved profitability. The announcement did not disclose concrete customer projects, contract sizes, or sales targets. Going forward, in addition to winning paying customers through NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS, metrics such as recurring usage, contract expansions, and revenue from technical support will be important evaluation axes. It remains to be seen whether Classiq’s expansion of its APAC sales network will translate into a sustainable revenue model. NETWORKView the industry network around Classiq → (/qi-network/) Related articles • Classiq forms partnerships with Scientek and Kensho in Taiwan, developing the quantum software market through multiple channels (https://en.quantumindex.jp/scientek-classiq-taiwan-quantum-software-partnership/) • PsiQuantum expands quantum software ahead of FTQC, announces resource estimation and compilation optimization (https://en.quantumindex.jp/psiquantum-ieee-quantum-week-2026/) • PsiQuantum partners with Brookhaven National Laboratory on FTQC algorithms using “Construct” (https://en.quantumindex.jp/psiquantum-brookhaven-construct-partnership/) Source Read the original announcement (https://www.classiq.io/insights/ntt-docomo-business-and-classiq-enter-strategic-business-partnership-to-accelerate-enterprise-adoption-of-quantum-computing) If you found this article useful, please consider sharing it. ──────────────────── 【AI Evaluation Request】 Evaluate the following article critically, not based on the quality of its writing, but on its **original informational value as a specialist publication**. 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NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS and Classiq Technologies’ Japan subsidiary have signed a memorandum of strategic business partnership to promote uptake of quantum computing by Japanese companies. Combining Classiq’s development platform with NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS’s enterprise deployment experience, the partners will support identification of business problems suitable for quantum computing, and the development and execution of quantum algorithms.

Overview of the announcement

NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS will propose and sell Classiq’s quantum software development platform to its corporate customers. Through joint activities with customers, the two companies plan to assist in selecting business problems suitable for quantum computing and in developing and running quantum algorithms. In addition to the platform, Classiq will provide expertise and technical support for quantum algorithms and quantum software. Classiq’s platform includes an automatic synthesis engine that converts functional models, written in the high‑level modeling language Qmod, into quantum circuits tailored to constraints and target hardware. An AI interface is also integrated so developers can focus more on algorithms and business requirements rather than low‑level circuit implementations. The execution environments support simulators and multiple quantum hardware modalities, including superconducting, neutral‑atom, ion‑trap, and photonic systems. According to the company, users can select different execution environments without rewriting code. The announcement did not disclose specific adopter companies, contract amounts, revenue targets, or commercial rollout timing.

Key points

• On October 8, 2026, the two companies announced a strategic business partnership to promote quantum computing adoption by Japanese firms.
• NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS will handle proposal and sales of the Classiq platform, and the two companies will jointly support problem discovery, use‑case development, and validation for enterprises.
• Classiq will provide the platform and technical support on quantum algorithms and quantum software.
• Using Qmod and an automatic synthesis engine, the platform generates quantum circuits from high‑level models according to target hardware and constraints.
• The platform supports simulators and multiple quantum hardware modalities, allowing use of different execution environments from the same codebase.

Technical and business implications

On the technical side, the significance lies in abstracting quantum circuitquantum circuit量子回路 / Quantum CircuitA representation of the computation procedure executed on a quantum computer, listing in order operations such as qubit initialization, quantum gate operations, and measurements.QI NoteEven for the same algorithm, the number of qubits used, circuit depth, and number of gates vary depending on the implementation. When comparing real-device performance, also check the circuit scale and the conditions after compilation. design and hardware differences within a development platform, making it easier for enterprises to prototype quantum algorithms starting from business requirements. Because multiple hardware modalities can be handled from a single development environment, the platform could enable comparisons tailored to use cases and available computing resources. On the business side, combining NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS’s enterprise deployment experience with Classiq’s quantum software expertise aims to move Japanese companies from an exploratory phase to concrete use‑case development and evaluation. However, no specific customer engagements or business scale were disclosed, so results of the partnership will need to be judged by future adoption metrics.

What to watch next

Going forward, the focus will be whether joint support yields concrete customer projects and industry‑specific use cases. It will also be important to see evaluation results of prototyped algorithms on simulators and real hardware, and any comparisons across multiple hardware types. In addition, how sales and technical support will be delivered, emerging case studies, and contract details will be key indicators of how the business develops.

✍️ Quantum Index Analysis

The notable point of this partnership is that Classiq is leveraging NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS’s customer base to expand its sales and deployment channels in Japan. Classiq has positioned its Japan subsidiary as an APAC business hub and is advancing local partnerships and pilots in markets such as South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, and India. This move can be seen as part of a go‑to‑market (GTM) strategy to develop markets through local partners.

This strategy is rational in that Classiq can leverage partners’ customer networks and deployment know‑how without building large sales and support teams in each country. For NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS, it provides an opportunity to offer quantum computing support services to enterprises without developing an in‑house quantum software stack. However, even if Classiq’s platform makes circuit development more efficient, that alone does not guarantee solutions to customers’ business problems or quantum advantagequantum advantage量子優位性 / Quantum Advantage / Quantum Computational AdvantageFor a particular problem, a quantum computer demonstrates a practical advantage over classical computation in terms of speed, accuracy, cost, etc.QI NoteNot necessarily synonymous with "quantum supremacy"; the term is often used to include practical usefulness. When evaluating claims, check the classical methods used for comparison and the evaluation metrics. over classical computingclassical computingClassical Computing / Classical Computation / Classical Computing / Classical ComputationA computation method that uses bits of 0 and 1; the form of computation performed by the computers commonly used today.QI NoteUsed as a point of comparison with quantum computing, but it can encompass CPUs, GPUs, supercomputers, and specialized algorithms, so care should be taken about the conditions of comparison..

Moreover, expanding sales channels and establishing a profitable business are separate evaluations. The quantum software market remains nascent; increasing deployment counts is necessary but not sufficient. It is critical to provide ongoing value that customers are willing to pay for. In particular, if bespoke use‑case development and technical support require significant human resources, a larger number of projects does not necessarily translate into improved profitability.

The announcement did not disclose concrete customer projects, contract sizes, or sales targets. Going forward, in addition to winning paying customers through NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS, metrics such as recurring usage, contract expansions, and revenue from technical support will be important evaluation axes. It remains to be seen whether Classiq’s expansion of its APAC sales network will translate into a sustainable revenue model.

NETWORKView the industry network around Classiq →

Related articles

• Classiq forms partnerships with Scientek and Kensho in Taiwan, developing the quantum software market through multiple channels
• PsiQuantum expands quantum software ahead of FTQC, announces resource estimation and compilation optimization
• PsiQuantum partners with Brookhaven National Laboratory on FTQC algorithms using “Construct”

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