Microsoft edged its way into the quantum computing conversation Tuesday by proclaiming that 2025 would be the year for its business customers to become “quantum-ready” by preparing their organizations for the eventual technological leap.

Quantum Computing is a Real Thing according to Microsoft’s comments this morning. Shares of D-Wave Quantum Inc , Rigetti Computing and IonQ Corporation are

Pre-market, Microsoft stock is up 1.3%, with the announcement also boosting shares of quantum computing stocks. At last glance, D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) is up 25.2%, Rigetti Computing (RGTI) is 16% higher,