Cisco and Infleqtion have launched a strategic research and development partnership to connect quantum computers, sensors, memory systems and communication infrastructure across distributed networks. Infleqtion shares traded at $13.28 on Thursday, up 0.19% after recovering from an intraday low near $12.95 as the collaboration was announced. The initiative combines Cisco's networking expertise, Cisco Quantum Labs and Universal Quantum Switch research with Infleqtion's neutral-atom platforms. Research will cover distributed computing and sensing, optical transduction, quantum memory and software for coordinating workloads across connected systems. The companies aim to develop scalable, modality-agnostic infrastructure capable of linking different quantum technologies and distributing quantum entanglement when required. The partnership was announced Thursday, September 10, 2026, with no financial terms disclosed.