Shelton, CT, March 6, 2026 — TMC, a global integrated media company helping clients build communities through in-person events and digital marketing programs, today announced Cisco as the recipient of the inaugural, 2025 Quantum Computing Leadership Award, presented by TMCnet.

The Quantum Computing Leadership Award recognizes Cisco (News - Alert) for advancing the frontier of quantum technologies and helping bring practical quantum innovation closer to real-world application. Cisco demonstrates exceptional leadership in the development of quantum networking, infrastructure, algorithms, and supporting technologies that will enable the next generation of computing breakthroughs.

Cisco was selected for its forward-thinking approach to quantum innovation and its commitment to building the foundational technologies required to support future quantum networks and distributed quantum systems. Through its research and development initiatives, Cisco is helping lay the groundwork for a new era of computing—one that promises transformative capabilities across industries including cybersecurity, pharmaceuticals, materials science, logistics, financial modeling, and advanced scientific research.

“Congratulations to Cisco on being named the recipient of the 2025 Quantum Computing Leadership Award,” said Rich Tehrani, CEO of TMC (News - Alert). “Quantum computing represents one of the most significant technological frontiers of our time. Cisco’s leadership in advancing the infrastructure and architectural foundations necessary for scalable quantum systems demonstrates both vision and technical excellence. Their work is helping move quantum technologies from theoretical promise toward practical impact.”

Cisco will be recognized on TMCnet as the recipient of the 2025 Quantum (News - Alert) Computing Leadership Award for its role in advancing the technologies that will shape the future of computing.

A Respected Honor - Backed by TMC’s 50 Years of Excellence

Earning any award from TMCnet and Cloud Computing instantly elevates the brand for each winning company. Their stature is raised not only before TMC’s extensive and educated audience of technology professionals, decision-makers, and executives, but their entire eco-system of end users and other providers. TMCnet reaches in excess of 1,000,000 monthly unique visitors.

Established in 1972, parent company TMC has a long-standing presence in the technology media space – and are respected for our unbiased coverage of IP communications, cybersecurity, telecom, IoT, cloud, CX, and AI. Earning a TMCnet award brings a high level of industry recognition.

For more information and to view the schedule of upcoming TMC and TMCnet awards, please visit www.tmcnet.com/awards.

About TMC
For more than 20 years, TMC has been honoring technology companies with awards in various categories. These awards are regarded as some of the most prestigious and respected awards in the communications and technology sector worldwide.  Winners represent prominent players in the market who consistently demonstrate the advancement of technologies. Each recipient is a verifiable leader in the marketplace.

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TMC Contact:
Stephanie Thompson
Manager, TMC Awards
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