Quantum Computing
Fault-tolerant machines, hybrid quantum-classical computing, quantum simulation.
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Quantum Technologies, decoded for leaders
Separating the real, the near and the hype in computing, sensing and communications.
- Maturity
- Early pilots
- Leader urgency
- Learn (Act on security)
- Hype level
- High
In plain English
Quantum technologies use the strange behaviour of particles at tiny scales to do things classical technology can't. That covers three different areas: computers that can solve certain problems far faster, sensors that measure with extraordinary precision, and communication networks designed to be extremely hard to eavesdrop on.
What’s real, what’s near, what’s hype
Real now
- Post-quantum cryptography planning
- Early quantum sensing applications
- Cloud access to experimental quantum computers for learning
Near (a few years)
- Hybrid quantum-classical workflows for specific problems like simulation and optimisation
Hype to question
- Claims that quantum will soon replace classical computing
- Any vendor claiming "quantum advantage" for your general business problems
Three areas, one frontier
Quantum Sensing
Quantum imaging, navigation, and precision measurement.
Quantum Communications
Quantum key distribution, quantum networks, and the idea of a quantum internet.
So what?
Questions to take back to your team
- Q1
Do we know where our long-lived sensitive data is, and how it's encrypted?
- Q2
Do we have a plan, or even an owner, for post-quantum migration?
- Q3
Which of our problems (optimisation, simulation, logistics) might one day benefit from quantum, and how would we know?
- Q4
How will we evaluate vendor claims about quantum?
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