Quantum Computing Technology Pushes For IT Advantage
SearchCIO, Wednesday, November 27th, 2024
Tech and funding issues remain. But work on error handling, an expanding software stack and the growth of quantum ecosystems are advancing the pursuit of 'quantum advantage.'
Quantum computing, overshadowed in recent years by the stunning rise of generative AI, is making quiet -- and, in some pockets, accelerated -- progress toward realizing its full potential.
This still-emerging technology aims to dramatically speed up the processing of complex mathematical and computational problems, employing the principles of quantum mechanics. Quantum computing, and the related fields of quantum sensing and quantum communication, are poised to affect a variety of industries, from life sciences to financial services and others, as well as the government and defense sectors. Enterprise IT leaders can already explore early manifestations of quantum technology offered by an array of quantum hardware vendors and hyperscalers for access in the cloud -- and they might discern some familiar patterns as they do so.