Although the development of quantum computing has only been going on for five to ten years, the global momentum it has gained is astonishing
Contrary to what many experts predicted, quantum computing technology will soon be widely used. To avoid being left behind in the race for quantum supremacy, tech giants have begun increasing their investment in quantum computing.
Many companies are closely following developments as the quantum computer is rapidly approaching reality (and some of the largest companies in the world are racing to build the first real quantum computer). They know that access to quantum computing would enable significant improvements in the efficiency and effectiveness of their business practices.
For example, companies in the banking and finance sectors can analyze thousands of assets using quantum computing to find the best investment opportunities. Healthcare organizations could efficiently run simulations for different drug formulations on human DNA and streamline clinical trials.
To determine their best options, companies in the supply chain sector could simulate complex system-wide scenarios (such as international distributions). Although there are no commercially viable quantum computers yet, it’s never too early to start preparing. Vigilance and vision are two critical tasks that IT leaders should prioritize.
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Vigilance means monitoring the pace of development toward significant technological milestones. Companies can monitor progress using resources such as forecasting competitions and expert panels.
Companies may discover over the months and years that these predictions were too pessimistic and that the quantum era will come sooner than expected. But if milestones are stubbornly tricky, classic dominance will last a while.
Companies need to be aware of the latest trends that will impact the development of quantum computing in 2023 and beyond.
The development of AI models
Most AI models available today can only learn one language at a time. Engineers using artificial intelligence have to start from scratch if they need to understand another language. However, AI models will be able to overcome the issue of language barriers thanks to the use of quantum computing. Quantum computing will enable AI teams to create a multilingual, global AI and help AI models quickly understand different languages.
Investment portfolios
After realizing its potential, major financial institutions jumped at the chance to invest in quantum computers. For example, banks have already invested in quantum finance to predict asset prices or predict the risks associated with stock portfolios.
Hedge funds will be able to gain millisecond advantages in 2023 when predicting the price of a certain asset thanks to the development and rise of qubits. Quantum algorithms will allow financial institutions to significantly speed up critical financial calculations.
Fault tolerance
The purpose of quantum computing is to change the computing landscape. However, building a quantum computing facility with a fault-tolerant processor is a significant hurdle for many companies worldwide.
This is due to the high sensitivity of the subatomic particles to heat and energy changes, including those caused by the environment around machines, cosmic rays, electromagnetic radiation and more.
As a result, tech giants and startups alike are working to develop efficient coding methods and qubit clustering for reduced error rates. The development of quantum error correction (QEC) and new bosonic codes to protect computers from external perturbations are two smart techniques to address the thermal sensitivity problems of quantum computers.
Cyber security upgrade
Researchers have differing opinions on integrating quantum computing into one industry, cybersecurity. While it could make cybersecurity more resilient, it also risks security. For example, it would take an immeasurable amount of time with current technology to crack 2048-bit encryption. There is no doubt that the development of quantum power computers will be much faster given the recent technological advances.
Therefore, as quantum computing continues to pose a serious threat to the security of online transactions, companies will increase their focus on being crypto-agile in 2023.
Improve prediction
Over the next 50 years, climate-related problems could cost the global economy up to $178 trillion, according to Deloitte’s Global Turning Point report. Therefore, it is important to improve the current weather forecasts.
Because of its ability to process data more efficiently than conventional smart computers, quantum computing predictions that include long-term weather forecasts are one way to achieve this. Scientists will also use quantum computing in 2023 to improve weather forecasting.
How Quantum Computing Will Benefit Business Leaders
Companies can better optimize their investment strategies, improve encryption, find new products and do much more with quantum computers. Quantum research receives enormous funding, competition from the private sector, and mathematical and scientific talent.
Google pledged in May 2021 to invest several billion dollars to create a working quantum computer by 2029. Its new Santa Barbara campus for quantum AI will house hundreds of quantum-focused employees, a quantum data center, research labs and facilities for making quantum processor chips.
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This type of environment has often led to significant technological advances. And there is no doubt that the development of quantum computing will be significant. It will bring about two significant, sudden and simultaneous changes in the modern business environment.
First, the infrastructure that currently protects digital privacy and security over public networks will cease to exist, leaving companies that still need to upgrade their infrastructure vulnerable to devastating attacks.
The second change is much more beneficial; it is the explosion of algorithmic power, which will enable businesses to use computers to perform tasks that are currently impossible and has the potential to transform the business.
Although the development of quantum computing has only been going on for five to ten years, the global momentum it has gained is astounding. It is gradually gaining popularity, and as it evolves and changes the technological landscape, all industries will soon benefit. It is still early enough for business leaders to consider how quantum will drive digital investment, reshape industries and ignite innovation.
While it will take time to make or break your business, a thorough understanding of quantum applications is critical to positioning the business to take advantage of them over the next decade and prevent potential catastrophe.
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