Quantum Readiness: Evaluating Quantum Computing for Enterprises

How should enterprises evaluate quantum computing?

Enterprises should evaluate quantum computing based on strategic risk, industry impact and readiness rather than waiting for full commercialization. The risk of being too late outweighs the risk of being too early, especially as quantum breakthroughs reshape IP, security and competitive advantage. Early exploration through pilots, cloud-based access and quantum readiness teams enables informed investment decisions.

Quantum computing is transitioning from lab experiments to enterprise reality, encouraging business leaders to rethink infrastructure, security and innovation timelines. This episode of Interconnected explores how enterprises should evaluate quantum computing, what quantum readiness truly means and which industries will see value first.

Featuring insights from Nobel Prize–winning physicist and quantum industry leaders, the discussion helps decision-makers understand when and how to engage with quantum computing strategically.

FAQs:
Q: How should enterprises evaluate whether quantum computing is relevant to them?
A: Enterprises should assess quantum computing based on industry impact, competitive risk, IP strategy and long-term infrastructure planning rather than short-term ROI.

Q: What does “quantum readiness” mean for businesses?
A: Quantum readiness includes skills development, secure data infrastructure, post-quantum encryption and the ability to integrate quantum systems with classical computing.

Q: Is quantum computing ready for commercial use today?
A: Quantum computing is entering early enterprise pilots, with initial commercial value emerging in chemistry, materials science and optimization problems.

Q: Should companies wait until quantum computing is mature?
A: No. Waiting increases strategic risk, as early adopters gain IP advantages, operational knowledge and security preparedness.

Q: Will enterprises need to buy their own quantum computers?
A: Most enterprises will access quantum computing through cloud-based services integrated with classical infrastructure rather than owning hardware.

Guests:
John Martinis   / john-martinis-5856911a6  
Nobel Prize–winning Physicist and Co-Founder of Qolab

Théau Peronnin   / theau-peronnin  
CEO, Alice & Bob

Mark Jackson   / drmarkgjackson  
Senior Quantum Evangelist, Quantinuum

Meet the Hosts:
Glenn Dekhayser   / gdekhayser  
Global Principal Technologist at Equinix

Petrina Steele   / petrinasteele  
Vice President, Market Development at Equinix

Chapters:
0:00 — Introduction to quantum computing episode
2:07 — What is quantum computing and why does it matter now?
4:49 — What is a qubit and how does it work?
6:56 — Quantum supremacy to quantum utility as next big leap
10:10 — Moving quantum systems into scalable enterprise infrastructure
14:29 — Industries that will benefit most from quantum computing
15:05 — How can enterprises be quantum-ready?

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