THE TECHNOLOGY INTERVIEW
“ The war for talent is probably one of the most critical challenges enterprises face, especially with technology changing so quickly”
HRIDAY RAVINDRANATH, CDIO, ORANGE BUSINESS
Current encryption methods will become obsolete once quantum becomes a reality. Companies need to start thinking about that risk now, not as a future issue.
“ At Orange, we’ ve just announced a product called Quantum Defender, which fuses post-quantum cryptography with quantum key distribution. It enables you to secure your information for the future state, preparing you for what’ s coming.”
But technology is only part of the story. For Hriday, the human angle is equally critical.“ Beyond AI and quantum, companies need to think about the human adaptation angle to tech changes. There will be deep societal impact, especially from AI. We need to think about how companies adapt from a human perspective – in terms of operating models, people, roles and the future of work. It could be an incredible opportunity, but if you’ re not planning ahead, it might become a threat as well.”
50 August 2025