Technology Magazine June 2024 | Page 100

QUANTUM COMPUTING
Upskilling will be key in determining quantum ’ s success Given how different it can be to work with quantum computers , it is likely that future organisations will be seeking quantum information scientists the same way today ’ s organisations look for data scientists , Buchholz says . “ Similarly to data scientists , upskilling existing resources is a significant investment that can require years . Happily , most organisations have passionate individuals who are exploring quantum computing on their own time and whose enthusiasm can be channelled .
“ Given the potential for quantum in the enterprise , experts and organisations will need to invest in learning how to apply quantum computing techniques to their workplace . While quantum solutions for enterprises are still gaining traction , the need to start developing talent , teams , and people who understand the basics of the technology is going to be extremely important for those looking to be the first to adopt quantum technologies into their workflows .
“ 20 years ago , graphical processing units ( GPUs ) were special chips that accelerated the graphics in computer games ,” Buchholz concludes . “ Today , those same chips are the foundation for Generative AI – something that was outside of most of our wildest dreams . What could the impact of quantum computers look like in a few short decades ?”
100 June 2024