Path2Quantum ( P2Q ) framework
TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION
Shields does , however , believe in the commercial viability of Quantum Key Distribution ( QKD ) technology for organisations and governments to build quantum-secured networks .
“ QKD harnesses the properties of photons to generate and distribute secret keys needed for cryptographic applications , but until recently faced several challenges that prevented it from effective real-world deployment . Now though , systems such as
Toshiba ’ s have been refined to overcome stumbling blocks to the technology through innovative capabilities such as high key rates , longer transmission lengths , multiplexing and active stabilisation ,” he said .
QKD deployments are already being seen across the world , particularly in sectors regularly handling highly sensitive information – such as smart manufacturing , healthcare and finance .
“ Such organisations recognise the potential scale of the quantum security threat and are acting now to combat it . What ’ s crucial is that other industries followsuit , and quickly ,” said Shields .
Path2Quantum ( P2Q ) framework
“ Enterprise leaders acknowledge they must address quantum computing ’ s promise to disrupt for fear of falling behind their competition , but are concerned about the large time / cost investment , as well as hardware vendor lock-in . Our path to quantum framework empowers organisations with a simple and straightforward path to explore quantum value with low risk and investment .” - Robert Liscouski , CEO of Quantum Computing Inc .
Quantum pioneers , IBM , leading the charge for widespread adoption Richard Hopkins is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering and an IBM Distinguished Engineer . He maintains that quantum computing is not an easy skill to learn , so the barriers of entry should be lowered to enable as many people around the world to access these new techniques .
“ I ’ m very proud that IBM decided to use open-source and open access to build the ecosystem of developers , scientists , educators and professionals that are needed across different industries to be ready for this next generation of computing ,” said Hopkins .
In 2016 , to accomplish global adoption , IBM was the first company to put a quantum computer on the cloud . The IBM Quantum Experience has since built up an active community of more than 400,000 users who run more than 4 billion quantum circuits ( the quantum equivalent of running a conventional program ) per day , on real hardware and simulators .
In 2017 , IBM was the first company to offer commercial universal quantum computing
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