Quantum Computing: Why you should care

Quantum Computing is arriving but how much should you care?
This short primer will help you decide, in less than 30 minutes.

The impact of QC will be as great as that of the original desktop computers, as the internet, and as smartphones. But when should you as a business executive or middle-manager or board member invest time.

This brief guide takes a business view, avoiding jargon and long appendices, and helps you think about your route to quantum readiness.

Imagine you had a two-year head start on your competitors when it came to e-commerce or social media. By starting to think about quantum computing now you’ll give yourself that advantage with this truly paradigm-shifting technology.

And no, it’s not just another buzzword to add to AI, augmented reality, virtual reality, blockchain, or machine learning. Quantum Computing is a technology that will impact anyone who is doing data-driven decision-making. Whether you’re designing new vaccines, planning transportation routes, optimizing factories, or improving supply chains, you will one day soon be using a quantum computer. So you might as well start learning about it now.

Don’t worry – this short read isn’t about teaching you how qubits, entanglement or superposition work. It’s about helping you think about how this new technology will improve your business: reducing costs, improving profits, and keeping you ahead of the competition. Or, and it could make a different when it comes to climate change too!

Quantum Computing isn’t here yet. Quantum Supremacy won’t be here for a while. In fact we hardly even have examples of Quantum Advantage. But NOW is the time that every executive should think about quantum readiness.

Invest 30 minutes in this book and decide your next steps.