How to Prepare for the Onset of Quantum Computing, with Alice & Bob and Hyperion Research

The state of quantum is full of promise and in a constant flux, so much so that it’s hard to keep track of. In this webinar, we have Julliette Peyronnet of French quantum company Alice & Bob and Bob Sorensen of industry analyst firm Hyperion Research examining the latest developments in quantum technology and also how organizations can prepare to incorporate quantum as it evolves toward delivering real and useful value – which is happening faster than some might thing. According to a recently released report from Alice & Bob and Hyperion, entitled Seizing Quantum’s Edge: Why and How HPC Should Prepare for eFTQC,  within the next five years quantum superiority will be realized – that is, quantum computers that are beyond the capabilities of classical supercomputers. It also states that up to 50 percent of HPC workloads at HPC centers, research institutions and national lab leadership computing facilities will benefit from fault-tolerant quantum computing (FTQC). This means organizations with an early adopter ethic should begin their preparations now by examining workloads that are suitable for quantum acceleration, by planning for an integrated quantum-classical computing infrastructure and by developing quantum capabilities to the employee skillset. These are among the themes discussed in this webinar, along with how vendors of HPC-class systems can prepare their hardware to work alongside quantum systems to deliver maximum hybrid value. Our panelists also look at organizations that actually are doing their quantum due diligence now, laying the groundwork for the onset of quantum. Both Peyronnet, who is Alice & Bob’s general manager of U.S. operations, and Sorensen, Hyperion’s senior vice president of research and chief analyst for quantum, speak with deep knowledge and deep compassion (for non-quantum experts) about the onset of this technology in a way that the rest of us can comprehend and benefit from.