Rather than see Intel build its own quantum computers and compete with the other quantum computing vendors, imagine what it would be like to see Intel focus on designing, producing, and selling components which enable others to easily design and build their own quantum computers. Intel could do for quantum…

Information in a quantum computer may possess nuances that significantly distinguish it from information in a classical computer. This informal paper explores these nuances of distinction. This should provide a sound foundation upon which to build a sound understanding of quantum computing. …

Just as classical computing is furthered by the activities of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), quantum computing needs its own professional organization, which might be called the Association for Quantum Computing Machinery (AQCM). Eventually the two could be merged as classical computing and quantum computing eventually merge into universal…

After being disappointed by the IBM 127-qubit Eagle quantum computer, I’m anxious as to what’s in store with the upcoming 433-qubit Osprey quantum computer due to be introduced by IBM towards the end of 2022. Will it be basically just more of the same, just with more qubits (and a…

Hype and expectations for quantum computing are growing much more rapidly than actual technical advances in the technology, so that patience may reach the breaking point in two to three years (2024 to 2025), leading to a quantum winter in sentiment, investment flows, budgets, and project approvals. It’s by no…

There are many technical obstacles to enabling production-scale practical real-world quantum applications, but which singular advance in capability would deliver the greatest benefit in the near future — the next six to twelve months or so? There are so many advances which are needed, but which would enable the greatest…

Current quantum computers are simply not up to the task of supporting any production-scale practical real-world applications. This informal paper identifies and discusses the various critical areas in which improvements are desperately needed to become up to that task over the next two years. That may still not be enough…

Designing and developing a sophisticated and complex computer application is a challenging, expensive, and risky proposition. A quantum application with quantum algorithms even more so. Quantum technology is evolving rapidly, from the hardware, algorithm, and application perspectives, so that the optimal approaches to the conceptualization, design, and development of quantum…

Designing and developing a sophisticated and complex computer application is a challenging, expensive, and risky proposition. A quantum application with quantum algorithms even more so. The availability of configurable packaged quantum solutions can make the process of exploiting quantum computing significantly less challenging, less expensive, and less risky. In short…