Quantum Technology Expands Into Practical Applications

Governments and industry are advancing quantum technology from lab experiments toward practical applications, with IBM unveiling two quantum supercomputers and Denmark planning a commercial system. The article outlines five near-term impact areas—drug and materials discovery, sensing, optimisation, secure communications, and AI acceleration—highlighting potential benefits over the next ten years. It warns stakeholders to invest in workforce, infrastructure, and governance to prepare for quantum-era risks and opportunities.