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    April 18, 2025

    What Quantum Computers Can Do Better Than Classical Computers

    Quantum computers already outperform classical computers on a few specialized tasks, and over the coming years that list of tasks will grow. They excel at problems where superposition and entanglement let them explore a vast landscape of possibilities in parallel and use interference to extract an answer – factoring numbers,…
    March 17, 2025

    Why I Founded Applied Quantum – The First Pure-Play, End-to-End Quantum Consultancy

    Applied Quantum is a firm that for the first time would be 100% dedicated to quantum technology services – not as a sideline, not as one emerging tech practice among many, but as the entire mission of the company, and it would cover the field end-to-end. We founded Applied Quantum…
    September 28, 2024

    Career Opportunities in Quantum Technologies (No PhD Required)

    The landscape of careers in quantum technologies is incredibly rich and expanding by the day. What was once the domain of a few theoretical physicists is now a broad industry ecosystem hungry for talent from all backgrounds: software, hardware, analytics, management, and more. The driving premise is that you do…
    August 24, 2025

    Why Companies May Need a Chief Quantum Officer (CQO)

    In my opinion, forward-thinking organizations should consider creating a Chief Quantum Officer (CQO) role. Much like those historical electricity executives, a CQO would spearhead the adoption of a disruptive technology that is revolutionary, promising - but widely misunderstood. It’s a provocative idea (even “a job title from Star Trek,” as…

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    • Quantum Computing Quantum Computer Hype
      MarinNovember 12, 2012

      Quantum Computing Hype and Fear: Same Song, New Verse

      Another year, another wave of "quantum computers are about to crack all our encryption" fear-mongering. It’s 2012, and I’m getting déjà vu reading headlines proclaiming the imminent doom of RSA and other cryptography. I've been writing about this for at least 10 years. Ever since Peter Shor unveiled an algorithm for factoring large numbers on a quantum computer back in 1994, the tech world has…

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    • Quantum Computing Quantum Computers Intro
      MarinJune 11, 2008

      Quantum Computers Intro

      I remember the first time I heard the phrase “quantum computer” about a ten years ago. I pictured something out of a sci-fi movie - maybe a glowing box humming with mystical power. As a techie who spends a lot of time worrying about encryption and security, my skeptical eyebrow immediately went up. Quantum anything has a way of making people lose their minds a…

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    • Quantum Computing Quantum Computing Update
      MarinDecember 25, 2006

      Quantum Computing Hardware Update

      In summary, as 2006 ends I remain confident yet realistic. We’ve seen genuine, hard-won progress in quantum hardware: superconducting circuits entangling, ions scaling up with superb control, photons performing logic, and even completely different technologies proving their quantum chops. We’ve also seen that each platform has serious challenges to overcome - none is a silver bullet in the near term. The dream of a large-scale…

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    • Quantum Computing Quantum Decryption
      MarinOctober 4, 2004

      Are Quantum Computers a Real Threat?

      Our conclusion is that quantum computers are not an imminent threat to cybersecurity. They are a fascinating technology and potential threat in the long term, but certainly not something that keeps me awake at night today. For our clients such as governments and critical infrastructure operators, the prudent advice is to stay informed and begin long-range planning, but there’s no need to panic or overhaul…

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    • Quantum Computing Quantum Snake Oil
      MarinOctober 4, 2001

      Quantum Snake Oil

      Don’t get me wrong - as a techno-geek at heart, I love the science of quantum computing. One day, it will upend cryptography as we know it. We’ll have to transition to new algorithms. That day will come - but it’s not here yet. It’s not even peeking over the horizon. Chasing every quantum-proof snake oil cure now is not just silly - it’s a…

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