The Future of Quantum: Materials Simulation, AI Boosting and Encryption
Softek expects quantum technology to act as ‘a catalyst for change, capable of solving previously unsolvable challenges’.
Technology changes the world. One of the technological phenomena that is poised to become ‘a catalyst for change, capable of solving previously unsolvable challenges’ is quantum computing.
Softtek, which has published the white paper ‘2025 Digital Trends’, warns of the possibility of a paradigm shift.
In its view, there are three major areas that companies can focus on to take advantage of quantum technology: accurate simulation of materials, boosting artificial intelligence and deep learning, and quantum encryption. Some experiments are already underway.
Doris Seedorf, Softtek’s CEO for Spain, points out that ‘quantum technology is revolutionising the way we face the big challenges of today’.
‘In cybersecurity, quantum cryptography offers unprecedented levels of protection, while cloud computing based on this technology makes previously unthinkable solutions possible and accessible to all,’ she points out.
At the security level, quantum can help develop and distribute keys that are ‘virtually invulnerable to interception or decryption’. It also opens the door to better fraud detection.
The introduction of this type of cloud computing will serve to democratise it, with large-scale use, as researchers and businesses will be able to access it from anywhere in the world without specialised hardware. This is where QPUs, or quantum processing units for cloud environments, will play a role.
The quantum cloud will influence data management with stable storage options. Meanwhile, quantum computers will facilitate analytics.
Another key point is the quantum internet, including the Quantum Key Distribution protocol, to optimise the transmission of information.
‘Quantum storage and the Quantum Internet,’ says Seedorf, ’are transforming how we manage and share information, ensuring both efficiency and security’.
‘Furthermore,’ continues Softtek’s CEO, “the combination of quantum computing and artificial intelligence multiplies the possibilities: from the design of innovative materials and personalised medical treatments to improvements in weather forecasting and risk analysis”.
Softtek expects this synergy to increase process optimisation. Quantum Machine Learning and qubits will enable AI models to be trained quickly.
The ability to solve complex problems in less time will contribute to strategic decision-making in multiple domains.
‘These innovations will not only redefine key industries,’ concludes Doris Seedorf, ’but will inaugurate a future full of exciting opportunities’.
