Quantum is Coming: 5 Realities Shaping the Race to Advantage

Organizations are approaching a pivotal shift as quantum computing moves toward practical advantage. Based on global executive research, the report identifies five realities shaping adoption: readiness matters as much as technology maturity, diversified use-case portfolios outperform single bets, AI and quantum amplify each other, talent gaps will widen, and governance must be embedded early. It shows organizations preparing now expect significantly higher returns while laggards risk strategic disadvantage. The study emphasizes hybrid quantum-classical workflows, workforce development, and responsible computing as essential to converting emerging quantum capability into real operational and competitive value.