Digital
transformation is causing big changes in the world much faster than one might
imagine. So, it's time to wake up: this decade until 2030, the market will be
dominated by technology, global trade and large multinationals. And in this
environment, it will be necessary to become familiar with the key concepts of
the digital age. This becomes even more important, if possible, before the
imminent arrival of a new technological wave capable of transforming existing
models with astounding speed and power: quantum technology.
Quantum technology
applications
For now, it seems
that quantum computers will not replace the world's supercomputers that perform
useful tasks, and quantum computers will focus on the field of research.
However, Google's quantum computer managed to successfully simulate a simple
chemical reaction back in 2020. This feat marked a new path to better
understanding molecular reactions and could lead to valuable discoveries. Some
examples: more efficient batteries, new drugs, fertilizer production methods,
or better methods for removing carbon dioxide from the air. So, while quantum
computing is just getting started in today's world, we cannot overlook them
because in this decade they threaten to blow up many of the new products that
will be on the market.
Quantum technology
and national security
For China and the
United States, quantum computing is a national security issue. Like all
"technological super-achievements", quantum computers are a
double-edged sword. They may one day drive artificial intelligence and surpass
encryption that protects computers. This will be critical to national security,
banks, and even the e-commerce sites we use every day. Curiously, this
important technological advance does not come from government or university,
but from private companies like Google, Microsoft or Alibaba that dominate
Internet search.
Quantum computing
and artificial intelligence
The ideal
complement to quantum computing is Artificial Intelligence (AI), the
effectiveness of which has greatly increased the benefits of many companies
that have chosen to implement it in some of their operational processes. The AI
formula, which is about creating better strategies through predictive
algorithms that analyze large amounts of collected data, has been applied in
industries such as finance, healthcare, logistics, automotive, data mining or
entertainment.
The union of
quantum computing and artificial intelligence promises to be the next
revolution for humanity. If we add the incredible computational speed of
quantum computing to the ability to work with algorithms that mimic human
intelligence, which artificial intelligence already does, the result is
unimaginable.
The future of
quantum computing
Quantum computers
hold the promise of exponential increases in computing power, allowing
computation, simulation, analysis, and so on. This has not been viable until
now. These computers work by placing their qubits in a temporary overlap state
where they can represent both 1 and 0 bits of a traditional computer. Of
course, there is still a long way to go, but we will get to it. According to
experts, the first real benefits can be seen in five to ten years. So in this
decade we will fully enter the era of quantum technology.
And let's not
forget that technology is a must-have for any company looking to survive the
decade we are embarking on.
