Quantum Technology 2020 Trends: Immediate Security Threats and Opportunities
(WorldNews Germany)

IDC analysts predicted that quantum computing will bring competitive advantage to 25 percent of the Fortune Global 500 companies by 2023. During that same timeframe, Gartner researchers expect 20 percent of organizations will budget for quantum computing projects - compared to less than one percent today. While quantum computing is not ready for prime time yet, that does not mean business and public sector leaders can shrug off the risks it poses to data security. That is because quantum communication is moving ahead faster than quantum computing. `Quantum communication uses photons, which means companies can build a quantum communication network faster by using existing optic fibers,` said...