Analysis

Assessments of the quantum industry: strategy, ecosystems, policy and the business of quantum, with guest perspectives.

    1. Patenting Quantum Computing Innovations – Part 3: Implementing a Logical Qubit in a Surface Code

      Surface codes are a promising class of quantum error correction codes that will likely be used in fault-tolerant quantum computing.

    1. The Geography of Quantum: What Maryland Is Actually Building

      Most states compete for quantum companies by offering incentives. Maryland appears to be doing something in addition.

    1. Patenting Quantum Computing Innovations – Part 2: Implementing a Pauli Z Gate

      Quantum computing inventions come in a variety of forms. They include hardware and hardware-related inventions that are directed to components of a quantum computer or processes carried out by the hardware to carry out quantum computing processing.

    1. Building or Buying Access to Quantum Computing

      Guest post by Dr.

    1. Patenting Quantum Computing Innovations: Lessons from Four Core Quantum Algorithms – Part 1

      This article discusses the patent eligibility of quantum computing inventions under U.S. law in the context of several concrete examples.

    1. A Four Step Process for End Users to Leverage Quantum Technology

      You may be a manager in a large enterprise and have been reading popular press reports on quantum technology and wondering if it is something that you might use to improve your operations to make them more effective and efficient. It is a good question.

    1. Comments on IBM’s Acquisition of the HRL Laboratories

      IBM Quantum’s announcement about their intended acquisition of HRL Laboratories is quite important and a little surprising. But if you look at this further, there are good reasons why this makes a lot of sense.

    1. Overview of the Italian Quantum Ecosystem

      Guest post by Director Marina Natalucci, Researcher Beatrice Goretti, and Researcher Margherita Moroni of the Quantum Computing & Communication Observatory at Politecnico di Milano In Italy, the quantum technology industry is going through a phase of rapid…

    1. Surveying the California Quantum Ecosystem

      I attended the third convening of a Quantum California event last week at the University of California, San Diego.

    1. Quantum Usage Entering a “Show Me” Phase as C-Suite Execs Want to See Measurable ROI

      QuEra Computing Inc. has released Part 2 of its report on the results of its 2026 Quantum Readiness Survey.

    1. Q-Day: Accelerated Timeline Across Wider Attack Surface – Executive Summary

      The following is an executive summary of a 44 page report written by GQI's Chief Analyst, Dr. David Shaw.

    1. Why the Real Quantum Race is Shifting from Hardware to Software

      When people talk about the race to build quantum computers, the conversation usually focuses on hardware. How many qubits a machine has.

    1. Every Quantum Strategy Needs Solid Data Behind It

      Imagine you are hiking deep in the woods and suddenly realize you’ve lost your map, your cell phone is dead, and you forgot to bring a compass.

    1. Quantum and Games: The Shift Developers Can’t Afford to Ignore

      Guest Post by Dr James Wootton, CSO at Moth Game developers work at the frontier of innovation when it comes to what can be achieved with classical computing. Every year, games look better, worlds get bigger and systems get smarter.

    1. Every Press Release Needs a Strategy Behind It

      The is a reposting of an article I wrote for The Quantum Spin, a website managed by HKA Marketing Communications, and contains important advice from someone who is a recipient of many quantum press releases.

    1. The Quantum State of Nations: Industrial Coordination and Strategic Sovereignty

      The global quantum landscape has entered a phase of calculated coordination. In late 2025, the US, EU, and UK shifted from broad research funding toward securing the physical and human infrastructure of a viable industry.

    1. GQI’s Top Predictions for Quantum Technology in 2026

      2025 has been a year of truly significant progress in the quantum technology world, with continued advancements in hardware, software, and ecosystems bringing us closer to the goal of transformative quantum applications in computing, communications and…

    1. The “Science Project” Era is Over. Report to US Congress Calls for a “Quantum First” 2030 Goal

      The just-released 2025 Annual Report to Congress doesn’t mince words: Quantum is no longer just a research silo — it is a mission-critical national asset. At Global Quantum Intelligence, LLC, we’ve long analyzed the divergence between the U.S.

    1. Summary: A New National Purpose: A UK Quantum Strategy for Sovereignty and Scale

      The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change is a non-profit, non-partisan organization that advises governments and leaders on strategy, policy and delivery, unlocking the power of technology.

    1. The Question One Should Always Ask When They Hear a “Quantum Advantage” Claim

      We are starting to hear more and more press releases that claim "Quantum Advantage". It is great to hear that researchers are making progress in successfully completing more and more complex calculations with a quantum computer.

    1. The Quantum Hype Curve: Balancing Excitement and Realism in Tech Communications

      Quantum computing has captured the imagination of technologists, investors, and the public alike. Its potential to transform industries from finance and logistics to pharmaceuticals and cybersecurity is immense.

    1. “Quantum Advantage” Means Different Things to Quantum Scientists and End Users

      The term "Quantum Advantage" is getting a lot of play these days, and it is indicative of the fact that quantum computers are providing ever increasing performance almost on a daily basis creating expectations on when they will surpass the capabilities of…

    1. Maximizing Efficiency and Protection: The Benefits of Track One and the Patent Prosecution Highway for Quantum Technology Companies

      For quantum technology companies, protecting intellectual property (IP) is essential for safeguarding innovations, securing market advantages, and attracting investors.

    1. Here is What’s Missing from All Those Quantum Roadmaps

      When I was a young product manager at Intel, the corporate executives used to teach classes to the employees on a variety of topics to improve their skills. I remember taking the Constructive Confrontation course from Andy Grove was really striking.

    1. Members

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