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The Quantum Leap explores how IT services must evolve for the next computing revolution. From quantum computing to AI-driven infrastructure, the magazine delves into emerging technologies, challenges, and opportunities, equipping businesses with insights to stay ahead in the rapidly transforming digital landscape. Stay prepared for the future!

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The Quantum Leap | Cerebraix Technologies

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Quantum computers, however, use quantum bits or qubits, which can exist in a superposition of SERVICES LEADERS NEED TO both 0 and 1 simultaneously. This fundamental difference allows quantum computers to process complex problems exponentially faster than classical systems. A BEGINNEKR’SN GUOIDEW TO QUANTUM COMPUTING AND ITS POTENTIAL IMPACT ON IT Another core concept is entanglement, where qubits SERVICES become interconnected in such a way that the state of one Quantum computing is no longer a theoretical concept confined to physics qubit is dependent on the state of another, regardless of laboratories; it is fast becoming a transformative technology with the potential to reshape IT services and enterprise computing. As tech giants like IBM, Google, and distance. Microsoft race toward quantum supremacy, IT service leaders must understand what this revolution means for their industry. This unique feature allows quantum systems to perform massive parallel computations with unprecedented efficiency. This article demystifies quantum computing, explores its potential impact on IT services, and provides strategic insights for CXOs in the IT services sector. 4 ISSUE www.cerebraix.co www.cerebraix.co 5 6 m m Tkє Quanľum Compuľing Landscapє: Vko's Lєading ľkє Racє? The quantum computing industry is gaining significant momentum, with global leaders investing heavily in research and commercialization: IÞM Offers cloud-accessible quantum computing through IBM Quantum Experience and aims to deliver a 1000+ qubit quantum processor by Source: www.freemalaysiatoday.com 2025. Googlє Claimed “quantum supremacy” in 2019 by demonstrating a calculation How Is Quanľum Compuľing Diffєrєnľ that would take a classical supercomputer 10,000 years to from Classical Compuľing? solve. Source: research.google FEATURE CLASSICAL COMPUTING QUANTUM COMPUTING Basic Unit Bit (0 or 1) Qubit (0, 1, or Microsofľ bPorothc esismsuinltga nPeowuselyr) Sequential Parallel computation Provides Azure Quantum as a cloud- processing due to superposition based quantum computing service. Spee Exponential Exponential speedup in d complexity certain problems Source: azure.microsoft.com Securi Vulnerable to decryption Potential for unbreakable ty attacks encryption via quantum cryptography Ckina's Þaidu & 6libaba Developing quantum processors to compete with Western giants. Source: swarajyamag.com 6 ISSUE www.cerebraix.co www.cerebraix.co 7 6 m m According to a 2023 How Vill Quanľum 2 Enkancєd Cybєrsєcuriľy T Opľimizaľion and McKinsey report, Compuľing Impacľ and Encrypľion Problєm Solving Quantum computing poses both a Quantum computing is exceptionally the global quantum IT Sєrvicєs? athnrde aatn opportunity for cybersecurity. On powerful for solving complex optimization computing market one hand, Shor’s Algorithm (a quantum problems found in logistics, supply 1 Þrєakľkrougks in 6I algorithm) could break RSA encryption, chains, and financial modeling. IT service is expected to reach Manadckinє rendering current security protocols companies could leverage quantum $90 billion by 2040, QuanLtuєma crnominpguting can dramatically obsolete. algorithms to optimize routing, reduce with early adoption enhance data analysis, pattern recognition, On the other hand, quantum costs, and improve efficiency in global and optimization, leading to powerful AI cryptography (such as Quantum Key enterprises. happening in sectors models. IT service providers will be able to Distribution or QKD) promises virtually 4 Cloud-Þasєd like cybersecurity, develop faster and more accurate machine unbreakable encryption, offering new QCoumanpľuľming as a learning algorithms, revolutionizing business opportunities in security (QCaSaєSrvicє pharmaceuticals, and industries like healthcare, fintech, and services. T)ech giants are already offering Quantum financial modeling. autonomous systems. Computing as a Service (QCaaS) via the cloud, allowing IT service providers to integrate quantum capabilities without investing in expensive quantum hardware. IT leaders should evaluate Amazon Braket, IBM Quantum, and Azure Quantum for potential service expansion. 5 Rєvoluľionizing Daľa Cєnľєrs and IT TraditIinonfraal dsaľtrau cceľnuterrєs may become inefficient once quantum computing reaches commercial scalability. IT services leaders need to rethink hardware architecture, network security, and hybrid computing environments to integrate quantum computing with classical systems. 6 6ccєlєraľing DSoєfvľєwloaprєmєnľ and QuanTtuєms ľcionmgputers can run multiple simulations simultaneously, enabling faster software testing, bug detection, and performance optimization. IT service firms can offer quantum-enhanced DevOps, QA automation, and software engineering 8 ISSUE www.cerebraix.co www.cerebraix.co services in the near future. 9 6 m m Ckallєngєs and Sľraľєgic Sľєps for Tkє Road 6kєad: 6 Roadblocks ľo IT Sєrvicєs Lєadєrs 4 Inľєgraľє QSєucaunrľiuľym Quanľum-Drivєn Quanľum 6dopľion With Mtheє arissku roєf squantum- Fuľurє 1 Dєvєlop a Quanľum based cyberattacks, IT Rєadinєss Quantum computing is on the verge of While quantum computing holds great smeurvstic setsa rfitr madsopting post- transforming IT services, cloud computing, promise, its adoption faces several CXOsS sľhroauľldє gmyonitor quantum cryptography (PQC) barriers: and enterprise technology. IT services leaders advancements, assess industry- to future- proof enterprise HARDWARE LIMITATIONS: who understand and prepare for the quantum specific impacts, and identify security. NIST is revolution today will be the pioneers of Current quantum computers potential business use cases for already standardizing post- tomorrow’s digital landscape. require extreme cooling (near quantum computing. Establishing a quantum absolute zero) and are prone to dedicated quantum task force en5cryLpєtiovnє rparogtєoc ols. Kєy Takєaways for CXOs: errors. within IT HQuyabnriľdum-Classical Quantum computing will services organizations can help Compuľin HIGH COSTS: revolutionize AI, cybersecurity, and na2vigPataer eľnmєerg wingiľ kop portunities. gQuantum computers will not data optimization. Quantum research and QCoumanpľuľming replace classical systems Early adoption of Quantum infrastructure are expensive, making CollabPorroatvei dwєitrhs IBM, Google, immediately. Computing as a it difficult for smaller firms to adopt. Microsoft, and startups like Rigetti IT leaders should explore hybrid Service (QCaaS) is critical for IT to explore quantum computing architectures that combine firms. applications. Cloud- based quantum quantum computing with The biggest challenge is the talent TALENT SHORTAGE: services allow IT firms to traditional HPC (high- gap and infrastructure readiness. There is a significant skills gap in experiment without large upfront performance computing) models IT services firms must invest in quantum programming (languages investments. for practical business partnerships, hybrid architectures, and like Qiskit and Cirq). T Invєsľ in Quanľum applications. security measures to stay ahead.TDaєlvєєnlľopmєn Sinceľ quantum computing As we step into the Quantum INTEGRATION COMPLEXITY: expertise is scarce, IT services Era, IT service businesses must Merging quantum computing with firms should train existing existing IT infrastructure is employees in quantum embrace this paradigm shift to challenging. programming through courses on drive innovation and unlock Qiskit, Cirq, and Quantum Despite these challenges, Annealing. Partnering with new revenue streams. The IT services firms that academic institutions can also future belongs to those who help bridge the talent gap. invest early in quantum prepare for it today. skills and partnerships will gain a competitive edge as the technology matures. 10 ISSUE www.cerebraix.co www.cerebraix.co 1 6 m m 1 SC6LING UP IN Undєrsľanding Quanľum Compuľing's THE QU6NTUM Implicaľions Quantum computing leverages the ER6 principles of quantum mechanics to As the horizon of quantum computing draws nearer, IT services businesses stand at process information in fundamentally the cusp of a technological revolution poised to redefine computational capabilities. different ways from classical Scaling operations in this emerging landscape necessitates strategic foresight, computers. While classical bits represent data adaptability, and a keen understanding of quantum computing's potential and as either 0 or 1, quantum bits, or qubits, can challenges. exist in multiple states simultaneously—a Recent advancements, such as Amazon's Ocelot chip and phenomenon known as superposition. This attribute enables quantum computers to Google's Willow chip, signify strides toward more stable perform complex calculations at and scalable quantum systems. unprecedented speeds, offering transformative possibilities for industries reliant on large-scale data processing and intricate computations. 1 ISSUE www.cerebraix.co www.cerebraix.co 1 2 6 m m 3 Currєnľ Landscapє and Indusľry Sєnľimєnľ 3 Enkancing Idєnľifying CMyєbaєsrusrєcuriľy 4 Quanľum Major technology corporations, including Google, Microsoft, and Amazon, are actively Quantums computing poses potential S6pєprlvicicaєľisons in investing in quantum computing research and development. Recent advancements, risks to current encryption standards, UnderstCanlidєinngľ how quantum computing such as Amazon's Ocelot chip and Google's Willow chip, signify strides toward more necessitating the development of can stable and scalable quantum systems. However, experts caution that significant quantum-resistant security protocols. IT solve specific problems for clients will technical hurdles remain, particularly in error correction and qubit stability. Some services providers must proactively be a key differentiator. Areas such as scientists estimate that practical, large-scale quantum computing applications may research and implement advanced optimization, cryptography, and complex still be a decade or more away. cybersecurity measures to safeguard simulations data in a post-quantum world. are poised to benefit from quantumSľraľєgic advancements. Considєraľions for By identifying and developing quantum solutions Scaling IT tailored to client needs, IT services firms can Sєrvicєs offer cutting-edge services that drive value. 1 IRnєvsєєsaľrincgk iann d DQTaєulaєvnnєľľloumpmєnľ To remain competitive, IT services firms should allocate resources toward quantum computing research and development. Establishing dedicated teams to explore quantum algorithms and potential applications can position companies at the forefront of this technological shift. Collaborations with academic institutions and participation in quantum computing co2nsortiDumєvs єclaonp fuinrtghe r enhance knowledRQgєue aadnnydľu inmno-vation. PreparinIng ferxaisstľinrugc inľfurarєstructure to integrate with future quantum technologies is crucial. This involves adopting hybrid computing models that combine classical and quantum systems, ensuring seamless interoperability. Investments in scalable cloud architectures capable of supporting quantum workloads will be 1esseISnStUiaEl as the technology matures. www.cerebraix.co www.cerebraix.co 1 4 6 m m 5 Global Þєnckmarks and Casє Ckallєngєs and Risk Miľigaľion Seľveuradl oiєrgsanizations have begun exploring quantum computing applications, setting Despite the promise of quantum computing, challenges benchmarks persist: for the industry: Markєľ Volaľiliľy: Tєcknical Limiľaľions: IBM'S QUANTUM INITIATIVES: MULTIVERSE COMPUTING'S Public perception and investment in High error rates and qubit instability IBM has engaged over 250 clients in FINANCIAL MODELING: quantum computing can be volatile. For continue to hinder the development of quantum computing projects, including Spanish startup Multiverse Computing instance, comments by Nvidia's CEO reliable quantum computers. Ongoing collaborations with Wells Fargo to applies quantum algorithms to improve questioning the near-term practicality of research aims to address these issues, enhance artificial intelligence financial modeling and collateral quantum computing led to a sharp but timelines for breakthroughs remain capabilities and with E.ON to manage optimization, showcasing quantum decline in quantum computing stocks, uncertain. weather-related risks. computing's potential in the finance highlighting the sensitivity of the market Compєľiľion from Tєck Gianľs: sector. to industry opinions. Large corporations with substantial resources are leading quantum computing advancements, posing challenges for smaller firms to compete. Strategic partnerships and niche specialization may offer pathways for smaller companies to remain relevant. Scaling IT services in the age of quantum computing requires a balanced approach that embraces innovation while acknowledging current limitations. By investing in research, developing adaptable infrastructures, and proactively addressing security concerns, IT services firms can position themselves to harness the transformative power of quantum computing as the technology evolves. 1 ISSUE www.cerebraix.co www.cerebraix.co 1 6 6 m m 7 CONTR6CT ST6FFING According to industry Tkє Growing MODELS FOR TECH reports, 77% of Rєlєvancє of employers find it difficult T6LENT: Conľracľ Sľaffing in A STRATEGIC to source specialized Tєck MID-SIZEGDU ITID FEIR FMOSR IN 2025 tech talent, while project timelines and client Mid-sized IT firms often struggle with fluctuating project demands, skill gaps, In today’s dynamic tech landscape, mid-sized IT services firms face a dual challenge: expectations grow and budget constraints. According to tighter. industry reports, 77% of employers find scaling operations efficiently while managing costs and accessing specialized talent. it difficult to source specialized tech Contract staffing has emerged as a pivotal strategy to address these needs, offering talent, while project timelines and client flexibility, cost optimization, and agility. This article explores the most effective contract expectations grow tighter. Contract staffing models for mid-sized IT firms, with insights into how platforms like Cerebraix staffing bridges these gaps by enabling Managed Talent Cloud are reshaping talent acquisition. 6 Scale teams up or down based on firms to: project needs. 3 8 4 6 Þ Access niche skills (e.g., AI, 5 mos mos mos mos cybersecurity, cloud engineering) mos without long-term commitments. C Reduce overhead costs linked to full- time hires, such as benefits and training. 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How It Works: Firms specify skill requirements, project 1 ascnodp beu, dget. Cerebraix’s AI-driven platform sources top 2 3.5% of global talent, ensuring rapid T deployment Partners pay only for hours worked, eliminating recruitment and compliance overheads Benefits: Cost Savings: Reduces talent acquisition costs by up to 30% Scalability: Instantly adjust team size to meet client needs. Risk Mitigation: Cerebraix handles payments, contracts, and compliance 4 Sľaff 6ugmєnľaľion via P6agrtєnnerciniєg swith agencies to fill cyberrsoelceusr litikye analysts or DevOps engineers. Pricing Models: Fee-per-hire: Fixed cost per role (15– 30% of annual salary) Dedicated Teams: Monthly fees for exclusive recruiters 20 ISSUE www.cerebraix.co www.cerebraix.co 2 6 m m 1 Vky Mid-Sizєd Firms 6rє 6dopľing How Cєrєbraix is Rєvoluľionizing Conľracľ Conľracľ Sľaffing? Sľaffing 1 2 Cerebraix’s AI-Powered Talent Platform addresses critical pain points for mid-sized firms:Cosľ Efficiєncy 6ccєss ľo Global Talєnľ Zero Incremental Sales Investment: Contract staffing Pool Cerebraix manages business development, CASE STUDY: expeenlismeisn taiteeds to full-time Platfosrms like Cerebraix provide allowing partners to focus on delivery A mid-sized IT firm used employees, such as healthcare, access to vetted professionals AI-Driven Talent Matching: Algorithms Cerebraix paid leave, and training. 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Mid-sized firms that adopt these commitments Objectives: models gain a competitive edge through agility, projeAclti ggno astlsa ffianndg models cost control, and access to elite talent. budgweitt.h Ckallєngєs and Soluľions in Conľracľ 2 Leverage Hybrid By 2026, over 60% of tech roles in mid-sized SCHľaAfLfLing Models: firms are projected to be contract-based, driven ENGE SOLUTION and mCoamnabgineed cpolanttfroarcmt-tso - by the need for innovation and margin for hire optimization LIMITED EMPLOYEE LOYALTY Use platforms like Cerebraix for pre- flexibility. 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Managed Talent Cloud offer a blueprint for success in 2025’s talent-driven economy. projected to be contract-based, driven by the need for innovation and margin optimization 22 ISSUE www.cerebraix.co www.cerebraix.co 23 6 m m QU6NTUM COMPUTING USE C6SES: REAL- WORLD APPLICATIONS FOR IETXP LSOREINRG PVRAICCTICEALS WAYS IT SERVICES FIRMS CAN LEVERAGE QUANTUM COMPUTING FOR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE The rise of quantum computing marks the beginning of a new era in enterprise IT, promising breakthroughs in data processing, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and complex optimization problems. As quantum technology matures, IT services firms have an opportunity to harness its power to drive innovation, enhance client offerings, and secure long-term competitive advantage. For CXOs in IT service businesses, understanding quantum computing’s real-world applications is crucial. This article explores the most promising use cases and how IT services companies can prepare for the quantum revolution. According to McKinsey, the quantum computing market could generate up to $90 billion annually by 2040, with IT services among the industries poised for transformation 24 ISSUE www.cerebraix.co www.cerebraix.co 2 6 m m 5 Undєrsľanding Quanľum Compuľing's Þusinєss Poľєnľial Unlike traditional computers that process data in binary (0s and 1s), quantum computers leverage quantum bits (qubits), which can exist in multiple states simultaneously (superposition) and influence each other instantaneously (entanglement). This allows quantum systems to perform calculations at speeds exponentially faster than classical systems. According to McKinsey, the quantum computing market could generate up to $90 billion annually by 2040, with IT services among the industries poised for transformation. As enterprises explore quantum applications, IT service firms must prepare to integrate and deploy quantum solutions into their service portfolios. Kєy Quanľum Compuľing Usє Casєs for IT 2 Opľimizing Supply Ckain and Logisľics Sєrvicєs ManagєmєnľQuantum computing is exceptionally OPPORTUNITIES FOR IT SERVICES: powerful in solving complex Develop quantum-powered logistics optimization problems, making it a solutions that enhance routing, game-changer for supply chain scheduling, and inventory management. management. Offer clients hybrid quantum-classical Use Case Example: Volkswagen algorithms to improve supply chain used quantum algorithms to efficiency. optimize traffic flow in Beijing, Partner with industries like retail, improving congestion automotive, and manufacturing to management and route efficiency. apply quantum-driven optimization models. 3 Rєvoluľionizing 6I and Mackinє 1 Enkancing Cybєrsєcuriľy wiľk Quanľum-Rєsisľanľ Lєarning Encrypľion Quantum computing has the OPPORTUNITIES FOR IT SERVICES: One of the most immediate OPPORTUNITIES FOR IT SERVICES: potential to revolutionize AI and Build quantum-enhanced AI/ML solutions for concerns for IT leaders is the Implement Quantum-Safe Cryptography (Post- machine learning by accelerating predictive analytics, fraud detection, and threat quantum computing Quantum Cryptography - PQC) to future-proof training models, improving pattern customer insights. poses to current encryption client data security. Offer Quantum Key recognition, and processing massive Partner with enterprises to integrate methods. Distribution (QKD) solutions, which leverage datasets more efficiently. Quantum Machine Learning (QML) Algorithms such as RSA, quantum mechanics to ensure unbreakable Use Case Example: Google’s algorithms into AI-driven applications. ECC, and AES, which secure encryption. Quantum AI division is developing Enhance automation capabilities for big global communications and Conduct security assessments and help quantum- enhanced machine data processing and AI-driven decision- financial transactions, could businesses migrate to quantum-resistant learning models making. be broken by quantum cryptographic protocols as recommended by NIST to analyze unstructured algorithms like Shor’s (National Institute of Standards and Technology). data at unprecedented 2A6lgoIrSiStUhEm in mere minutes. www.cerebraix.co speedws.ww.cerebraix.co 27 6 m m 4 6ccєlєraľing Drug Discovєry and Hєalľkcarє IT How IT Sєrvicєs Firms Can Prєparє Quantum computing is transforming OPPORTUNITIES FOR IT SERVICES: for Quanľum 6dopľion pharmaceutical research by enabling Provide quantum-powered data precise molecular simulations, reducing analytics solutions for biotech and While full-scale quantum computing is still a few years away, IT the time and cost required to develop pharmaceutical clients. services firms must take proactive new drugs. Assist healthcare firms in simulating steps to prepare for its inevitable impact. Use Case Example: IBM’s Quantum protein structures and drug interactions Þuild Quanľum Collaboraľє wiľk Idєnľify Indusľry- Computing for Drug Discovery Initiative for faster drug development. Compuľing Quanľum Spєcific Quanľum aims to accelerate the discovery of new Enable personalized medicine by Expєrľisє Ecosysľєm Lєadєrs Usє Casєs treatments by simulating molecular leveraging Invest in quantum Join initiatives like Conduct feasibility interactions faster than traditional quantum models to analyze genetic training IBM Q studies computers. data. programs for IT teams. Network, Quantum on how quantum Hire specialists in Economic Development computing 5 Financial Risk Modєling and Porľfolio quantum Consortium (QED-C), and can improve client Opľimizaľion algorithms, Google Quantum AI. operations. Financial institutions face complex risk OPPORTUNITIES FOR IT SERVICES: cryptography, and Engage in Develop custom quantum algorithms assessment and portfolio optimization Build quantum-enabled risk analysis quantum software partnerships with tailored to industry- specific challenges that quantum computing can tools for financial services clients. development. quantum hardware and problems. solve significantly faster than classical Offer quantum-powered fraud ExpPalortrnєe rQ wuitha nleľaudimng- software providers. Offer Quantum systems. detection models to banks and aqusa-nat-uSmє rrveisceєar ch Participate in early Use Case Example: JPMorgan Chase is fintech companies. Provide quantum i(nQstaitauStio)n Os afnfєd rings quantum computing ReaTdkinєe sTsi mAsєse sľsom ents to clients looking to explore experimenting with quantum algorithms computing consulting for univMearsjoitri epsla. yers like IBM, pilot programs with 6cľ Is Now Fenutľeurprєris-Pe rcloieontfs . quantum computing.to enhance trading strategies, risk investment firms exploring portfolio Amazon Braket, and Quantum computing is modeling, and fraud detection. optimization. Microsoft Azure Quantum Cybєrsєcuriľy transitioning from offer cloud- based access Sľraľєgiєs theoretical promise to to quantum processors. Start transitioning real-world applications, IT services firms should to quantum-resistant and IT services firms 6 Rєvoluľionizing Daľa Sєarck and Daľabasє experiment with QaaS cryptographic must act now to Managєmєnľ platforms to develop methods. stay ahead of the Quantum algorithms, such as Grover’s OPPORTUNITIES FOR IT SERVICES: quantum- enhanced Implement Quantum curve. By investing in Algorithm, can significantly accelerate Develop quantum-driven database solutions. Key Distribution (QKD) for quantum expertise, search operations within massive indexing for enterprises managing Develop hybrid clients with high-security exploring early datasets. large-scale data. Optimize cloud quantum- classical needs. use cases, and Use Case Example: Google and storage and retrieval systems using applications to prepare for Stay updated with collaborating with IBM are researching quantum search quantum-enhanced algorithms. broader adoption. NIST’s post-quantum quantum technology algorithms to enhance data retrieval Enhance search capabilities in cryptography providers, IT services speed. enterprise applications with quantum- Companies that embrace quansttuamnd caordmizpauttioinng e tffoodratys . companies can position powered search mechanisms. will be the ones defining the digital landscape of themselves as leaders in tomorrow. the coming quantum era. For CXOs in IT 28 ISSUE www.cerebraix.co www.cerebraix.co services, the quantum 2 6 m m revolution is not a 9 distant future—it is happening now. THE QU6NTUM Tkє Quanľum IMP6CT Compuľing According to a report WHAT HAPPENS TO LEGACY APPS AND HOW TO Paradigm by McKinsey, the global UndєrsľandingN ľAkVєIG QAuTaEn AľuNmD LDEiVsEruRpAľGioEn in IT Skifľ quantum computing Sєrvicєs market is expected to Unlike classical computing, which Quantum computing is poised to and leverage legacy applications to processes data using bits (0s and reach $90 billion by revolutionize industries by solving remain competitive in a quantum- 1s), quantum computers utilize complex problems that traditional powered world. This article explores the 2040, with industries qubits, allowing them to perform computing systems cannot handle impact of quantum computing on legacy calculations in parallel due to the like finance, healthcare, efficiently. However, for enterprises applications, the risks of obsolescence, principles of superposition and relying and the strategic roadmap IT leaders can cybersecurity, and logistics entanglement. on legacy applications, this adopt to future-proof enterprise IT adopting quantum-driven This leads to exponential speed- transformation presents both challenges infrastructures. ups in processing power, solutions first. and opportunities. As quantum capabilities particularly in optimization, evolve, IT services firms must help cryptography, AI, and large- businesses navigate, modernize, scale simulations. While this offers massive opportunities, it also raises pressing concerns: what happens to legacy applications and infrastructures that are built on classical computing models? 30 ISSUE www.cerebraix.co www.cerebraix.co 3 6 m m 1 How Quanľum Compuľing Vill Impacľ 3 Lєgacy Daľabasєs 5 Cloud Compuľing aDnaľda and Hybrid Lєgacy 6pplicaľions Legacy Sapľrpuliccaľtuiornєss rely on structured Quanľum relational databases, which may not Cloud s6errvcickei ľpєrocvľiduerrєs sare embedding 1 Sєcuriľy and Encrypľion efficiently handle quantum-optimized quantum computing capabilities into their Risk data processing techniques. offerings, leading to hybrid environments One of tshe most immediate threats where classical and quantum computing posed by quantum computing is its Key Considerations: co-exist. ability to break current encryption Traditional SQL-based databases What This Means for Legacy methods. Legacy applications that must adapt to quantum data Apps: Applications will need rely on RSA, AES, or ECC encryption models, which process interoperability layers to run for data security will become probabilistic and high- partially on classical infrastructure vulnerable, as Shor’s Algorithm can dimensional datasets. and partially on quantum efficiently IT leaders should explore processors. Wdehcraytp ItT t hSeesrev picreotso cFoirlsm. s Can Do: quantum- enhanced machine IT services firms must design Quantum- Conduct Quantum Risk learning (QML) for database Cloud Integration Strategies to help Assessments to identify query optimization. enterprises seamlessly adopt encryption vulnerabilities in Transitioning to quantum-ready cloud hybrid computing environments. legacy systems. infrastructures like Amazon Braket or Assist enterprises in migrating to 2 Pєrformancє IBM Quantum can help maintain data Post- Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Þoľľlєnєcks in Classical 4agiliDtyє. vOps and solutions. Implement Quantum Key ECnovmiropnumľiєnngľ 6pplicaľion Distribution (QKD) for enhanced As indusstries begin integrating quantum Most legDaєcvy єalpopplimcatєionnľs are built security in high-risk industries. capabilities into IT infrastructure, legacy using clCasksaiclalєl pnrgogєrsamming applications that rely on traditional languages like Java, C++, and CPU/GPU- based processing will struggle Python. However, quantum to keep up with quantum-optimized computing introduces new workflows. programming paradigms, such as Strategic Actions for IT Services Qiskit (IBM), Cirq (Google), and Firms: Develop Quantum-Classical QHuoiwpp IeTr. 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THE QU6NTUM T6LENT and innovative talent acquisition models. CRUNCH: This article explores the HOW IT SERVICES CAN STAY causes of the ADDRES ING THE SHORTAGE OF QUA TUM-SKILLED PROFESSIONALS AND HOW IT FIRMS CAN BRIDGE THE quantum talent AHGEAPAD crunch, its impact on IT services, and strategies to bridge the gap. Undєrsľanding ľkє Quanľum Talєnľ Skorľagє Unlike traditional computing fields, quantum computing requires expertise in multiple disciplines, including quantum physics, advanced mathematics, quantum algorithms, cryptography, and software engineering. The scarcity of professionals with this diverse skill set creates a bottleneck for IT firms aiming to develop quantum-powered solutions. Limiľєd 6vailabiliľy of Compєľiľion from Tєck Quanľum Educaľion Programs Gianľs and Rєsєarck Labs While major universities offer quantum Global tech companies such as Google, computing courses, only a handful IBM, Microsoft, and Amazon are provide comprehensive quantum aggressively hiring quantum talent, computing degrees. The field is highly leaving smaller IT services firms specialized, and most talent is struggling to attract skilled concentrated in academia and research professionals. Quantum computing is rapidly moving services firms struggling to find and institutions rather than industry. EXAMPLE: from theoretical research to real-world retain the expertise needed to support STATISTICS: IBM’s Quantum Network partners applications, with industries such as enterprise adoption. According to a According to the Quantum with leading universities and finance, healthcare, cybersecurity, and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) report, Computing Report, fewer than research logistics exploring its transformative the quantum workforce gap could slow 100 universities worldwide offer institutions, giving it early access to potential. However, the progress of innovation, with the talent deficit dedicated quantum computing top quantum talent before they quantum computing is hampered by a projected to reach 10,000 to 30,000 degree programs. enter the job market. significant barrier—the quantum talent professionals by 2025. A survey by IBM Quantum found that shortage. 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Companies face challenges 1 Invєsľ in Inľєrnal Quanľum Training and Upskilling quantum solutions in real-world IT in upskilling existing workforces, One of the fastest ACTIONABLE STEPS: infrastructures. Unlike classical leading to delays in building quantum- ways to build 6 Develop in-house Quantum Training Programs in computing, quantum software ready teams. quantum talent is collaboration with development requires expertise in by upskilling Þ universities and quantum technology leaders. languages such as Qiskit (IBM), Cirq existing IT Encourage IT teams to earn quantum certifications from H(Goowogl eľ),k aєnd Quiuppaenr. ľum Talєnľ Skorľagє 6ffєcľs professionals in programs like IBM’s Qiskit Developer Certification or MIT’s IT Sєrvicєs Firms quantum C Quantum Computing Fundamentals. computing Host internal quantum hackathons and pilot projects to 1 Dєlays in Quanľum Soluľion concepts and foster Dєvєlopmєn applications. hands-on learning. Withouľt skilled quantum professionals, IT Esľablisk Univєrsiľy services firms struggle to develop, test, 2 and Rєsєarck and deploy quantum-powered Collaboraľions applications for their enterprise clients. IT services firms should partner with This reduces their ability to compete in leading universities and quantum emerging quantum-driven markets. research institutions 2 Higkєr Cosľs of T6calqєuniľsiľio to gain early access to talent Due ton high demand and low supply, and contribute to curriculum quantum development. professionals command premium salaries. Smaller IT firms often cannot EXAMPLE: compete with large tech companies 6 Firms can fund quantum offering six-figure salaries, equity, and rfeelsloewarschhips and internships to re3searcLhim opiľpєodrt uQniutiaesn.ľum attract students interested in Caopnasubliľliiľniєgs applied quantum computing. 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IBM, Microsoft Azure, and C Reduce the need for an immediate full-scale Amazon Braket. quantum workforce. 4 Crєaľє Quanľum Talєnľ Incubaľors and Þooľcamps IT firms can set up EXAMPLE INITIATIVES Quantum Talent Incubators 6 Quantum Apprenticeship Programs offering to train and mentor new hands-on talent through intensive Þ experience with quantum algorithm development. bootcamps and real- world Quantum Coding Bootcamps focused on Qiskit, projects. C Cirq, and other quantum programming languages. Industry-Led Quantum Challenge Tkє Fuľurє of IT Sєrvicєs in a Quanľum Era Programs where participants solve enterprise As quantum computing adoption accelerates, the ability to attract, develop, and problems using quantum computing. retain quantum talent will define the success of IT services firms. 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HOW IT SIENRVIFCERS PAROSVIDTERS CUANC INTTEUGRRATEE QUANTUM Examplєs of kybrid quanľum-cloud modєls COMPUTING WITH EXISTING CLOUD SOLUTIONS includє: 1 QUANTUM QUANTUM-AS-A- HYBRID Quantum computing is poised to Tkє Risє of Hybrid C- LASSICAL 2 3 SERVICE (QAAS) QUANTUM revolutionize the IT landscape, but WORKFLOWS Accessing CombinAiIng widespread enterprise adoption remains a Quanľum-Cloud Running specific quantum qcaupaanbtuilmities via cloud cqoumanptuutming with cloud- challenge due to hardware limitations, Modєls workloads while using providers like IBM based AI/ML models for talent shortages, and the need for cloud- based classical Quantum, Microsoft enhanced pattern seamless integration with classical Vky Quanľum Nєєds ľkє processors for pre- and Azure Quantum, and recognition and computing. As a result, hybrid quantum- post-processing. AWS Braket. optimization. cloud models are emerging as a strategic Cloud solution, allowing Unlike classical computers, which How IT Sєrvicєs Providєrs Can Inľєgraľє IT services firms to leverage the process information using binary Quanľum wiľk Cloud Soluľions power of quantum computing while states (0s and 1s), quantum maintaining compatibility with computers use qubits, enabling 1 Lєvєraging Quanľum Cloud PlaľformseFoxris CtiXnOg sc lofu IdT- superposition and entanglement for IT services firms can access quantum computing through leading cloud sbearsveidce asr chitectures. exponentially6 higHhaerdr wcoamrep cuotninsgtr aints providers, avoiding the high costs and complexities of dedicated quantum power. businesses, – hardware. 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IT firms efficiently transfer data between classical and quantum environments. should develop tailored quantum-cloud solutions to address specific business challenges. EXAMPLE WORKFLOW: INDUSTRY USE CASES: Data Quantum Post-Processing Healthcare: Automotive: Energy: Preprocessing Processing (Classical Cloud) Quantum-powered Optimizing battery Enhancing grid (Classical (Quantum Interpret and drug modeling for materials and optimization and Cloud) Cloud) visualize quantum precision medicine. autonomous vehicle renewable energy Filter and structure data Solve optimization results using classical simulations. forecasting. in AWS, Azure, or Google problems, simulate analytics tools. By packaging industry-focused quantum-cloud solutions, IT providers can CloUudse. 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Solution: applications. resistant encryption cloud environments. middleware and Solution: Offer quantum training protocols. hybrid orchestration Start with pilot projects programs and partner with tools. and QaaS platforms universities and research 4 Dєploying Quanľum-Inspirєd 6I and Mackinє Lєarning Solution: before investing in labs to access talent.Hybrid quantum-cloud models enhance AI and ML capabilities by using Use Quantum dedicated quantum quantum computing to process complex data structures more Development Kits (QDKs) expertise. efficiently. like Microsoft’s QDK or POTENTIAL APPLICATIONS: TIBkMє’s FQuisľkuitr єto obrfid Hgey brid Quanľum-Cloud Modєls Drug Discovery Supply Chain Financial Modeling: quantum-classical Simulating Optimization: Running high-speed Twhoerk hflyobwrisd. quantum-cloud paradigm will shape the next decade of IT molecular Improving logistics using Monte Carlo infrastructure, with key interactions for quantum-enhanced ML simulations for risk aQduvaantcueme nts including: Quantum Edge Automated pharmaceutical models. assessment. 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