The Future..

There are major advancements coming to cloud computing in 2019! Throughout this series, we’ve been discovering what future phenomena are on the horizon and the greatest threats to cloud infrastructure.

 

Quantum computing is set to join this exciting realm of innovation. This technology processes information by leveraging the power of quantum mechanics. If this sounds like an incredible, unthinkable achievement of science – it is! If it also sounds like a work of science fiction – it really isn’t far from it! Let’s break down what exactly this technology is and how likely it will be breaking into the business world in 2019.

How Does Quantum Computing Work?

 

Quantum computing branches from the principles of quantum mechanics, a fundamental theory that describes motion and interaction of subatomic particles in a mathematical manner. In plain terms, quantum computing utilizes what are known as ‘super qubits’ to complete big tasks at a low cost with unparalleled accuracy.

 

What Can Quantum Computers Do?

 

They have the ability to multiply 500-digit numbers. Quantum computing takes this approach and uses it to potentially solve some of the biggest problems afflicting the world. Computers as we know them today could take hundreds, thousands or even billions of years to disentangle certain challenges. A quantum computer could easily produce answers within seconds, minutes or hours!

 

Imagine waiting mere moments to discover the origins of the universe or an astonishing medical advancement. Quantum computers could fix problems in machine learning, energy expenditure and global food production. These weighty issues are awaiting their solutions, but the technology is not quite up to par yet.

 

On a smaller scale, quantum computers could improve artificial intelligence. Refining A.I. could enhance marketing efforts and customer service for businesses of all sizes. This technology could streamline operations by instantly analyzing and calculating big data. It could produce an evolutionary milestone, re-framing our way of thinking.

 

One physicist’s dream is another engineer’s nightmare when it comes to the actual building of a quantum computer. Purchasing a quantum computer at this point in time will require a few billion dollars and significant patience. We have yet to see if 2019 will be the historical introduction of mainstream quantum computing. The rapidity of technological advancement certainly suggests that it could be! Will it be Microsoft, Google or Intel that brings this scientific breakthrough to the forefront?