The Quantum Revolution Is Here: How It’s Reshaping the World of Technology

Every technological revolution reshapes the world in profound—and often quiet—ways. It happened with electricity. With classical computing. With the internet. And now, we stand at the brink of another major shift: the quantum revolution.

With promising real-world applications already emerging, quantum computing has the potential to transform fields such as healthcare, cybersecurity, materials development, and industrial optimization. In the first article of our Quantum Computing series, we explored the origins of quantum physics and the key milestones that brought us to this point. Now, we turn the page to a new chapter: how this revolution is starting to impact the world of technology.

What changes when computers go beyond binary? What challenges still lie ahead? And how are companies already reaping the benefits of this new computational paradigm? Let’s dive deeper into the quantum journey.

What Does It Mean to Compute?

We learn in school that solving a math problem involves following a formal method—an algorithm—that helps us organize information and find what’s missing. Interestingly, that’s the very origin of the word “algebra,” which comes from the Arabic al-jabr, meaning “reunion of broken parts.”

But algorithms alone aren’t enough. We need a physical system to execute them—to compute. And here’s the key principle to remember: computation is a physical process.

From fingers and abacuses to silicon transistors, every tool we’ve used to compute has relied on the laws of physics. Today, even neutral atoms are entering the stage—as in the case of quantum computers developed by companies like QuEra.

The Rise of Complexity

Not all problems are created equal. Some become exponentially more complex as they grow. Let’s say you manage a security system for an industrial facility and need to determine which of 30 surveillance cameras should be activated to optimize coverage while minimizing costs and constraints.

You write a program, run the algorithm, and get the answer in 17 minutes. Great.

The next day, a similar problem arises—but now you have 50 cameras. You expect the processing time to double—maybe 34 minutes?

Wrong.

The program doesn’t finish. You go to lunch. Come back. Still running. You leave it overnight. The next morning, it's still running. The estimated time to completion? Thirty-five years.

This is what exponential computational complexity looks like.

It’s the kind of challenge that shows up across industries—and it’s exactly where quantum computing comes into play.

How Does a Quantum Computer Work?

Unlike classical computers that operate using binary bits (0 or 1), quantum computers use quantum states—which can be in superposition, entangled, and interfere with each other. This means they can explore multiple pathways simultaneously, solving problems once deemed intractable.

If, for the 50-camera problem, your computer’s processing time scaled with the square of the number of variables instead of exponentially, you’d get the answer in 47 minutes—not 35 years.

This isn’t science fiction. Such a computer already exists, at least in prototype form: the quantum computer. And it doesn’t just represent a new kind of machine—it represents a new way of thinking about computation.

Formally, it’s a tool for reducing mathematical complexity. Physically, it’s a machine that leverages quantum interference to solve real-world problems more efficiently.

The Power to Simulate Nature

If nature behaves according to quantum mechanics—and we’ve known this for over a century—then to simulate nature accurately, we need a machine that speaks nature’s language: a quantum computer.

Companies like Airbus and BMW are already using quantum systems to develop new materials. In chemistry and medicine, the revolution is underway. Qubits in superposition and entanglement enable highly precise molecular simulations, accelerating the discovery of new chemical properties and predicting atomic-level interactions.

In pharmaceuticals, this means faster, more accurate drug development. Simulating molecular behavior with such detail helps reduce costs, errors, and timelines—opening the door to personalized treatments. Quantum computing also holds promise for advancing genomic data analysis and medical imaging, enabling greater precision in diagnostics and healthcare delivery.

In short, we are literally rewriting the future of medicine—in quantum language.

Cryptography: Threat or Opportunity?

If quantum computers can reduce the complexity of mathematical problems, they can also crack cryptographic systems that protect today’s data.

That means widely used encryption methods like RSA could become vulnerable in the near future. But this looming threat is also pushing innovation forward, inspiring the development of new encryption techniques and secure communication protocols designed for the quantum age.

We discussed this in detail on the Venturus podcast in a conversation with Roberto Gallo, CEO of Kryptus. Listen to the episode here!

So, What’s Missing?

Despite the breakthroughs, we’re still far from building quantum computers that can fully overcome the challenges of real-world use—especially the issue of decoherence, where quantum bits (qubits) interact with the environment and lose their quantum state.

In other words, if a quantum computer interacts too strongly or too quickly with its surroundings, it collapses into behaving like a classical machine. And so far, the universe hasn’t been particularly friendly to our current qubit technologies.

But this sensitivity has opened an unexpected door: quantum sensors.

If qubits are incredibly sensitive to external interactions, that makes them perfect for sensing applications. After all, good sensors need to be sensitive.

This insight is giving rise to a new industry—quantum sensing. These sensors will be used in mining, healthcare, defense, navigation, agriculture, and beyond. We’ll use them to observe the world more precisely, guide our decisions, and take action with greater safety and confidence.

A Revolution You Don’t Want to Miss

We’re at the beginning of a new era—one that’s moving faster and more intensely than any past technological revolution.

In just a few years, entire industries will be reshaped. Some companies will disappear quickly. Others, still small today, will grow fast—because they embraced this paradigm shift early.

We don’t know exactly when or how fast it will happen. Quantum mechanics, after all, doesn’t care for certainty.

But if you can make a decision now, make this one:
step into the quantum world—before your company gets left behind.

Let’s talk.