Global Scans · Quantum & Advanced Computing · Weekly Summary

• [New] The long-term vision of quantum computing as a foundational technology capable of contributing trillions to the global economy by 2035 remains firmly intact. The Chronicle-Journal
• [New] There's a noticeable shift towards software and cloud-based solutions, with Quantum Computing as a Service (QCaaS) projected to reach $48.3 billion by 2033, democratizing access to quantum resources. FinancialContent
• [New] IBM, a pioneer in cloud-based quantum computing with its Qiskit platform, is pursuing a roadmap for fault-tolerant quantum computing by 2030, reinforcing its leadership in enterprise quantum solutions. FinancialContent
• [New] The synergy of AI with quantum computing, as explored by IBM, is anticipated to be a game-changer for unprecedented computational power. FinancialContent
• [New] By the end of 2025, we actually expect that a majority of human-initiated connections at Cloudflare will be protected with post-quantum encryption. SiliconANGLE
• [New] LuxQuanta develops and commercializes quantum-safe encryption solutions to protect global communications against current and future threats, including quantum computing. Luxquanta
• [New] The race to secure global infrastructure against quantum computing threats has intensified in 2025, with companies and governments racing to deploy quantum-safe communication systems. Ainvest
• [New] IBM views quantum computing as a cloud-ready, full-stack technology for enterprises, and plans to steer it into data-intensive sectors like finance and life sciences, and its background as a quantum computing innovator keeps expanding. WTOP News
• [New] The quantum computing 2030 timeline looks aggressive. AsappStudio
• [New] Hybrid quantum computing is beginning to show real-world potential across private and public sectors, and we are thrilled to see the potential for it to make a meaningful impact in forward deployment with North Wales Police. UKAuthority
• Quantum Computing: In 2025, IBM announced plans to build Starling, a 200-logical-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum computer, by 2029, a move that has significantly impacted its stock price. / India The Chronicle-Journal
• DARPA pledged $1 billion to achieve utility-scale quantum computing by 2033. / China Insights
• On the peril side, quantum computing could eventually break today's encryption systems, creating unprecedented risks to global data security if the U.S. and its allies are not ready with post-quantum cryptography. GovCon Wire
• The rise of quantum computing poses a looming threat, as quantum algorithms could soon break current cryptographic standards, necessitating urgent adoption of quantum-resistant solutions 2025 Cybersecurity Predictions: Experts on Threats. Ainvest
• Multiple quantum computing experts have narrowed their estimates for when quantum computers could break Bitcoin's security to the late 2020s or early 2030s. cryptonews
• Science Minister Patrick Vallance highlighted that quantum computing could accelerate breakthroughs from drug discovery to clean energy, with an estimated 212 billion pounds expected to flow into the UK economy by 2045 and tens of thousands of high-skill jobs on offer. Quantum Zeitgeist
• In 2025, nearly two-thirds of organizations see quantum computing as the biggest cybersecurity threat looming in the next 3-5 years, while 93% of security leaders are prepping for daily AI-driven attacks. The Hacker News
• China's Ministry of Science and Technology unveiled a $15 billion expansion of its National Quantum Initiative, aiming to achieve post-quantum encryption and AI integration by 2027. IE Insights
• LAES is developing next-gen secure chips for a world where quantum computing could break current encryption. Timothy Sykes
• Quantum computing could be the technology necessary to take AI to the next step, and if Alphabet develops a strong in-house solution, it could propel it to win both the quantum computing and AI arms races. Nasdaq
• Quantum computing will generate $2 trillion in economic value by 2035, fueled by rising investments and competitive advancements across regions. International Defense Security & Technology
• The combination of quantum computing and AI could generate more than $1 trillion in economic value by 2035. Yahoo Finance

Last updated: 18 October 2025