Ep. 172 Applying Quantum technology for complex federal problems

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It seems like everyone is testing AI options; however, when it comes to technology like Quantum, people seem to shy away.

Today, we will attempt to clear up some of the questions listeners have about how to apply Quantum to federal problems.

Our guest Murray Thom has been working with Quantum for years. Further, his company, D-Wave, has been in business for 25 years, has two hundred patents, and employs over two hundred subject matter experts. So, D-Wave is not a startup without any proven record.

Murray sets the stage by setting up a contrast:  classical computing compared to quantum computing. Traditional computers allow for a limited number of answers, while a quantum computer is not limited to the binary nature of the way we have been using computers.

Rather than diving into the philosophy and mathematics behind quantum, Murray looks at applications that can be boiled down to use cases.

If you look at the millions of containers that enter the United States each year, you can understand the complex nature of logistics. Effective use of quantum can allow for reduced fuel consumption, faster delivery times, and happier customers.

The federal government can apply this technology to areas like weather forecasting and even managing the 30,000 satellites that are projected to be circling the earth by 2030.