Thinking On Paper: A Technology Podcast For Curious Minds D-Wave: The €20 Million Quantum Computer Your Business Can Buy Today - Murray Thom, VP Quantum Technology Evangelism
Murray Thom, VP of Quantum Technology Evangelism at D-Wave, joins us to break down how D-Wave’s quantum computing technology (as used by NASA, VW, Lockheed Martin) is tackling complex, high-stakes problems across industries.
Learn how D-Wave’s unique use of quantum annealing helps solve real-world challenges, from logistics optimization to drug discovery and traffic management.
Murray explains how D-Wave’s hybrid quantum-classical systems maximize computational power by leveraging quantum effects alongside classical computing, enabling optimizations that traditional systems simply can’t match. Discover why D-Wave is trusted by organizations, including NASA, to handle high-dimensional, multi-variable data, delivering immediate benefits in efficiency, productivity, and operational insight.
From the development of the first quantum computer to real-world applications, Murray explains how businesses are gaining a competitive edge and solving their toughest challenges with quantum technology.
Stay tuned for practical insights, key D-Wave milestones, and a look at what’s next in quantum computing.
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TIMESTAMPS (00:00) Introduction to Quantum Innovation (01:22) Meet Murray Thom: Quantum Expert from D-Wave (02:30) How Quantum Incentives Drive Industry Collaboration (05:30) Breaking Down Quantum Complexity for the Real World (07:30) Murray Thom on Joining D-Wave 22 Years Ago (09:02) The Role of Quantum Physics in Real-World Solutions (10:07) Major Milestones in D-Wave’s Quantum Journey (12:36) Understanding Quantum Annealing: A Practical Guide (18:47) Key Benefits of D-Wave’s Quantum Annealing Technology (21:40) D-Wave’s Efficient Power Use: 15kW Explained (23:45) Quantum Computing Through a Pokémon Analogy (25:35) Real-World Impact: Workforce Scheduling with Quantum (31:45) Quantum Systems in Sports Team Optimization (33:02) Tackling Complex Industrial Problems with Quantum (34:48) Portfolio Optimization: Quantum vs. Classical Methods (40:53) What Does a D-Wave Quantum Computer Cost? (42:11) Exploring the D-Wave SDK (44:45) Partnering with D-Wave: What to Expect (45:58) Quantum Collaboration with IBM (49:39) A Question for IBM on Post-Quantum Cryptography
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Past guests on The Thinking On Paper Show include: Ciaran Murray (web3 for journalists), Torrey Smith (Robotics For Medicine), Jason Lynch (Quantum Computing), Joe Fitzsimons (Quantum Computing), Dana Sydorenko (Gaming), Don Norman (Humanity Centered Design), Mercina Tillerman Perez (Circle & Crypto), Tyler Adams (Blockchain), Todd Haselhorst (Blockchain for Logistics), Vince Yang (ZK Proofs)