Quantum computing in the future of the IoT
When we speak about quantum computing, a kind of “mysticism” hangs over the topic of conversation. For now, quantum computing is not too well known beyond specific circles. However, computing is reaching solutions that were impossible until now thanks to quantum properties. Quantum computing is a paradigm shift and a change in architecture in the construction of digital environments and hardware. In “traditional” computing, capacity is measured by bits, information units that can have two possible values: 0 and 1. However, in quantum computing, these values, known as qubits, can be 0, 1 and both of them overlapping at the same time. Without entering into the details of the operation, qubits dramatically increase the calculation and computational capacity.
“There are endless problems that cannot be solved in terms of human time [with current computing],” said Serguei Beloussov, CEO of Acronis at the 4th International Quantum Computing Congress in Moscow last July. “New materials, engineering problems, artificial intelligence… thanks to quantum computing, these problems can be solved more quickly, which is fascinating.” All this effort plays a fundamental role in another regard, namely the possibility of reducing computing devices to nanometric levels, offering more computing power and smaller sizes, both on exponential scales. This also results in another very important fact: lower energy consumption. These three basics are essential in building a connected world; they are the most important aspects to give the Internet of Things value. And therefore, the physical properties at the quantum level can solve a scalability problem that seemed insurmountable. The IoT can continue to evolve!
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