IBM Says 61% Cite Skills Gaps as Quantum Focus Shifts to Business Readiness
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Updated · The Quantum Insider · Jun 21
IBM Says 61% Cite Skills Gaps as Quantum Focus Shifts to Business Readiness
3 articles · Updated · The Quantum Insider · Jun 21
Summary
IBM’s Institute for Business Value says organizations are treating quantum computing less as a science milestone and more as a long-term readiness effort built around specific business use cases.
61% of respondents cited inadequate quantum skills as the top barrier, followed by immature technology at 56% and unclear timelines for practical use cases at 46%.
Boeing, Vanguard, E.ON and Bosch are using that approach to test applications in aircraft design, finance, energy and materials, while favoring hybrid workflows and measurable industrial value over abstract benchmarks.
Healthcare and genomics emerged as promising areas: Yonsei University said quantum tools could cut parts of the 15-year drug-discovery process, while Oxford-linked researchers are probing pangenomics applications.
One in two quantum-ready organizations already participate in ecosystems, underscoring IBM’s view that partnerships across industry, academia and government are becoming central as commercial payoff remains uncertain.
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Quantum Readiness 2025: IBM’s Index Reveals Key Strategies, Skills Gaps, and Governance for the Quantum Era
Overview
The IBM Quantum Readiness Index 2025 highlights how organizations across diverse industries are moving beyond observation to actively pursue quantum advantage. By making strategic investments and forming collaborative ecosystems, these organizations recognize the significant competitive benefits quantum computing can offer. The report reveals that such proactive engagement—through strategic bets and partnerships—not only advances quantum readiness but also helps organizations realize tangible benefits from quantum technologies. As the prospect of quantum advantage draws nearer, these actions are shaping leadership and guiding strategic decisions in the evolving quantum computing landscape.