IBM index identifies five realities shaping quantum readiness
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Updated · Mexico Business News · May 6
IBM index identifies five realities shaping quantum readiness
7 articles · Updated · Mexico Business News · May 6
Drawing on 750 C-suite executives across 14 industries in 28 countries, the study says organisations preparing for quantum advantage by 2027 expect 53% higher ROI by 2030.
IBM says readiness depends on organisational preparation as much as hardware, rejects a single breakthrough use case, links quantum with AI, and highlights talent shortages and responsible computing.
In Latin America, 71% cite inadequate quantum skills as a barrier, while IBM points in Mexico to skills training, quantum-classical infrastructure and partnerships as priorities before advantage emerges.
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IBM 2025 Quantum Readiness Index Reveals 11% R&D Investment Surge Amid Talent and Tech Challenges
Overview
The 2025 Quantum Readiness Index reveals a sharp rise in quantum computing investment, driven by proactive quantum-ready organizations focused on innovation and future-proofing. These leaders actively dismantle barriers like talent shortages and technological challenges by leveraging collaborative ecosystems, which accelerate advances and develop industry-specific applications in finance and pharmaceuticals. Despite progress, critical gaps in specialized skills and hardware maturity create uncertainty around timelines and returns. IBM addresses urgent security risks with its Quantum Safe initiative and fosters innovation through its Quantum Network. Early adopters are already gaining measurable benefits, highlighting that delay risks competitive loss, security vulnerabilities, and stranded infrastructure.