Quantum Computing Services Helping organisations get post-quantum ready Quantum computing capabilities are exploding, causing disruption and incredible opportunities. But many technology and business leaders don’t understand the impact this technology will have on their businesses—the tremendous potential improvements and the risk to data and critical business processes.We’re helping organisations identify real use cases and value, assess their risk, and take action today to be post-quantum ready. The post-quantum world podcast The post-quantum world is a bi-weekly podcast that focuses on hot topics in quantum computing. Protiviti host and quantum lead, konstantinos karagiannis, and our guests explore quantum computing and its business impacts, benefits, and threats. Are you post-quantum ready? Learn more What is quantum computing? Quantum computing are machines that take advantage of the ability of subatomic particles to exist in more than one state at any time. Due to how the particles behave, operations can be done much more quickly and using less energy than classical computers.So, what does this mean for your business?Organisations should view quantum computing as a competitive advantage. New quantum machine-inspired algorithms will bring innovative solutions and approaches to product development. In addition, quantum computing can reduce time to market and optimise customer delivery.On the flip side, quantum computing poses a significant risk to organisations. Researchers have shown how quantum computing could kill—or at least significantly weaken—current cryptography systems. A quantum computer will instantly render today’s security systems obsolete and break the encryption of sensitive data protected by such security systems. This puts your organisation’s data, intellectual property (IP, patents, customer information, and data) at risk. Any information shared on public channels now or in the future will become vulnerable. For industries such as financial services and healthcare with significant regulatory requirements for data privacy and security, quantum computers will have a significant business, legal, and ethical impact.Example areas of risk include:Protecting government and military communicationsSecuring financial and banking transactionsAssuring the confidentiality of medical data and healthcare recordsSafeguarding the storage of personal data in the cloudRestricting access to confidential corporate networks Prepare today for quantum computing Post-quantum encryption—new capabilities and algorithms that are resistant to attacks by both classical and quantum computers—to keep information assets secure even after a large-scale quantum computer is available, is underway.Leading organisations such as the chicago quantum exchange are advancing research and education in the science and engineering of quantum information.While quantum may still be several years away, organisations need to take steps to prepare today. Our quantum computing services are helping organisations with post-quantum risk assessments, readiness workshops, and planning quantum road maps.Key steps you should take today:Select a quantum championConduct a post-quantum readiness workshopIdentify quantum computing use cases, value to your organisation, and potential risksChart a quantum course and multi-year road map.Start your journey and re-assess the road map every 6-12 months. Update the plan based on new quantum computing discoveries and developments, as well as changes in your business and industry.Be prepared and flexible! Identify real use cases Using quantum in your organisation Protiviti helps organisations identify real use cases to drive value to your organisation. Below are examples of how quantum computing might help you: Identify real use cases Financial ServicesRebalance documented portfolio gainsOptimise trading trajectoryAnalyse credit riskIntegrate AI for better fraud detectionTechnology Media and TelecommunicationsHealthcareOptimise search data for better AI diagnostic aids from faint marks in MRIs to overall symptom comparisonsModel and simulate drugs and moleculesAnalyse geneticsConsumer Goods and ManufacturingRevolutionise all areas of moving productCreate complex engineering designs (chips to ideal molecules)Improve AI for autonomous driving GPS navigation Technology, Media, and TelecommunicationsBetter, faster search capabilities Boost AI and ML, optimised training data, and new algorithmsOptimise advertising and marketing analysisVerify and validate softwareEnergy and UtilitiesImprove sensor developmentOptimise network designs and distribution of energyMaximise oil well output Bridging the gap between science and business Protiviti partners with organisations, leading the advancement of quantum computing and physics. Our partnerships with national laboratories, distinguished university professors, and technology and industry leaders allow us to bridge the gap between science and business. Leadership Jonathan Wyatt Jonathan Wyatt is a Managing Director in London and is responsible for our operations in Europe. Jonathan and has almost 30 years’ experience in Technology & Business consulting, helping organisation transform, embrace the latest technologies, whilst managing the ... Learn More Andrej Greindl Andrej Greindl ist seit 2007 bei der Protiviti GmbH beschäftigt. Er berät unsere Kunden primär zu den Themenbereichen Managed Technology Services, IT-Audit, Informationssicherheit, IT-Compliance und Cyber Security. Vor seiner aktuellen Tätigkeit verantwortete Herr ... Mehr erfahren Featured insights and client stories PODCAST Podcast | Computing on PQC-Encrypted Data – with Dr. Kurt Rohloff of Duality Technologies 3 min read What if you could crunch numbers on a dataset without ever actually seeing the sensitive information inside? Dr. Kurt Rohloff, co-founder and CTO of Duality Technologies, joins host Konstantinos Karagiannis to explain the wild capabilities of Fully... PODCAST Podcast | PQC Standards Arrive! What You Need to Know — with NIST 30 min read They’re here! After a seven-year process, NIST has finally released the first standards for post-quantum cryptography. The industry is excited and optimistic about the future, but what does it mean for you and your organisation? In an interview... PODCAST Podcast | Is it Quantum Advantage, Supremacy, or Utility?— with D-Wave 27 min read Skeptical about practical quantum computing applications? Perhaps D-Wave could change your mind. Over 100 real corporate customers are using their quantum annealing systems and software platform today … in production. PODCAST Podcast | Zero-Trust Post-Quantum Cryptography — with XSOC 25 min read The migration to post-quantum cryptography (PQC) is about to begin and is necessary to protect against the threats of fault-tolerant quantum computing. However, critical assets like those in military, banking, and government environments also require... CLIENT STORY Quantum computing helps financial services organisation improve portfolio optimisation 6 min read A joint team of quantum computing engineers and financial analysts at this industry leader in digital financial services, led by a forward-thinking CIO, knew they wanted to take advantage of quantum computing to solve unique challenges that could not... PODCAST Podcast | AI Meets Quantum in the Real World – with SandboxAQ 24 min read There’s been much speculation about how fault-tolerant quantum computing might accelerate the power of artificial intelligence in the future. But what if those technologies switched roles? AI is already improving certain aspects of current quantum... Previous Article Pagination Next Article Will quantum computing be a game changer for governments? In this Interview, Joe Kornik, Editor-in-Chief of VISION by Protiviti, sits down with Konstantinos Karagiannis, Protiviti’s Director of Quantum Computing Services, to discuss quantum’s impact on the future of government, where the U.S. stacks up with the rest of the world, and how encryption and protecting sensitive and classified information will be paramount in the quantum era. Watch Now Quantum computing will revolutionise work Quantum computing’s influence on the way we work in the future likely will occur in waves. The initial shift will be subtle, although that surge will quickly give way to more substantial changes. Once a critical mass of quantum solutions and progress has been achieved, workforces, organisations and industries will experience profound transformations. Read more How quantum computing will impact the future of cities Quantum-inspired algorithms could bring innovative solutions and approaches to product development, reduce time to market, optimise customer delivery, and speed up data transfers. Read more Frequently Asked Questions What exactly is quantum computing? + Quantum computing uses the principles of quantum mechanics to solve complex, real-world problems. Traditional computers rely on binary bits (0s and 1s). Quantum computers represent more information by using quantum bits, or qubits, which can exist in a superposition of multiple states.These capabilities allow quantum systems to run specialised algorithms that can solve certain problems significantly faster than classical computers and enable use cases that were previously not feasible. Why should your business care about quantum computing? + Quantum computing is more than a theoretical concept—it presents both opportunity and risk for organisations in Switzerland and globally. As quantum systems improve in fidelity, businesses can use them to gain competitive advantages in areas such as financial modelling, materials science and logistics optimisation.At the same time, quantum computing threatens existing encryption methods, accelerating the need for Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC). Understanding both the potential benefits and disruptive impacts of quantum computing is critical to remaining competitive. How can quantum computing boost your organisation? + Innovative organisations are already exploring quantum computing to unlock new capabilities. In selected use cases, quantum algorithms can accelerate product development, reduce operational costs and enhance customer experiences.Early investment in quantum computing initiatives enables organisations to build expertise and competitive advantage as the technology matures and adoption expands across industries. How can your business get ready for quantum computing? + Preparing for quantum computing starts with strategy and education. Organisations should identify a quantum champion, conduct readiness workshops and assess where quantum computing may create value or introduce risk.Protiviti works with organisations in Switzerland to perform post-quantum risk assessments, identify priority use cases and develop tailored roadmaps, including planning for migration to PQC. This structured approach supports informed, future-ready decision-making. What does a quantum consultant do? + A quantum consultant helps organisations leverage quantum computing by identifying high-value use cases, assessing post-quantum security risks, shaping quantum strategies and supporting the delivery of quantum-enabled IT capabilities to drive long-term value. What are the biggest benefits and risks of adopting quantum computing? + Benefits: Quantum computing can deliver faster insights, advanced analytics, improved optimisation and innovative solutions across industries such as financial services, healthcare and manufacturing.Risks: Quantum computing introduces data security risks, can disrupt existing systems and raises new compliance and governance challenges. Quantum consulting helps organisations manage these risks while responsibly capturing value.
