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The Post-Quantum WorldOne PQC Playbook – with Kevin Hilscher of DigiCertDigiCert is widely recognized for its expertise in PKI and as a TLS certificate authority. As you can imagine, they have a significant perspective on the quantum computing threat to encryption and the migration to post-quantum cryptography (PQC). We cover everything from the challenges of upgrading IoT devices to ML-DSA signature sizes, as well as the new DigiCert One platform the company offers to help manage the migration process. In the middle of this episode, you’ll even get a clear summary of what a successful rollout to PQC looks like. Join host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a wide-ranging chat on ac...
2025-08-2032 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldCracking Encryption by 2030? – with Dean Kassmann of IonQIonQ is poised to redefine the quantum computing landscape, projecting a staggering 80,000 logical qubits by 2030—potentially unlocking the power to crack encryption. NIST has us on a timeline to upgrade to post-quantum cryptography (PQC) by 2035, so this 5-year gap may spell doom for cybersecurity. Of course, these machines will also revolutionize industries from finance to drug discovery to AI. How is IonQ boosting their roadmap by orders of magnitude? Learn about their cutting-edge acquisitions and bold vision for scalable, error-corrected systems in this wide-ranging chat between host Konstantinos Karagiannis and IonQ SVP Dean Kassmann.For more information on IonQ, vi...
2025-08-0638 minVISION by Protiviti
VISION by ProtivitiProtiviti-Oxford panel on strategic CX: Optimizing customer experience to drive growthIn this VISION by Protiviti podcast, we go behind the numbers of Protiviti-Oxford’s global survey, Executive Outlook on the Customer Experience with Oxford professor and lead author of the report, David Howard. David will walk us though some of the survey’s key findings. We also have a panel discussion with a trio of Protiviti Managing Directors and Digital, Creative and Customer Experience team of Jen Friese, Bryan Comite and Alex Weishaupl. The Protiviti CX team walks us through Strategic CX and offers insights about effectively optimizing the customer experience, as well as how their clients are improving the bott...
2025-08-0448 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldOpen-Source Quantum Sensing at DEF CON – with Mark Carney and Victoria Kumaran at Quantum VillageDEF CON 33 approaches, bringing with it the fourth year of Quantum Village. Nothing like getting hands-on with quantum computing and sensing technology at the world’s leading hacking conference. To that end, this episode explores the open-source quantum sensing device and software that our guests Mark Carney and Victoria Kumaran are presenting in Vegas. And yes, for the third year in a row, host Konstantinos Karagiannis will be speaking, too. Feel like joining 30,000 others in person? We also cover some of the other activities and topics you’ll experience.For more on DEF CON, visit https://defcon.org/index.html...
2025-07-2334 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldProtocols Accelerating Quantum Advantage – with Daniel Volz of Kipu QuantumHow much performance can you squeeze out of quantum computing by improving the stack? A lot happens in code before classical bits touch qubits. One company’s hardware-specific algorithms, delivered via a cloud platform, supercharge real-world applications like protein folding and AI-enhanced machine learning. From outperforming classical tools like Gurobi on IBM’s 156-qubit processor to slashing circuit depths by up to 1,000x, Kipu Quantum is accelerating the timeline to advantage. Join host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a wide-ranging chat with Daniel Volz from Kipu Quantum, and also find out how they’re scaling with IBM and IonQ’s recently announced bold qub...
2025-07-0933 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldML-KEM Cocreator Unlocks Lattice-Based Cryptography — with Joppe Bos of NXPWhen NIST released the first post-quantum cryptography standards in August 2024, it set off a domino effect that will hopefully result in protecting the world from the quantum computing threat. Now that we’re beginning to migrate and trust our data to lattice-based cryptography, it’s a good time to examine how ML-KEM works and get some hints about how to implement it well. And who better to ask than one of the coauthors of the PQC standard? Join host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a wide-ranging chat with Joppe Bos from NXP, where they discuss the past and future of ML-KEM.  For more...
2025-06-2543 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldA Global Quantum Computing Forecast — with Celia Merzbacher of QED-CQuantum computing and sensing are emerging markets, but they are already worth well over $1 billion. How is growth looking? Some trends may surprise you, including a shift to on-prem quantum computers. Has AI really stolen quantum’s thunder, or is it about to synergistically help our industry and qubit counts grow? Join host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a wide-ranging chat with Celia Merzbacher, where they discuss solid global research from QED-C.  For more information on QED-C, visit https://quantumconsortium.org/.  Visit Protiviti at www.protiviti.com/US-en/technology-consulting/quantum-computing-services  to learn more about how Protiviti is helping organizations get post-qu...
2025-06-1141 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldAerospace Quantum Advantage — with Michael Biercuk of Q-CTRLOver 1,000 GPS denial attacks happen around the world … every day! If GPS fails, planes, ships and drones could be stranded in a fog of uncertainty or forced into a dangerous situation. Can the unprecedented precision of quantum sensing help? We dive into cutting-edge innovations at Q-CTRL, exploring how AI-powered quantum navigation is revolutionizing aerospace and defense, outsmarting GPS denial attacks, and unlocking a future where quantum sensors and computers converge to redefine what's possible. We also cover how AI is helping quantum computing suppress errors on the path to fault tolerance. Join host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a wide-ranging chat with Mi...
2025-05-2842 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldMoving Companies to PQC VPN — with American BinaryPost-quantum cryptography is rapidly moving from the realm of NIST standards to running in production. The threat of quantum computing advances and coming regulations are driving this acceleration. One major component on the PQC migration plan for companies is VPN. In this episode we look at the Ambit corporate VPN client, which uses a standardized NIST PQC cipher: ML-KEM. Did you know there are potential gotchas with trying hybrids of classical and PQC instead? Find out the technical and philosophical reasons why the developers chose to skip offering a hybrid option. Join host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a wide-ranging chat with...
2025-05-1435 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldQuantum Hype Check — with Anastasia MarchenkovaQuantum computing is a fast-moving field, and not just when photons are involved. Join host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a wide-ranging chat with Anastasia Marchenkova, where they cover recent developments and potential future outcomes. Topics include: chip hype, logical qubits, imminent practical business use cases, quantum random numbers, the implications of AI in quantum coding, investing, and networking or interconnect. Get caught up with the industry in this supersized episode.  For more information on what Anastasia is up to, visit www.amarchenkova.com/.  Visit Protiviti at www.protiviti.com/US-en/technology-consulting/quantum-computing-services  to learn more about how Protiviti is helpi...
2025-04-3056 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldInvesting in Graphene Dots and Other Quantum Tech — with Sean Brehm of Spectral CapitalAs the quantum computing industry continues to evolve, it’s only natural that quantum incubators start appearing. How do investors like this choose what technologies to back in early stages? We look at the choices being made by one such investor, Spectral Capital. Join host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a wide-ranging chat with Sean Brehm on graphene quantum dots, a quantum blockchain, and algorithms with wide use cases.  For more information on Spectral Capital, visit www.spectralcapital.com/.  Visit Protiviti at www.protiviti.com/US-en/technology-consulting/quantum-computing-services  to learn more about how Protiviti is helping organizations get post-quantum ready.  Fol...
2025-04-1629 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldQuantum Supremacy Achieved — with Alan Baratz and Trevor Lanting of D-WaveWhat better way to celebrate four years and 100 episodes of The Post-Quantum World than to talk about an achievement we’ve all been waiting for. If you’ve been watching quantum news feeds, you might have heard of the D-Wave supremacy paper published in Science. Using an Advantage 2 system, D-Wave has performed a useful task for materials science faster and with less power consumption than a classical supercomputer. Researchers have tried to challenge this, but the results seem to be holding up. Has the team at D-Wave really done it? Are quantum computers finally passing the threshold into true utility? Join...
2025-04-0238 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldPQC-Powered Corporate Messaging – with Anurag Lal of NetSfereMigrating to post-quantum cryptography across an organization will take time. But while you are replacing every cipher to defend against the threat side of quantum computing, you may also want to add systems that bring new functionality and come with PQC out of the gate. Imagine a mobile messaging app like WhatsApp, but with NIST-approved ML-KEM under the hood and enterprise-grade controls. From hospitals dodging ransomware to finance professionals sharing secrets in quantum-proof chats, customers are already using this tool. Join host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat with Anurag Lal from NetSfere.  For more information on NetSfere, visit www.ne...
2025-03-1935 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldError Correction Breakthrough (20x Boost) — with Stephanie Simmons of PhotonicQuantum computing needs low-overhead error correction to truly scale. Building thousands of qubits to end up with a couple of useful logical ones feels like a bad strategy. Photonic recently published a paper describing a new type of error correction code that promises a 20x reduction in the number of qubits needed to run quantum algorithms that solve real business problems. Are these so-called SHYPS QLDPC codes the path to fault-tolerant systems? Will they help multiple types of quantum chips from other vendors get there? Join host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat about error correction and more with Stephanie Simmons...
2025-03-0537 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldTopological Qubits are Here! Discussing Majorana 1 — with Chetan Nayak of MicrosoftQuantum computing will never be the same again. Join host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a special onsite interview at Microsoft Azure Quantum labs, where he was invited to see the launch of Majorana 1, the world’s first quantum processor powered by topological qubits. On the day this episode is posted, Nature will release a paper validating how Microsoft was able to create a topoconductor, or new material stack of indium arsenide and aluminum, built literally one atom at a time, to bring quantum particles called Majoranas into usable form. The resulting topological qubits have a unique shape called a tetron and ca...
2025-02-1932 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldPQC Survey Says … What 4,000 Professionals Are Doing About It — with Samantha Mabey of EntrustI'm always asked the same question when talking to customers about the threats of quantum computing and the move to post-quantum cryptography. What are similar companies doing about it? It’s only been half a year since the NIST standards were published, but we’re starting to see some traction. Join host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat with Samantha Mabey from Entrust about an interesting study on migration, along with some tactical advice for getting your PQC journey underway. For more information on Entrust, visit www.entrust.com/.  Read the PKI and PQ study here:  www.entrust.com/cybersec...
2025-02-0536 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldHere Comes the Helios – 50 Logical Qubits, All Right – with Rajeeb Hazra of QuantinuumMany companies call 2025 the year of quantum computing for reasons ranging from PQC to better applications and hardware. Here comes the Helios system from Quantinuum, and we say it’s all right to celebrate 50 logical qubits this year. We look at the company’s roadmap, aggressive error-correction ratios, and some innovative ways the coming systems will work with AI to solve problems and not just generate hype. Join host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat with CEO Rajeeb Hazra from Quantinuum.  For more information on Quantinuum, visit www.quantinuum.com/.  Visit Protiviti at www.protiviti.com/US-en/technology-consulting/quantum-computing-services  to learn...
2025-01-2236 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldRunning Classical Binaries on Qubits — with Joe Fitzsimons of Horizon QuantumMost applications businesses rely on are complex, with subroutines, loops, etc. Is it possible to run a binary like this on a quantum computer? Not quite, but one company has a tool that identifies portions of code where quantum computing circuits could make a difference and then manages the necessary handoffs. Join host Konstantinos Karagiannis as he discusses the future of running programs on both classical chips and qubits with Joe Fitzsimons from Horizon Quantum.  For more information on Horizon Quantum, visit www.horizonquantum.com/.  Visit Protiviti at www.protiviti.com/US-en/technology-consulting/quantum-computing-services  to learn more about how P...
2025-01-0837 minVISION by Protiviti
VISION by ProtivitiPanel discussion: Protiviti hosts Forum on the Future of Money and PrivacyIn this VISION by Protiviti podcast, we present a panel discussion hosted by Protiviti Senior Managing Director Tom Moore. The discussion was held in New York in November as part of VISION by Protiviti’s Forum on the Future of Money and Privacy with Protiviti partners The Women’s Bond Club and Société Générale, the host of the live event. Tom leads a lively discussion among panelists Heather Federman, Head of Privacy and Product Counsel at Signifyd; Stephanie Schmidt, Global Chief Privacy Officer and Head of Data Compliance (AI and Cyber) at Prudential Financial; and David Gotard, Chief In...
2024-12-2337 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldLogical Qubit Roadmap (28 and Counting) — with Kristen Pudenz of Atom ComputingYou could summarize 2024 in two quantum computing topics: the release of the NIST PQC standards and the arrival of logical qubits. We dig into the latter in this episode. Atom Computing recently performed computation on 28 logical qubits with the help of Microsoft’s qubit virtualization. The future roadmap is optimistic and exciting for those looking for quantum advantage from hardware. Join host Konstantinos Karagiannis as he discusses how we get to fault-tolerant systems with Kristen Pudenz from Atom Computing. Her experience at Lockheed Martin has also led to a unique view of developing practical quantum applications.For more information on...
2024-12-1140 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldSimulating 128 Qubits (Yes, Really) — with Bob Wold of Quantum RingsIf you’re a longtime listener, you probably have heard that we can’t simulate more than 50 qubits on a classical computer. Representing each qubit doubles the required system resources, and state vector simulation hits a wall even on supercomputers. But what if there was a different way to break this barrier, even on a laptop? Is the threat to cryptography on an accelerated timeline because of this or other techniques? Join host Konstantinos Karagiannis as he discusses with Bob Wold from Quantum Rings how tensor networks may take us into new realms of practical quantum computing for everyone.For...
2024-11-2737 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldQuantum Networking and Interconnect in Production — with Jim Ricotta of AliroTo modify a Feynman quote, we can safely say that no one understands quantum … networking. The definition does mean different things to different folks. Sometimes, the best way to solidify a concept is to bring it to the real world. It turns out there is a way to experiment with quantum networking, and you wouldn’t believe how it’s already being used to interconnect different quantum computing modalities (for example, superconducting and trapped-ion systems). You read that correctly; we didn’t think this would be possible for quite some time. Join host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a wide-ranging chat with Jim Rico...
2024-11-1335 minVISION by Protiviti
VISION by ProtivitiDid China just crack encryption? Protiviti’s quantum director sets the record straightIn this VISION by Protiviti podcast, Konstantinos Karagiannis, Protiviti’s director of quantum computing services, sits down with Joe Kornik, Editor-in-Chief of VISION by Protiviti, to discuss the recent news that China may have broken military-grade encryption. Karagiannis sets the record straight on what happened, what it could mean for the future of classified information, and what organizations should be doing to prepare for a post-quantum world.You can visit Konstantinos Karagiannis’ LinkedIn page here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/konstantinos-karagiannis-0a09503/.To see more content on the future of privacy and other megatrends, please visit VISI...
2024-11-0512 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldTurning Quantum Papers into Practical Programs – with Mariia MykhailovaWant to be a quantum coder? There’s no shortage of tutorials for your chosen programming language, but when you complete them, you might not feel ready to solve real-world problems. It’s challenging to go from a scientific paper to practical code and to do so with results that impress your company. Join host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat with Mariia Mykhailova, a software engineer from Microsoft Quantum who’s written a couple of books that should help you boost your skillset.  To get the book Quantum Programming in Depth, use the code PQW24 before November 29, 2024, and save 45%: https...
2024-10-3033 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldDARPA’s Quantum Proving Ground— with University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignQuantum information science deals with the world of the very small, sure, but imagine 128 acres of land devoted to advancing QIS. Now imagine this mega complex in a major city! The Illinois Quantum and& Microelectronics Park is expected to draw leading companies and researchers to Chicago, and DARPA is already playing a significant role. Find out what this will mean for advancing the industry and the race to fault-tolerant quantum computing. Join host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat about building the future with Brian DeMarco and Harley Johnson from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.    For more information on the Illinois Qu...
2024-10-1634 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldMaking Colorado a Quantum Tech Hub – with Michelle Hadwiger of Colorado OEDITSince 2018, the United States has had a national strategy for excellence in quantum information science that includes getting the science right, enhancing competitiveness and enabling people. To achieve that aim, regions across the country have begun ramping up their efforts to become quantum silicon valleys. Find out how Colorado stacks up in advancing the quantum stack and how recent federal and state funding is fueling the entrepreneurial spirit of the region. Join host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a wide-ranging chat with Michelle Hadwiger from Colorado OEDIT.  For more information on OEDIT, visit https://oedit.colorado.gov/.  Visit Protiviti at www...
2024-10-0233 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldSecuring Systems with Blockchain and Post-Quantum Cryptography — with David Carvalho and David Holtzman of Naoris ProtocolImagine a mesh network of AI-powered nodes that could validate the security of your organization’s systems and applications. It’s a clever use of blockchain to add security to real-world devices, and, best of all, it will feature post-quantum cryptography. How soon will this technology simplify security for businesses and governments worldwide? And might this kind of approach even prevent killer robots? Join host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat with David Carvalho and David Holtzman from Naoris Protocol.  For more on Naoris Protocol, visit www.naorisprotocol.com/.  Visit Protiviti at www.protiviti.com/US-en/technology-consulting/quantum-computing-services to learn mor...
2024-09-1842 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldUsing Copilot for Coding and the Path to a Quantum Supercomputer — with Dr. Krysta Svore of Microsoft Azure QuantumMicrosoft Azure Quantum has provided access to quantum computers in the cloud for about four years. A lot has changed in that time, including the generative AI revolution. It’s now possible to create quantum circuits with the help of Copilot and users can work on advanced scientific problems in Azure Quantum Elements by combining quantum computing, high-performance computing (HPC) clusters and AI. Microsoft is also making advances in logical qubits in partnership with Quantinuum as well as with their own topological qubits. Join host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a wide-ranging chat with Dr. Krysta Svore, who helped build Microsoft Azure Qu...
2024-09-0448 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldPQC Standards Arrive! What You Need to Know – with Dustin Moody of NISTThey’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 organization? In an interview recorded right before the August 13 release, you’ll hear how we got here with the quantum computing threat, what standards were selected and what additional ciphers are coming in the future. You’ll also get a sense of how soon you may need to start implementing the new Key Encapsulation Mechanisms (KEMs) and Digital Signatures. Join host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a wide-r...
2024-08-2138 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldIs it Quantum Advantage, Supremacy or Utility? With Alan Baratz of D-WaveSkeptical 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. In this episode, we cover a lot of exciting advances with their current machines, discuss future roadmaps and delve into what it means to achieve quantum advantage, supremacy and utility. Join host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a wide-ranging chat with CEO Alan Baratz from D-Wave Systems.  For more on D-Wave, visit www.dwavesys.com/.  For the supremacy paper mentioned, visit https://arxiv.org/abs/2403.00910.  Visit Protiviti at www.protiviti.com/US-en/te...
2024-08-0743 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldZero-Trust Post-Quantum Cryptography – with Richard Blech of XSOCThe 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 other layers of security and strategies, such as zero trust and increased encryption bit sizes. Join host Konstantinos Karagiannis as he discusses with his guest, Richard Blech from XSOC, a high-performance symmetric encryption solution that will provide defense in-depth today and after thousands of logical qubits arrive.  For more on XSOC, visit www.xsoccorp.com/ .  Visit Protiviti at www.protiviti.com/US-en/technology-consulting/quan...
2024-07-2435 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldQuantum Threat Modeling at DEF CON — with Mark Carney and Victoria Kumaran of Quantum VillageAugust in Vegas brings intense (but dry) heat and the annual Summer Hacker Camp of events. Arguably, the most fun and intriguing of the bunch is DEF CON (August 8-11, 2024), the world’s leading hacking conference, 32 years strong. The show features the third year of the Quantum Village. And for the second year in a row, host Konstantinos Karagiannis will be speaking. Join him for a chat with Mark Carney and Victoria Kumaran to learn how you can get hands-on experience with quantum computing and related security tech and techniques at the show.  For more on DEF CON, visit http...
2024-07-1037 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldQuantum Error Correction on a Single Qubit — with Julien Camirand Lemyre of Nord QuantiqueError correction typically involves a lot of physical qubits and using them to create one logical qubit. Ratios vary by modality and approach, so getting a single fault-tolerant qubit may take seven to a thousand physical ones. What if there was a way to correct most of the errors that appear on each qubit instead? Scaling up from there would certainly be much easier, getting us to machines that can reliably solve business problems. Join host Konstantinos Karagiannis as he discusses the details behind one such new approach with Julien Camirand Lemyre from Nord Quantique.  For more on Nord Q...
2024-06-2633 minVISION by Protiviti
VISION by ProtivitiProtiviti’s Scott Laliberte: We need AI and emerging tech regulation without stifling innovationIn this VISION by Protiviti podcast, Joe Kornik, Editor-in-Chief of VISION by Protiviti, sits down with Scott Laliberte, Managing Director and Global Leader of Protiviti’s Emerging Technology Group. Scott and his team enable clients to innovate by leveraging emerging technologies, such as AI, machine learning and IOT, among others. In this Q&A, Scott discusses all those emerging technologies and if, how and why and when the government should regulate them, as well as offers his feedback on a few emerging tech data points from the Protiviti-Oxford global survey on the future of government.You can visit Scott La...
2024-06-2415 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldThe Quantum Many-Body Problem — with Benedikt Fauseweh of TU Dortmund UniversityWhen Richard Feynman proposed the idea of a quantum simulator or computer in 1981, he was frustrated by the limitations of classical systems. He logically suggested that if we live in a quantum world, we need a quantum device to simulate all the interactions of particles that make up reality. An excellent example of such a transistor-choking calculation is the quantum many-body problem. Have quantum computers finally cracked it and reached the level of Feynman’s original idea? Can working on such approaches lead to better quantum computers and help solve real business use cases soon? Join Host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a...
2024-06-1246 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldQuantum AI Compression: Smaller LLMs without Losing Performance — with Sam Mugel of MultiverseLarge language models are … large. Forget Bitcoin and recharging electric vehicles; the grid could be toppled by powering AI in a few years. It would be optimal if AI could run on more underpowered edge devices. What if there was a quantum-inspired way to make LLMs smaller without sacrificing overall performance in combined metrics? We explore a way to do that and other advanced ideas, like selectively removing information from models, in this episode. Join Host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat about how businesses can solve many of the woes associated with bringing AI in-house with Sam Mugel from Multiverse.  
2024-05-2941 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldHigh-Speed Quantum Networking in NYC — with Noel Goddard of QunnectThe phrase “quantum internet” gets tossed around a lot, usually as a placeholder for something that will fix many nonspecific issues in the future. The core concept of quantum networking is a real thing, though, and is more robust today than you might think. How does it work? How fast is it? And is it really running in the Big Apple? Join Host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat with Noel Goddard from Qunnect as they explore all this and potential business use cases.  For more on Qunnect, visit www.qunnect.inc/.  Visit Protiviti at www.protiviti.com/US-e...
2024-05-1542 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldIs Post-Quantum Cryptography at Risk?Is post-quantum cryptography safe from quantum computing? Do we really need thousands of qubits to attack RSA? We examine some of the challenges to PQC strength and timeline that have recently emerged in scientific papers and consider what makes peer review such a crucial part of the process. Join Host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat about the actual state of PQC and how it will affect your organization.  Papers mentioned:  “Quantum Algorithms for Lattice Problems”: https://eprint.iacr.org/2024/555.  “Factoring integers with sublinear resources on a superconducting quantum processor”: https://arxiv.org/abs/2212.12372. “Fast Factoring Integers by SVP Algorithms”...
2024-05-0113 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldHow Quantum Computing Changed Our Understanding of Science — with Lincoln Carr of Colorado School of MinesWhile we await practical business advantage with quantum computing, another important question arises: Has quantum information science already furthered our understanding of science? What’s the difference between a simulator and an emulator, and how does a physical quantum computer fit in? Join Host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat with Lincoln Carr from Colorado School of Mines as they explore these topics, along with everything from tensor networks, to thermodynamics, to complexity, with an eye to how the hardware timeline will make practical power a reality.  For more on Lincoln Carr’s work, visit https://people.mines.edu/lcarr...
2024-04-1742 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldAI Meets Quantum in the Real World — with SandboxAQThere’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 technology. Find out how businesses and verticals can start to use these techniques for real use cases in quantum sensing, simulation and migration to post-quantum cryptography. Join Host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat with Paul Kassebaum from SandboxAQ.  For more on SandboxAQ, visit www.sandboxaq.com/.  Visit Protiviti at www.protiviti.com/US-en/technology-consulting/quantum-computing-services  to learn more about how Protivit...
2024-04-0334 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldQuantum Computing in Particle Physics – with Dr. Harry CliffIn 1981, Richard Feynman gave a keynote that proposed simulating physics with computers. We’ve come a long way with the resulting quantum computers, and you may have heard about business use cases for them. But how much progress has been made in using the machines to understand the universe? Who better to ask than Dr. Harry Cliff from the Large Hadron Collider? He discusses how quantum computers can simulate particle interactions or handle the mind-boggling amounts of data generated at CERN. We also dive into his new book, Space Oddities. Join Host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat with Harry Cliff fr...
2024-03-2046 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldLogical Qubits Arrive – with Alex Keesling of QuEraQuantum computing needs error-corrected, logical qubits to exit the noisy intermediate-scale quantum (NISQ) era and bring real advantage to practical business and other use cases. A recent experiment at Harvard succeeded at creating 48 logical qubits on a neutral atom platform, and the techniques will be implemented in production systems in the future. We may have 100 logical qubits by 2026! Join Host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat with Alex Keesling from QuEra about this vastly accelerated timeline and what this means for the industry. And find out how soon you can start using logical qubits in the cloud. For more on...
2024-03-0638 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldEnterprise-Level Quantum Coding – with Amir Naveh of ClassiqWriting code for quantum computing always involves some layers of abstraction. Learn about QMOD, a new language that makes it easier to create working circuits and comes with some solid working use cases you can try out. Classiq makes QMOD available within its enterprise-level development tool, which you can now use for free (for non-commercial applications). Join Host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat with Amir Naveh from Classiq.For more on Classiq, visit www.classiq.io/.For more on Classiq Models and QMOD, visit https://github.com/Classiq/classiq-models.Visit Protiviti at www.protiviti.com/US-en/technology-consulting...
2024-02-2132 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldManipulating Quantum Matter Online – with Dana Anderson of InfleqtionWe’ve all tried to imagine what goes on at the quantum level, but have you ever taken a photo of interference or grabbed a snapshot of quantum tunneling? Find out how to access quantum physics as a service and experiment with Bose-Einstein Condensates, or BECs. This isn’t quantum computing, but it could lead to a whole new quantum-technology maker industry with real applications across sectors. Join Host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat with Dana Anderson from Infleqtion.For more on Infleqtion and Oqtant, visit www.infleqtion.com/oqtant.Visit Protiviti at www.protiviti.com/US-en/technology-consulting/quan...
2024-02-0733 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldInventorying your Cryptography to Prepare for PQC – with Vladimir Soukharev of InfoSec GlobalNIST will release the standards for post-quantum cryptography soon, and all companies will have to start taking action to become crypto-agile and replace vulnerable ciphers. One of the first steps is gathering an inventory of the cryptography used in your organization. Find out how to accomplish this, and monitor future changes you make, with AgileSec. It’s a dashboard approach to staying ahead of the looming quantum computing threat. Join Host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat with Vladimir Soukharev from InfoSec Global. For more on InfoSec Global visit https://www.infosecglobal.com/. Visit Protiviti at https://ww...
2024-01-2432 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldWhat Boards Need to Consider about Quantum Computing and Cryptography in 2024 -- with Derrick Sturisky of Quantum Computing Inc.2024 will be a milestone year for post-quantum cryptography, with NIST getting ready to release its new standards. We can expect proof-of-concept business use cases for quantum computing to become more common as machine fidelity and performance continue to improve. What should boards consider regarding PQC and other aspects of the quantum industry this year? Join Host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat and look ahead with Derrick Sturisky from Quantum Computing Inc. For more on Quantum Computing Inc., visit www.quantumcomputinginc.com/. Visit Protiviti at https://www.protiviti.com/US-en/technology-consulting/quantum-computing-services to learn more about how...
2024-01-1035 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldQuantum Dots: From Nobel Prize to Silicon-Based QPUs— with Himadri Majumdar of SemiQonThe 2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded for the discovery and synthesis of quantum dots. Physics is also interested in these little marvels, and they may have a big impact in quantum computing. We need many more qubits of high quality to tackle complex business problems and use cases. How will silicon-based quantum processing units (QPUs) boost scalability for increased performance into the million-qubit realm? Join Host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat with Himadri Majumdar from SemiQon. For more on SemiQon, visit www.semiqon.tech/. Visit Protiviti at www.protiviti.com/US-en/technology-consulting/quantum-computing-services to learn more about...
2023-12-1334 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldBuild Your Own Quantum Hardware Platform— with Max Shirokawa of OpenQuantumWe’ve done plenty of episodes where there is a piece of software or cloud platform users can try, usually for the purposes of making coding or algorithmic development easier. Coding naturally seems to be the quickest way to get involved in quantum computing, but we’ve never discussed actually building quantum hardware at home! Find out how to start learning the engineering side of quantum information science by building your own neutral atom platform for about $8,000 or less! Join Host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat on what could be a new DIY path with Max Shirokawa from OpenQuantum. For...
2023-11-2941 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldWarm, Interconnected Qubits — with Sebastian Weidt of Universal QuantumQuantum computing faces several scaling issues to achieve fault-tolerant systems that can solve practical business problems. We need high-fidelity interconnect to have modules or even full quantum computers work as one powerful system. And qubits could stand to run a little hotter as refrigeration gets out of hand as we add more of the sensitive little entities. Join host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat with Sebastian Weidt from Universal Quantum, a company working on tackling these and other concerns.For more on Universal Quantum, visit https://universalquantum.com/.To read the UQ Connect paper in Nature, visit www...
2023-11-1533 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldProtecting Critical Data Before Post-Quantum Cryptography — with Denis Mandich of QryptIt’s the 11th hour as we approach 2024 and the release of NIST’s post-quantum cryptography standards. Is it possible for your business to start protecting some critical assets today from tomorrow's cryptanalytically relevant quantum computing? Find out how a few applications already do so. Join Host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat with Denis Mandich from Qrypt. For more on Qrypt, visit www.qrypt.com/. Visit Protiviti at https://www.protiviti.com/US-en/technology-consulting/quantum-computing-services to learn more about how Protiviti is helping organizations get post-quantum ready. Follow host Konstantinos Karagiannis on all socials: @Kons...
2023-11-0136 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldRun Superstaq to Boost Quantum Computing Performance — with Pranav Gokhale of InfleqtionQuantum computing is a full stack, from hardware to the programming interface. Superstaq is a software platform that optimizes your code before it hits the backend quantum computer. The result? You can dramatically improve the performance of your programs by orders of magnitude by modifying just one layer of the stack. The boost could make the difference when your business is deciding whether a use case is viable today. Join host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat with Pranav Gokhale from Infleqtion.For more on Infleqtion, visit www.infleqtion.com/.For more information on Superstaq, visit https://superstaq.readthedocs...
2023-10-1835 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldUnder-Display Cameras Developed via Quantum-Inspired— with OTI LumionicsQuantum-inspired approaches are powering real use cases for businesses today while we wait for more powerful quantum computers in the future. Some of these techniques result in physical products you can hold in your hand. Find out how OTI Lumionics is using this type of quantum computing to bring under-display cameras and other technologies to market today. Join host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat with Scott Genin, VP of Materials Discovery. For more on OTI Lumionics, visit https://otilumionics.com/. Visit Protiviti at www.protiviti.com/US-en/technology-consulting/quantum-computing-services to learn more about how Protiviti is...
2023-10-0437 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldHelping Quantum Computing Startups Code — with Kanav Setia of qBraidIf you build an easy-to-use portal to the world of quantum coding, eventually, companies are going to take notice and want to offer the environment to their teams. Learn how you can interact with quantum computing hardware and software of all types, either on your own or with your teammates to solve real business problems, using qBraid. Join Host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat about this evolved tool with qBraid Co-founder and CEO Kanav Setia. For more on qBraid, visit www.qbraid.com/. Visit Protiviti at www.protiviti.com/US-en/technology-consulting/quantum-computing-services to learn more about how Protiviti...
2023-09-2032 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldSolving Energy Distribution Challenges — with Rob Hays of Atom ComputingWe can easily extrapolate that quantum computing will excel at large optimizations that challenge classical systems. One such mammoth problem is power-grid energy distribution. How has one neutral atom system started to tackle this already? Join Host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat with Rob Hays from Atom Computing, where they discuss a partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy. For more on Atom Computing, visit https://atom-computing.com/. Visit Protiviti at www.protiviti.com/US-en/technology-consulting/quantum-computing-services to learn more about how Protiviti is helping organizations get post-quantum ready. Follow host Konstantinos Karagiannis on all socials...
2023-09-0631 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldSchrödinger’s Cat Qubits— with Théau Peronnin of Alice&BobQuantum computing needs logical, error-corrected qubits to reach the ultimate goal of fault-tolerant systems that can change the world. Without logical qubits, we won’t be able to have production-ready business use cases that are pure quantum. Is it too early to be thinking about creating these “perfect” qubits? One company says it’s already tackling the problem with a new take on the old quantum-classical Schrödinger’s Cat thought experiment. Join Host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat about cat qubits with Théau Peronnin from Alice&Bob. For more on Alice&Bob, visit https://alice-bob.com/. Visit Protiv...
2023-08-2335 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldQuantum Computing Standardization – with Catherine Lefebvre of PasqalStandardization is something we take for granted in classical information technology. But when it comes to quantum computing, are we all speaking the same language? In addition to making neutral-atom quantum systems, Pasqal is trying to ensure all aspects of QIS will interoperate going forward. Standardization has always helped businesses adopt new technologies because they are more consistent and reliable as a result. Join host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat with Catherine Lefebvre from Pasqal and learn how they’re doing more than making room-temperature quantum computers.For more on Pasqal, visit www.pasqal.com/.Visit Protiviti at www...
2023-08-0935 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldQuantum Computing at DEF CON Hacking Conference — with Mark Carney and Victoria Kumaran of Quantum VillageDEF CON is the world’s leading hacking conference, about to have its 31st event in Las Vegas, August 10-13, 2023. For the second year in a row, Quantum Village will be helping attendees engage with quantum technologies and understand the cybersecurity impacts they will have. There’s even a Quantum Capture the Flag (CTF) competition! Join Host Konstantinos Karagiannis (a speaker at the show) for a chat with Mark Carney and Victoria Kumaran to learn how you can become a part of this exciting community. For more on Quantum Village, visit https://quantumvillage.org/. For more on DEF CON...
2023-07-2641 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldUsing AI to Improve Quantum Computing – with Michael Hush of Q-CTRLAI is disrupting almost every industry right now, so it’s not surprising that machine learning techniques are being used to improve quantum computers and accelerate the coming of fault-tolerant systems. Applications may have an advantageous business impact sooner than we thought. Join Protiviti’s Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat with Michael Hush from Q-CTRL and learn how they’re squeezing a whole lot extra out of the quantum software stack. For more on Q-CTRL, visit https://q-ctrl.com/. Visit Protiviti at www.protiviti.com/postquantum to learn more about how Protiviti is helping organizations get post-quantum ready.           Foll...
2023-07-1244 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldQuantum Clocks, Sensing and, of Course, Computing – with Bob Sutor of InfleqtionQuantum information science just might have commercial impact before quantum computing achieves error correction. All sorts of vertical industries will be able to take advantage of quantum clocks and sensors, enabling better navigation and even “seeing” through miles of solid Earth. Join Host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat about these amazing devices and what we can expect from cold atom computers with Bob Sutor from Infleqtion.For more on Infleqtion, visit www.infleqtion.com.Visit Protiviti at www.protiviti.com/postquantum to learn more about how Protiviti is helping organizations get post-quantum ready.         Follow host Konstantinos Karagiannis on Twitter and Instagr...
2023-06-2842 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldQuantum-Safe Cryptographic Security – with Suvi Lampila of SSHCracking RSA in web traffic is primarily what people think of when they hear about the quantum threat to cryptography. But there are lots of protocols in peril, especially in a typical corporate environment. Join host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat with Suvi Lampila from SSH to find out how the security giant is working on securing data flows you may not have considered. For more on SSH communications security, visit www.ssh.com/. Visit Protiviti at www.protiviti.com/postquantum to learn more about how Protiviti is helping organizations get post-quantum ready.           Follow host Konstantinos Kara...
2023-06-1448 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldNeutral-Atom Quantum Computing – with Alex Keesling of QuEraWe’ve covered several types of quantum computing hardware on this show, some available, some still forthcoming. Neutral atom is a newer addition to the ranks of systems accessible on the cloud. How does it work? What kinds of real-world business use cases is it excelling at already? Join Host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat with Alex Keesling from QuEra about this new approach to high qubit counts.For more on QuEra, visit www.quera.com/.Visit Protiviti at www.protiviti.com/postquantum to learn more about how Protiviti is helping organizations get post-quantum ready.         Follow host Konstantinos Karagia...
2023-05-3137 minVISION by Protiviti
VISION by ProtivitiIs that covered? A panel of Protiviti insurance experts discuss the future of asset protection in Web 3 and the metaverseIn this VISION by Protiviti podcast, Joe Kornik, Editor-in-Chief of VISION by Protiviti, welcomes in a panel of Protiviti experts to discuss what insurance will look like in the metaverse future. To facilitate the discussion, Kornik calls on Alex Weishaupl, a managing director in Protiviti’s digital practice, to examine the landscape of insurance in the metaverse, including what’s covered and what’s insurable, claims, customer and employee experience, constraints to adoption, the future of talent and how new technologies could potentially disrupt the sector over the next decade and beyond. Our panel of Protiviti experts includes managing directors Shawn...
2023-05-1939 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldBringing Interconnect to Trapped Ions – with Aharon Brodutch of IonQInterconnect has been a quantum computing buzzword for quite some time and with good reason. Entangling qubits between separate quantum computers is the key to scaling and building fault-tolerant systems. IonQ recently doubled down on this approach by acquiring a company that specializes in the technology. Join Host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat with Aharon Brodutch about how trapped ions will soon be talking to each other across rooms or even greater distances. The goal is to have larger resulting systems that can solve practical business problems in the future.For more on IonQ, visit https://ionq.com/....
2023-05-1736 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldInvesting in Quantum – with Bill Liao of SOSVQuantum computing has been surrounded by hype from the beginning. While these machines may exceed our most ambitious imaginings in the future, investing in them today brings some challenges to venture capitalists. How do VCs vet companies in the field, and how does the so-called Quantum Winter affect all this? Join Host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat with Bill Liao of SOSV about investing in quantum and other emerging technologies.For more on SOSV, visit https://sosv.com/.Visit Protiviti at www.protiviti.com/postquantum to learn more about how Protiviti is helping organizations get post-quantum ready.         Follow host Konsta...
2023-05-0337 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldA New Quantum Software Development Kit – with Anne Matsuura from IntelIntel is preparing to build its first quantum dot processor, but you don’t have to wait to try your hand at coding in this new quantum computing environment. Thanks to the Intel Quantum SDK, you can access the support system and software stack for this future chip today and start writing real code to run on simulators with over 40 qubits. Join Host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat with Anne Matsuura about running algorithms on a bleeding-edge platform.For more on the Intel Quantum SDK, visit https://developer.intel.com/quantumsdk.Visit Protiviti at www.protiviti.com/postquantum to lea...
2023-04-1932 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldQuantum Error Correction – with Yonatan Cohen of Quantum MachinesWe often hear that the path to fault-tolerant quantum computing will require error correction. How will this technique work? Join host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat with Yonatan Cohen, Chief Technology Officer at Quantum Machines, about this and other scaling technologies. Also, learn how Quantum Machines is working on all aspects of hybrid control of quantum and classical processors to yield practical, real-world application results as qubit counts grow.For more on Quantum Machines, visit www.quantum-machines.co/.Visit Protiviti at www.protiviti.com/postquantum to learn more about how Protiviti is helping organizations get post-quantum ready.         Follow host Konsta...
2023-04-0536 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldPost-Quantum Cryptography Today – with Skip Norton from Quintessence LabsIs your organization post-quantum ready? NIST’s finalists for PQC ciphers are expected in 2024, and time is running out to prepare for their implementation. Regulators will force this migration long before quantum computing hardware actually cracks encryption. The path to being ready for post-quantum cryptography will require assessing your organization’s crypto agility and will certainly require some hardware and software upgrades. Join Host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat with Skip Norton about real products available today that will be post-quantum ready in time.For more on Quintessence Labs, visit www.quintessencelabs.com.Visit Protiviti at www.pr...
2023-03-2230 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldQuantum Navigation and Other Aviation Use Cases – with Jay Lowell from BoeingBoeing is all about connecting the world and soaring to new heights – in every sense of the phrase. Nestled inside this giant is a large team dedicated to using quantum computing and sensing to ensure innovation in aeronautics, ranging from materials science to navigation and other use cases. Join Host Konstantinos Karagiannis for an uplifting chat with Jay Lowell from Boeing.For more on Boeing, visit www.boeing.com/innovation/. Visit Protiviti at www.protiviti.com/postquantum to learn more about how Protiviti is helping organizations get post-quantum ready.       Follow host Konstantinos Karagiannis on Twitter and Instagram: @KonstantHacker a...
2023-03-0843 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldQuantum-Inspired Approaches for Advantage Today – with Roman Orus from Multiverse ComputingAs NISQ-era quantum computing improves, we’re on the cusp of practical advantage within a couple of years. But some companies want to see impressive performance today. That’s where quantum-inspired solutions can provide up to triple the power, all on classical hardware. Learning quantum-inspired programming could even help coders migrate to real quantum computers in the future. Could these approaches even improve ChatGPT and stable diffusion AI such as Midjourney or DALL-E? Join Host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a quantum-inspired chat with Roman Orus from Multiverse Computing.For more on Multiverse Computing, visit https://multiversecomputing.com/.To experiment with...
2023-02-2233 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldThe Real Date of the Quantum Computing Apocalypse and What the White House Says We’ll Do About ItWill quantum computers be able to crack RSA this decade? Maybe. But figuring out that exact date is not what you and your organization should be worried about. A memorandum issued by the White House reveals when the quantum computing apocalypse will begin as far as information security boots on the ground are concerned. Join Host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a deep dive into the NSM-10 memo and its near-term ramifications for the private sector.To read the NSM-10 memo, visit www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/05/04/national-security-memorandum-on-promoting-united-states-leadership-in-quantum-computing-while-mitigating-risks-to-vulnerable-cryptographic-systems/.Papers mentioned:Where we get estimates for cracking RSA (https://arxiv...
2023-02-0812 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldApplication-Specific Quantum Computing – with Anastasia Marchenkova of BleximoSqueezing every bit of performance out of a NISQ-era quantum processor is usually handled in the software stack. But what if you could actually design QPUs for specific types of use cases? Anastasia Marchenkova is working on this approach at Bleximo and the result has been a remarkable boost to speed. Join host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat about the possibilities of these application-specific quantum computers, as well as the terrific awareness work Anastasia has been doing for years.For more on Bleximo, visit https://bleximo.com/.To read Anastasia’s blogs or follow her social me...
2023-01-2536 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldPreventing Hacking with Quantum Computing and other InfoSec Topics – with Mark Carney from Quantum VillageWe’ve talked about how quantum computers are enabling extraordinary use cases now, long before the machines will threaten cryptography. Some of these applications can even help companies protect against immediate security threats and vulnerabilities. We explore one such exciting experiment: Using quantum to stop kill chains that allow network exploitation and the Chinese paper causing all the ruckus, claiming that cryptography could be hacked any day now. Join host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat about these hacker topics with Mark Carney from Quantum Village.For more on Quantum Village, visit www.quantumvillage.org/.To read Ma...
2023-01-1145 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldQuantum-Inspired Applications – with Mert Esencan from Icosa ComputingWe’re getting close to practical advantage with quantum computing when running optimization algorithms. Companies interested in being leaders in their industry should already be considering how to harness this promised power with use cases that solve their business problems. But some companies want a better solution that’s advantageous today, even if it’s only quantum-inspired. Join host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat with Mert Esencan from Icosa Computing to explore what “quantum inspired” means and how these approaches are already having a real-world impact.For more on Icosa Computing, visit www.linkedin.com/company/icosa-computing/.Visit Protiviti...
2022-11-3041 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldEntanglement and Other Quantum Foundations – with Bob Coecke from QuantinuumQuantum computing is built on the ideas of giants. These so-called quantum foundations contain complicated concepts, including entanglement. In fact, the 2022 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to three scientists who expanded our understanding of entanglement. How does this key concept work? What are some other fascinating core ideas behind Quantum Information Science (QIS)? Join host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat with Bob Coecke from Quantinuum to explore quantum foundations. For more on Quantinuum, visit www.quantinuum.com/.Watch the new talk on quantum natural language processing (QNLP) that Bob references here: https://youtu.be/pFc2PmxVMt8....
2022-11-1646 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldQuantum Networking – with Manish Kumar Singh and Sean Sullivan from memQQuantum computing requires quantum networking to reach its full potential. But there are engineering challenges to overcome. Learn how repeaters that extend entanglement between qubits are really just application-specific quantum computers of their own, as well as how connecting these devices will pave the way for interconnect and other advances. Join host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat with Manish Kumar Singh and Sean Sullivan from memQ to dive deeply into quantum networking and its future.For more on memQ, visit www.memq.tech/.Visit Protiviti at www.protiviti.com/postquantum to learn more about how Protiviti is helping orga...
2022-11-0235 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldJust the Math You Need to Know for Quantum Computing – with Author Leonard WoodyMathematics is one of the most intimidating barriers for those looking to get into quantum coding. Mention linear algebra the next time you want to grind a conversation to a halt. What if there was a resource to learn the necessary mathematics to best prepare for such a career? Join host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat with Leonard Woody, the author of an excellent new book, Essential Mathematics for Quantum Computing, and learn precisely the math chops you need in order to code quantum applications effectively.For more on the book Essential Mathematics for Quantum Computing, visit www.packtpub...
2022-10-1932 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldFinancial Index Tracking via Quantum Computing – with Sam Palmer from Multiverse ComputingUsing cardinality constraints for portfolio optimization opens the doors to new applications for creating innovative portfolios and exchange-traded funds – all while providing better returns with less market risk. Host Konstantinos Karagiannis recently co-authored a paper on portfolio optimization with Sam Palmer from Multiverse Computing. In this discussion with Konstantinos and Sam, discover how the team was able to outperform classical financial index tracking using D-Wave’s Hybrid Solver … and a little ingenuity. Also, learn about Multiverse’s innovative Singularity software tool.For more on Multiverse Computing, visit https://multiversecomputing.com/. To read the paper “Financial Index Tracking v...
2022-10-0534 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldBecoming a Quantum Coder – with Peter Noell from ColdQuantaAre you interested in becoming a quantum coder? The job market looks as large as the machines are cold. We’re all struggling in the quantum computing industry to find talent. Do you have what it takes? You may even be able to get started with less experience than you think. Join host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat about the path to this exciting career with Peter Noell from ColdQuanta.For more on ColdQuanta, visit https://coldquanta.com/. Visit Protiviti at www.protiviti.com/postquantum to learn more about how Protiviti is helping organizations get post-quantum ready.Follow...
2022-09-2135 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldTopological Quantum Computing – with Anita Ramanan from Microsoft Azure QuantumEpisode36: An 85-year-old idea may hold the key to nearly error-free qubits. The Majorana fermion has taken on almost mythical status, but Microsoft recently solved a critical technical hurdle to creating topological qubits with the particle. How close are we to quantum computers with this technology? What other future developments can we expect from Azure Quantum? Join host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat on topological quantum computing with Anita Ramanan from Microsoft Azure Quantum.For more on Microsoft Azure Quantum, visit https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/services/quantum/. To read the paper cited in this episode, visit https...
2022-09-0729 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldDesigning Quantum Computing Building Blocks for the Future – with Mirella Koleva from QuantopticonBuilding better quantum computers requires improving every component. What if there was a quantum CAD tool that could help develop higher-fidelity qubits or effective quantum memory? Quantopticon has developed a software design tool to help photonic quantum computing live up to this promise. Join host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat about enabling the creation of futuristic components with Mirella Koleva from Quantopticon.For more on Quantopticon, visit www.quantopticon.co.uk/.Visit Protiviti at www.protiviti.com/postquantum to learn more about how Protiviti is helping organizations get post-quantum ready.Follow host Konstantinos Karagiannis on Twitter and Inst...
2022-08-2427 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldTrapping Ions for Powerful Quantum Computing – with Chris Monroe from IonQIt’s hard to improve the purity of an atom. Identical and easy to find, atoms such as those in ytterbium can make flawless qubits. We only need to be able to trap and control them. Can using trapped ions as qubits therefore yield the most powerful quantum computers on the planet? How scalable is this approach on the road to quantum advantage? Join host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat about trapped ions and the creation of IonQ with industry pioneer Chris Monroe.For more on IonQ, visit https://ionq.com/.Visit Protiviti at www.protiviti.com/postquantum to lea...
2022-08-1041 minBoard Perspectives
Board PerspectivesFocusing on ESG Planning and Strategy - with Ellen Holder and Britta SadounESG is a driving theme and priority for most organizations around the world today. And like any other key initiative within these organizations, whether it be global expansion or launching new product lines, there must be a plan and strategy for ESG programs and activities. They cannot be approached as a side project. In this episode of Board Perspectives, we speak with Protiviti’s Ellen Holder and Britta Sadoun about the importance of building an ESG plan and strategy and the board’s role in this process. Ellen is a Director and Britta is an Associate Director with the...
2022-08-0430 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldQuantum Supply Chain Optimization and Other Use Cases – with Alex Khan from ZebraKetSupply chain issues are plaguing the world right now across all industries, from manufacturing, technology, healthcare and more. Can quantum computing offer a way to ease the burden and provide real customer advantage? Evidence seems to suggest so. Join host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat about this use case, and other innovative ones you may not have heard of, with Alex Khan from ZebraKet.For more on ZebraKet, visit www.zebraket.com.For more on QuantFi, visit www.quantfi.com/.Visit Protiviti at www.protiviti.com/postquantum to learn more about how Protiviti is helping organizations get post...
2022-07-2745 minVISION by Protiviti
VISION by ProtivitiCreating a culture of sustainability: A conversation with Protiviti’s People, Advisory and Organizational Change leadersIn this VISION by Protiviti podcast, Joe Kornik, Editor-in-Chief of VISION by Protiviti, sits down with Protiviti’s Fran Maxwell, Global Lead of the People Advisory and Organizational Change Segment, and Kim Lanier, Director within that segment, to discuss what steps business leaders should be taking to create a culture of sustainability at their organizations over the next decade. What does that entail, why is it so important, and why is now the time to act?You can visit Fran’s LinkedIn page here: www.linkedin.com/in/fran-maxwell-17aa233/.You can visit Kim’s LinkedIn page here...
2022-07-2516 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldQuantum Interconnect with Entangled NetworksThings can get tricky when you try to cram too many qubits onto one quantum processor. Is the best way to build a machine with thousands of qubits actually to connect, or “interconnect,” many smaller processors together? And can this concept be extended to interconnect several large-scale machines across vast distances? Join host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat about the technology that might get us to behemoth-sized quantum computing with Aharon Brodutch from Entangled Networks.For more on Entangled Networks, visit www.entanglednetworks.com/.Visit Protiviti at www.protiviti.com/postquantum to learn more about how Protiviti is helping...
2022-07-1339 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldFrom Qubits to Qumodes in Photonic Quantum Computing – with Dr. Jelmer Renema from QuiX QuantumIn late 2020, physicists in China generated controversy by claiming quantum advantage with a photonic quantum computing system that’s technically not programmable. Other companies have been experimenting with photonic systems, including QuiX Quantum. How do these machines work? Should scientists redefine what quantum advantage means, focusing on practical, usable problems a machine is solving? Join host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat on light-based quantum computing with Dr. Jelmer Renema from QuiX Quantum.For more on QuiX Quantum, visit www.quixquantum.com/.Visit Protiviti at www.protiviti.com/postquantum to learn more about how Protiviti is helping organizations get post-q...
2022-06-2936 minBoard Perspectives
Board PerspectivesThe Board’s Role in Building a Culture of Sustainability - with Fran Maxwell and Kim LanierCorporate culture, once a rather squishy, hard-to-define concept for organizations, increasingly is a top-of-mind concern for leaders looking to create a desirable workplace for innovation and one where employees who have many choices want to remain long-term. The challenges are especially acute amid the current war for talent and the need to attract and retain the best people. And part of building a strong culture is focusing on sustainability – an issue of particular interest to multigenerations of workers who have varied interests and concerns, including those related to ESG, human rights and climate change.In this episode of Bo...
2022-06-2821 minBoard Perspectives
Board PerspectivesBuilding Sustainable Operations and Supply Chains - with Beverly Norman-Cooper and Tony AbelIt should come as no surprise that, according to research from Protiviti, ESG metrics and measurement are among the top priorities for CFOs and finance teams to address, and a majority are substantially increasing the focus on and frequency of their ESG reporting. A key part of these efforts must be building sustainable operations and supply chains. But this only scratches the surface. Board members today are looking for deeper insights into the organization’s ESG footprint. In this podcast, our conversation with Beverly Norman-Cooper, Chief Strategist with Reimagining Economic Regeneration Strategies, and Protiviti’s Tony Abel will info...
2022-04-0828 minPowerful Insights
Powerful InsightsPeople, Technologies and the Future of Work in Finance – with Protiviti’s Andrea Spinelli and Ken Thomas“It's the end of the work as we know it, and I feel fine.”Our colleague Joe Kornik, Editor-in-Chief of VISION by Protiviti (http://vision.protiviti.com), wrote this in his latest feature article. This is true, but there also are many questions around the future of work, how we're going to balance work schedules, when and how frequently we’ll go into the office, how we’ll leverage new and emerging technologies, and much more. In this episode, we discuss these and other topics with Protiviti Managing Directors Andrea Spinelli and Ken Thomas. Our conversation touches...
2022-04-0527 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldQuantum Machine Learning Using PennyLane – with Nathan Killoran from XanaduQuantum machine learning, or QML, is one of the three major application categories for quantum computing, along with optimization and simulation. As we’re working with customers at Protiviti to find advantageous use cases in QML, we rely daily on a tool called PennyLane from Xanadu. Join host Konstantinos Karagiannis, and special cohost Emily Stamm, for a chat with Nathan Killoran from Xanadu to learn about this powerful, free software.For more on Xanadu, visit https://www.xanadu.ai/.For more on PennyLane, visit https://pennylane.ai/.To read the paper “Is quantum advantage the right goal for...
2022-03-2334 minPowerful Insights
Powerful InsightsInnovation and Transformation Are Driving the Future of Internal Auditing - with Protiviti's Ashley Cuevas and Mark PetersThe past two years have seen unprecedented levels of innovation and transformation among organizations worldwide. Many organizations are operating in a significantly different manner than they did just a few years ago — focused on resilience, data access and governance, predictive analytics, enabling technologies, and more. Innovation and transformation, in fact, are now mainstays in ensuring businesses stay relevant and competitive over the long term.This unquestionably is a mindset that chief audit executives and their internal audit teams must adopt as well — and many have. According to the results of the latest Next-Generation Internal Audit Survey from Protiviti, a ma...
2022-03-2120 minBoard Perspectives
Board PerspectivesThe State of ESG Reporting Requirements and Mandates - with Chris Wright and Jonathan Wyatt of ProtivitiESG reporting is garnering a growing amount of attention today, particularly among board members seeking to understand and possibly comply with specific requirements in their country or their industry. But when it comes to ESG reporting, there are a lot of questions. Who specifically is required to issue these ESG reports? Who is issuing them voluntarily? And more importantly, what do organizations need in order to issue them in terms of data and operational processes? In this latest episode in our Board Perspectives podcast series, we talk with Protiviti managing directors Jonathan Wyatt and Chris Wright regarding these...
2022-03-0836 minVISION by Protiviti
VISION by ProtivitiThe Future of Workforces and Workplaces – with Protiviti’s Peter Richardson“With all the pace of change the last two years, I sometimes feel like I’m on a different planet,” says Peter Richardson, Architect for the Future of Work, Protiviti. “When we’ve put ourselves to the test as we have had to do over the past two years, businesses have been pretty good and very able at coming up with better ways of doing things and doing them quickly.” On this edition of the VISION by Protiviti podcast, we chat with Peter Richardson, who leads Protiviti’s focus on the future of work globally. In this role, he emphasizes...
2022-03-0733 minBoard Perspectives
Board PerspectivesUnderstanding the ESG ratings, rankings and metrics landscape - with Bob Hirth and Melanie Larkins of ProtivitiWelcome to the inaugural edition of Protiviti’s Board Perspectives podcast series, in which we delve into numerous challenges and areas of interest for boards of directors.In this episode, our focus is on environmental, social and governance (ESG) – specifically, how organizations are judged! One of the most challenging aspects of ESG for board members is understanding what’s become a complicated landscape of third-party organizations that rate and/or rank a company’s various ESG practices, as well as trying to learn, at least at a high level, about the many metrics and measurements that gauge ESG maturity...
2022-01-2931 minVISION by Protiviti
VISION by ProtivitiPrivacy, Security and the Connected City - with Protiviti’s Scott Laliberte and Krissy SafiOn this edition of the VISION by Protiviti podcast, we talk about worst-case scenarios and best-case scenarios when it comes to cybersecurity, privacy and the connected city. What exactly are we in for when the Internet of Things takes over our cities’ traffic, power grid and other infrastructure on a mass scale? Can the enormous possibilities outweigh the risks? Two Protiviti experts—Scott Laliberte, Global Leader of Protiviti’s Emerging Technology Group, and Krissy Safi, Managing Director and Global Practice Lead for Attack & Penetration Testing at Protiviti, join us to analyze some possible scenarios and the important questions companies will need t...
2021-10-1426 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldA 100-Qubit Quantum Computer Arrives - with Paul Lipman from ColdQuantaClassical computing cannot simulate more than about 50 qubits. What does it mean that we now have a quantum computer with, gasp, 100 qubits? ColdQuanta found a way to beat giants like IBM to this amazing feat, and they did it with a new approach that may lead to smaller quantum computing systems that one day could be rack-mountable. Like a reverse microwave, the new Hilbert computer uses lasers to slow down particle vibrations to make them “cold” and able to act as qubits. Hilbert even touts low errors and high connectivity. Join host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat about this not-so-cold syst...
2021-09-0833 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldBridging the Gap Between Algorithms and Machines - with Fred Chong from EPiQCOpen source has helped revolutionize classical computing. What can it do for quantum? EPiQC is a collaboration across five universities that is developing a range of open source tools to connect algorithms to quantum computers, including programming languages, compilers, optimizers, and more. They’re also working on benchmarking, which is much needed as different types of quantum systems come online, as well as helping future quantum programmers enter the workforce. Join host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat about all this with Fred Chong from EPiQC.For more information on EPiQC visit www.epiqc.cs.uchicago.edu/.Visit Pr...
2021-08-2535 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldTurning High-Level Models into Optimized Quantum Circuits - with Yuval Boger from ClassiqAs we begin training and building up the quantum workforce of the future, it’s clear the precious few developers working in these early days will need some help making the most of their time. We’re starting to see a few players in the quantum development tool market. Instead of worrying about gate-level coding, the Quantum Algorithm Design (QAD) platform from Classiq lets developers take high-level descriptions and turn them into quantum circuits that can run on any hardware target. Is QAD the new CAD for the world of qubits? Join host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat about this new...
2021-08-1133 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldBuilding a New Type of Quantum Computer with Superfluid Helium - with Nick Farina from EeroQTrapped ion and transmon qubits are dominant in the world of gate-based quantum computers. In this episode, we take a look at a new type of system that uses electrons in superfluid helium. The approach promises over 1-GHz gate speed, spin-state qubits with over 1-second coherence times, and high connectivity or “gateability.” Will these machines also be linkable or modular? We also discuss funding for quantum startups and whether we dodged a “quantum winter.” Join host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat about this new type of quantum computer with Nick Farina from EeroQ.For more information on EeroQ, visit www.eero...
2021-07-2833 minThe Post-Quantum World
The Post-Quantum WorldUsing Post-Quantum Cryptography Today - with Denis Mandich from QryptThe cryptographic apocalypse could be under five years away, depending on interconnect technologies that might allow quantum computers to work together. Is now the time to start planning for, or even implementing, post-quantum safe cryptography? It all depends on the shelf life of the data you’re trying to protect. Join host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat about post-quantum cryptography you can implement today with Denis Mandich from Qrypt.For more information on Qrypt, visit www.qrypt.com.Visit Protiviti at www.protiviti.com/postquantum to learn more about how Protiviti is helping organizations get post-quantum ready.Fo...
2021-07-1436 min