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Markets for Quantum Enabled Devices

Matthew Langione

Published Mar 4, 2021• 1 citation

Abstract

Matt Langione, a Principal at the Boston Consulting Group, authored one of the most frequently cited publications on the topic of quantum computing’s value to business and society, “Where Will Quantum Computers Create Value –and When?”, which forms the basis for a TED talk that will be released in 2021. As part of BCG’s “deep tech” initiative, he advises Fortune 500 companies on building quantum computing into their digital transformation roadmaps and is writing a series of articles on the topic by industry (“Will Quantum Computing Transform BioPharma RD?” and “It’s Time for Financial Institutions to Place Their Quantum Bets” are the first installments). He has addressed audiences at all the major conferences in the field (Q2B, IBM Q Summit, AI World, IEEE). He is a member of the U.S. Government’s Quantum Economic Development Consortium (QED-C). Beyond quantum computing, Matt publishes regularly on AI, startups and other topics at the nexus of science, business and policy.

DOI: 10.1117/12.2593554

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