—Barcelona. At the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 event in Barcelona, Spain, several sessions and a startup competition win highlighted the growing importance of quantum computing and the diverse perspectives shaping its development.
During one of the main keynotes, Oxford Quantum Circuits CEO Ilana Wisby emphasized how quantum algorithms could significantly improve network optimization and fraud detection, and enhance subscriber experience in the telecom sector. This paints a compelling picture of a future where quantum computing drives greater efficiency, security, and personalization across various industries.
Algorithms can provide “fundamentally not possible today” solutions in a “matter of moments” rather than thousands of years, according to Wisby. Quantum computing could facilitate tailored services, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
As an example, she cited a conundrum of calculating how many cities a traveling salesperson could visit in the shortest time. She explained that while this is “classically a solvable problem up to a certain amount,” there comes the point where doing so would take “longer than the entire amount of time known in the universe.”
----Form EE Times