Global Quantum Technology Market: Current State and Strategic Development Prospects

Quantum technologies include two key high-tech areas: communications and computing. Commercialization of quantum solutions depends on the strategy of managing the corporate ecosystems, i.e., developers and consumers of innovative products. To identify future leaders of the quantum technology ecosystem, the authors studied the medium-term scientific and economic indicators of 150 large companies. Software and hardware developers (Toshiba, Huawei, etc.) are more likely to become technological leaders in quantum communications than service providers (British Telecom, Deutsche Telekom, etc.). Former leaders of electronic computer market also strive for leadership in quantum computing (IBM, Intel). Some companies have projects in both areas; for instance, Amazon, NVidia, Cisco, and NTT can become a link in the synergy of computing and communications, especially when it comes to the quantum Internet. Such industrial, logistics, and financial companies as Volkswagen, BMW, Toyota, Honda, JP Morgan, Credit Agricole, Mitsui, Airbus, and Mitsubishi focus on piloting quantum algorithms. This research may be of interest to Russian organizations responsible for the strategic development of quantum technologies. Domestic communications and computing require new ecosystem companies with extensive experience in innovative R&D.