Business Implications Quantum computing has been explained and even the potential of this technology has been explained. Now the question that arises is, what business implications will quantum computing have? The main implications that were mentioned were security and speed. Security is mentioned when people began talking about computing. When quantum computing comes into the realm of computing it becomes an even bigger issue. The leap in computing power may create a big gap between businesses equipped with the latest technologies and those who aren’t (Raisinghani, 2001). Businesses will have to take extra measures to make sure that their systems have the latest security. Because quantum computing is sensitive to changes in the environment, it can make it a lot easier for hackers to damage or disable systems (Raisinghani, 2001). Security within businesses will have to increase which means that internet access may become stricter just to make sure that the businesses’ information is safe. Even though people may think it is too much, the business has to make sure that they protect themselves or they could be in a heed of trouble. A new position may even need to be created to help tack the security issue. An Information Security Manager may be created help with security to make sure that the business is doing the best they can to protect themselves (Raisinghani, 2001). It may not be a new hire but someone who just changes positions for a time period until the business feels that they have gotten the security aspect of having quantum computing under control. Unlike conventional computing, quantum computing can perform vast number of operations simultaneously (Edwards, 2006). Quantum computing can factorize larger numbers than conventional computers and can encrypt modern cryptography which is based on the factorization of large numbers (Knights, 2007). This also poses a security issue for a business which was mentioned above. Quantum computing has the speed to break down information that people now think is difficult to do. Soon it will seem like another task to people instead of something that is deemed hard except for experts in that area. Quantum computing is also fast at searching through information and finding what a person may need at a faster rate than conventional computers (Raisinghani, 2001). Businesses have a lot of information stored on their databases, but with quantum computing they are able to get the information they need a lot faster. Yes conventional computing does get them the information they need now, but quantum computing helps save some time. Time is of the essence in business and anything that can save the business time is an asset to that business. Quantum computing searches all information simultaneously until a solution is found which what makes it faster (Raisinghani, 2001). Businesses can find solutions to problems quicker with quantum computing. Humans will try solutions one at a time which takes a lot more time and with quantum computing to soon become a technology used by businesses the finding of a solution will come a lot quicker. Works Cited
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