By Aukse Andrijauskaite
Publication Date: 2025-11-24 08:30:00
Quantum computers today function largely in isolation, confined within sealed environments. Unlike classical computers, they cannot communicate over the internet. However, IBM and Cisco aim to change that by laying the groundwork for a future quantum computing internet by 2030.
A global network for quantum machines requires intricate hardware, software, and research beyond what is needed for classical computers. Both companies acknowledge the necessity for collaboration with universities and federal labs to advance the project. Their long-standing partnership since 1999, coupled with Cisco’s networking research experience, could be pivotal.
Quantum computers promise to revolutionize fields like chemistry, physics, and security. They can solve complex problems that would take classical systems millennia. Despite their potential, quantum computers remain prone to errors. IBM, Google, and other tech giants are racing to create reliable…