Think Beyond Ones and Zeros

1. Quantum computing should be used to augment classical computing.   It won't replace it.

2. Accenture thinks that consistent enterprise use of quantum computing (what I call quantum commercial viability) is about two to five years out.

3. There are certain application areas that are the best targets for quantum computing.

4. It is important to identify the "right" problems that can be addressed with quantum computing.

5. Enterprises should start making short and long term plans for how they might prepare for the introduction of quantum computing in their organization so they can take advantage of it when it becomes a reality. The paper is written for people who are familiar with classical computing, but not quantum mechanics. So it is not overly technical.  For more details you can download the Accenture white paper here.