FEATURE: QUANTUM COMPUTING
Seizing quantum’ s edge: How HPCs can prepare for the era of early fault-tolerant Quantum Computing
A new report by Hyperion Research and Alice & Bob warns that early fault-tolerant Quantum Computing( eFTQC) could arrive within five years – reshaping scientific discovery.
In September 2025 Alice & Bob – a global leader in the race for fault-tolerant Quantum Computing – joined forces with specialist HPC market intelligence firm Hyperion Research to release a new study that could reshape the trajectory of scientific computing.
The report, Seizing Quantum’ s Edge: Why and How HPC Should Prepare for eFTQC, presents a clear conclusion: the HPC community must act now to prepare for the arrival of early fault-tolerant Quantum Computing( eFTQC).
The report says that within the next five to seven years, systems with 100 to 1,000 logical qubits and ultra-low error rates could transform computational science – accelerating workflows beyond the limits of classical supercomputers.
“ This is not a distant horizon,” said Bob Sorensen, Senior Vice President and Chief Analyst for Quantum Computing, Hyperion Research.
“ Quantum technologies are a pivotal opportunity for the HPC community, offering the potential to significantly accelerate a wide range of critical science and engineering applications in the near term. However, these machines won’ t be plug-and-play so HPC centers should begin preparing for integration now.”
The report’ s message is urgent yet pragmatic: HPC professionals must invest today in the design of hybrid workflows, software stacks and training programs that will allow them to exploit eFTQC the moment it becomes available. Those who move early will shape the future of discovery.
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