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Telco Drift · Yesterday · 50 min

Is Quantum Computing Finally Reaching Its Tipping Point?

Quantum technology is moving beyond the lab, but how close are we to real-world impact? In this episode of Telco Drift, I’m joined by Sam Lucero founder of Lucero Foresight to explore the developments turning quantum computing from scientific promise into practical technology. We discuss early production applications in telecom, including how D-Wave’s quantum optimization technology is helping NTT DOCOMO tackle network traffic challenges. We look at what quantum advantage really means, why error correction and AI are accelerating progress, and how computing compares with quantum networking, sensing, and cybersecurity. Sam (sam@luceroforesight.com) also shares his journey launching Lucero Foresight after 25 years in technology analysis, drawing parallels between today’s quantum market and the early days of IoT. We explore the opportunities—and challenges—of translating complex technology into real customer value, the role of AI in industry analysis, and why human insight still matters. Are we approaching a genuine quantum tipping point, or is the hardest part still ahead? And, as always, we finish with a sci-fi recommendation: Dune and its fascinating perspective on the dangers of the use of artificial intelligence. The quantum future may be closer than we think—but where will it make a difference first?

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Quantum technology is moving beyond the lab, but how close are we to real-world impact? In this episode of Telco Drift, I’m joined by Sam Lucero founder of Lucero Foresight to explore the developments turning quantum computing from scientific promise into practical technology.

We discuss early production applications in telecom, including how D-Wave’s quantum optimization technology is helping NTT DOCOMO tackle network traffic challenges. We look at what quantum advantage really means, why error correction and AI are accelerating progress, and how computing compares with quantum networking, sensing, and cybersecurity.

Sam (sam@luceroforesight.com) also shares his journey launching Lucero Foresight after 25 years in technology analysis, drawing parallels between today’s quantum market and the early days of IoT. We explore the opportunities—and challenges—of translating complex technology into real customer value, the role of AI in industry analysis, and why human insight still matters.

Are we approaching a genuine quantum tipping point, or is the hardest part still ahead?

And, as always, we finish with a sci-fi recommendation: Dune and its fascinating perspective on the dangers of the use of artificial intelligence.

The quantum future may be closer than we think—but where will it make a difference first?

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