Case Stories

Think that quantum is still decades away? Below are the stories of early adopters who are experimenting across a wide range of domain areas and use cases as they seek to gain quantum advantage.  Since BCG predicts early adopters could capture up to 90% of the value, these are examples that show how important it is to develop a quantum strategy and get started.

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Network Resilience Node Analysis

Cinfo and R analyzed the nodes in a telecom network most likely to fail suing quantum annealing and quantum computing technologies.

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Network Fault Prediction

Telstra tested quantum reservoir systems for prediction of network outages and found results on par but at lower computational costs than classical methods.

Dam Structure Simulation

In 2022, EDF found quantum should increase the ability to analyze the large number of variables relevant to studying dam deformation.

Energy Pricing and Trade Optimization

In 2023, E.ON investigated quantum algorithms to simulate energy markets and manage risks.

Steam Mass Flow Forecasting

In 2022, Uniper used hybrid quantum computing simulations to enhance forecasting of steam mass flows in a biomass plant

EV Smart Charging

In 2025, EDF shared they had been testing a quantum algorithm to optimize smart charging schedules for electric vehicles.

Quantum Deep Hedging

In 2023, JP Morgan Chase developed and tested new algorithms to consider more future scenarios and variables in options pricing, with a marked improvement over the industry standard.

Quantum Portfolio Optimization

In 2020, evaluated multiple quantum technologies to quickly optimize a 52-asset investment portfolio for risk and return

Quantum Machine Learning for Churn Prediction

In 2022, developed and tested a quantum algorithm to predict client attrition, finding a 6% improvement in precision.

Quantum Monte Carlo for Insurance Risk

In 2023, modelled wildfire risk in California using 64MM scenarios instead of a more typical

Satellite Mission Planning

From 2021 to 2023, Thales explored quantum-optimized satellite constellation management using a neutral atom quantum computer and is working to scale for production.

Trajectory Optimization

In 2023, Airbus tested a trajectory optimization algorithm on three quantum computers and found potential for use when quantum computers scale up.

Modelling Methylene

In 2025, Lockheed Martin and IBM published research modeling methylene on a quantum computer, finding potential for use when quantum computers scale up.

Modelling Ply Composites

In 2023, Boeing and IBM published a case study modeling ply composite structures, finding potential for use when quantum computers scale up

Missile Defence Optimization

In 2023, demonstrated a solution that identified in seconds the optimal choice of 67MM scenarios to counter a missile attack.