How small can you go when your bits and bytes have turned quantum?

Some say the future of computing is quantum, and it's easy to see why. Traditional computing, using bits and binary code, is only able to solve one problem at a time. Quantum computing, in contrast, uses "qubits," which can exist in multiple states at once. If a bit can be a 0 or a 1, then a qubit can be both a 0 and a 1. At the same time. Mind blown.

Quantum computing with qubits allows computers to do multiple calculations at the same time, increasing computational power by mighty amounts. Computers running in this way can take on huge tasks like running large-scale simulations or processing enormous data sets with ease - and speed. And quantum algorithms can compress data more efficiently, with incredible benefits to storage space and transmission speed.

If this is the future of computing, it sounds bright. Google reported that its quantum computer, Sycamore, was able to solve a complex problem in 200 seconds. For comparison, at its best, IBM's classic supercomputer Summit would take 2.5 days, or 216,000 seconds, to solve the same problem. That’s an incredible leap in compute power. It’s mind-boggling to think about what would be possible if quantum processors were powering our everyday devices. At the same time, consider the effect on data transmission traffic, network bandwidth, and data centre energy needs.

What might quantum computing offer the future of data compression? Imagine what it might mean to be able to compress information using a system that is able to hold two things true at the same time, or able to calculate in multiple streams at the same time, using "quantum parallelism". We may be in for another revolution in compression that turns the world on its head. Or at least lets Schroedinger's Cat out of the box.

CompressionX is already at the frontier of what’s possible for data compression. That's because our software stands alone, unrestricted by the processing power of the device that's using it. Its speed and power is theoretically unlimited. Once devices powered by quantum computing, or advancements in that direction, become available and affordable for the public, CompressionX will match the speeds of those devices. Its potential is unlimited, straight out of the box (or download package, as it were).

We're not just crafting a product roadmap that responds to new opportunities and directions in technology. That agility is already built into the product. Watch how CompressionX’s cofounders talk about that possibility for incredible speed and power [LINK TO VIDEO].

We're ready for quantum to arrive en masse. CompressionX is built on years of mathematical research and peer-reviewed proofs, and we’re proud to offer a product that grows with the computational power that drives it. The sky's the limit. Ready to learn more? Try CompressionX for free today.

References

• https://www.journalofyoungphysicists.org/post/the-role-of-quantum-computers-in-the-future-of-ai-and-data
• https://isg-one.com/articles/quantum-computing-and-the-future-of-big-data
• https://medium.com/@abdulahad9894000/quantum-data-compression-revolutionizing-information-storage-and-transmission-6a1c5bc70546
• https://www.bsi.bund.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/BSI/Publikationen/Studien/QML/Quantum_Machine_Learning.pdf?__blob=publicationFile&v=10
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sycamore_processor
• https://www.physics.utoronto.ca/~aephraim/TheBigSqueeze/TheBigSqueeze.html 

We need to park (keep) this blog for a later date as quantum is in its infancy and as such we don’t have access to any data or hardware. We have all seen/heard about Willow but until this becomes something that the general population have access to (a load of tech needs to be created which currently does not exist) it is not possible. The obvious statement is that because of the output from a quantum computer the amount of data created would be VAST!