What is quantum computing? A machine learning supercharger businesses can't ignore

Once considered a pie-in-the-sky technology, quantum computing is emerging as a way for enterprises to tackle machine learning (ML), optimization, search and challenges that classic computing models can't touch. CIOs must begin exploring the technology now or risk falling behind rivals, according to Gartner. Quantum machines will process in seconds data that takes years for supercomputers to process. That could be game-changing for enterprises that figure out how to use them to solve significant computing challenges, says Gartner analyst Matthew Brisse. Machine learning may be the perfect use case, as quantum machines will process ML algorithms faster, accelerating enterprises' ability to process information and derive insights, according to Brisse.