Sandbox AQ's CEO and founder, Jack Hidary, knows a thing or two about applying quantum principles. In fact, he wrote a book on it: Quantum Computing: An Applied Approach. Additionally, after six years of working within Alphabet, Inc. (the parent company of Google), his research group has finally been spun out as a separate entity. While significantly useful, quantum computers may still be a few years away, Sandbox AQ is looking to solve current problems using artificial intelligence and quantum physics, without waiting for quantum computers. "What we found is that we can make use of AI and quantum technology today, that can be run today, that can work today, for businesses and for large enterprises," said Hidary.

Did you miss a session at the Data Summit? Sandbox AQ, the Palo Alto, California-based enterprise software-as-a-service (SaaS) company that provides solutions at the intersection of quantum technology and artificial intelligence (AI), has emerged from Alphabet, Google's parent company, as an independent company. AQ represents AI and quantum -- the two major tools the company uses to tackle critical global issues. Sandbox AQ's mission to address global challenges in cybersecurity, healthcare, energy and more is in alignment with Gartner's Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies 2021. Gartner recognizes quantum technologies and AI as two of the key emerging technologies spurring innovation through trust, growth and change.