Quantum Computing Business with Fexingo: Hardware, Software, and Enterprise Quantum

Episode 29 of Quantum Computing Business with Fexingo drills into the emerging supply chain behind quantum computers — from rare helium-3 used in dilution refrigerators to specialized cryogenic cabling and control electronics. Lucas and Luna explore how companies like Bluefors, Oxford Instruments, and startup Qblox are becoming critical vendors, and why established chip suppliers like Keysight and...

Episode 28 moves beyond the lab and into the purchasing department. Lucas and Luna examine how large enterprises are beginning to treat quantum computing access like any other cloud procurement category — with dedicated line items, multi-year contracts, and vendor evaluation frameworks. They walk through JPMorgan Chase's reported quantum budget structure, the rise of 'quantum procurement officers'...

Episode 27 of Quantum Computing Business with Fexingo. Lucas and Luna explore how quantum computing is reshaping pharmaceutical R&D contracts. They focus on a recent 2026 deal between Roche and a quantum startup, where milestone payments are tied to quantum-classical hybrid simulation accuracy. The hosts break down why large pharma is moving from exploratory grants to performance-based contracts,...

Episode 26 of Quantum Computing Business with Fexingo dives into the hybrid cloud model that's quietly becoming the default deployment for quantum computers. Lucas and Luna explore why companies like IBM and Amazon are betting on classical-quantum integration, how IonQ and Rigetti are packaging their hardware as cloud services, and what the shift means for enterprise buyers who don't want to build...

Episode 25 of Quantum Computing Business with Fexingo. Lucas and Luna dive into the economics of quantum error correction — why it's shifting from a theoretical physics problem to a commercial battleground. They unpack the recent milestone from a startup called Riverlane, which cut error-correction overhead by 30 percent using a new decoder chip. The hosts explore how error correction is becoming...

Episode 24 zooms in on a near-term engineering compromise the industry isn't shouting about: the first fault-tolerant quantum computers will likely be single-purpose machines optimized for one algorithm — not general-purpose devices. Lucas explains why ion-trap and neutral-atom architectures are racing to demonstrate a 'logical qubit' with error correction on a specific chemistry or optimization p...

Episode 23 of Quantum Computing Business dives into a surprising application: using quantum algorithms to cut carbon emissions in manufacturing and logistics. Lucas and Luna examine how Volkswagen and Daimler are already testing quantum-optimized routing and production scheduling to reduce fuel burn and waste — not in theory, but in pilot programs that are showing double-digit efficiency gains. Th...

Episode 22 of Quantum Computing Business with Fexingo explores how quantum computers are starting to simulate climate systems in ways classical machines can't. Lucas and Luna examine a specific case: D-Wave's recent work with a European energy grid operator to optimize renewable energy integration using quantum annealing. They break down why climate modeling is a natural fit for quantum — massive...

Insurance has always been about predicting risk, but quantum computing is turning that predictability into a competitive edge. Lucas and Luna dig into how early adopters like Munich Re and startup SandboxAQ are using quantum algorithms to refine catastrophe modeling, portfolio reinsurance pricing, and longevity risk. They walk through a specific 2025 pilot where a quantum model outperformed classi...

Episode 20 of Quantum Computing Business with Fexingo explores how quantum computing is transitioning from on-premise experimental machines to a managed cloud service model. Lucas and Luna discuss why this shift matters for enterprise adoption, using AWS Braket and IBM Quantum as examples. They break down the cost structure: a typical quantum circuit on a cloud provider costs between $1 and $10 pe...

Episode 19 of Quantum Computing Business with Fexingo dives into the emerging infrastructure demands of quantum computing. Lucas and Luna explore how quantum processors require radically different facility designs—from dilution refrigerators and cryogenic cooling to specialized power and networking. They break down the challenges of integrating quantum hardware into existing data center architectu...

Quantum computing is quietly transforming logistics route optimization—not as a futuristic promise, but as a measurable advantage today. In this episode of Quantum Computing Business with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna drill into a specific case: DHL's 2025 pilot program using D-Wave's quantum annealing to optimize last-mile delivery routes in Berlin. They walk through the numbers—15 percent reduction in...

Episode 17 of Quantum Computing Business with Fexingo dives into how quantum computing is accelerating materials design and discovery. Lucas and Luna explore a specific case: BMW's use of quantum simulations to develop next-generation battery cathodes. The episode covers the technical challenge of modeling electron behavior in complex materials, the shift from noisy intermediate-scale quantum (NIS...

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how quantum computing is shifting from a pure research endeavor to a strategic national security asset. They break down the new U.S. National Quantum Initiative reauthorization signed in March 2026, which allocates $2.5 billion over five years to quantum R&D with a heavy focus on defense and intelligence applications. The hosts discuss how the Department of...

Lucas and Luna dive into the escalating battle over quantum computing intellectual property. With over 5,500 patent filings in 2025 alone, companies like IBM and Google are locking down fundamental techniques like surface code error correction and superconducting qubit fabrication. The episode examines a specific patent dispute between IonQ and Quantinuum over trapped-ion architectures, and what t...

Episode 14 of Quantum Computing Business with Fexingo. Lucas and Luna zoom in on an overlooked business constraint: where quantum computers can physically be built and run. They break down the power draw of a single quantum system — 25 to 30 kilowatts for the dilution refrigerator alone — and how that compares to a traditional data centre rack at 5 to 10 kilowatts. They discuss why IBM chose Pough...

Episode 13 of Quantum Computing Business with Fexingo: Hardware, Software, and Enterprise Quantum. Hosts Lucas and Luna explore the escalating competition for quantum computing talent. As companies like IBM, Google, and startups race to build fault-tolerant machines, the demand for quantum physicists, software engineers, and algorithm designers has far outpaced supply. Lucas breaks down the specif...

Episode 12 of Quantum Computing Business with Fexingo. Lucas and Luna explore how quantum computing is accelerating battery chemistry R&D, focusing on Volkswagen's partnership with D-Wave to simulate cathode materials for electric vehicle batteries. They break down the business case: why battery simulation is a 'killer app' for near-term quantum, the shift from classical computational chemistry, a...

Quantum computers are powerful, but they're also fragile, expensive, and prone to noise-induced errors. That's a problem insurers are starting to solve. In this episode, Lucas and Luna examine how companies like IBM and startups like Quantum Machines are working with Lloyd's of London syndicates to create the first quantum-computing insurance policies. They look at one specific policy covering a 1...

For years, quantum computing has promised to revolutionize everything from drug discovery to finance. But the first quantum technology to generate real, recurring revenue isn't a computer at all—it's the quantum sensor. In this episode, Lucas and Luna examine how quantum sensors are already being deployed in underground mapping, medical imaging, and defense. They look at the specific physics behin...

Episode 9 of Quantum Computing Business with Fexingo dives into how banks and hedge funds are already using quantum algorithms for portfolio optimization and risk analysis. Lucas and Luna discuss JPMorgan's quantum research team, a specific Monte Carlo simulation speedup achieved on IBM's 127-qubit processor, and why Value at Risk calculations could be the killer app for quantum finance. They also...

Episode 8 of Quantum Computing Business with Fexingo digs into the emerging software layer that bridges quantum hardware and business applications. Lucas and Luna examine the companies quietly building operating systems, compilers, and middleware for quantum computers — and why this invisible layer may determine which hardware wins. They explore the case of Quantinuum's Nexus platform, the role of...

Episode 7 of Quantum Computing Business with Fexingo examines the looming cash crunch for quantum computing startups. As of May 2026, several high-profile quantum hardware companies face a stark reality: public markets have closed, venture capital is tightening, and the path to commercial revenue is longer than expected. Lucas and Luna walk through the math — burn rates, funding rounds, and the 'q...

In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive into the immediate business threat posed by quantum computing: the ability to break current encryption standards. They focus on the timeline—experts estimate a 1-in-7 chance of RSA-2048 being broken by 2031—and the concept of 'harvest now, decrypt later' attacks already underway. The discussion covers which industries are most exposed (finance, healthcare, gove...

Episode 5 dives into a neglected side of quantum computing: the supply chain and hardware manufacturing ecosystem. Lucas and Luna explore how companies like Rigetti Computing and Quantinuum depend on specialized components—cryogenic systems, niobium-based superconducting chips, and precision control electronics—made by suppliers few investors track. They walk through the specific bottlenecks: dilu...