IBM outlines the path to quantum advantage, highlighting real-world validation, hybrid computing models, and the urgency of post-quantum security.

Quantum is no longer theoretical. It’s entering the phase where it must prove real value.

Daniel Newman sits down with Jay Gambetta, Director of IBM Research, at IBM Research in Yorktown to unpack what “quantum advantage” actually means and why the timeline is tightening.

Quantum is shifting from controlled experiments to real-world validation, where systems are no longer compared to simulations, but to actual data. This transition marks the beginning of quantum becoming part of the scientific method and, eventually, enterprise workflows.

At the same time, the stakes are rising. From roadmap transparency to ecosystem development and post-quantum security, IBM is pushing to accelerate adoption while the window for preparation is already open.