Quantum Computing: Finding Its Place in the Advanced Computing Sector

Title: Quantum Computing: Finding Its Place in the Advanced Computing Sector
Speaker: Bob Sorensen, SVP & Chief Analyst , Hyperion Research

Abstract
This presentation will give a quick tour of the emerging quantum computing sector to include near-term technical opportunities and challenges, an overview of evolving dynamics within the QC supplier and user base, QC development efforts from a global perspective, and potential QC use cases and related QC market dynamics.

Short Bio: Bob Sorensen, Senior Vice President and Chief Analyst for Quantum Computing at Hyperion Research, drives research and consulting efforts in the United States, European, and Asian-Pacific markets for technical servers, supercomputers, clouds, quantum computing and high performance data analysis. Bob is the lead analyst for Hyperion Research’s quantum computing program that looks at global R&D, technology, industry, and government trends in the quantum, computing sector. His areas of expertise include analysis of HPC hardware, architectures, interconnects, HPC benchmarking and performance analysis, and assessments of emerging and disruptive technology trends in the HPC and IT sector writ large. Bob holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Rochester and a master’s degree in computer science from the George Washington University, and he strongly prefers C over Python.