India, March 12 -- Forrester has published a new report 'The State of Quantum Computing, 2026', which reveals that the timeline to quantum utility and Q-Day has accelerated.

Quantum computing has reached a critical turning point in 2026, transitioning from a theoretical concept to a technology poised to deliver real-world impact within the next five years. This report reveals that the industry has entered the "fault-tolerant foundation era," with multiple breakthrough developments accelerating both quantum utility and potential security risks.

Key findings include:

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