Show Notes
Quantum computing can feel abstract… Until you see the kinds of business problems it’s already being applied to. On this episode of Quantum Matters, host Murray Thom is joined by Mayowa Ayodele, Manager, Solutions Architect on D-Wave’s Professional Services team, to explore how organizations are using hybrid-quantum computing approaches to help deliver measurable results today. Drawing on real-world client engagements across industries like logistics, manufacturing, energy, and finance, Ayodele breaks down what makes a problem well- suited for quantum-powered optimization: challenges that are large, complex, and driven by discrete decisions. She also unpacks why classical systems can begin to struggle as constraints multiply, how hybrid solvers can, in some cases, reduce time to solution from hours to seconds, and what it can take to move from proof of concept to production. The conversation also highlights the importance of clean data, strong collaboration with domain experts, and practical pathways for teams that are new to quantum computing to get started with confidence.
Highlights:
8:00 - The 3 Things You Need to Solve Problems with Quantum 13:21 - Good Data Determines Good Results 23:36 - What Makes a Quantum Project Successful
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