Capgemini announced it has set up a dedicated Lab and team of quantum technology expertsfrom across the globe,to develop capabilities and coordinate research facilitiesaimed at the advancement of quantumtechnologiesand exploration of theirpotential. In addition to Capgemini's work to explore Quantum Communications and Quantum Sensing, the initiativealso includes acollaboration with IBM to help clients build and maximizetheir engagements in the areas of Quantum Computing. Capgemini's Quantum Lab (Q-Lab) comprises quantum technology experts and highly-specialist facilities in the United Kingdom, Portugal and India, to harness the potential of quantum technologies.

Capgemini's Q-Lab will coordinate research programs to develop business-driven client propositions for sectors most likely to benefit from quantum technologies in the medium future – life sciences, financial services, automotive and aerospace. It will also drive early experiments with clients in their quantum journeys and accelerate the building of in-house skills and capabilities. This initiative leverages the experience of specialist technical teams within the Capgemini stable who have already built scientific and technology capabilities in quantum, through early experimentation and incubation with clients.

The Q-lab will focus on three areas of value creation for clients: Quantum Computing refers to the use of quantum properties to perform computations. Leading application areas are problems requiring complex optimization, simulation, or machine learning. Companies that typically rely on heavy compute facilities, such as molecular design within life science, fluid dynamics in aerospace, or stochastic financial models, will be amongst the first to benefit.

Quantum Communications involves transmitting and controlling information using the laws of quantum mechanics. Quantum-secure communications could have an immense impact on areas critical to science, industry, and data security. In addition, it is intended to allow clients to access the new realm of possibilities brought by quantum technologies, in particular on confidential computing, data storage and sharing.

Quantum Sensing refers to the measurement of quantum states, which are extremely sensitive to disturbance. Quantum sensing underpin advances in everything from medical diagnosis, autonomous transport and intelligent industries. It can help in measuring electric and magnetic fields accurately, measuring physical quantities against atomic properties, and using quantum entanglement to improve sensitivity or precision.