The Evolution of IBM's Qiskit: The Quantum Software Stack Designed for Quantum Utility

The Evolution of IBM's Qiskit: The Quantum Software Stack Designed for Quantum Utility

This IDC Market Note provides an overview of IBM Quantum's expansion of Qiskit. Quantum computing is advancing toward quantum utility, necessitating software that caters to non-quantum specialists. IBM's Qiskit enhances the performance and stability of quantum computing with features like dynamic circuit construction, AI-enhanced transpilation, and improved execution modes, facilitating the development and execution of complex circuits on utility-scale quantum hardware. The adoption of Qiskit as a universal quantum computing software stack by a wide range of quantum hardware vendors and developers underscores its significance in bridging the gap between quantum programmers and scientists using quantum programs to solve real-world problems."As quantum computing continues to evolve, tools like Qiskit will be crucial in enabling the transition from theoretical exploration to practical application," said Heather West, PhD, research manager, Quantum Computing, Infrastructure, Systems, Platforms, and Technologies Group at IDC. "Such technology will be needed to unlock the full potential of quantum computing for scientific discovery and technological innovation."

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