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(May 12, 2026) \u2013 As the supply chain to support quantum hardware stabilizes, many experts anticipate that this emerging technology will be popularized and production-ready by the early 2030s. Some assume that means benefitting from quantum now is out of the question.<\/p>\n
Enter quantum AI, a powerful approach involving running machine learning algorithms on existing quantum hardware. In practice, applying quantum AI can look like helping organizations accomplish hours-long tasks in minutes, or rendering problems once considered impossible to realize on existing hardware. It can also look like calibrating models to learn efficiently on less data, bolstering stability over time \u2013 and much more.<\/p>\n
So, with all its potential benefits, what\u2019s holding back organizations from greater investment?<\/p>\n
Data and AI leader SAS surveyed more than 500 global leaders across industries on quantum AI. In the first installment of the survey in 2025, high cost of implementation ranked as the number one barrier to adoption, followed by lack of understanding or knowledge. That\u2019s changed in 2026.<\/p>\n
What are the top barriers to quantum AI adoption in 2026?<\/p>\n
The greatest barriers to quantum AI adoption in 2026 ranked as follows among survey respondents.<\/p>\n
1. Uncertainty around practical, real-world uses.<\/p>\n
2. High cost of implementation.<\/p>\n
3. Lack of trained personnel.<\/p>\n
4. Lack of knowledge or understanding.<\/p>\n
5. Limited availability of quantum AI solutions.<\/p>\n
6. Lack of clear regulatory guidelines.<\/p>\n
What is quantum AI, and why do organizations want to use it?<\/p>\n
SAS looks at classical and quantum computing as a spectrum: with proven classical computing on one end, and experimental and exponentially more powerful quantum computing on the other. Many industry and business problems fall somewhere in the middle, with a hybrid approach splitting workloads: quantum processing and classical processing each doing what they do best.<\/p>\n
\u201cOrganizations of all sizes are eager to develop intellectual property \u2013 their original, patented approach to quantum AI \u2013 so they\u2019ll be ready as the technology comes of age,\u201d said Bill Wisotsky, Principal Quantum Architect at SAS. \u201cDespite continued strong interest, leaders are understandably proceeding with caution, and they don\u2019t want to go all-in on expensive quantum investments they fear may not result in worthwhile use cases and solved problems.<\/p>\n
\u201cSAS is working to level the playing field, establishing real-world use cases for today, and ensuring that customers can get a piece of the quantum pie tomorrow.\u201d<\/p>\n
How can customers prepare for the quantum economy?<\/p>\n
\u201cThis survey illuminates what SAS experts were already seeing in the market: that leaders are excited to use quantum, but the barriers to entry have been too high, and that requires a solution,\u201d said Amy Stout, Head of Quantum Product Strategy at SAS. \u201cSAS is excited to give a sneak peek of SAS Quantum Lab, a hands-on playground to learn and innovate for real-world ROI.\u201d<\/p>\n
What is SAS Quantum Lab?<\/p>\n
Coming in Q4 to SAS Viya customers, SAS Quantum Lab is a launchpad for the quantum AI journey. It\u2019s designed to be a complement to quantum experts on their existing work, and to empower users who may not be quantum physicists, but are ready to explore, test and validate their ideas. It significantly reduces the cost of quantum AI exploration and helps customers avoid false signals, all while exploring this powerful technology efficiently and credibly.<\/p>\n
SAS Quantum Lab is currently being designed to include the following:<\/p>\n
\u2022 The ability to compare, side-by-side, classical, quantum and hybrid results for industry use cases, letting users find the best solutions for their business problems.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Performance-boosting capabilities, with current testing showing more than 100 times speedup and 99% cost savings.<\/p>\n
\u2022 A virtual quantum AI tutor to accelerate learning by answering questions, offering sample code and suggesting next steps.<\/p>\n
What could be possible with quantum AI?<\/p>\n
At the conclusion of the survey, respondents had the option to answer a write-in question: if they were currently working on quantum, what use cases did they hope to achieve, or what business problem would they like to solve? Responses included the following.<\/p>\n
\u2022 To enhance the accuracy of fraud detection systems in financial serves, enabling more efficient identification of complex transaction patterns.<\/p>\n
\u2022 To optimize 5G network path traffic in real-time.<\/p>\n
\u2022 To accelerate molecular simulation and the drug discovery process for new therapeutic candidates.<\/p>\n
\u2022 For supply chain distribution and to optimize logistics problems.<\/p>\n
\u2022 To improve machine learning workflows with a focus on predictive modeling for customer behavior.<\/p>\n
\u2022 To train large language models for natural language processing tasks, reducing the time and resources for model optimization.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you\u2019re ready to explore quantum AI, we\u2019re ready to work with you,\u201d added Wisotsky. \u201cBring your ideas, and our experts will help determine if and how quantum AI can be incorporated in ways that are valuable, safe and sensible.\u201d<\/p>\n
Connect with quantum AI at SAS Innovate<\/p>\n
Today’s announcement was made at SAS Innovate, the company\u2019s global data and AI conference, as SAS celebrates 50 years of innovation. This year’s event is proudly supported by our partner sponsors, including Microsoft, Intel and AWS.<\/p>\n[\/mhc_text][\/mhc_column][\/mhc_row][\/mhc_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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