Quantum Technologies Key Strategies and Opportunities for ICT Leaders 2025

Top/bottom margin area 8mm Upstream – Hardware Upstream – R&D Upstream – System level software Midstream – Infrastructure, operations and service provision Midstream – Cloud platform and Infrastructure service Midstream – Consulting Midstream – Software services (B2B) Downstream – Consumer services Downstream – Consumer support and customer engagement platform Resilient supply chain Reduced operational costs Sustainability Regulatory consideration Secure and reliable communication Solve problems faster Optimize energy usageEnsure upstream security Simulate infrastructure upgrades Optimize network design Optimize network management Ensure secure communication Enhance customer logistics Optimize pricing strategies Enhance data security Provide secure support Optimizing customer engagement Boosting next-generation 5G and IoT Advancing quantum technologies with fibre infrastructure Enhancing telecommunications security Optimizing legacy telecommunications Boosting telecommunication efficiency Enhancing mobile securityValue chain Benefit areas Case studies 1 The ICT sector is undergoing swift transformation driven by technological advancements and new integrations accelerated by responses to associated risks. To comprehend the full impact of the changes brought by quantum technologies, it is essential to understand the ICT value chain and its various contributing segments. Figure 1 provides an overview of the ICT value chain, highlighting key segments such as upstream, midstream and downstream, along with their respective sub-streams. It also outlines the challenges posed by emerging trends and current issues within these streams. Furthermore, it illustrates how quantum technologies can benefit each segment of the value chain.ICT and quantum Quantum technologies have the potential to transform the ICT sector, addressing value chain challenges and yielding benefits for business. Benefits of quantum technologies for challenges in ICT sectors across the value chain FIGURE 1 Source: Accenture. Quantum Technologies: Key Strategies and Opportunities for ICT Leaders 6