Dr. Bob Sutor

Consulting Analyst

Dr. Bob Sutor is a Consulting Analyst for Futurum and an expert in quantum technologies with 40+ years of experience. He is an accomplished author of the quantum computing book Dancing with Qubits, Second Edition. Bob is dedicated to evolving quantum to help solve society’s critical computational problems. For Futurum, he helps clients understand sophisticated technologies and how to make the best use of them for success in their organizations and industries.

He’s the author of a book about quantum computing called Dancing with Qubits, which was published in 2019, with the Second Edition released in March 2024. He is also the author of the 2021 book Dancing with Python, an introduction to Python coding for classical and quantum computing. Areas in which he’s worked: quantum computing, AI, blockchain, mathematics and mathematical software, Linux, open source, standards management, product management and marketing, computer algebra, and web standards.

Recent Insights, NEWS & RESEARCH:

In our latest Research Brief, Secure Data Infrastructure in a Post-Quantum Cryptographic World, created in partnership with NetApp, The Futurum Group explores the quantum cybersecurity threat and offers a roadmap to protect enterprise infrastructure through Post-Quantum Cryptography, crypto-agility, and proactive data security strategies.
Dr. Bob Sutor, Consulting Analyst to The Futurum Group, shares his insights on quantum computing companies in the U.S. and Canada. These countries host over 33% of such companies worldwide. Geographic distribution is uneven, with high-tech states and provinces leading. Funding and university presence are key factors for these companies' locations.
Dr. Bob Sutor, Consulting Analyst to The Futurum Group, examines if quantum computing will apply to AI. Challenges include slow data encoding, inability to copy quantum data, and short qubit coherence times. Scalable benefits may emerge once systems have millions of error-corrected qubits.
Dr. Bob Sutor shares his insights on the development of Post-Quantum Cryptography standards. He also discusses the positive aspects of quantum techniques in securing cryptographic key exchanges and generating random numbers for various applications.
Qolab, Quantum Brilliance, and SEEQC Raise Cash Despite Wild Stock Market Speculation
Bob Sutor, VP and Practice Lead for Emerging Technologies at The Futurum Group, examines three recent early-stage investment rounds by quantum computing companies Quantum Brilliance, Qolab, and SEEQC. These were finalized amid rampant market speculation on quantum computing stocks, followed by dramatic crashes.
Infleqtion and NVIDIA Demonstrate a Materials Science Computation Using GPUs and Logical Qubits
Bob Sutor, VP and Practice Lead for Emerging Technologies at The Futurum Group, examines Infleqtion’s and NVIDIA’s joint work using classical and quantum computing for a materials science application using CUDA-Q and logical qubits.

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