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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:

Are You “Quantum Ready,” Whatever That Means? – Report Summary
June 2, 2025

Are You “Quantum Ready,” Whatever That Means? – Report Summary

Dr. Bob Sutor, Consulting Analyst to Futurum, shares his insights on becoming quantum-ready for computing and cybersecurity. Learn about quantum capabilities, plan R&D, and start transitioning to Post-Quantum Cryptography to...
Will Quantum Technology Replace GPS? - Report Summary
May 5, 2025

Will Quantum Technology Replace GPS? – Report Summary

Bob Sutor, quantum industry expert and Consulting Analyst to Futurum, examines how quantum technologies for positioning, navigation, and timing will become backups for and then replacements for satellite-based systems such...
Secure Data Infrastructure in a Post-Quantum Cryptographic World
April 11, 2025

Secure Data Infrastructure in a Post-Quantum Cryptographic World

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...
How Healthy Is the U.S. and Canada Quantum Computing Vendor Landscape? - Report Summary
March 26, 2025

How Healthy Is the U.S. and Canada Quantum Computing Vendor Landscape? – Report Summary

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....
Will Quantum Computing Ever Be Useful for AI? - Report Summary
February 25, 2025

Will Quantum Computing Ever Be Useful for AI? – Report Summary

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...
Quantum and Security: Fact or Fiction? - Report Summary
February 13, 2025

Quantum and Security: Fact or Fiction? – Report Summary

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...

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