Best of LinkedIn: ICT & Tech Insights CW 45/ 46

We curate most relevant posts about ICT & Tech Insights on LinkedIn and regularly share key takeaways. This edition provides a broad overview of the escalating global competition and strategic shift toward quantum computing and digital sovereignty, particularly focusing on Europe. Experts stress that quantum readiness is becoming a business imperative, with real-world applications expected to materialize this decade and the technology increasingly positioned as a necessary rescue mechanism for classical AI due to the unsustainability of current computing growth. The concept of digital sovereignty is central, with multiple authors emphasizing Europe’s urgent need to reduce dependence on non-European technology providers, supported by a visible shift toward open-source alternatives and rising investment in domestic AI and quantum infrastructure, including the launch of new quantum platforms and regional data centres. Geopolitical dimensions also stand out, such as the US government exploring equity stakes in quantum firms and the emergence of a new space race centered on extracting Helium-3 for advanced cooling. The analysis also highlights the growing intersection with cybersecurity, underscoring the critical transition to post-quantum cryptography and the rising threat of identity-based attacks. Additionally, insights from the Gartner IT Symposium in Barcelona last week reinforce these themes, with executives prioritizing quantum readiness, sovereign AI architectures, and secure-by-design infrastructure as top strategic priorities for 2025. This podcast was created via Google NotebookLM.