If the term “quantum computing” makes you think of sci-fi movies or expensive lab experiments, you’re not alone. But in reality, quantum technology is moving fast — and most industries aren’t ready.

Quantum computing has long been the domain of theoretical physics and academic labs, but it’s starting to move from concept to experimentation in the real world. Industries from logistics and energy ...

Quantum computing has the attention of the most powerful institutions in the world, including Google, Microsoft, Amazon, IBM and the U.S. government. Startups in the space attracted about $2 billion ...