Quantum computing is often described as “next-generation” technology — but according to Equal1 CEO Jason Lynch, it’s much closer, more practical, and more relevant to government than most people realise.

In this episode of Transform Gov, Jason explains quantum computing in plain English, why it follows AI rather than replaces it, and how it could transform public services — from climate modelling and flooding prediction to healthcare, logistics and national infrastructure planning.

We also explore why waiting until quantum “arrives” may already be too late for CIOs, and what public-sector leaders should be doing now to prepare.

Topic timeline

• 00:01 – What quantum computing actually is (without the jargon)
• 03:10 – Why AI is hitting limits: energy, cost and sustainability
• 04:30 – Healthcare, drugs and why we still don’t know how paracetamol works
• 06:20 – Optimisation problems governments can’t solve today
• 08:00 – Why Equal1’s data-centre approach changes everything
• 11:40 – Why ESA became Equal1’s first customer
• 15:40 – What CIOs should be planning for now
• 17:50 – Quantum, security and post-quantum cryptography
• 20:40 – Digital sovereignty and Europe’s quantum future
• 25:00 – What citizens may notice in five years’ time

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