Kyndryl released its Readiness Report for 2025–2026, revealing significant gaps between enterprise investment in quantum computing and actual preparedness for related security and operational challenges.
The study, which surveyed 3,700 business and technology leaders across 21 countries, found that while 62% of organizations are investing in quantum technologies, most are not treating quantum readiness as an immediate priority, leaving them vulnerable to future threats.
Kyndryl published findings showing enterprises are fragmenting modernization efforts across quantum readiness, regulatory compliance, and network upgrades as separate initiatives rather than integrated strategies. According to the report, this siloed approach creates resilience gaps and limits organizations’ ability to scale AI-driven and data-intensive operations.
The research identified three interconnected challenges constraining enterprise readiness: quantum-related security risks, data sovereignty regulations, and aging network infrastructure. More than 80% of respondents indicated that data sovereignty regulations have become significantly more important over the past year, forcing organizations to redesign cloud and data strategies for compliance.
The quantum security concern centers on “harvest now, decrypt later” attacks — a threat where encrypted data stolen today could be decrypted using quantum computing capabilities in the future. Kyndryl emphasized that planning for post-quantum cryptography should begin immediately to mitigate long-term exposure. Despite increased spending on modernization, only a minority of surveyed leaders believe their current infrastructure is adequately prepared for emerging risks.
Aging network infrastructure emerged as a critical barrier to technology adoption. The report found that mission-critical networks, storage systems, and servers across many enterprises are approaching end-of-service, constraining the ability to deploy advanced technologies at scale. Organizations cited network limitations as a primary obstacle to scaling new technology investments.
Kyndryl stated that the fragmented modernization approach leaves enterprises unprepared for the convergence of quantum threats, regulatory pressures, and infrastructure constraints. The company called for integrated modernization strategies that address quantum readiness, compliance, and network transformation simultaneously to support future AI-driven innovation securely.
Organizations are expected to reassess modernization roadmaps to integrate quantum security planning with compliance and infrastructure upgrades. Kyndryl implied that managed services and consulting support will be critical as enterprises move toward holistic transformation strategies rather than isolated technology deployments.
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