The IBM Institute for Business Value has published a report, "Journey to Quantum Advantage," in which the quantum advantage is defined not as a single technological frontier, but as the ability to solve specific business problems more precisely, cheaply, or efficiently than classical methods. According to the study, 60% of companies use quantum computing to solve complex problems, 55% prepare strategies for future changes, and 54% aim to accelerate innovation.

The main barriers to implementation were a lack of quantum skills (61%), technological immaturity (56%), and an uncertain timeline for application scenarios (46%). Companies face not only technical constraints, but also cost-effectiveness issues and the choice of tasks where quantum methods can yield a measurable result. Examples from Boeing, Vanguard, E.ON, and Bosch show that early experiments revealed limitations in current equipment, prompting companies to shift their focus to long-term preparation.

IBM emphasized the role of partnerships between business, government, and universities: every second quantum-ready organization participates in at least one such ecosystem. IBM describes the current stage of the market as a period of experimentation, skill building and preparation for future application scenarios, without asserting that quantum advantage has already become a mass business tool.