Clouds Aren't Ready for Quantum - But QUMs Are

Explore the intersection of quantum computing and cloud infrastructure challenges in this 14-minute conference talk from Conf42 Quantum Computing 2025. Discover why traditional cloud billing models face significant obstacles when applied to quantum computing environments and learn about Quantum Usage Meters (QUMs) as a potential solution. Examine the fundamental principles of quantum computing, including quantum entanglement, and understand how these unique properties create unprecedented billing complexities for cloud providers. Analyze the current limitations of cloud infrastructure in supporting quantum workloads and investigate innovative approaches to measuring and billing quantum computing resources. Gain insights into the technical and business challenges that must be addressed as quantum computing transitions from research laboratories to commercial cloud platforms, and understand the proposed frameworks for creating more suitable quantum cloud billing systems.