Empowering learners through practical, industry-focused training . Published:   Friday, 10 July 2026 Author:   Maria José Dercksen | Skunkworks Academy | Portugal Category:   Technology | Quantum Computing | Cybersecurity | Artificial Intelligence | Cloud Computing Technology is evolving faster than ever before. Just a few years ago, Artificial Intelligence (AI) became the technology everyone was talking about. Today, another breakthrough is beginning to reshape the future of computing, cybersecurity, and digital innovation: Quantum Computing . Although practical quantum computers are still being developed, governments, technology companies, and cybersecurity experts are already preparing for the impact they will have on our digital world. One of those companies is Microsoft. Microsoft has been investing heavily in quantum computing research while also encouraging organisations to begin preparing for a future where today's encryption methods may no longer provide the prot...