Quantum is key among six critical trends that Info-Tech's new Tech Trends report predicts will shape the future of IT in 2025.

With the threat that quantum computers will break current encryption methods "looming on the horizon," the adoption of post-quantum cryptography is now a critical priority, particularly for those industries that handle sensitive data, a report released Tuesday revealed.

The current and future state of quantum are among six trends contained in Info-Tech Research Group's Tech Trends 2025 report, based on responses from an estimated 1,000 IT decision-makers in the US, Canada, Asia Pacific (APAC), and Europe, who were surveyed between March and July of this year.

According to the report, "quantum computing has moved beyond theoretical exploration and is now accessible through cloud platforms, enabling real-world business experiments. As organizations begin leveraging quantum hardware to solve complex problems, industries such as media, government, and financial services are leading the charge in quantum investments."