A New Era of Computing
At SentinelOne, our mission is to secure leading organizations through our innovative AI driven approach, protecting our customers from today’s (and tomorrow’s) rapidly evolving threat landscape. Cybersecurity must continuously evolve to adapt to new technology platforms and the new threats they present – including technological advances in the very nature of computing itself.
The story of computing has been marked by multiple technological eras, each defined by transformative developmental leaps. We moved from the mainframe to personal computers and eventually the cloud, and from CPUs to the era of GPUs, enabling new possibilities in graphics, simulations, and artificial intelligence. Each new generation of computing unlocked new capabilities, helping businesses scale, innovate, and transform.
Through S Ventures now, SentinelOne is actively investing in the next era of computing through our partnership with Infleqtion, a pioneering leader in quantum. Their platform promises critical changes not just in how computing resources are deployed or managed, but in the fundamental mechanics of computation itself.
Why Quantum Computing Matters Now
Today, we’re standing at the threshold of another transformation: quantum computing. Unlike traditional computing architectures built around one’s and zero’s, quantum computing leverages much more dynamic quantum particles. These particles, harnessing the principles of quantum mechanics, can represent multiple states simultaneously and enable new ways of computation and executing complex tasks at speeds previously unimaginable.
The rise of quantum (similar to the current exponential rise in artificial intelligence) will bring significant benefits to people and organizations across the globe. Traditional CPUs and GPUs, while powerful, are approaching limits of energy efficiency and processing capabilities for certain computational tasks, especially within AI. Hybrid classical-quantum approaches, integrating CPUs/GPUs with QPUs, is likely to become standard for optimization, complex modeling, and simulation tasks where quantum advantage resides.
However, as we have seen with AI, the increased efficacy and efficiency of digital solutions will not only accrue to value providers, but also to bad actors. Cybersecurity threats are likely to significantly increase in a world where traditional encryption methods can no longer stand up against the computing power of quantum.
Why We Invested in Infleqtion
Enter Infleqtion, a pioneer in the quantum technology landscape that’s uniquely positioned to drive the next wave of innovation. Infleqtion is distinctively focused on neutral atom quantum technology, providing a promising and scalable approach to quantum computing and sensing. Unlike other quantum modalities, neutral atom platforms offer significant scalability and stability, enabling reliable quantum computing in more practical, room-temperature environments.
Infleqtion differentiates itself not only through its cutting-edge quantum core, but also by building fully integrated products on its quantum platform today, such as advanced quantum clocks and sensors. This approach ensures immediate, practical value in mission-critical industries like defense and telecommunications while simultaneously paving the way for robust general use of their next-generation quantum computing solutions.
We are excited by Infleqtion’s real-world products, such as their next-generation quantum sensors and quantum atomic clocks. These products, already commercially deployed, demonstrate Infleqtion’s ability to bridge groundbreaking scientific research with practical, impactful applications. Providing secure solutions to critical infrastructure sectors, including areas vital to national security. By harnessing quantum technology today, Infleqtion offers its customers tangible competitive advantages – precision, security, and insights previously unreachable – as well as a path forward as general use quantum compute comes to the fore.
The Importance of Quantum Innovation to Cybersecurity
SentinelOne sees a clear alignment between our cybersecurity mission and Infleqtion’s approach to quantum innovation. Our AI cybersecurity platform proactively protects organizations, stopping threats faster than human-powered solutions alone. Similarly, Infleqtion’s quantum technology that is grounded in autonomous, stable, and scalable quantum systems will help transform industries. This enables capabilities and levels of security that classical computing cannot, and, in doing so in a manner that fundamentally raises the bar for security.
Infleqtion’s quantum-enabled solutions and others like them will offer critical protection against emerging quantum threats, proactively securing infrastructure that demands quantum-level resilience and safeguarding critical systems from future attacks. Moreover, Infleqtion has established strategic global partnerships and a strong presence with governmental and enterprise customers. Their recognition and collaboration with industry leaders and national quantum initiatives underscore their role as a trusted quantum advisor.
Investing in the Quantum Future
This investment exemplifies our belief in quantum computing as foundational to the future of digital innovation, much like AI is foundational to modern cybersecurity. Quantum stands to unlock powerful advancements in AI, optimization, simulation, and cybersecurity, creating a safer, more innovative and flourishing technological landscape.
At S Ventures, we’re proud to support visionary companies like Infleqtion that push the envelope of what’s possible. Quantum computing is no longer purely theoretical: it’s practical, impactful, and foundational to the next wave of technological advancement. Together, SentinelOne and Infleqtion are committed to building a world that’s not just secure, but quantum-secure.
