Kyndryl Report: 62% Investing in Quantum but Only 37% Networks Future-Ready

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Kyndryl’s 2025-2026 Security and Networks Snapshot surveyed 3,700 leaders across 21 countries, revealing 62% of organizations invest in quantum technologies while only 4% view quantum as their top near-term priority. The report found 25% of mission-critical networks at end-of-service, 84% citing data sovereignty concerns and 37% deeming infrastructure future-ready.

1. Report Overview

Kyndryl released its 2025-2026 Security and Networks Snapshot based on survey responses from 3,700 business and technology leaders across 21 countries, highlighting gaps in enterprise modernization efforts.

2. Quantum Investment vs Priority

The report shows 62% of organizations invest in quantum technologies, yet only 4% of leaders view quantum as the most impactful near-term technology, underscoring cautious adoption despite heavy spending.

3. Infrastructure Readiness and Sovereignty

Findings reveal 25% of mission-critical networks, storage and servers are at end-of-service, only 37% of respondents believe their infrastructure is ready for future risks, and 84% cite growing data sovereignty regulations.

4. Kyndryl’s Strategic Positioning

Kyndryl emphasizes integrated solutions for agility, sovereignty awareness and quantum readiness, positioning its network modernization and security services to help clients upgrade aging infrastructure and comply with evolving regulations.

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