Dr Axel Koester is Chief Technologist for IBM Storage Tools and a board member of the IBM TEC Think Tank.
As a visionary and technology strategist, he works on changing innovative topics and also likes to talk about them.
Before joining IBM Germany in 2000, he worked for the Fraunhofer Research Society and contributed to the construction of the CERN Large Hadron Collider LHC.
Quanten Computing – Encryption
Finally understanding how quantum computers work - who doesn't want that? Many scientists think it's not possible, but that's precisely why we're trying. We take a very concrete look at the opportunities and risks of the new algorithms and give recommendations for action in the areas of archiving, supply chain, mobility, digital twin etc. Recommendations for action for the conversion of current crypto procedures to upcoming ones. Finally, a (personal) statement on Bitcoin. The author was involved in the preparations for the first commercial quantum computer in Germany.