https://doi.org/10.1140/epjqt/s40507-026-00475-1
Review
Leveraging quantum computing business applications: a B-SLR approach and future research directions
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T A Pai Management Institute, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India
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SRM Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai, India
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Received:
1
December
2025
Accepted:
2
February
2026
Published online:
6
February
2026
Abstract
Quantum computing (QC) advances will help solve high complexity challenges that classical system architectures cannot solve. This report examines the philosophical foundation for QC research using a PRISMA-compliant systematic literature review and bibliometric analysis. This review emphasizes business applications of QC, including optimization, cryptography and cybersecurity, machine learning, financial modeling and forecasting, supply chain management, healthcare and analytics, and materials design, showing how QC can improve prediction and forecast accuracy, data physicalness, large-scale optimization, and more.
The research will also identify execution constraints such hardware readiness, qubit capacity, development and operation expenses, personnel availability, and regulatory and commercial governance. Bibliometric data showed a focus on foundational quantum theoretical contributions and algorithms, with multidisciplinary and practical work emerging. Scaled algorithms, quantum-resistant standards, and any solutions industry nexus to enterprise are among the research opportunities. The literature evaluation will also identify ethical, policy, and sustainability issues related to quantum benefits.
The paper helps businesspeople understand QC’s current and future opportunities, including a research-based assessment of where we’ve come, common themes in the literature, and strategic domains for scaling QC as a research agenda from laboratory experiments to enriching the service experience as commercial utility.
Key words: Quantum computing / Business applications / Bibliometric-systematic literature review / PRISMA / NISQ / Quantum readiness / Technology adoption / Strategic management
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