Kyndryl report finds enterprise readiness gap amid quantum, sovereignty and network challenges

Kyndryl has revealed a growing enterprise readiness gap as organizations struggle to keep pace with the combined impact of quantum computing risks, stricter data sovereignty regulations, and aging network infrastructure. The findings, part of the company’s latest Kyndryl Readiness Report 2025–2026, show that while enterprises are increasing investments in next-generation technologies, many are still not fully prepared to manage the operational and security challenges that come with them.

According to the report, businesses are often addressing modernization efforts in isolation, treating quantum readiness, regulatory compliance, and network upgrades as separate initiatives. This fragmented approach creates gaps in resilience and limits the ability to support AI-driven and data-intensive operations at scale. The study is based on insights from 3,700 business and technology leaders across 21 countries.

One of the key concerns highlighted is the rise of quantum-related security risks. While 62% of organizations said they ...