In this episode of Decoding the Future by Fujitsu, host Mahesh Krishnan sits down with quantum physicist Dr. Rose Auffeldt (ANU) to break down one of the most misunderstood technologies of our time.

From superposition and entanglement to cryptography, drug discovery, and real-world applications, this conversation strips quantum computing back to its fundamentals, without losing the depth.

If you’ve ever felt like quantum computing “almost makes sense”… this is the episode that finally clicks.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
The difference between classical computers vs quantum computers
What a qubit actually is (and why it matters)
Superposition explained with simple real-world analogies
What entanglement means and why Einstein hated it
Why quantum computers could break modern encryption
The concept of “harvest now, decrypt later”
Real-world applications:
Drug discovery
Supply chain optimisation
Materials science
Why quantum computers won’t replace your laptop
When quantum computing might actually become commercially viable

00:00 – Introduction to Quantum Computing
02:50 – What is a Qubit vs a Bit?
05:30 – Superposition Explained
07:20 – Schrödinger’s Cat (Simplified)
08:55 – What is Entanglement?
10:30 – Real Use Cases of Quantum Computers
12:30 – Breaking Cryptography & Internet Security
15:00 – Types of Quantum Computers
18:30 – Why Qubit Quality Matters
21:00 – Coherence, Fidelity & Errors
24:00 – When Will Quantum Be Useful?
25:30 – Future Applications & Industry Outlook
27:00 – How to Learn Quantum Computing

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Join Mahesh and Andrew Garkic as they explore enterprise AI and how Cohere is transforming large language models for businesses. Learn how secure, multilingual, and multimodal AI helps enterprises access their data without compromising privacy, compliance, or sovereignty.

💡 Topics Covered:
-Cohere’s Command & Embed models
-Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)
-Agentic AI with the North platform
-Use cases in finance, healthcare, legal, and government
-Key takeaway: Enterprise AI is sovereign, multimodal, and multilingual.

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AI is moving faster than most security teams can keep up with. As enterprises rush into Generative AI and Agentic systems, the risks are piling up, and many leaders still have no clear plan to manage them.

In this episode of Decoding the Future, Stanley Tsang from the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA, National Regulatory Body responsible for protecting Singapore's cyberspace) and Dr. Chris Marshall from IDC break down the real-world threats that come with scaling AI across the enterprise. From LLM vulnerabilities and guardrail bypasses to data sovereignty and AI-enabled cyberattacks, this conversation reveals what companies must fix before AI becomes unmanageable.

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In this episode, host Mahesh Krishnan sits down with Peter Kroy, data scientist and AI subject matter expert, to explore how Vision AI is transforming industries. From detecting hidden swimming pools in France to enhancing public safety, healthcare, and environmental monitoring, Vision AI is reshaping how we see and respond to the world. Discover real-world applications, challenges like false positives and privacy concerns, and how responsible AI can balance innovation with trust.

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In this episode, Mahesh Krishnan (CTO, Fujitsu Oceania) chats with Andrew Gorkic (Principal Consultant, AI& Data, Fujitsu Oceania) about vibe coding—the emerging way of building software with AI coding agents. From turning ideas into apps in minutes, to the risks and opportunities for developers, they explore how tools like Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, and more are reshaping the future of software development. 👉 Learn how AI is lowering the barrier to entry, speeding up MVPs, and changing what it means to be a developer today.

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In this episode, Fujitsu’s CTO Oceania, Mahesh Krishnan, is joined by Victoria Lam (NetApp) and Luke Boyce (NVIDIA) to discuss AI Test Drive – a secure, scalable platform that lets organisations explore AI workloads before scaling. Together, they unpack NVIDIA’s journey into AI, NetApp’s role in data management, and real-world success stories like South Western Sydney Local Health District. Perfect for enterprises exploring GenAI, LLMs, or on-premises AI deployments in compliance-driven industries.

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Discover how cyber experts are tackling the growing security risks of Large Language Models (LLMs) in today’s AI-powered world. In this episode, Mahesh and Vijay explore real-world examples of AI vulnerabilities — from the infamous “$1 Chevrolet” chatbot mishap to advanced exploits like the Grandma attack, DAN jailbreaks, and prompt injections. They also break down why AI-generated code can be risky, and how businesses can safeguard their models with guardrails, scanning tools, and best-practice frameworks.

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This episode explores how Fujitsu is providing AI-powered clinical decision support to South Western Sydney Local Health District. Learn how the district is using CEDRIC, anonymising over 3 million patient records, and leveraging NVIDIA DGX for powerful on-premise analytics to drive faster, smarter decisions in emergency healthcare.

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