Global Quantum Intelligence (GQI) recently partnered with the NATO Innovation Fund to release a report, “The Road to Shor Era Quantum Computing,” analyzing the current state of quantum computing and its potential to break RSA 2048 encryption. The report highlights significant challenges facing developers and proposes a benchmark of achieving a cryptographically relevant quantum computer (CRQC). It emphasizes the importance of addressing complex challenges early in the development process to accelerate advancements. The report discusses various quantum technologies and suggests that a dominant design will eventually emerge, shaping the industry’s future and influencing strategic investments in the sector.