Why Fujitsu Thinks Computing Isn’t a Choice Between Quantum or AI - Analytics India Magazine
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Published on January 10, 2026 In Deep Tech Why Fujitsu Thinks Computing Isn’t a Choice Between Quantum or AI Fujitsu plans to launch a 1,000-qubit quantum computer next year, with a 10,000-qubit machine also in development. Image by Nalini Nirad By Sanjana Gupta The tech industry often paints the AI future as a race for dominance. One breakthrough replaces the last, with the promise of a tech revolution. But some of the biggest decisions shaping computing today are not about choosing winners; rather, it’s about learning how different systems can work together. That thinking underpins how Fujitsu is approaching its next phase of growth. Fujitsu is reshaping its presence in India, positioning the country as a core centre for research and intelligence rather than a low-cost engineering base. In a roundtable with AIM, Ken Toyoda, MD and CEO of Fujitsu Research of India Private Limited (FRIPL); Okai Jungo, head of technology business management; and Priyanka Sharma, director of software engineering and business head of the Monaka R&D Unit at FRIPL, outlined how this strategy is taking shape. Until recently, India’s association with Fujitsu had largely been limited to electronics and hardware. That perception has shifted. The compan Subscribe or log in to Continue Reading Uncompromising innovation. Timeless influence. Your support powers the future of independent tech journalism. Subscribe to read Already have an account? Sign In. 📣 Want to advertise in AIM? Book here Sanjana Gupta An information designer by training, Sanjana likes to delve into deep tech and enjoys learning about quantum, space, robotics and chips that build up our world. Outside of work, she likes to spend her time with books, especially those that explore the absurd.
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