Oratomic's launch is backed by research indicating that utility-scale quantum computers can be built with significantly fewer qubits than previously thought, potentially speeding up the development of practical applications. The company's findings suggest that approximately 10,000 reconfigurable atomic qubits can be used to create fault-tolerant quantum systems, enabling tasks such as running Shor's algorithm, which poses a threat to current encryption methods1. This breakthrough highlights the potential of neutral-atom platforms to scale quickly and underscores the need for a swift transition to post-quantum cryptography. As quantum computing advances, the timeline for migrating to post-quantum cryptography is narrowing, making it essential for practitioners to prioritize planning and implementation. The urgency to adopt post-quantum cryptography is growing, and companies must take proactive steps to ensure the long-term security of their systems.