Q-CTRL has achieved a significant breakthrough in quantum materials simulation, demonstrating a 3,000-fold speedup in wall-clock time compared to classical systems. By leveraging the IBM Quantum Platform, the company simulated the Fermi-Hubbard model at a scale of 120 qubits, focusing on the dynamical evolution of interacting electrons in one-dimensional materials. This achievement marks a major milestone in the pursuit of practical quantum advantage, where quantum computing outperforms classical systems in real-world applications. The collaboration with IBM highlights the potential for quantum computing to drive innovation in materials science and other fields. The speedup achieved by Q-CTRL has significant implications for the development of new materials and technologies1. This breakthrough matters to practitioners because it underscores the urgent need for cryptographic migration to post-quantum cryptography, as advancements in quantum computing narrow the timeline for potential security threats.