AI, Quantum Computing and the Next 5 Years: Are You Ready?

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At Smarter Business Processes we offer a wide variety of Smartsheet training courses and packages.

Our team of certified consultants provides training and remote support to clients around the globe, improving their Project Management, Workflow and Process Management.

Emma Stevens

Office Manager

Emma has 27 years of financial and customer experience and brings processes and order to our office.

Emma's customer service knowledge ensures all of our clients office enquiries are dealt with professionally, efficiently and quickly. She will leave no stone unturned to get to the bottom of a query!

When not at her desk Emma enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter as well running Brownies and Rainbows for Girlguiding UK in her local area.

Etienne Mermillod

Software Development Manager

Etienne is a seasoned ASP.NET Core Full Stack Developer. He takes great pride in building world-class applications while carefully considering the needs of its users and ease of use.

Originally from France, Etienne now calls Canada Home, where he is part of SBP Canada as a member of the API Solutions Development Team.

Etienne is a well-seasoned traveler and has visited many countries where he usually takes the path less traveled in order to backpack around and soak in the local cultures.

When not coding away, you may expect Etienne to be playing with his huge and fluffy dog Indianna or gaming away on League of Legends

David Bower

Smartsheet, Airtable and AppSheet Consultant

David is a hugely experienced Consultant, Customer Care Specialist and Client Account Manager.

In his spare time, David plays guitar, is learning to ride a motorcycle and, when it’s not too cold, can often be found tinkering in the garage. He also intends to learn to play the piano too - one day

Debbie Sawyer

Chief Smartsheet Solutions Officer (CSSO)

BSc (Hons) Computing, ITIL Foundation, Smartsheet Certified User, Aligned Sales Certified and Professional Services Certified.

Seasoned Smartsheet consultant and Training professional, Debbie’s creativity, attention to detail, willingness to deliver solutions to fully meet customer requirements and her personable manner earn her excellent client feedback.

When not working, Debbie likes to relax by spending quality time with her family. Living in the New Forest sees her taking many walks through the woods and down to the sea fronts at Lepe and Calshot. Debbie is also a keen hula hooper and has been hooping now for more than 7 years! She owns at least 10 hoops and enjoys a great workout helping her friend to run a hula hoop fitness class.

Dr James Harris

Chief Technology Officer

An experienced IT professional, James' prior work spans diverse environments from the white heat of launching information systems in one of the world's busiest airports, to industry leading tech startups. He also has extensive experience as a Finance Manager. James brings a keen insight and and flair for problem solving to every project.

Outside of work, James writes comedy, and has had many television credits over the past couple of decades on shows such as Horrible Histories and Russell Howard's Good News. He retains a burning ambition to be as funny as his wife and daughter.

Ph.D. Biochemical Physics, IT and Accounting professional.

Gwen Rymill

Communications Director

Co-founder of Smarter Business Processes, Gwen’s multi tasking roles include ensuring our clients receive the very best in customer care, while responsible for sales and marketing and partner liaison. Just don’t expect to get the cup of tea she promised you!

Away from work Gwen enjoys cycling, pilates, tap dancing and just loves baking.

Richard Rymill

CEO

Co-Founder and Lead Consultant, Richard set up SBP in response to worldwide demand from businesses wanting to implement their own Smarter Business Processes. His rapidly expanding team of experienced Smartsheet and AppSheet Consultants and Trainers share the company's values of achieving improved efficiencies and collaboration by putting people first and releasing them from unnecessary repetitive activities so they can enjoy their work again and focus on what matters to them.

When not at his desk, Richard can be found cycling, swimming and when the opportunity permits, sailing and flying.

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Artificial Intelligence is moving faster than any technology we’ve seen before. Every week brings new headlines, new tools, and new promises of change. And while it’s impossible to predict exactly what the next five years will bring, one thing is certain: the pace of innovation is accelerating. Businesses that fail to prepare risk being left behind.

At Smarter Business Processes (SBP), we’re in a strong position to help. With decades of experience implementing platforms like Smartsheet and Airtable, and building our own Smarter Apps to extend functionality, we’ve already been helping organisations harness the power of technology. Now, as AI and quantum computing reshape the way we all work, we can advise on how best to integrate these tools into your business so you stay agile, efficient, and future-ready.

Compete or be forgotten?

On 15 September 2025, The Times reported that a UK startup, working with the National Quantum Computing Centre in Oxford, had built the first quantum computer using standard chips. Why does this matter? Because it signals that affordable quantum computing is on the horizon.

Combine quantum power with AI, and the potential impact multiplies, fast. From developing new medicines to optimising energy grids, entire industries could transform. The businesses that survive will be those ready to capture new opportunities, evaluate them quickly, and act decisively.

Everyday AI is just the beginning

We’re already using AI in subtle ways every day:

Google Translate converting text instantly.
Zoom or Teams summarising meetings.
Google Lens identifying landmarks with one click.

Useful, yes, but just the tip of the iceberg. The real wave is still coming. As Mustafa Suleyman explains in The Coming Wave, companies that adapt to the pace of innovation will thrive; those that don’t will fall behind.

What can you do?

Preparation is the answer. At SBP, we recommend putting in place a framework of tools that allows you to:

Capture new ideas.
Evaluate them quickly.
Decide whether to move forward—or move on.

We’ve been helping organisations do this for years, setting up systems that not only manage work but also empower teams to respond to change.

Our toolkit includes:

Smartsheet: scalable, collaborative work management.
SBP’s own Smarter Launch Pad: our Smartsheet tool for capturing and evaluating ideas.
Airtable: a collaborative database with built-in dashboards.
API integrations: connecting your favourite tools together.
SBP’s own Smarter Dashboards: real-time visibility across all data sources.

With these tools, plus our automation expertise, we give businesses the confidence to innovate while reducing admin, duplication, and wasted time.

The time to act is now

Nobody knows exactly what tomorrow’s breakthrough will be but we do know it’s coming. Businesses that thrive will be those ready to experiment, evaluate, and move fast.

That’s where SBP comes in. We’ve already built the frameworks and the systems you’ll need to ride the wave of AI and beyond. All you need to do is use them.

Contact us today for a free consultation, explain your needs, then let us show you how SBP can help your business thrive in this exciting new era.

Over the coming months, we’ll be sharing more insights, blogs, and posts on AI-related developments and what they mean for businesses like yours. From practical use cases to future trends, we’ll explore how to make these technologies work for you. Follow us here on LinkedIn to stay updated and be part of the conversation.