Managing Vice President, Emerging Technologies Research @Gartner_inc. Ex-Microsoft. Views are my own.

Joined January 2011
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After 4 incredible years in product incubation at Microsoft, I’m excited to share my next chapter: I’ll be joining @Gartner_inc as Managing VP in the #EmergingTech & Trends practice. Can’t wait to work with amazing colleagues clients on the future of #AI, #quantum, and more 🚀
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7 May 2025
Unlocking the Future with Cloud and Generative AIDiscover the next wave of innovation in our session, "Unlocking the Future with Cloud and Generative AI." Featuring: @abustamanteg, Managing Director, Feria Partners @nickmcquire, Executive Director of Incubation and Product Management, AI and Quantum, @Microsoft @reillyusa, Field CTO EMEA, @Cloudflare Alexandre Pereira, Co-Founder & CEO, 2501.ai Nikolay Donets, Head of ML Engineering, @RevolutApp @yxiong2000, Associate Vice-President (External Engagement), SABMA 📅 16 May 🕒 15:30 📍 Alpha Stage See the full agenda here: joinairush.com/ai-rush-2025-…
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18 Mar 2025
Excited to welcome @nickmcquire, Executive Director of Incubation and Product Management, AI and Quantum at @Microsoft, as a speaker at AI Rush in London! Nicholas is a globally recognized thought leader in AI and quantum computing, with over 20 years of experience as a technology analyst. He now leads incubation management for AI and Quantum Computing at Microsoft’s Strategic Missions and Technologies division. Nicholas has been named among the top technology analysts globally and recognized as one of the Top 5 Most Admired and Transformational Business Leaders in 2023 by CIO Times. 📅 Save the date: 16 May, in London!
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Today, we introduce Majorana 1, the world’s first quantum processor powered by topological qubits, designed to house one million qubits. Learn more: aka.ms/MSQuantumAQBlog
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19 Nov 2024
Microsoft and Atom Computing are coming together to ultimately build the world’s most powerful quantum machine. Learn more on how we are advancing the future of quantum computing: msft.it/6002WStKG #AzureQuantum #MSIgnite
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As we make progress on our journey to large-scale quantum computing, I’m thrilled to share we have achieved the most performant logical qubits on record – and we’re bringing a new generation of reliable quantum hardware to customers.
10 Sep 2024
We've reached a new era in quantum computing. Today, we're announcing the best performing logical qubits on record and will provide priority access to reliable quantum hardware in Azure Quantum. msft.it/6015mzx85. #AzureQuantum #Quantum @QuantinuumQC @Atom_Computing
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10 Sep 2024
We've reached a new era in quantum computing. Today, we're announcing the best performing logical qubits on record and will provide priority access to reliable quantum hardware in Azure Quantum. msft.it/6015mzx85. #AzureQuantum #Quantum @QuantinuumQC @Atom_Computing
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26 Jun 2024
🔴 LIVE NOW 📺 @nickmcquire explains that: ‘#AI is shifting from understanding the language of humans to increasingly understanding the language of science and nature’ Join here: bit.ly/3Ker4by @MSCloud #MSCloud #FutureofCloudSeries #MSFTPartner #AzureQuantumElements
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Can’t wait for this! Be sure to tune in!!
We are two weeks away from our next episode of the Future of Cloud event. Explore how organizations are adapting to today's evolving global pressures by empowering their R&D teams with state-of-the-art digital tools. msft.it/6015YYyjc
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We are two weeks away from our next episode of the Future of Cloud event. Explore how organizations are adapting to today's evolving global pressures by empowering their R&D teams with state-of-the-art digital tools. msft.it/6015YYyjc
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Our world needs scientific innovation now more than ever. Discover how digital R&D can drive business growth and sustainability on June 26th with the latest episode of #FutureofCloudSeries ☁️ Register here 👉 bit.ly/3UTpBfv @MSCloud #MSCloud #MSFTPartner @nickmcquire
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5G isn't just faster internet - it's revolutionizing app development! From cloud to edge, this tech is fueling a new era of network-intelligent apps @MSCloud #MSCloud #MSFTPartner @nickmcquire Watch full #FutureofCloudSeries here bit.ly/3vwUwFP
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Networking’s New Era: Powering Enterprise & Telecoms Transformation With Modern Connected Apps ! 🚀Live Now - bit.ly/3x9jmvO 🗞️Packed with examples from #ElectricVehicles🚗⚡️ with @halocar_ & @TMobile through to #Microloans & #fraud detection in #banking Plus more examples in #Manufacturing including #Pegatron in Taiwan & #infrastructive modernization with @bt_uk & @Tampnet ! 🗞️The session is hosted by Executive Director of Product Management, Strategic Incubations at Microsoft @nickmcquire & Shawn Hakl, VP, of 5G Strategy - And this all follows on from the #MWC24 launch of #Azure Programmable Connectivity to transform how developers interact with Network API services from mobile operators @MSCloud 🚀Live Now - bit.ly/3x9jmvO All Q's welcome at this interactive session & #OnDemand @MSCloud #FutureofCloudSeries #MSFTPartner #api @iangertler @ipfconline1 @bimedotcom #CSPs #experience @jblefevre60 #ML @_TechMode #edge #ArtificialIntelligence @Cara_Sloman #IoT @rvp #ML #innovation #DigitalTransformation @JagersbergKnut #Microsoft @bamitav @PerBBerggreen #leadership #skills #GenAI @Shi4Tech @CurieuxExplorer #news #TechNews @FinMKTG @NeiraOsci #TMobile
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10 Apr 2024
One of my absolute favourite webinar series, #FutureofCloudSeries returns next week! 🤩 ☁️ On April 17 @MSCloud will take a look at the modern connected apps that are unlocking new sources of innovation. Register 👉 bit.ly/4cyZItr #MSCloud #MSFTPartner @nickmcquire #5G
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“IMAGINE if every scientist had access to their very own personalized super computer.” 🌤️ #FutureOfCloudSeries 🛎️ On Demand 🎟️ bit.ly/3HcInbm #MSFTPartner 🎙️ Host @nickmcquire, #Miscrosoft 🥼 Speeding up scientific discovery: 20 years of computation and compressed it down into one week! 🧪 💨 Case Study: Microsoft and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) found new battery 🔋 material in a matter of weeks, not years, using advanced AI and high-performance computing, a type of cloud-based computing.” Case Study: Microsoft and #DARPA ➡️ #quantum innovation 🎓Learn how #QuantumComputing, #Space 🛰️, #5G and #AI are accelerating #TechnologicalInnovation @MSCloud @MicrosoftAI @MicrosoftIoT #AI #GenerativeAI #GovTech #cloud #IoT #sustainability cc @KanezaDiane @jeffkagan @helene_wpli @enilev @BetaMoroney @Shi4Tech @ipfconline1 @Eli_Krumova @enilev @KanezaDiane @KirkDBorne @Hana_ElSayyed @jamesvgingerich @Fabriziobustama @mvollmer1 @JBarbosaPR @avrohomg @MHcommunicate @sonu_monika @AndrewinContact @CurieuxExplorer @Ym78200 @enricomolinari @rvp @BetaMoroney @gvalan @Nicochan33 @Corix_JC @Analytics_699 @DrFerdowsi @Nicochan33 @AlbertoEMachado @mikeflache @RLDI_Lamy
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Microsoft 🌤️ #FutureOfCloudSeries 🔮 🎟️ bit.ly/3HcInbm 👈 @MSCloud #MSFTPartner Future of #Cloud & 🏛️ #Government Innovation | #TechInnovation 💡 🗓️ Feb 7th 9amPT | 12pmET ⏱️ 30 min #TechNews Host🎙️@nickmcquire #Microsoft #Federal #5G #Space #AI #IoT #QuantumComputing #technews #CISO #Space #Federal #govtech #GenAI #infrastructure
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Tech's future will be shaped by 3 disruptions: ubiquitous computing, #AI co-reasoning & #QuantumComputing. Join @MSCloud's #FutureofCloudSeries on Feb 7 to explore how these will revolutionise governments 👉bit.ly/3RPFAd8 #MSCloud #MSFTPartner @nickmcquire #Federal
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⚡Get ready to explore! Synergy of #AI & #Quantum See 🔗bit.ly/41OQioM Feb 7th ⬅️ 🔸With a focus 🌌 Beyond Boundaries - the episode of the #FutureofCloudSeries drills into #government 's interlinked future alongside #5G #Space #ArtificialIntelligence & #QuantumComputing 🌌 🔸In fact just last Sept, the UK Government announced the £15 million Quantum Catalyst Fund to help accelerate the adoption of quantum solutions by the #PublicSector and there is some related #research here too 'on the why' of better supporting the #govtech ecosystem for organizations of all sizes techuk.org/resource/lpsinnov… 🚀 👀Join Us Free, Registration below 🔽 See 🔗bit.ly/41OQioM Feb 7th ⚡ Many thanks Sally @MSCloud #MSCloud #MSFTPartner #Federal #tech @nickmcquire @AndrewinContact @rvp @pierrepinna #DataScience @JagersbergKnut #IoT @ipfconline1 #skills @ahier #Microsoft @Shi4Tech @FrRonconi #DigitalTransformation @jeancayeux @baski_LA #ML #data @smaksked @sulefati7 @mvollmer1 #Gov #GenAI @dinisguarda @RLDI_Lamy @Corix_JC #learn #Analytics @HaleChris @NeiraOsci @DrFerdowsi #leadership @Ym78200 @gvalan @timo_vi @Xbond49 #futureofwork @RosyCoaching @debashis_dutta
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We’re bringing together next-generation AI with high-performance computing to accelerate scientific discovery, collaborating with organizations like @PNNLab to find new materials for energy storage solutions in weeks, not years. news.microsoft.com/source/fe…
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