Liquifying Quantum-Classical Software-Intensive System of Systems

Abstract

Software-Intensive Systems are applications that use a high amount of computational resources for the execution of complex tasks in which a constant flow of information is needed. In the current conception of the computing continuum, such computational resources are spread in the infrastructure from the Cloud to the Edge and the tasks are mapped on resources following placing and replacing strategies. In this scope, this paper puts together two emergent paradigms. On the one hand, the emergence of the Quantum Computation paradigm will allow these intensive systems to incorporate specific tasks that are unaffordable by classic computers. On the other hand, the liquid software model proposes a fluid movement of the software and information from one device to another. Therefore, in this paper, we present a broad overview of software-intensive systems from a liquid software perspective and support quantum functionalities in their processes. To provide a better understanding of how these systems can take form, we explore a case study based on weather forecasts.