WATERLOO,ON, July 16, 2025 - evolutionQ, a leader in quantum-safe cybersecurity, today announced a major milestone in secure networking as part of Finland’s national EuroQCI initiative, NaQCI.fi. At a pilot event hosted by Erillisverkot, multiple Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) systems—previously limited by vendor lock-in—were successfully integrated using evolutionQ’s BasejumpQDN platform and a centralized Key Management Entity (KME).

This demonstration marks the first known instance of cross-vendor QKD interoperability with dynamic hybrid post-quantum fallback, showcasing a scalable, resilient approach to quantum-secure networking. The project supports the long-term vision of Europe’s Quantum Communication Infrastructure (EuroQCI)and demonstrates key capabilities for operational deployment.

“This pilot proves that it’s possible to move beyond isolated QKD deployments andcreate an interoperable, multi-vendor ecosystem that offers long-term secure,quantum-safe communication,” said Timo Lehtimäki, CEO of Erillisverkot.

The key features and capabilities of the pilot integration include:

Interoperability Across Vendors: By applying the ETSI GS QKD 014 interface standard, BasejumpQDN enabled previously incompatible QKD systems to interoperate securely through a centralized KME, eliminating single-vendor constraints.

Cryptographic Agility: The BasejumpQDN platform,powered by evolutionQ’s MultimodalKEM protocol, delivered dynamic fail over between quantum and hybrid post-quantum keying paths. This ensures uninterrupted key delivery in the event of fibre disruptions or node failures.

Defense-in-Depth Architecture: The system maintained multiple secure channels simultaneously—primary QKD, hybrid PQC fallback, and symmetric backups—ensuring operational continuity and high availability.

Dynamic Routing & Orchestration: Secure key routing across multi-node networks was automated using virtualized QKD links. This enables real-time reconfiguration and policy-based delivery of secure keys inline with modern network demands.

KMS-Centric Control & Visibility: The integration offered centralized monitoring, policy enforcement, and auditing through the BasejumpQDN KME layer, aligning quantum security operations with enterprise-grade standards.

“Our goal with BasejumpQDN is to enable secure key delivery architectures that go beyond the limitations of hardware silos,” said Dr. Michele Mosca, CEO of evolutionQ. “By combining QKD with hybrid PQC fallback, centralized KMS, and dynamic orchestration, we are building toward truly defence-in-depth quantum-secure networks.”

Real-world impact and forward outlook of the pilot integration

This pilot addressed core deployment challenges for real-world quantum-secure networks—interoperability, cryptographic resilience, and IT integration—setting the stage for broader EuroQCI expansion. Upcoming focus areas include:

• Cross-border QDN scalability
• Integration of additional QKD and PQC vendors
• SLA-based performance tuning for enterprise deployment
• Long-term resilience testing under real fault conditions

The results prove that cryptographically agile, hybrid-secure quantum networks are not only possible—they’re within operational reach.