Recently, a new research project named "MANTIS," led by the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering IOF in Germany, has been officially launched with a kick-off event. This project, costing 5.11 million euros, aims to utilize modern quantum technology to safeguard critical infrastructure against hacker attacks. The MANTIS project is specifically researching the advantages of so-called MDI-QKD(Measurement-Device-Independent Quantum Key Distribution) over conventional QKD methods.

Starting in July, NTT Docomo, Japan's largest mobile communication operator, will deploy quantum computing infrastructure across its network of base stations to alleviate network congestion during peak traffic hours and enhance the efficiency and reliability of its base stations. NTT Docomo said that this quantum computing platform comprises multiple layers, including a solution layer for optimisation problems, middleware for application processing and specific software for problem-solving. 

The Minister of the Economy and Innovation Aušrinė Armonaitė has signed the European Declaration on Quantum Technologies. The Declaration, which has already been signed by 24 EU Member States, agrees to coordinate European, national and regional research and development programmes and initiatives in the field of quantum technologies.

Vibrint, a leading innovator in federal technology solutions, today announced it has teamed with quantum technology pioneer QED to codevelop a range of solutions that will allow federal government agencies to ensure quantum safety in critical infrastructure, defense and intelligence.