With national security authorities and experts underlining the immediate risk from “Harvest Now, Decrypt later” (HNDL) attacks, the financial sector must begin mitigating the associated security risks to financial assets. Major institutions like JPMorgan Chase are already leading the way with a dual quantum-safe strategy that combines post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and quantum key distribution (QKD).

In meticulous research, Raman Research Institute (RRI) scientists analysed existing open-source data available on three of India's most sophisticated observatory sites, and found that the Indian Astronomical Observatory (IAO) in Hanle, nestled in the pristine heights of Ladakh, as the prime candidate for this revolutionary technology.

As quantum computing continues to develop in an arc towards practical realization, the potential threat to classical encryption systems also slopes upwards. In response, Eurofiber has announced a partnership with Quantum Bridge and Juniper Networks with a goal to deliver quantum-safe communication solutions across Eurofiber’s fiber-optic network. This collaboration integrates advanced encryption technologies to secure data transfers against cyberattacks using quantum computers.

Retelit, Italy's leading B2B telecommunications company, together with Telebit, a specialized system integrator in telecommunications, digital solutions, and e-mobility, and ThinkQuantum, a University of Padua spin-off offering cybersecurity solutions and quantum communication systems, has successfully completed a trial for the application of Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) as a method for encrypting data transmitted over fiber optic cables.

Interference (excess noise) to quantum signals from sunlight has slowed down the creation of a global scale quantum communications network – but now physicists at Heriot-Watt University have proposed a way to tackle this ‘daylight noise’ issue, paving the way for all-day satellite transmission.

SDT announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Malaysia’s national research institute, MIMOS, on November 26 to collaborate on quantum technology and develop an industrial ecosystem.

The trial, presented live at the European Quantum Technology Conference, demonstrates the ability to provide connectivity services protected with QKD on an existing combined fibre optic network.

Q*Bird is excited to share their recent achievement in securing quantum communications. Q*Bird, in collaboration with SURF and Quantum Delta NL, has successfully installed a multi-user, multipoint-to-multipoint Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) network in Utrecht. This achievement sets a new benchmark for secure communications, addressing the critical need for advanced data protection in the research and education sector.

QNu Inc., a company focused on quantum-resistant cryptography, has joined the Chicago Quantum Exchange as a corporate partner. QNu Inc. is interested in building research collaborations and leveraging the talent of the CQE community as it grows in the United States.

Aegiq announced that it is leading the Quantum Link Assurance System (QLAS) project with support from BT Group and OpenLightComm. Contracted by Innovate UK’s Small Business Research Initiative scheme, Aegiq will develop a prototype solution for operators of fibre links to enable the improvement of operational security and quality of service assurance.