Gathering eight recognized members of the cybersecurity sector, the Hyperform consortium, funded by France 2030 and the European Union, is dedicated to developing quantum-safe solutions capable of protecting sensitive data from potential attacks from quantum computers.

JPMorgan Chase has successfully implemented a high-speed quantum-secured crypto-agile network (Q-CAN), connecting two data centers over deployed fibers. A third quantum node has also been established, which is currently serving as a research platform for testing next-generation quantum technologies applicable to banking and finance.

Xanadu (xanadu.ai), a world leader in photonic quantum computing is partnering with two leading Canadian universities and several industry partners for a collaborative project to advance research at the intersection of quantum technologies, cybersecurity, deep learning, and smart grids. The project, generously funded through a prestigious joint NSERC Alliance-Mitacs Accelerate grant, has the potential to make substantial contributions to Canada's quantum landscape, addressing critical gaps in training, education, and technology transfer.

IDEMIA Secure Transactions (IST) once again demonstrates its post-quantum leadership, announcing today the first crypto-agility solution that will enable service providers of secure products, such as banks and Fintechs, mobile network operators, IoT manufacturers and security providers, to future-proof the security of their products and to continually adapt to new threats in the post-quantum era.

In the framework of the ARTES strategic programme line Space Systems for Safety and Security (4S), the European Space Agency (ESA) awarded a contract for the innovative End-to-End Quantum-Safe Security for Satellite Data Links (E2EQSS) project to shield satellite communications from emergent quantum threats.

The latest advances in quantum computing include investigating molecules, deploying giant supercomputers and building the quantum workforce with a new academic program. Researchers in Canada and the U.S. used a large language model to simplify quantum simulations that help scientists explore molecules.

Keyfactor, the identity-first security solution for modern enterprises, today announced the launch of its Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Lab on the Azure Marketplace, a free, SaaS-based sandbox, where users can generate and test quantum-resilient digital certificates in a safe environment, helping organizations kickstart their journey to quantum-readiness.

Quantum security and network communications visionary Quantum Xchange today announced it has entered into a strategic partnership with Juniper Networks, a leader in secure, AI-Native Networking, to bring quantum-resistant data and communication networks to Managed Service Providers (MSPs), government agencies, and global enterprises.

The Linux Foundation is excited to announce the launch of the Post-Quantum Cryptography Alliance (PQCA), an open and collaborative initiative to drive the advancement and adoption of post-quantum cryptography. The PQCA brings together industry leaders, researchers and developers to address cryptographic security challenges posed by quantum computing, through the production of high-assurance software implementations of standardized algorithms, while supporting the continued development and standardization of new post-quantum algorithms.

Thales, the leading global technology and security provider, today announced the launch of its PQC Starter Kit in collaboration with Quantinuum. This first-of-its-kind offering helps enterprises prepare for Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC). The kit provides a trusted environment for businesses to test quantum-hardened PQC-ready encryption keys and understand the implications that quantum computing will have on the security of their infrastructure.