The telecommunications industry is on the brink of transformation with the introduction of quantum communications by SES, featuring Quantum Key Distribution (QKD). This innovative technology, leveraging quantum mechanics, promises theoretically unbreakable encryption, offering unprecedented security benefits for enterprises, notably in finance and infrastructure sectors. Nonetheless, overcoming capacity and security challenges is crucial for its successful deployment.
IBM and AMD’s revolutionary partnership merges quantum computing with HPC, aiming to establish a groundbreaking quantum-centric supercomputing model. This alliance integrates AI accelerators and cutting-edge technologies to solve traditional computing challenges.
Sparkle has launched its Quantum Safe over Internet solution on AWS Marketplace, offering advanced VPN security against quantum computing threats. Built on a cloud native NaaS model, QSI ensures encrypted data transmission between sites and cloud providers, combining strong protection with flexible, automated management.
Colt Technology Services, Honeywell, and Nokia are partnering to develop quantum-safe satellite networking. By using quantum key distribution from low earth orbit, they aim to secure global data transmission against quantum computing threats, overcoming the distance limits of fiber optics.
Nokia and Honeywell Aerospace Technologies have joined Canada’s quantum-secure networks testbed, led by Numana. Their partnership aims to develop quantum-safe networks, leveraging Montreal’s Kirq Quantum Communication Testbed. The initiative seeks to drive global adoption of secure quantum communication.
Microsoft has unveiled its first quantum chip, Majorana 1, powered by a breakthrough material called a topoconductor. This innovation enables topological superconductivity, paving the way for a million-qubit quantum system.
Telefónica has selected Nokia to supply 4G and 5G core network services for enterprises in Spain, enhancing low-latency solutions like industrial robots and IoT. Simultaneously, Telefónica is advancing its quantum strategy with the BasQ Alliance, hosting Fujitsu’s Digital Annealer to drive innovation in finance, energy, and telecom.
Telefónica Tech and IBM are joining forces to combat cybersecurity threats from quantum computing. Their partnership aims to develop quantum-safe technologies by integrating IBM’s innovations with Telefónica’s cybersecurity offerings.
SoftBank has partnered with Quantinuum, a quantum computing leader, to advance AI through hybrid quantum computing, integrating Central, Graphics, and Quantum Processing Units. This collaboration addresses challenges in offering quantum computing services, aiming to innovate solutions beyond current technologies.
O2 Telefonica is breaking new ground in the telecommunications industry by embracing quantum technology. With its pioneering pilot project alongside AWS and Telefonica Tech, O2 Telefonica aims to enhance mobile network performance and establish advanced security standards.
