Challenge
Today’s network challenge lies in ensuring security against eavesdropping. Tomorrow’s challenge arises from new computing paradigms such as artificial intelligence and quantum computing, which may be able to break the encryption protecting online banking, government communications, and other critical digital infrastructure, creating a major security risk.
Opportunity
Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) addresses these security challenges by using quantum states of light to distribute encryption keys with provable security. In Continuous-Variable QKD (CV-QKD), standard telecom components are used to detect any interception attempts, ensuring long-term data security compatible with existing optical networks. The global market for QKD is estimated at USD 2.6 billion, within a broader USD 32 billion opportunity spanning optical and quantum communications.
Solution
Quantum security delivered through a pluggable transceiver with integrated electronics and photonics, enabling ultra-secure encryption to protect future communication networks.
Digital security must evolve alongside new computing capabilities. QKD offers a practical way to enhance encryption resilience using quantum principles. This solution focuses on integration into existing networks. It’s about strengthening trust without disrupting infrastructure.
Benefits
QKD is quickly moving away from being a lab technology into a practical, scalable solution. It can be easily deployed in existing networks using standardised hardware and software, allowing network operators and hyperscalers to upgrade infrastructure for quantum resilience without a complete infrastructure overhaul.
