Viavi Solutions and QNu Labs to create state-of-the-art network intelligence and quantum security technology. In order to promote open collaboration and speed up quantum-safe communication across numerous industries and research institutions, these cooperative R&D activities are the initial stage of the establishment of the global industry consortium.
Ensuring architectures and system deployments function with maximal resilience, security, efficiency, and real-world reliability is critical as quantum-safe technology advance. This is especially crucial at the optical layer, where physical infrastructure and quantum technology converge.
Transforming quantum research, particularly quantum optics, from experimental setups into reliable, field-ready solutions is often a challenge.
Quantum physics-based technologies like quantum key distribution (QKD), quantum random number generation (QRNG), and advanced post-quantum cryptography (PQC) are deployed in hybrid configurations as part of the shift from conventional security architectures to quantum-resilient systems.
For quantum-safe technologies, such as standalone PQC, QKD, QRNG, and hybrid PQC/QKD systems, VIAVI and QNu will provide specified test cases and badging procedures. The collaboration will offer a framework of solutions to businesses, communication providers, banks, aerospace, defense, governments, and research institutions across the globe.
The partnership will additionally develop reference designs and comprehensive standards to direct the implementation of quantum-safe communications. In addition to integrating quantum-safe algorithms into the core, RAN, transport, edge, and cloud network layers, this also entails defining functional and performance testing requirements.
Organizations can establish confidence through certification and badging programs and guarantee seamless interoperability with current classical and hybrid infrastructures by adhering to these standards.
In line with NIST PQC guidelines, ETSI, and other international quantum-safe initiatives, the alliance will promote unified worldwide strategies for quantum-safe preparedness. These programs will promote collaborative research in quantum-secure orchestration, PQC resilience, crypto-agility, crypto-readiness, and QKD scalability.
Leadership Comments
“Quantum-safe communications is no longer a distant goal but instead an urgent need. Trusted partners that offer innovation and deep expertise are essential for successful and secure quantum networks, and VIAVI is uniquely positioned by combining decades of leadership in fiber optics with advanced quantum research,” said Sameh Yamany, Chief Technology Officer, VIAVI. “We offer a rare perspective on how to securely and efficiently transition quantum-safe communication from the lab to practical deployment, and we look forward to validating quantum-safe environments and solutions by partnering with QNu Labs.”
“The QNu and VIAVI partnership is a milestone in the evolution of secure digital communications, combining VIAVI’s expertise in network intelligence with QNu’s leadership in quantum-safe security to build the foundation of next-generation, trust-centric networks,” said Sunil Gupta, CEO, QNu Labs. “Together, we will provide tools and roadmaps to assist enterprises and service providers in migrating from classical to quantum-safe systems.”
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