Nokia and Honeywell Aerospace Technologies are working with Canadian non-profit group Numana to develop quantum-safe networks for enterprises and service providers. A press statement said the work is focused on quantum-safe networks “in Montreal, Canada, and worldwide”. Apparently, quantum communication is “poised” to have a “profound impact” on Canada. The arrangement is about innovation and collaboration, they said.
It is also to “raise awareness” to accelerate adoption of higher-grade quantum-secure networks. Numana has a quantum networks testbed facility (called Kirq Quantum Communication Testbed) in Montreal, in Quebec in Canada, for validating new quantum-resistant and quantum communication technologies. Honeywell Aerospace Technologies will introduce quantum-secure encryption keys from space to terrestrial data centers, applications, and networks.
Nokia said it will provide expertise in “post-quantum networking”, incorporating itsIP routers, optical transport nodes, and quantum cryptographic technologies, plus “practical experience and proven success in real-world deployments”. It said it will use the testbed to “foster collaborative-based innovations” for the “development of solutions within the broader quantum technology ecosystem”.
A statement said: “The Numana facility will serve as a hub where enterprises, research institutions, and government agencies can explore, evaluate, and validate secure networking technologies in a real-world environment. The arrival of Nokia and Honeywell Aerospace Technologies… introduces technologies and expertise. This effort will advance the development and deployment of quantum-secure solutions and foster a robust global network.”
Jeffrey Maddox, president at Nokia in Canada, said: “As the world increasingly depends on digital infrastructure, the need for advanced cryptographic protection has never been more critical. By partnering with Numana and… Honeywell Aerospace Technologies and others, we can deploy our combined expertise to enable future-proof networks to help organisations, enterprises, and service providers build a secure and resilient digital future.”
François Borrelli, president and chief executive at Numana, said: “Numana will oversee the deployment, operation, and ongoing development of the testbed and make the equipment and infrastructure available to carry out various projects, based on the needs of the technology innovation ecosystem. Our ambition is to accelerate quantum technology in Quebec and help the industry develop leading-edge products to transform the province into a true global leader in quantum communication.”
Lisa Napolitano, Vice President of Space at Honeywell Aerospace Technologies, said: “Honeywell Aerospace Technologies welcomes the opportunity to join forces with Nokia and Numana to advance quantum-safe communications. Our quantum encryption technology will play a critical role in securing satellite networks and improving the integrity of data transmitted from space to earth.”
