Heriot-Watt University has unveiled HOGS, a £2.5 million Optical Ground Station that secures satellite links using quantum key distribution. The facility also monitors space debris and integrates with a live fibre network for rapid prototyping. UK companies can now test next-generation optical communications without hefty infrastructure costs.
JPMorgan Chase advances practical quantum computing by producing verifiable random numbers, strengthening financial encryption and transaction security. Collaboration with Quantinuum showcases scalable quantum solutions and positions JPMorgan at the forefront of quantum technology adoption in finance.
The FCC’s new National Security Council is changing how the United States addresses telecom risks. Chairman Brendan Carr introduced the council on March 13, 2025, amid rising concerns over foreign infiltration. Quantum computing remains at the forefront, as it could weaken current encryption methods. Here we look through the lens of quantum computing at this new Council.
Venari Security and QryptoCyber have teamed up to deliver the first complete cryptographic compliance solution addressing quantum risks. Their partnership offers real-time cryptographic visibility, automatic policy enforcement, and accelerated transition towards post-quantum encryption. Enterprises now have actionable tools to mitigate encryption vulnerabilities proactively.
Researchers from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s Cybersecurity Collaboratory are advancing IoT security through quantum preprocessing techniques. Their work, accepted at IEEE SaTC 2025, addresses growing cybersecurity challenges as quantum computing evolves. Undergraduate students play a key role in these developments, contributing to the future of quantum security.
Israel’s National Digital Agency highlights a quantum-based cybersecurity concern. D-Wave organizes Qubits 2025 to examine practical computing use. Updates from Kipu Quantum, the University of Oklahoma, and SEALSQ broaden the technology’s reach in optimization and accessible cloud offerings.
Quantropi teams with HIMERA to equip G1 PRO tactical radios with quantum-level encryption, protecting military communications from next-gen threats.
ORNL researchers teamed with EPB and UTC to transmit an entangled quantum signal. Their approach stabilizes photon polarization using reference lasers for nonstop uptime. EPB sees this as another path to secure networks on a commercial scale.
Quantum, cryptography, and AI experts converge in Qatar for a spirited three-day summit. Sessions deliver fresh encryption tactics, data protection strategies, and commercial opportunities across diverse sectors. Government and industry voices share vital insights on funding and workforce initiatives.
BTQ Technologies has formalized an agreement with FQCF, QuINSA, and QCI. The plan addresses industrial standards and events that link research with real-world applications. South Korea’s quantum technology strategy provides a supportive environment for next-generation security.
