20 Mar 2025
Colt completes quantum secured encryption trial across optical network
Colt, the global digital infrastructure company, today announced the successful completion of a groundbreaking quantum-secured encryption trial across its optical wave network. Colt collaborated with a number of technology partners for the trial including Adtran, Ciena, ID Quantique (IDQ), Nokia and Toshiba, with a view to Colt offering a suite of services for global businesses to prepare for a quantum-secured future.
Following the successful completion of the trial, Colt is developing new customised solutions which protect businesses from the risks posed by quantum computers in deciphering classical encryption keys. The new quantum-secured encryption solutions – which can be designed and delivered to meet Colt customers’ individual requirements – will expand and complement Colt’s existing Optical Encryption portfolio.
“Safeguarding data from future risk is a huge challenge for businesses, particularly when the threat comes from a technology as complex and unknown as quantum. Our trial brought together some of the most exceptional partners, advanced technologies and the greatest technical minds in the industry with a single shared goal: to find a solution so our customers can face a quantum future with confidence. Together, we’ve achieved that goal...With this successful trial, we’re not just keeping pace with the future of cybersecurity, we are leading the charge. Our commitment to innovation and security ensures that our customers can confidently navigate the quantum era, knowing their data is protected by the most advanced encryption technologies available.”
