Quantum cryptography

ISARA COO Mark Pecen Re-Elected Chairman of ETSI Quantum-safe Cryptography Working Group

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Thursday, June 20, 2019
Technology, Data management, Internet, Networks, Software, Other Technology, Security, Mobile, Wireless, Academic disciplines, Quantum cryptography, Articles, Theoretical computer science, Emerging technologies, Quantum information science, Cryptography, Quantum computing, ETSI, Post-quantum cryptography, ID Quantique

Mark Pecen, chief operating officer of ISARA Corp., has been re-elected chairman of the European Telecommunication Standards Institutes (ETSI) Quantum-safe Cryptography Working Group focused on setting standards for the implementation and deployment of quantum-safe cryptography to protect data and critical systems from a quantum computer enabled attack.

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  • Mark Pecen, chief operating officer of ISARA Corp., has been re-elected chairman of the European Telecommunication Standards Institutes (ETSI) Quantum-safe Cryptography Working Group focused on setting standards for the implementation and deployment of quantum-safe cryptography to protect data and critical systems from a quantum computer enabled attack.
  • ISARA is the worlds leading provider of quantum-safe and crypto-agile security solutions and ETSI is the key global ICT standards-setting organization.
  • ETSIs quantum-safe cryptography working group is developing a standardized framework for the implementation of quantum-safe algorithms and includes companies such as Amazon, IBM, Cisco, AT&T, Gemalto and Thales.
  • The ETSI Quantum-safe Cryptography Working Group originally started out as the Quantum-safe Industry Specification Group and in March 2015 this group published one of the first comprehensive reports on quantum computings threat to public key cryptography.

Cybersecurity from space: the Government of Canada invests in quantum technology

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Friday, June 14, 2019
Quantum information science, Theoretical computer science, Quantum cryptography, Emerging technologies, Academic disciplines, Articles, Cryptography, Quantum mechanics, Quantum technology, Quantum key distribution, Institute for Quantum Computing, Quantum computing

The Canadian Space Agency's Quantum EncrYption and Science Satellite (QEYSSat) mission will test quantum technology that protects communications in space.

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  • The Canadian Space Agency's Quantum EncrYption and Science Satellite (QEYSSat) mission will test quantum technology that protects communications in space.
  • This emerging encryption technology will offer Canada a new, more effective method of securing the transfer of information.
  • The QEYSSat mission is the culmination of a series of research and technology development activities undertaken by the Institute for Quantum Computing, with support from the Government of Canada.
  • It will bring Canada a step closer to an operational quantum communications service from space, and will advance technology to help meet Canada's cybersecurity priorities.

IBM Expands its Quantum Computing Program to Africa with Wits University

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Wednesday, June 12, 2019
Quantum computing, Theoretical computer science, Computing, Digital technology, Quantum programming, Quantum cryptography, Emerging technologies, IBM Q Experience, IBM

JOHANNESBURG, June 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --IBM (NYSE: IBM ) today announced the expansion of its quantum computing efforts to Africa in a new collaboration with the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits University) in South Africa.

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  • JOHANNESBURG, June 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --IBM (NYSE: IBM ) today announced the expansion of its quantum computing efforts to Africa in a new collaboration with the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits University) in South Africa.
  • IBM first made quantum computers available to the public in May 2016 through its IBM Q Experience quantum cloud service and has doubled the power of its quantum computers annually since 2017.
  • IBM established the IBM Q Network , a community of Fortune 500 companies, startups, academic institutions and research labs working with IBM to advance quantum computing and explore practical applications for business and science.
  • As part of the partnership between IBM and Wits, scholars from the otherfifteen ARUA universities including: Addis Ababa University; University of Ghana; University of Nairobi; University of Lagos; University of Ibadan; Obafemi Awolowo University lle-Ife; University of Rwanda; University Cheikh Anta Diop; University of Cape Town; University of Kwa-Zulu Natal; University of Pretoria; Rhodes University; University of Stellenbosch; University of Dar es Salaam and Makerere University, will have the opportunity to apply for access to IBM Q's most-advanced quantum computing systems and software for teaching quantum information science and exploring early applications.

Quantum Software Company Zapata Computing Adds Rhonda Germany Ballintyn to Board

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Tuesday, June 4, 2019
Technology, Software, Quantum computing, Theoretical computer science, Emerging technologies, Academic disciplines, Knowledge, Quantum cryptography, HRG Group

Zapata Computing, a leading enterprise software company for quantum solutions, today announced the appointment of marketing veteran Rhonda Germany Ballintyn as a board member of the company.

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  • Zapata Computing, a leading enterprise software company for quantum solutions, today announced the appointment of marketing veteran Rhonda Germany Ballintyn as a board member of the company.
  • In just over a year since its founding, Zapata has rapidly become an established player in quantum computing: generating incredible customer demand from Fortune 100 and Global 1000 companies, establishing collaborations with multinational business giants, and raising one of the largest software finance rounds in quantum computing, said Rhonda Germany Ballintyn.
  • We are delighted that Rhonda is joining Zapatas board, said Christopher Savoie, CEO and cofounder of Zapata Computing.
  • Founded in 2017 and based on technology developed at Harvard University, Zapata Computing is building the leading enterprise software company for quantum solutions to enable the next generation of accessible, commercial high-performance computing.

Global Quantum Computing Market Report 2019: Active Collaborations and Partnerships Between Start-Ups and Academic Universities, and Leading Companies to Develop Quantum Computing Applications

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Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Emerging technologies, Theoretical computer science, Quantum computing, Academic disciplines, Articles, Quantum cryptography, Quantum information science, Simulation

The material simulation application is expected to register high growth in the overall quantum computing market during the forecast period.

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  • The material simulation application is expected to register high growth in the overall quantum computing market during the forecast period.
  • Automotive companies such as Volkswagen AG (Germany) are using material simulation applications to simulate the chemical structure of batteries on quantum computers.
  • For example, Daimler AG (Germany) joined other automotive companies experimenting with the potential applications of quantum computing.
  • The quantum computing market for consulting solutions in APAC is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during 2019-2024.

Palo Alto Networks Partner Has Successfully Certified ILCoin's C2P Protocol for Quantum Resistance

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Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Computing, Security engineering, Digital technology, Cryptography, Quantum cryptography, Emerging technologies, Theoretical computer science, Quantum computing, Palo Alto Networks, C2P, Computer security, Communication protocol

Recently, their innovative C2P(Command Chain Protocol) has successfully passed the cybersecurity audit, which has confirmed the quantum resistance.

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  • Recently, their innovative C2P(Command Chain Protocol) has successfully passed the cybersecurity audit, which has confirmed the quantum resistance.
  • Palo Alto Networks Partner was testing the C2P technology 4 weeks in a row in a desire to take enough time to find any possible vulnerabilities.
  • Considering the fact that quantum technology is capable of taking over many existing consensus protocols, all tests have shown that the C2P protocol successfully eliminates all risks associated with quantum computing 51% attacks.
  • Even an infinite amount of hash power is useless to form an attack," states Peter Boros, General Manager at EURODIGITAL, an official partner to Palo Alto Networks.

Palo Alto Networks Partner Has Successfully Certified ILCoin's C2P Protocol for Quantum Resistance

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Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Computing, Security engineering, Digital technology, Cryptography, Quantum cryptography, Emerging technologies, Theoretical computer science, Quantum computing, Palo Alto Networks, C2P, Computer security, Communication protocol

Recently, their innovative C2P(Command Chain Protocol) has successfully passed the cybersecurity audit, which has confirmed the quantum resistance.

Key Points: 
  • Recently, their innovative C2P(Command Chain Protocol) has successfully passed the cybersecurity audit, which has confirmed the quantum resistance.
  • Palo Alto Networks Partner was testing the C2P technology 4 weeks in a row in a desire to take enough time to find any possible vulnerabilities.
  • Considering the fact that quantum technology is capable of taking over many existing consensus protocols, all tests have shown that the C2P protocol successfully eliminates all risks associated with quantum computing 51% attacks.
  • Even an infinite amount of hash power is useless to form an attack," states Peter Boros, General Manager at EURODIGITAL, an official partner to Palo Alto Networks.

Quantum Computing Market - Global Forecast to 2024: Automotive industry to Lead the Market - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, May 27, 2019
Manufacturing, Automotive Manufacturing, Emerging technologies, Theoretical computer science, Academic disciplines, Quantum computing, Articles, Quantum cryptography, Quantum information science, Daimler AG, Daimler, Simulation

The market growth is attributed to the increasing demand for quantum computing in industries such as space and defense, automotive, chemicals, energy and power, healthcare, and banking and finance.

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  • The market growth is attributed to the increasing demand for quantum computing in industries such as space and defense, automotive, chemicals, energy and power, healthcare, and banking and finance.
  • The material simulation application is expected to register high growth in the overall quantum computing market during the forecast period.
  • Automotive companies such as Volkswagen AG (Germany) are using material simulation applications to simulate the chemical structure of batteries on quantum computers.
  • For example, Daimler AG (Germany) joined other automotive companies experimenting with the potential applications of quantum computing.

Enterprise Quantum Computing Market by Component, Deployment, Technology, Application, and Industry Vertical: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2018 - 2025

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Monday, May 6, 2019
Quantum computing, Theoretical computer science, Quantum information science, Academic disciplines, Quantum mechanics, Emerging technologies, Quantum cryptography, Qubit, Quantum information

Unlike classical computers, quantum computing system uses quantum chips, which is made of several quantum bits (qubits) to process the data.

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  • Unlike classical computers, quantum computing system uses quantum chips, which is made of several quantum bits (qubits) to process the data.
  • The global enterprise quantum computing market was valued at $650 million in 2017 and is projected to reach $5,853 million by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 31.7% from 2018 to 2025.
  • The global enterprise quantum computing market is segmented into component, deployment, technology, application, industry vertical, and region.
  • The quantitative analysis of the global enterprise quantum computing market from 2018 to 2025 is provided to determine the market potential.

Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) Markets 2019-2028 - Drivers for QKD Adoption in Government, Military, and Commercial Markets - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, April 25, 2019
Technology, Internet, Security, Quantum cryptography, Quantum information science, Cryptography, Quantum key distribution, Academic disciplines, Applied mathematics, Fields of mathematics, ID Quantique, Quantum network

The "Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) Markets: 2019-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) Markets: 2019-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) is one of two encryption technologies designed to protect critical data in the quantum era.
  • When the researcher published its first report on QKD a few years ago, QKD was mostly experimental and aimed at government/military markets.
  • This report identifies the revenue generation opportunities from Quantum Key Distribution and provides market forecasts for the next decade.