Nokia, Honeywell Aerospace Technologies partner with Numana to advance quantum-safe networks
MONTREAL - Nokia Canada in Ottawa, Ontario, and Honeywell Aerospace Technologies in Phoenix announced a partnership with non-profit Numana in Montreal to develop and advance quantum-safe networks in Quebec and beyond.
The agreement will support the development, testing, and deployment of secure networking technologies designed to protect critical infrastructure from future quantum computing threats. The collaboration will center on Numana’s Kirq Quantum Communication Testbed in Montreal, a facility aimed at testing and validating quantum-resistant communication systems in real-world environments.
"As the world increasingly depends on digital infrastructure, the need for advanced cryptographic protection has never been more critical," said Jeffrey Maddox, president of Nokia Canada. "By partnering with Numana and its collaboration partners like Honeywell Aerospace Technologies, we can deploy our combined expertise to help organizations build a secure and resilient digital future."
Quantum networking
Nokia plans to use its experience in post-quantum networking to provide IP routers, optical transport nodes, and quantum-safe cryptographic technologies for the project. Honeywell Aerospace Technologies will contribute quantum-secure encryption keys designed to protect data moving from satellites to terrestrial networks.
"Honeywell Aerospace Technologies welcomes the opportunity to join forces with Nokia and Numana to advance quantum-safe communications," said Lisa Napolitano, vice president of space at Honeywell Aerospace Technologies. "Our quantum encryption technology will play a critical role in securing satellite networks."
François Borrelli, president and CEO of Numana, said the non-profit will oversee the testbed’s operations and provide infrastructure access to research institutions, government agencies, and industry stakeholders. "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," Borrelli said.
In addition to research and development, the collaboration will focus on education, training, and ecosystem development to raise awareness of quantum-safe networking and accelerate adoption across industries.
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