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WP6 Task 1 is currently reviewing network support requirements for Quantum Technology and quantum key distribution/exchange (QKD/QKE) technology in order to consider its applicability as a service for use by the GÉANT community. This page provides regular updates about this work and lists information about upcoming events.

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Knowledge Hub: Quantum Standardisation

Find documents and latest links on standardisation information.

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New WP6 Training Series: Quantum Technology

WP6 started a new training series as part of the WP6 Network eAcademy which will focus on various aspects of Quantum Technology. The first learning unit "QuBits" is the introductory part of a seven part class on Quantum Algebra. 

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GÉANT Infoshare   Nov 25, 2022

Quantum Key Distribution Deployments

This infoshare will present a feedback on the QKD deployment and the lab test performance results. Read more...

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GNA-G Community VC Q1 2022

Presentation at the GNA-G Community VC Q1 2022 (the event and presentation take place twice to accommodate different time zones)

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GÉANT Infoshares   Oct. 13 & Oct 15, 2021

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GÉANT Infoshare   March 17, 2021

Quantum Key Distribution - Practical Implementations, Challenges, R&E Use Cases and Standardisation Outlook.

This second Infoshare will focus on the first use case of quantum communication: Quantum Cryptography and Quantum Key Distribution. In this first use case, the NREN community can play an important role by demonstrating how Quantum Key Distribution can be implemented in a production network context and a wide range of use cases. Our users (universities, science laboratories, ...) are already investigating these topics and there is an excellent opportunity for the NRENs to provide their support for these activities. Read more...

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GÉANT Infoshare January 20, 2021

Quantum Technologies - Principles, Challenges and Applications.

The “first quantum revolution” focused more on understanding and predicting physical processes at nano scale. By the end of the 20th century, it had already led to tangible applications (Laser, light-emitting diode [LED], hard disk, atomic clock, …). Now during the 21st century, the 2nd quantum revolution aims to engineer quantum systems. The work is organized mainly around four fundamental scientific pillars: communication, computing, simulation, sensing & metrology (see European Strategic Research Agenda). Read more...

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Quantum Technologies Status Overview, January 19, 2021

GÉANT Whitepaper January 19, 2021

This document presents an overview and principles of current quantum technologies: services, use cases (including Quantum Key Distribution), projects, initiatives and challenges. It also covers technology testing opportunities, initiatives and strategies for the GÉANT and NREN communities. (pdf)

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EuroQCI Initiative

The EuroQCI initiative was started in June 2019 with the objective to work together to link critical public communication assets all over the EU, in order to be able to transmit and store sensitive information securely, protect critical information infrastructure and boost Europe's strategic autonomy in this area. Read more...

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25 Quantum Cryptography & Encryption Companies [2022]

Follow this interesting article for an overview of the top 25 Quantum Cryptograpghy Comanies as listed by The Quantum Insider.

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The Quantum Network Explorer

On November 19, 2021 QuTech (NL) officially launched an online tool for Quantum Networks - the Quantum Network Explorer (https://www.quantum-network.com/, visit launch event here). QuTech is one of the most important members behind the Quantum Internet Alliance Initiative.

Quantum Network Explorer is an interactive tool that allows you to design your own experiments and simulations and therefore can help you to understand and get familiar with the concepts of quantum networks and quantum internet. The tool allows you to setup quantum network configurations and conditions and thus enables you to design your own use cases. The Quantum Network Explorer website has tutorials, examples and access to a SLACK community where knowledge can be shared and problems can be discussed and solved. From the NREN perspective, it is another interesting tool that can be used for training, is free to use and helps to understand the basic concepts of quantum networks and internet from the theoretical and practical point of views. One of the possible use cases to analyse is QKD implementation. Read more...


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Quantum Computing and Post-Quantum Cryptography

The National Security Agency provided a document with Frequently Asked Questions concerning Quantum Computing and Post-Quantum Cryptography. Read more...


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Intergovernmental quantum communication between Italy, Slovenia and Croatia during G20 Meeting

The demonstration showed audio-video communication with encrypted quantum access 'keys' involving the cities of Trieste, Ljubljana and Rijeka. Read more...


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e-INFRA CZ consortium demonstrates first inter-city quantum key distribution

The demonstration of QKD distribution took place between Ostrava in the Czech Republic and Cieszyn in Poland and was therefore not only an inter-city, but also a cross-border implementation over a total distance of 75 km. The quantum channel was established over this fibre-optic route with an average quantum error rate of 2.19%. Read more...



Toshiba Europe introduces new 'dual band' stabilisation technique for quantum communications

This novel technique of sending two optical reference signals, at different wavelengths, is capable of minimising the phase fluctuations on long fibres and allowed the first demonstration of quantum communications over optical fibres exceeding 600 km in length. Read more...


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ITU-T Focus Group on Quantum Information Technology for Networks (FG-QIT4N)

A new update of work progress was released on May 26, 2021: Zhangchao Ma, Work Progress on QKDN Use Cases in ITUT FG QIT4N. Read more...

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