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Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Orange Business and Toshiba Partner to Launch First Commercial Quantum-Safe Network Service in France
Orange Quantum Defender service available today, protecting enterprises against future quantum computing cyberattacks PARIS & CAMBRIDGE, England, June 11, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orange Business and Toshiba Europe have partnered to launch the first quantum-safe networking service in Paris, France. Orange Quantum Defender uses Toshiba's Quantum Safe Networking technology, which combines Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) with Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC) for defence in depth. The service is now commercially available in the greater Paris area. The quantum-safe network offers the ultimate protection for sensitive data against future quantum computing attacks. A leading French financial services company has already connected multiple sites to the network, accessing high-speed, resilient quantum-safe infrastructure to secure its critical financial data. The continued development of quantum technologies puts sensitive data under threat like never before, as quantum computers are set to render current public key encryption methods insecure. Organisations and enterprises within highly trust-sensitive industries, such as financial services, the public sector, critical infrastructure, and healthcare, are under particular threat from "store now, decrypt later" attacks. This is where sensitive data is collected today and stored by bad actors for decryption when quantum computers become available. To respond to this threat, organisations must take action to fortify their communications now to ensure they remain secure well into the future. Orange Quantum Defender is provided over the existing Orange commercial fibre network in Paris using Toshiba's QKD technology. A defence-in-depth principle combines hardware-based QKD and software-based PQC technologies to both protect sensitive data and ensure future data secrecy. The combination of QKD and PQC means organisations can benefit from a multi-layered security approach, providing the most secure network possible. "We are thrilled to launch Orange Quantum Defender – a first-of-its kind service in France. This is a significant step in the Orange multi-layer quantum-safe networking strategy, as we help our enterprise customers respond to the growing and evolving security threats from quantum computing. Built on the robust technology by Toshiba, we are not just protecting sensitive data today; we are prepared and ready to partner with our customers for a secure and resilient future," said Aliette Mousnier-Lompré, CEO, Orange Business. The quantum safe network follows years of collaboration between Orange and Toshiba in validating QKD for commercial applications. Previous joint tests showed that Toshiba's QKD technology could successfully scale across long distances at high secret key rates while co-existing with conventional data signals. Not only did this show that QKD could be used by businesses to protect their data in real-life situations today, but that it could easily be deployed on existing fibre networks, lowering barriers to adoption. The new network marks a fundamental step not only in protecting highly sensitive commercial data but also supports France's national quantum strategy. "The quantum age isn't just some fringe concept anymore, and large organisations are on the frontline when it comes to the dangers posed by powerful quantum computers," commented Hiroshi Tsukino, Corporate Vice President of Toshiba Corporation, and Vice President of ICT Solutions Division at Toshiba Digital Solutions. "We have been collaborating with Orange for several years to validate QKD technology performance across existing fibre networks, and I'm excited to now jointly launch the first commercial solution that can deliver a quantum-safe future for organisations in Paris." About Orange BusinessOrange Business, the enterprise division of the Orange Group, is a leading network and digital integrator, supporting customers to create positive impact and digital business. The combined strength of its next-generation connectivity, cloud, and cybersecurity expertise, platforms, and partners provides the foundation for enterprises around the world. With 30,000 employees across 65 countries, Orange Business enables its customers' transformations by orchestrating end-to-end secured digital infrastructure and focusing on the employee, customer, and operational experience. More than 30,000 B-to-B customers put their trust in Orange Business globally. Orange is one of the world's leading telecommunications operators with revenues of 40.3 billion euros in 2024 and 291 million customers worldwide at 31 December 2024. In February 2023, the Group presented its strategic plan "Lead the Future", built on a new business model and guided by responsibility and efficiency. "Lead the Future" capitalizes on network excellence to reinforce Orange's leadership in service quality. Orange is listed on the Euronext Paris (ORA). For more information: or follow us on LinkedIn and on X: @orangebusiness Orange and any other Orange product or service names included in this material are trademarks of Orange or Orange Brand Services Limited. About ToshibaIn 2025, the Toshiba Group celebrates its 150th anniversary. As the company looks ahead, it is enhancing its management structure, streamlining operations, and investing in forward-looking businesses to build foundations for new growth. This will allow it to continue to support advances toward a sustainable future with products and services developed by its wide range of businesses in the energy, infrastructure, and electronic devices domains. Guided by its corporate philosophy, "Committed to People, Committed to the Future.," Toshiba brings industry-leading capabilities in green transformation (GX) and digital transformation (DX) to solutions for companies addressing the many challenges faced by modern society. By leveraging the power of data derived from its constantly evolving products and solutions, the Group is determined to help to achieve carbon neutrality and a circular economy. In fiscal year 2024, Toshiba Group recorded annual sales of 3.5 trillion yen and employed 95,000 people worldwide. For more information, visit our website or follow us on LinkedIn. View source version on Contacts PR Contacts: Orange Business: Severine Belhomme-Moisand: Elizabeth Mayeri: Toshiba: George Pope, Nelson Bostock Unlimited: Sign in to access your portfolio
Business Wire
11-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Orange Business and Toshiba Partner to Launch First Commercial Quantum-Safe Network Service in France
PARIS & CAMBRIDGE, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orange Business and Toshiba Europe have partnered to launch the first quantum-safe networking service in Paris, France. Orange Quantum Defender uses Toshiba's Quantum Safe Networking technology, which combines Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) with Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC) for defence in depth. The service is now commercially available in the greater Paris area. The quantum-safe network offers the ultimate protection for sensitive data against future quantum computing attacks. A leading French financial services company has already connected multiple sites to the network, accessing high-speed, resilient quantum-safe infrastructure to secure its critical financial data. The continued development of quantum technologies puts sensitive data under threat like never before, as quantum computers are set to render current public key encryption methods insecure. Organisations and enterprises within highly trust-sensitive industries, such as financial services, the public sector, critical infrastructure, and healthcare, are under particular threat from 'store now, decrypt later' attacks. This is where sensitive data is collected today and stored by bad actors for decryption when quantum computers become available. To respond to this threat, organisations must take action to fortify their communications now to ensure they remain secure well into the future. Orange Quantum Defender is provided over the existing Orange commercial fibre network in Paris using Toshiba's QKD technology. A defence-in-depth principle combines hardware-based QKD and software-based PQC technologies to both protect sensitive data and ensure future data secrecy. The combination of QKD and PQC means organisations can benefit from a multi-layered security approach, providing the most secure network possible. "We are thrilled to launch Orange Quantum Defender – a first-of-its kind service in France. This is a significant step in the Orange multi-layer quantum-safe networking strategy, as we help our enterprise customers respond to the growing and evolving security threats from quantum computing. Built on the robust technology by Toshiba, we are not just protecting sensitive data today; we are prepared and ready to partner with our customers for a secure and resilient future," said Aliette Mousnier-Lompré, CEO, Orange Business. The quantum safe network follows years of collaboration between Orange and Toshiba in validating QKD for commercial applications. Previous joint tests showed that Toshiba's QKD technology could successfully scale across long distances at high secret key rates while co-existing with conventional data signals. Not only did this show that QKD could be used by businesses to protect their data in real-life situations today, but that it could easily be deployed on existing fibre networks, lowering barriers to adoption. The new network marks a fundamental step not only in protecting highly sensitive commercial data but also supports France's national quantum strategy. 'The quantum age isn't just some fringe concept anymore, and large organisations are on the frontline when it comes to the dangers posed by powerful quantum computers,' commented Hiroshi Tsukino, Corporate Vice President of Toshiba Corporation, and Vice President of ICT Solutions Division at Toshiba Digital Solutions. 'We have been collaborating with Orange for several years to validate QKD technology performance across existing fibre networks, and I'm excited to now jointly launch the first commercial solution that can deliver a quantum-safe future for organisations in Paris.' About Orange Business Orange Business, the enterprise division of the Orange Group, is a leading network and digital integrator, supporting customers to create positive impact and digital business. The combined strength of its next-generation connectivity, cloud, and cybersecurity expertise, platforms, and partners provides the foundation for enterprises around the world. With 30,000 employees across 65 countries, Orange Business enables its customers' transformations by orchestrating end-to-end secured digital infrastructure and focusing on the employee, customer, and operational experience. More than 30,000 B-to-B customers put their trust in Orange Business globally. Orange is one of the world's leading telecommunications operators with revenues of 40.3 billion euros in 2024 and 291 million customers worldwide at 31 December 2024. In February 2023, the Group presented its strategic plan "Lead the Future", built on a new business model and guided by responsibility and efficiency. "Lead the Future" capitalizes on network excellence to reinforce Orange's leadership in service quality. Orange is listed on the Euronext Paris (ORA). For more information: or follow us on LinkedIn and on X: @orangebusiness Orange and any other Orange product or service names included in this material are trademarks of Orange or Orange Brand Services Limited. About Toshiba In 2025, the Toshiba Group celebrates its 150th anniversary. As the company looks ahead, it is enhancing its management structure, streamlining operations, and investing in forward-looking businesses to build foundations for new growth. This will allow it to continue to support advances toward a sustainable future with products and services developed by its wide range of businesses in the energy, infrastructure, and electronic devices domains. Guided by its corporate philosophy, 'Committed to People, Committed to the Future.,' Toshiba brings industry-leading capabilities in green transformation (GX) and digital transformation (DX) to solutions for companies addressing the many challenges faced by modern society. By leveraging the power of data derived from its constantly evolving products and solutions, the Group is determined to help to achieve carbon neutrality and a circular economy. In fiscal year 2024, Toshiba Group recorded annual sales of 3.5 trillion yen and employed 95,000 people worldwide. For more information, visit our website or follow us on LinkedIn.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Orange Business and Toshiba Partner to Launch First Commercial Quantum-Safe Network Service in France
Orange Quantum Defender service available today, protecting enterprises against future quantum computing cyberattacks PARIS & CAMBRIDGE, England, June 11, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orange Business and Toshiba Europe have partnered to launch the first quantum-safe networking service in Paris, France. Orange Quantum Defender uses Toshiba's Quantum Safe Networking technology, which combines Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) with Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC) for defence in depth. The service is now commercially available in the greater Paris area. The quantum-safe network offers the ultimate protection for sensitive data against future quantum computing attacks. A leading French financial services company has already connected multiple sites to the network, accessing high-speed, resilient quantum-safe infrastructure to secure its critical financial data. The continued development of quantum technologies puts sensitive data under threat like never before, as quantum computers are set to render current public key encryption methods insecure. Organisations and enterprises within highly trust-sensitive industries, such as financial services, the public sector, critical infrastructure, and healthcare, are under particular threat from "store now, decrypt later" attacks. This is where sensitive data is collected today and stored by bad actors for decryption when quantum computers become available. To respond to this threat, organisations must take action to fortify their communications now to ensure they remain secure well into the future. Orange Quantum Defender is provided over the existing Orange commercial fibre network in Paris using Toshiba's QKD technology. A defence-in-depth principle combines hardware-based QKD and software-based PQC technologies to both protect sensitive data and ensure future data secrecy. The combination of QKD and PQC means organisations can benefit from a multi-layered security approach, providing the most secure network possible. "We are thrilled to launch Orange Quantum Defender – a first-of-its kind service in France. This is a significant step in the Orange multi-layer quantum-safe networking strategy, as we help our enterprise customers respond to the growing and evolving security threats from quantum computing. Built on the robust technology by Toshiba, we are not just protecting sensitive data today; we are prepared and ready to partner with our customers for a secure and resilient future," said Aliette Mousnier-Lompré, CEO, Orange Business. The quantum safe network follows years of collaboration between Orange and Toshiba in validating QKD for commercial applications. Previous joint tests showed that Toshiba's QKD technology could successfully scale across long distances at high secret key rates while co-existing with conventional data signals. Not only did this show that QKD could be used by businesses to protect their data in real-life situations today, but that it could easily be deployed on existing fibre networks, lowering barriers to adoption. The new network marks a fundamental step not only in protecting highly sensitive commercial data but also supports France's national quantum strategy. "The quantum age isn't just some fringe concept anymore, and large organisations are on the frontline when it comes to the dangers posed by powerful quantum computers," commented Hiroshi Tsukino, Corporate Vice President of Toshiba Corporation, and Vice President of ICT Solutions Division at Toshiba Digital Solutions. "We have been collaborating with Orange for several years to validate QKD technology performance across existing fibre networks, and I'm excited to now jointly launch the first commercial solution that can deliver a quantum-safe future for organisations in Paris." About Orange BusinessOrange Business, the enterprise division of the Orange Group, is a leading network and digital integrator, supporting customers to create positive impact and digital business. The combined strength of its next-generation connectivity, cloud, and cybersecurity expertise, platforms, and partners provides the foundation for enterprises around the world. With 30,000 employees across 65 countries, Orange Business enables its customers' transformations by orchestrating end-to-end secured digital infrastructure and focusing on the employee, customer, and operational experience. More than 30,000 B-to-B customers put their trust in Orange Business globally. Orange is one of the world's leading telecommunications operators with revenues of 40.3 billion euros in 2024 and 291 million customers worldwide at 31 December 2024. In February 2023, the Group presented its strategic plan "Lead the Future", built on a new business model and guided by responsibility and efficiency. "Lead the Future" capitalizes on network excellence to reinforce Orange's leadership in service quality. Orange is listed on the Euronext Paris (ORA). For more information: or follow us on LinkedIn and on X: @orangebusiness Orange and any other Orange product or service names included in this material are trademarks of Orange or Orange Brand Services Limited. About ToshibaIn 2025, the Toshiba Group celebrates its 150th anniversary. As the company looks ahead, it is enhancing its management structure, streamlining operations, and investing in forward-looking businesses to build foundations for new growth. This will allow it to continue to support advances toward a sustainable future with products and services developed by its wide range of businesses in the energy, infrastructure, and electronic devices domains. Guided by its corporate philosophy, "Committed to People, Committed to the Future.," Toshiba brings industry-leading capabilities in green transformation (GX) and digital transformation (DX) to solutions for companies addressing the many challenges faced by modern society. By leveraging the power of data derived from its constantly evolving products and solutions, the Group is determined to help to achieve carbon neutrality and a circular economy. In fiscal year 2024, Toshiba Group recorded annual sales of 3.5 trillion yen and employed 95,000 people worldwide. For more information, visit our website or follow us on LinkedIn. View source version on Contacts PR Contacts: Orange Business: Severine Belhomme-Moisand: Elizabeth Mayeri: Toshiba: George Pope, Nelson Bostock Unlimited:
Associated Press
28-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Post-Quantum Cryptography Coalition Unveils PQC Migration Roadmap
MCLEAN, Va. & BEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 28, 2025-- The Post-Quantum Cryptography Coalition (PQCC) released its Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Migration Roadmap to assist organizations of all sizes in navigating the complexities of transitioning to quantum-safe cryptography. 'As quantum computing technology continues to advance, organizations cannot afford to delay preparing for these transformative changes and threats to their security,' said Wen Masters, vice president of cyber technologies, MITRE. 'This roadmap empowers CIOs (chief information officers) and CISOs (chief information security officers) to act decisively, taking proactive steps to protect sensitive data now and in the future.' Key features of the PQC Migration Roadmap include: Building on the National Institute of Standards and Technology PQC standards and the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence PQC migration project, the coalition's roadmap allows organizations to quickly and easily tailor a PQC Roadmap for their own needs based on the shared experiences of the PQCC members. 'I'm overjoyed to see the coalition come together to create this roadmap that anyone can use to accelerate their own PQC migration,' said Matt Mickelson, lead coordinator of the PQC Coalition and senior cyber principal for science and technology, MITRE. Download the PQC Migration Roadmap to gain insights into how your organization can prepare for the future of quantum-safe security. For more updates, visit to see the state of the migration on the PQC heatmap, and look for a tailorable PQC inventory workbook tool to be released soon. Organizations or individuals that wish to participate in the coalition can visit or contact [email protected]. About the Post-Quantum Cryptography Coalition The PQCC is a global community of technologists, researchers, and cybersecurity experts dedicated to providing critical outreach and education to support PQC migration and to bolster efforts to establish and implement interoperable standards and technology. Founded by IBM Quantum, Microsoft, MITRE, PQShield, and SandboxAQ, the coalition brings together more than 125 leading contributors from diverse organizations working to secure the digital landscape. About MITRE MITRE's mission-driven teams are dedicated to driving solutions to our nation's most pressing challenges. As a not-for-profit research and development organization, MITRE's staff leverage our unique multi-sponsor vantage point, systems expertise, and innovative solutions to ensure the health, prosperity, and security of our nation. View source version on Media:Jordan Graham or Lisa Fasold,[email protected] KEYWORD: VIRGINIA MASSACHUSETTS UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: DATA MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY SEMICONDUCTOR SECURITY OTHER TECHNOLOGY SOFTWARE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE NETWORKS INTERNET MOBILE/WIRELESS HARDWARE SOURCE: MITRE Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 05/28/2025 09:43 AM/DISC: 05/28/2025 09:42 AM
Associated Press
29-01-2025
- Associated Press
Post-Quantum Cryptography Alliance Brings Accelerated Computing to Post Quantum Cryptography with NVIDIA cuPQC
Cryptographic Protocols Future-Proofed Against Quantum Interference Securely Implemented By Linux Foundation and NVIDIA SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Post-Quantum Cryptography Alliance (PQCA), a part of the Linux Foundation, today announced that its open source project, Open Quantum Safe (OQS), now integrates the NVIDIA cuPQC library to support and encourage the transition to quantum-resistant cryptography. By leveraging cuPQC's functionality within its LibOQS library, the Open Quantum Safe Project can provide users GPU-accelerated implementations of cryptographic primitives that are safe against attacks from future quantum computing technology – which threaten to crack other commonly used cryptosystems. Although quantum computing is still in its early stages, post-quantum cryptography (PQC) is a pressing challenge, as 'harvest now, decrypt later' attacks hoard today's sensitive and poorly protected data, with the aim of decrypting it using future quantum devices. This highlights the pressing need to adopt quantum-secure cryptographic primitives, a challenge compounded by the lack of secure, fast, and flexible implementations of key PQC algorithms. 'Ensuring adoption of post-quantum cryptography is one of the most pressing issues in data security,' said Hart Montgomery, CTO of LF Decentralized Trust. 'Working with NVIDIA to integrate cuPQC into LibOQS is a huge move towards meeting this challenge.' New PQC standards mean that large ISP, SCP, and NSP enterprises must be able to perform millions of cryptographic operations every second in order to remain secure. Previous CPU-based implementations have been limited to performing tens of thousands of operations per second, whereas cuPQC is able to perform over a million. Through cuPQC, LibOQS will provide GPU-accelerated implementations of NIST-approved ML-KEM and ML-DSA cryptographic primitives. Tailored for GPU hardware, these implementations offer hardware-level security, speed through parallelized algorithms, and 'crypto-agility' – the ability to easily switch in new algorithm developments through their seamless integration at the software-level. 'cuPQC's exceptional performance enables security frameworks to bring practical Post Quantum Cryptography to data-intensive environments,' said Tim Costa, Senior Director of CAE, Quantum and CUDA-X at NVIDIA. 'cuPQC's integration with liboqs is a crucial step toward widespread adoption of Post Quantum Cryptography.' By leveraging cuPQC, LibOQS now supports applications with high throughput requirements, such as TLS offloading, cryptographic key generation and management, batched signature verifications and many other tasks essential by large-scale users such as data centers and cloud service providers. The integration also enables the cryptographic research community, ensuring they have access to the powerful tools needed for developing future iterations of quantum-resistant cryptographic protocols. Open Quantum Safe is a project within the Linux Foundation's PQCA, which aims to facilitate a smoother migration to PQC for industry users. The new functionality in LibOQS is now publicly available to all users. To learn more about Open Quantum Safe and the PQCA, please visit
