Quantum Communication
Enhancing quantum networks for a safer, more secure, better connected world.
What is quantum communication?
Quantum networks use quantum communication to transmit information between devices, making it nearly impossible for hackers to intercept messages using traditional methods. As quantum technologies advance, a quantum-safe network and infrastructure will be essential to providing digital security for financial institutions, government bodies, medical facilities, and other critical infrastructure.
Eventually, quantum networking will link quantum computers and processors with quantum network repeaters and memory, which could lead to even more robust quantum computing power, improved distributed computing, and more efficient communication.
The Netherlands' role in advancing quantum networks
As a globally recognised leader in classical network technology and a pioneer in emerging work in quantum networking, the Netherlands is at the forefront of building these highly secure networks.
With its first-of-its-kind physical infrastructure connecting multiple quantum processors, QDNL’s Quantum Network (QN) serves as a national testbed for new applications, such as secure online quantum computing. The QN will include the latest quantum equipment, enabling users to learn, engage, and validate the industrial applicability of quantum technology. Fibre and satellite links will connect QN to other EU networks (within the frameworks of EuroQCI and the Quantum Flagship).
QDNL also supports commercial quantum networking technology rollouts.
A Quantum Network Vision for the Netherlands
A new white paper, led by QDNL and TNO and developed in consultation with the broader quantum ecosystem, outlines the strategic, economic, and sovereign advantages of establishing quantum networks and an ecosystem of companies to build them in the Netherlands.
The first quantum-safe networks are already here
QCINEd is preparing the Netherlands for the quantum era. We have deployed quantum-resistant communication networks to safeguard the data integrity for critical sectors and government.
Today, three quantum-encrypted networks in Utrecht, Eindhoven and Amsterdam-The Hague, are operational for testing and training, each designed with unique objectives and distinct specifications.
Towards a unified control plane for quantum networks
In the Netherlands, several activities are taking place in the field of quantum network infrastructures. These focus on the hardware and software necessary for new services based on Quantum Information Networks (QIN) and Quantum Key Distribution (QKD). QDNL (QDNL) aims to unify these developments into a national quantum network.
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The National Quantum Strategy emphasises importance of Dutch quantum leadership
A Quantum Network Vision for the Netherlands
QuTech establishes Quantum Systems Integration Unit
Advancing quantum computing through dialogue and networking
Q*Bird launches the Falqon® Key Manager to enable scalable quantum secure networks
Qubitrium launches QubitCore hardware into space
