Singapore-based quantum security company Squareroot8 (SQRT8) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with VIAVI Solutions, which manufactures network test, monitoring and assurance solutions. Under the MoU, both companies will integrate quantum-safe technologies into critical network infrastructure, addressing harvest-now, decrypt-later risks across the region.
The goal of the MoU, according to the announcement, is to jointly develop and deploy quantum-safe security solutions for governments, telecommunications operators, and enterprises across the Asia-Pacific region.
Specifically, the MoU will pursue several strategic initiatives:
- Integration of a quantum-safe platform using VIAVI’s fibre sensing and optical test solutions to validate and support SQRT8’s quantum-security technologies.
- Accelerate adoption of quantum-safe architectures for critical national infrastructure, defence networks, telecoms, and financial institutions.
- Deploy testbeds and pilots to validate real-world performance and accelerate scalable deployment readiness.
- Foster ecosystem partnerships to advance interoperable, quantum-safe digital infrastructures across APAC.
Although not specifically mentioned in the announcement, it is likely that the partnership will build upon SQRT8’s current Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) system, which is designed for integration with classical fiber optical networks. SQRT8’s other products include: a Quantum Random Number Generation (QRNG), and a satellite-based system that combines QRNG with Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC).
