Arqit, a global leader in post-quantum cryptography (PQC) migration tooling and quantum-safe encryption, has partnered with RAD, a leader in networking edge solutions, to introduce a joint quantum-safe encryption offering for telecommunications providers. Through this collaboration, the companies aim to help telcos deliver secure, future-ready business services such as site-to-site VPNs, site-to-cloud VPNs, and Data Center Interconnect (DCI) solutions.
The announcement follows the successful integration of Arqit’s NetworkSecure quantum-safe key generation technology with RAD’s ETX Carrier Edge platform. As a result, the combined solution enables telecom providers to embed quantum-safe security directly into high-performance edge networking environments. This development positions telcos to address growing enterprise concerns about long-term data security in the era of quantum computing.
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Quantum computing poses a significant risk to traditional encryption models, particularly public-key infrastructure (PKI), which underpins most secure digital communications today. Once large-scale quantum computers become widely available, they could potentially break conventional encryption standards. Therefore, enterprises are increasingly seeking proactive measures to protect sensitive communications against both current and future threats.
In addition to the long-term quantum risk, organizations also face immediate exposure through “Harvest Now, Decrypt Later” (HNDL) attacks. In these scenarios, malicious actors capture encrypted data today with the intention of decrypting it in the future when quantum capabilities mature. Consequently, businesses are turning to their communications service providers to implement quantum-resilient solutions without delay.
Andy Leaver, CEO at Arqit said: “The urgent need for institutions globally to fortify their encryption against public key infrastructure weaknesses, HNDL and the fast-approaching quantum threat to long-term data security is beyond dispute. We believe that by collaborating with RAD, telcos will benefit from a crypto-agile and hybrid, post quantum solution.”
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By combining Arqit’s advanced key generation technology with post-quantum cryptographic algorithms, the solution introduces crypto-agility allowing organizations to adapt encryption methods as standards evolve. Furthermore, the integration with RAD’s high-speed wireline encryption strengthens the overall defense framework at the network edge, where secure data transmission is critical.
Eli Angel, VP Product & Marketing at RAD, said: “By leveraging Arqit’s key generation technology, hybridized with Post Quantum algorithms, and together with RAD’s unique high speed wireline encryption, we strengthen our quantum security ecosystem, adding another layer of defense to navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of threats and technologies.”
Ultimately, this partnership empowers telecom operators to offer quantum-safe services as part of their enterprise portfolios. By embedding post-quantum security directly into carrier-grade infrastructure, telcos can not only address compliance and regulatory pressures but also differentiate themselves in a competitive market increasingly focused on cyber resilience.
As quantum computing advances, proactive encryption strategies will become essential rather than optional. Through this collaboration, Arqit and RAD aim to help service providers stay ahead of the curve while enabling enterprises to secure critical communications against both present-day and future quantum threats.
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