24th Aug 2021 14:34
Babcock International Group PLC - London-headquartered aerospace and defence contractor - Signs collaboration agreement with quantum encryption platform-as-a-service Arqit Ltd to jointly test and experiment use case scenarios and practical applications for government and defence customers.
The pair will look into the capability of Arqit's QuantumCloud product. QuantumCloud creates software encryption keys.
"The product is simple and efficient to use at any cloud, edge, or end point device with no disruption to hardware or software required. Under the agreement, the software will be tested in live operational scenarios to demonstrate encryption capabilities in a dynamic environment and across a variety of platforms and military networks," Babcock explains.
Managing Director of Babcock Mission Systems unit Richard Drake adds: "As threats to data evolve we need to respond and grow our capabilities in line with new requirements. As such we are delighted to be collaborating with Arqit on this project, broadening our involvement in quantum encryption and enhancing our encryption capability offering to our customers for use on future projects and programmes."
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By Paul McGowan; [email protected]
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