Is quantum-secured networking ready for commercialization? What value does it provide?
In this video, Andrew Lord, Distinguished Engineer and Senior Manager Optical Networks and Quantum Research, BT, explains that while quantum has often been perceived as a complex science experiment, it has moved on incredibly in the last few years, and it is now ready for showtime.
The proof of this is in the demonstration that BT and partners have built in London, which is different from a science experiment. They are using equipment that is installed in BT exchanges, and the management system is part of a normal standard BT management system. The alarms and monitoring come back to a Network Operation Center, where someone else will see those alarms on a Quantum screen in the Management Center. To all intents and purposes, this is ready to go, and they are now working with major customers to see what are the use cases and ultimately what customers are prepared to pay for a service running over the top of ultimate quantum security.
See also: BT and Toshiba test quantum secured communication services
