Sparkle completed a Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) Proof of Concept (PoC) focusing on a quantum-safe Internet use case. This milestone was achieved in collaboration with Adtran, Arqit Quantum Inc., Intel, and Telsy, a cybersecurity company under the TIM Group. The trial, conducted on Sparkle’s metropolitan fiber optic network in Athens, demonstrated the agile and fully automated implementation of an on-demand MEF Internet Access Service secured by post-quantum cryptography. This achievement builds on a prior successful trial of an International VPN between Italy and Germany, showcasing Sparkle's commitment to pioneering secure and adaptable network solutions.
The PoC integrated connectivity functions with Arqit’s quantum-safe encryption into an Intel-powered NetSec accelerator card, used as Universal Customer Premises Equipment (uCPE). The solution was orchestrated through Adtran’s Ensemble cloud-based orchestration and automation software, enabling on-demand networking and security capabilities.
- PoC Completion: Successful Network-as-a-Service Proof of Concept on quantum-safe Internet.
- Collaborative Effort: Partnered with Adtran, Arqit Quantum Inc., Intel, and Telsy.
- Location: Conducted on Sparkle’s fiber optic network in Athens.
- Technological Integration: Combined Arqit quantum-safe encryption with Intel-powered uCPE and Adtran’s orchestration software.
- Future Plans: Commercial launch of NaaS/Quantum-Safe Internet (NaaS/QSI) planned for later this year, with more use cases to follow.
“Our NaaS vision is rooted in the belief that connectivity should be seamless, ubiquitous, secure and adaptable” said Daniele Mancuso, Chief Marketing & Product Management at Sparkle. “We envision a world where businesses can effortlessly scale their Wide Area Networks, adapting to changing demands with agility and precision. NaaS enables this by offering flexible, on-demand network services that are easily customizable to meet the unique needs of each customer. Whether it’s expanding bandwidth during peak times, ensuring low latency for critical applications, or providing secure connections for sensitive data, Sparkle’s NaaS solutions are designed to deliver unparalleled performance and reliability”.
