Quantum Industries develops Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) technology to secure communications using the principles of quantum mechanics. Their solutions enable highly secure encryption key exchange, protecting data from eavesdropping and advanced cyber threats.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Current encryption methods are vulnerable to attacks from increasingly powerful quantum computers, leaving sensitive data at risk of decryption. Traditional cryptographic solutions rely on computational complexity, which quantum computers can overcome, jeopardizing the security of telecommunications and data storage.
Solution
Zerothird (formerly Quantum Industries) provides quantum-safe communication solutions based on Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) technology. Their systems leverage the principles of quantum mechanics, specifically entangled photons, to generate and distribute encryption keys that are provably secure against any eavesdropping attempt, including those from quantum computers. This approach ensures unbreakable security for telecommunications and data transmission, protecting sensitive information from current and future cyber threats. Zerothird's QKD systems integrate into existing communication infrastructure, providing a seamless upgrade to quantum-resistant security. The company offers solutions optimized for both high-speed inter-city connections and long-distance communication.
Target Audience
Zerothird's primary customers include governments, critical infrastructure operators (e.g., energy, water, transportation), financial institutions, and telecommunications providers who require the highest level of security for their communications and data.
Features
- Integrated Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) systems based on polarization-entangled photon pairs
- High secure key rates for inter-city distances (optimized for ~10-20km)
- Long-distance QKD systems optimized for distances up to 350km
- Utilizes BBM92 protocol (entanglement-based), discrete-variable (DV) QKD
- Superconducting nanowire detectors (SNSPD) for high key rates
- Low quantum bit error rate (QBER), optimized for maximum key rate
- Compatibility with standard cryptographic interconnects for seamless integration
- Entangled photon pair source with high heralding Sagnac-interferometer
- Access to all mechanical and electrical parameters for R&D teams
- Compliant with ITU channels (DWDM 100GHz)