IMDA taps Singtel, ID Quantique to develop National Quantum-Safe Network Plus for enterprises

Singtel plans to launch the network in mid-2024.

Singtel will be working with ID Quantique to develop Singapore’s first National Quantum-Safe Network Plus (NQSN+) for enterprises.

Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) appointed the two parties to develop the network as part of the nation’s Digital Connectivity Blueprint.

The network will employ modern quantum-safe technologies such as quantum key distribution and post-quantum cryptography.

Singtel plans to launch the network in mid-2024.

Meanwhile, the parties will also incorporate Quantum Key Distribution and Quantum-Safe Key Management solutions from IDQ into Singtel’s network and co-develop a bigger talent pool with deep expertise in design, solutions, engineering and operations of Quantum-Safe Networks.