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A ‘Quantum Leap': Dr Vikram Sharma Wins PM’s Science Prize

QuintessenceLabs — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 22:30:18 GMT

As highlighted by IndianLink, since 2008, Dr Vikram Sharma, Founder and CEO of QuintessenceLabs, has led the transformation of deep quantum research into practical technologies. His story reflects not only Australia’s growing leadership in quantum innovation but also the patient process of turning scientific discovery into trusted digital security for society.

Cyber Experts Warn of Threat Quantum Computing Could Pose

QuintessenceLabs — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 22:18:15 GMT

9 News Australian interviews QuintessenceLabs Founder and CEO , Vikram Sharma and fellow cybersecurity experts , warning how the countdown is on to start building defences now against the coming wave of quantum computers capable of breaking current encryption in the blink of an eye .

Dr Vikram Sharma Receives Prime Minister’s Prize for Innovation 2025

QuintessenceLabs — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 19:57:15 GMT

Australia's Quantum-Secure Link Delivers Physics-Based Security

QuintessenceLabs — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 20:51:40 GMT

Sydney, Australia — Australian technology has delivered a live quantum-secure link, a breakthrough that promises to future-proof critical data against tomorrow’s cyber threats.

The project brings together QuintessenceLabs, Australia’s national science agency CSIRO, and AARNet, the national research and education network. By combining local expertise in quantum cyber security, digital science and advanced fibre infrastructure, the partners have successfully demonstrated a quantum key distribution (QKD) system running over standard optical fibre.

Together, these organisations are building sovereign quantum capability to protect Australia’s most valuable data.

Today’s digital world runs on long-lived data: health records, financial transactions, research findings, and personal files stored in the cloud. Criminals can already copy encrypted data and wait, hoping future computers will eventually break today’s codes.

CSIRO research scientists CSIRO research scientists Dr Seyit Camtepe and Dr Sebastian Kish.

QKD stops that long-game by generating unbreakable encryption keys rooted in the laws of physics. Put simply, it uses tiny signals of light to create secret codes between two points; if anyone tries to listen in, the system takes protective action.

When deployed more widely, QKD could provide a new layer of tamper-evident security across optical fibre and satellite links, complementing existing cyber-defence tools.

Using a new AARNet new fibre loop at CSIRO’s Marsfield site in Sydney, QuintessenceLabs deployed its qOptica continuous variable QKD system, or CV-QKD.

Although the current system supports experiments and research, at 12.7 kilometres long the link produced strong secret key rates despite real-world fibre losses, demonstrating its readiness for practical use. The team’s next step is to extend the live link to longer distances to cover cities, states and partnering countries.

Five Years to Fix Your Encryption

QuintessenceLabs — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 17:00:00 GMT

In an interview with the Institute of Directors of New Zealand , Vikram Sharma discusses the urgency for boards to act on quantum risk and begin the transition to quantum-resilient security .

Australia’s Quantum Advantage | Technology Capability Report

QuintessenceLabs — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 14:36:21 GMT

QuintessenceLabs is advancing quantum-resilient cybersecurity as part of Australia’s broader quantum capabilities—as highlighted in the new " Australian Quantum Technology Industry Capability Report " developed by Quantum Australia in partnership with the Australian Trade and Investment Commission ( Austrade ) .

Ready for a Post-Quantum World? The Time to Start is Now.

QuintessenceLabs — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 14:03:20 GMT

SiliconANGLE highlights the urgent need for post-quantum cryptography (PQC) readiness, featuring QuintessenceLabs among the innovators leading the charge toward quantum-resilient encryption solutions.

World Quantum Day: Australian Startups Driving the Quantum Leap

QuintessenceLabs — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 15:00:00 GMT

QuintessenceLabs is proud to stand alongside exceptional quantum innovators on World Quantum Day 2025 — united in advancing Australia’s leadership in this transformative and future-shaping field.

Quantum Outfit QuintessenceLabs Lands $15M NRF Boost

QuintessenceLabs — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 13:28:30 GMT

TheNationalReconstructionFundCorporation(NRFC)hasinvested$15millioninQuintessenceLabsastheleadinvestorinour$20millionfundinground.Thisinvestmentacceleratesourproductroadmapandstrengthensourbusinessdevelopmentinkeyglobalmarkets.

Fortinet Partners with QuintessenceLabs on Quantum Security

QuintessenceLabs — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 18:36:04 GMT

Quantum computing is rapidly evolving, and with it comes a fundamental shift in cybersecurity. While quantum technology offers incredible advancements, it also poses a serious risk to today’s encryption methods. To help organizations strengthen their defenses against emerging quantum threats, Fortinet and QuintessenceLabs have partnered to deliver a powerful, integrated security solution designed to fortify networks and protect sensitive data.