CTM and Huawei Launch Integrated QKD Network in Macao

Insider Brief

• CTM and Huawei have launched what they describe as the world’s first integrated QKD-communication target IP network to strengthen quantum-secured communications in Macao and the Greater Bay Area.
• The network integrates quantum and conventional communication channels into a single network architecture for protecting sensitive government, financial and critical infrastructure services.
• CTM plans to develop quantum-secured private lines for enterprise and government customers, while the two companies aim to expand quantum security applications across the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

PRESS RELEASE — To counter the emerging network security challenges posed by quantum computing, CTM has actively embraced the national quantum strategy. It is designing a quantum-secured framework to build an integrated QKD-communication network security foundation, further enhancing the end-to-end transmission security of critical data. In addition, CTM plans to roll out quantum-secured private lines for enterprise and government sectors to unlock new growth opportunities while supporting Digital Macao and fortifying digital security across the Greater Bay Area. CTM and Huawei are pioneering the world’s first integrated QKD-communication target IP network, driving the development of the quantum industry chain throughout the region.