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IQT The Quantum Dragon Podcast Episode 78 – “Open a Secure Channel.”
AI Summary
In this episode, Ryan Lafler of Quantum Corridor and Terry Cronin of Toshiba discuss their landmark demonstration of cross‑state Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) over a live commercial metro fiber network, highlighting its significance for scaling secure communications across state lines. They explain the practical use case of delivering quantum‑grade encryption without needing on‑site quantum experts, emphasizing how the technology can be integrated into existing infrastructure for U.S. enterprises. The conversation also covers why the U.S. market is a strategic focus for QKD deployment, noting regulatory, security, and market drivers.
Episode Description
Quantum Corridor and Toshiba announced the demonstration of the first cross-state Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) over a live commercial metro fiber network, and I had questions about it. What’s the significance of crossing a state line? What was the real-world use case? What do they mean by “no q...
Show Notes
Quantum Corridor and Toshiba demonstrate first cross-state Quantum Key Distribution over live commercial metro fiber network
“Quantum Corridor, Toshiba demonstrate first cross-state Quantum Key Distribution over live commercial metro fiber network”
Participants
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Ryan Lafler, President & CTO of Quantum Corridor (LinkedIn)
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Terry Cronin, VP of Business Development and QKD Evangelist at Toshiba International Corporation (LinkedIn)
Links
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Quantum Corridor website
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Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. website
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Quantum Corridor LinkedIn page
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Toshiba LinkedIn page
Quantum Corridor and Toshiba announced the demonstration of the first cross‑state Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) over a live commercial metro fiber network, and I had questions about it. What’s the significance of crossing a state line? What was the real‑world use case? What do they mean by “no quantum specialists required”? Why are they targeting QKD in the United States? So, we agreed to hop on a podcast together and get some answers.
Music Credits
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Dragon Castle by Makai Symphony – Creative Commons CC BY‑SA 3.0
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Dungeons And Dragons by Alexander Nakarada – Creative Commons CC BY 4.0
Filed under: Quantum Communications • Network Security • Commercial Quantum Technology
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