Viavi Solutions Inc. and QNu Labs, a global leader in hybrid quantum cybersecurity solutions, have announced a strategic partnership to advance QNu Labs Quantum-Safe and network intelligence technologies. This collaboration marks the first phase in building a global industry consortium designed to drive open innovation and accelerate QNu Labs Quantum-Safe communication across industries and research organizations worldwide.
As the adoption of quantum-safe technologies expands, ensuring that network architectures and deployments deliver maximum resilience, security, efficiency, and real-world reliability becomes essential. This is especially critical at the optical layer, where quantum technologies meet physical infrastructure and where the challenge lies in transforming quantum science, particularly quantum optics, from experimental environments into scalable, field-ready solutions.
The transition from traditional security architectures to quantum-resilient systems involves the deployment of quantum physics-based technologies such as quantum key distribution (QKD), quantum random number generation (QRNG), and advanced post-quantum cryptography (PQC) in hybrid configurations.
Under the partnership, VIAVI and QNu will deliver defined test cases and badging mechanisms for quantum-safe technologies, including standalone PQC, QKD, QRNG, and hybrid PQC/QKD systems. The partnership will provide a solutions framework for enterprises, telecom operators, banking, aerospace, defense, government, and research organizations worldwide.
Additionally, the collaboration will develop detailed specifications and reference architectures to guide the deployment of quantum-safe communications. This includes the definition of functional and performance testing standards and the integration of quantum-safe algorithms across the core, RAN, transport, edge, and cloud network layers. By following these frameworks, organizations can ensure seamless compatibility with existing classical and hybrid infrastructures and build trust through certification and badging programs.
The alliance will advocate for harmonized global approaches to quantum-safe readiness that align with NIST PQC recommendations, ETSI, and other international quantum-safe efforts. These initiatives will encourage joint research in crypto-agility, crypto-readiness, PQC resilience, QKD scalability, and quantum-secure orchestration.
“Quantum-safe communications is no longer a distant goal but instead an urgent need. Trusted partners that offer innovation and deep expertise are essential for successful and secure quantum networks, and VIAVI is uniquely positioned by combining decades of leadership in fiber optics with advanced quantum research,” said Sameh Yamany, Chief Technology Officer, VIAVI. “We offer a rare perspective on how to securely and efficiently transition quantum-safe communication from the lab to practical deployment, and we look forward to validating quantum-safe environments and solutions by partnering with QNu Labs.”
“The QNu and VIAVI partnership is a milestone in the evolution of secure digital communications, combining VIAVI’s expertise in network intelligence with QNu’s leadership in quantum-safe security to build the foundation of next-generation, trust-centric networks,” said Sunil Gupta, CEO, QNu Labs. “Together, we will provide tools and roadmaps to assist enterprises and service providers in migrating from classical to quantum-safe systems.”
