Munich, 23 October 2025 – As quantum computing rapidly advances, the security of enterprise communications faces unprecedented challenges. Organizations must prepare for a future where traditional cryptography could be compromised, making the transition to quantum-safe solutions not just strategic, but essential.
Last week in Frankfurt, seQUcom 2025 convened leading experts from industry, research, and government to explore these challenges and showcase practical approaches for achieving quantum resilience. Topics ranged from post-quantum cryptography (PQC) standardization to the deployment of quantum key distribution (QKD) in real-world networks. Presentations highlighted both the technical complexity of integrating quantum-safe solutions and the pressing need for pragmatic strategies in fast-moving sectors like telecom.
Key discussions revealed a surge in demand for quantum-safe communications. Participants emphasized that waiting is not an option: organizations must start evaluating their cryptographic landscape, pilot quantum-safe technologies, and develop flexible strategies that can adapt as standards evolve. Beyond technical deployment, success depends on bridging knowledge gaps, engaging stakeholders, and maintaining a clear, strategic approach to implementation.
Within this landscape, Haissam Hanafi, QBN Quantum Technology Manager, represented QBN, contributing insights on industry-level adoption of quantum-safe solutions, particularly on challenges surrounding migration strategies and QKD integration. As part of the Bundesministerium für Forschung, Technologie und Raumfahrt (BMFTR)-funded SQuaD project, QBN’s engagement illustrated the importance of connecting research developments with practical industry applications to accelerate adoption and resilience.
The conference also offered a platform to observe how European organizations are collaborating to strengthen cybersecurity infrastructure. Valued QBN members including Fraunhofer AISEC, Fraunhofer ISI, KEEQuant, Quantum Optics Jena, and BWI showcased applied solutions and case studies, underscoring the interplay between research innovation and operational deployment.
Key takeaways for enterprises and government organizations:
- Start now: assess risks, evaluate quantum-safe technologies, and plan for gradual migration.
- Focus on pragmatic, agile approaches that integrate both technical and organizational readiness.
Key takeaways for providers, integrators and quantum vendors:
- Collaboration between research and industry is key to translating emerging quantum technologies into deployable, reliable solutions.
- Education of policy and decision makers is crucial to enable widespread adoption and secure data, communications and infrastructures on the ground, in space from mobile platforms and smart factories.
Preparing for the quantum era is not solely a technical challenge—it requires strategic foresight, cross-sector collaboration, and informed decision-making to secure enterprise communications for the future.
For organizations looking to navigate this transition, QBN provides tailored guidance on quantum readiness and adoption strategies as a service. Contact us
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