Monday, December 22, 2025
Viavi Solutions Inc. (VIAVI) and QNu Labs, a global leader in hybrid quantum cybersecurity, have announced a strategic partnership that aims to fast-track the development of quantum-safe communication technologies and advanced network intelligence. This collaboration marks the beginning of a broader industry initiative to establish a global consortium focused on building next-generation secure digital infrastructure for enterprises, telecom operators, governments, and research institutions.
As quantum computing continues to advance, traditional cybersecurity frameworks face increasing pressure. The threat posed by future quantum attacks—capable of breaking today’s encryption standards—has accelerated the need for new quantum-resilient security models. The VIAVI–QNu partnership aims to confront these challenges head-on by creating reliable, scalable, and field-ready quantum-secure architectures.
A significant area of focus is the optical layer—the physical backbone where quantum technologies like quantum key distribution (QKD) and quantum random number generation (QRNG) intersect with existing network infrastructure. While quantum research has grown rapidly, translating laboratory-level quantum optics experiments into real-world, deployable systems remains a critical gap. The partnership intends to bridge this gap by combining VIAVI’s decades of leadership in optical networking with QNu Labs’ innovation in quantum-safe security solutions.
The collaboration will develop a comprehensive suite of test cases, certification frameworks, and performance standards for quantum-safe technologies. This includes standalone post-quantum cryptography (PQC) solutions, QKD, QRNG, and hybrid PQC/QKD systems. These mechanisms will help organizations validate quantum-secure deployments and ensure their readiness for emerging cybersecurity threats.
Beyond testing, the partnership aims to create detailed reference architectures to guide the deployment of quantum-safe communications across all layers of modern networks—core, RAN, transport, edge, and cloud. These architectures will help ensure that quantum-safe algorithms and hardware can integrate seamlessly with both classical networks and hybrid configurations. Certification and badging programs will further assist governments, financial institutions, defense agencies, and telecom operators in building trust and interoperability into their infrastructures.
A major component of the initiative involves advocating for globally harmonized quantum-safe security standards aligned with NIST PQC recommendations, ETSI specifications, and international quantum security initiatives. The collaboration will encourage joint research on key topics such as crypto-agility, PQC resilience, quantum-secure orchestration, and the scalability of QKD implementations.
Sameh Yamany, Chief Technology Officer at VIAVI, emphasized the urgency of transitioning to quantum-safe communication. “Quantum-safe communications is no longer a distant goal but an urgent need. Trusted partners offering both innovation and deep expertise are essential, and VIAVI is uniquely positioned with its decades of leadership in fiber optics and quantum research,” he said. “We look forward to validating secure quantum environments through our partnership with QNu Labs.”
Sunil Gupta, CEO of QNu Labs, described the partnership as a pivotal moment in the evolution of secure digital networks. “This collaboration combines VIAVI’s strength in network intelligence with QNu’s leadership in quantum-safe security. Together, we are building the foundation of trust-centric networks for the future, enabling enterprises and service providers to migrate from classical to quantum-secure systems,” he said.
As industries prepare for the next era of cybersecurity, the VIAVI–QNu Labs partnership sets a strong foundation for quantum-safe communication strategies. By establishing global frameworks, validation tools, and deployable architectures, the collaboration positions itself to play a critical role in shaping the future of secure digital infrastructure worldwide.
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