A recent article, posted on the physics ArXiv by Chinese researchers, has caused quite a buzz in the quantum world. These researchers claim to have discovered a new factoring algorithm, which is sublinear in the number of qubits it requires. What does this mean? Well, in one instance they demonstrated factoring of a 48-bit integer (261980999226229) … Continue reading
Today, we are on the edge of a quantum revolution. The advent of quantum computers in the coming years will give mankind access to unparalleled processing power with all the advantages that this brings. However, this tremendous opportunity comes with a corresponding threat. The very same power of the quantum computer will render much of … Continue reading
How can two mistrustful parties fairly toss a coin? As it turns out, this problem of weak coin flipping (WCF) is a fundamental cryptographic primitive, where quantum WCF can achieve theoretically perfect information security over modern communication networks. In a recent paper, researchers from Sorbonne Université, the University of Vienna, California Institute of Technology and … Continue reading
Since its inception, the technology transfer office of the Université de Genève, Unitec, has demonstrated an instrumental role in transferring technologies from the laboratory towards the marketplace by working with start-up companies as well as existing companies in Switzerland, Europe and the rest of the world. On the occasion of its 20th anniversary, Unitec has awarded … Continue reading
Data is one of your company’s most valuable assets, but how well do you protect it? ID Quantique’s Quantum-Safe Security white paper looks at how you can secure your data from harm by introducing state-of-the-art network encryption. This paper: Addresses the importance of securing untrusted Layer 2 networks Analyses the different approaches to implementing network … Continue reading