Singtel signed three Memoranda of Understanding with Cisco, Fortinet, and Nokia, to provide quantum security solutions to enterprises through its Quantum Safe Network (QSN) The collaboration allows enterprises to strengthen cybersecurity by maximising Cisco's routing platform, Fortinet's firewalls, and Nokia's optical devices.
Fortifying resilience
Last year, the Infocomm Media Development Authority appointed Singtel to develop Singapore’s first nationwide QSN by mid-2024 to fortify its resilience against quantum threats in the next decade.
Lim Seng Kong, managing director of Enterprise at Singtel Singapore, acknowledged the task involves close collaboration between telcos, IT, and technology leaders.
“We are bringing together global leaders in their fields to bolster our ecosystem of quantum-safe solutions so enterprises can better optimise their investments, solve complex problems, innovate, and scale with ease,” he said.
Quantum-safe connectivity
Cisco ASEAN president Tay Bee Kheng believes that secure connectivity is foundational to any digitalisation effort.
“As technology continues to evolve at breakneck pace, it is critical for businesses to innovate with the latest secure connectivity building blocks to stay one step ahead of malicious actors,” she said.
“Quantum computing poses new challenges to cybersecurity, and it is imperative that we stay ahead of the curve,” Vishak Raman, vice president, of Sales, India, SEA & ANZ, Fortinet, said. He added that the collaboration affirms the company’s commitment to provide quantum-safe solutions.
Vito Di Maria, vice president of Optical Networks, Asia Pacific Business Centre, Nokia, felt they are shaping the future of quantum-safe connectivity together. “The 1830 Photonic Service Switch serves as the cornerstone for secure networks across subsea, long haul, regional, metro, and data center interconnect, ensuring the resilience of businesses against emerging cyber-threats,” he added.