PRESS RELEASES 2009-2010
Earlier press releases can be found here.
| MARCH 4, 2010 Partnership between ID Quantique and Mobilegov As part of its business development strategy, IDQ announces the signature of an agreement with French authentication specialist Mobilegov, which will cover both technical and commercial aspects. Mobilegov has integrated the Quantis quantum random number generator in its Digital DNA ID Box authentication server. >> Read more | |
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| FEBRUARY 15, 2010 Buy Quantis online! IDQ opens today its online shop for its Quantis True Random Number Generator product range. To celebrate this, free shipping will be offered for Quantis orders placed online. This promotional offer will be available only for a limited period of time. >> Go to online shop | |
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FEBRUARY 2, 2010 New Company Organization with Three Business Units IDQ announces its reorganization in three business units - network encryption, scientific instrumentation and random number generators - which was coupled with the launch of a new visual corporate identity. >> Read more | |
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| DECEMBER 14 , 2009 Enhanced Encryption Technology Certification for IDQ’s Products IDQ announces that its encryption products have attained Common Criteria Evaluation Assurance Level 4 augmented with ALC_FLR.2 (EAL4+). As a world premiere, this certification also applies when keys are sourced from the company’s quantum key distribution technology. >> Read more | ||
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| OCTOBER 15 , 2009 IDQ receives a prestigious startup award On October 15, 2009, IDQ received a prestigious startup award in Geneva. This prize, the "Prix de la Jeune Industrie", was awarded to IDQ in recognition for its outstanding achievements in commercializing quantum information technology and in implementing a sound business model. | ||
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OCTOBER 9 , 2009 Quantum Cryptography Network Up and Running for 12’000 Hours The SwissQuantum testbed network was set up in Geneva by the University of Geneva, the University of Applied Sciences of Western Switzerland and the company id Quantique in order to demonstrate long-term operation of quantum cryptography technology in a meshed network setting. Contrary to quantum networks previously deployed, it is used to carry real traffic and is independently tested. The network was deployed in April 2009 and has been up and running for more than six months and has recently passed the 12’000 hours of cumulative operation time mark. “With this project, we clearly demonstrate that this technology is mature, reliable and deployment ready” explains Gregoire Ribordy, CEO of id Quantique. The operation of this network was demonstrated during the whole week at the ITU Telecom World exhibition in Geneva and its performance presented during a conference on October 8th. More information on the SwissQuantum project. | |
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SEPTEMBER 28, 2009 Quantum Random Number Generator used in Geneva's Internet Voting Operation “One citizen - one vote” is the central axiom of democracy. To guarantee this in the cyberworld, the State of Geneva relies on a quantum random number generator built by id Quantique to produce unique identifiers guaranteeing the voters’ anonymity and the vote security. This innovative solution was offered last weekend to 60’000 citizens who had the possibility to cast their vote over the Internet in the framework of the 12th official online ballot in Geneva. >> Read more | |
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AUGUST 17, 2009 IDQ and Siemens collaborate to commercialize Quantum Key Distribution in the Netherlands IDQ and Siemens IT Solutions and Services (SIS) will collaborate to offer solutions based on IDQ’s high-speed encryption and quantum key distribution technologies to Dutch customers in the public and private sector. >> Read more | |
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MAY 15, 2009 After successful first edition, IDQ to organize the 2nd Winter School on Practical Quantum cryptography After a very successful 1st Winter School on Practical Quantum Cryptography, id Quantique is happy to announce that the second edition will take place in February 2010 in the Swiss Alps. This training will target researchers in academic, industrial and governmental laboratories who want to learn about state-of-the-art practical quantum cryptography and the emerging applications of this promising technology. The program also includes the unique opportunity to operate commercial QKD equipment through hands-on tutorials. >> Read more | |
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| JANUARY 1ST, 2009 IDQ strengthens its board of directors by appointing seasoned executives in sales and finance IDQ continues its expansion and appoints Simon Johnson and Dominique Périsset to its board of directors. Mr. Johnson is a seasoned ICT entrepreneur and has extensive international sales and marketing experience. Mr. Périsset has held several senior financial positions, including chief financial officer, in several organizations. The expertise and experience of Mr. Johnson and Périsset will be instrumental inaccelarating the company's growth. | ||
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