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ID Quantique SA announces the launch of a PCI Express version of its Quantis random number generator to make it compatible with newer servers and computers. The new card is a low profile device, so that it fits in all platforms. In parallel, to this new product, ID Quantique is also introducing a new version of the software package accompanying Quantis, which includes 64-bit drivers. These new developments will strengthen the position of Quantis as the reference true random number generator for applications in cryptography or online gaming.

Quantis is a true random number generator which exploits a quantum process – the reflection or transmission of a photon on a semi-transparent mirror – to produce random bits at a bit rate of up to 16 Mbps. The quality of its randomness has been certified in 2008 by the Swiss Federal Office of Metrology. Since its commercial launch in 2004, Quantis has become the reference hardware random number generator for demanding applications, for example in the field of web services, cryptography or online gaming and lotteries. Quantis was available as a PCI board, as well as a USB device.

As a response to customer feedback, which indicated that newer servers and computers with PCI interfaces and full profile expansion slots are becoming less frequent, IDQ is launching a low profile PCI Express version of Quantis, the Quantis-PCIe-4M device. The quality of the randomness produced by this new card is equivalent to that of the other products of the Quantis family and it will receive certification by the Swiss Federal Office of Metrology in the coming weeks. Furthermore, the PCI Express card is fully compatible with the older PCI version of Quantis. “We wanted to minimize the migration effort for our customers. Applications running with Quantis-PCI will continue to run with the new PCI express version” explains Patrick Trinkler, R&D Manager for the Quantis product at IDQ.

In addition to the launch of this new product, IDQ is also introducing a new software package for the Quantis family. This package includes drivers for newer 64-bit operating systems, a new library with advanced features as well as wrappers to simplify integration with advanced programming languages. “We keep receiving excellent feedback from customers and we are confident of the great potential of Quantis on the market. This is why we have invested to guarantee that this product remains compatible with new platforms, both from a hardware and software point of view” notes Grégoire Ribordy, CEO of IDQ.

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