Cisco Enters the Quantum Realm

While Cisco might not be the first company that springs to mind when you think of quantum computing, the company has made developing quantum technologies one of its top priorities for 2022.

‘Quantum computing, communications, and security will power a faster, more secure future that demands a reinvention of how systems work and communicate via an evolved Internet with even lower latency and higher bandwidth,’ stated Liz Centoni, Cisco’s executive vice president, general manager and Chief Strategy Officer.

‘Quantum computing and security will interconnect very differently than classical communications networks, which stream bits and bytes to provide voice and data information.’

Of particular interest to Cisco is future development of quantum-based networks, data centres, and internet technologies.

‘Quantum networking could enable a new type of secure connection between digital devices, making them impenetrable to hacks,’ Centoni stated. ‘As this type of fool proof security becomes achievable with quantum networking, it could lead to better fraud protection for transactions. In addition, this higher quality of secure connectivity may also be able to protect voice and data communications from any interference or snooping. All of these possibilities would re-shape the internet we know and use today.’