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Podcast spotlight: A (slightly) deeper dive into quantum with Dr Andrew Shields

In Episode #15 of Orange Business Radio, Dr Andrew Shields discusses quantum technology’s impact on telecommunications, both today and in the coming years. The episode lands just as Orange Business…

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Toshiba and Orange Business launch Orange Quantum Defender network in Paris

Toshiba and Orange Business have launched France’s first commercial quantum-safe network in Paris, combining QKD and PQC technology to provide defence-in-depth against quantum-based attacks.

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The importance of quantum-safe communication: post quantum cryptography (PQC) and quantum key distribution (QKD)

Securing Sensitive Data with Public Key Cryptography In today’s digital world, the protection of sensitive communication relies heavily on public key cryptography. Developed in the 1970s, this techniques enable secure…

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    Toshiba and Orange Business launch Orange Quantum Defender network in Paris

    Toshiba and Orange Business launch Orange Quantum Defender network in Paris

    Toshiba and Orange Business have launched France’s first commercial quantum-safe network in Paris, combining QKD and PQC technology to provide defence-in-depth against quantum-based attacks.

  • Article
    9 min read
    The importance of quantum-safe communication: post quantum cryptography (PQC) and quantum key distribution (QKD)

    The importance of quantum-safe communication: post quantum cryptography (PQC) and quantum key distribution (QKD)

    Securing Sensitive Data with Public Key Cryptography In today’s digital world, the protection of sensitive communication relies heavily on public key cryptography. Developed in the 1970s, this techniques enable secure…

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    The Potential of Quantum Computing

    The Potential of Quantum Computing

    “It could allow a quantum computer to complete in minutes, computations so complex, that it would take today’s supercomputers millions of years.” As Hannah Fry discusses in her recent Bloomberg…

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    Toshiba and HSBC pioneer quantum protection for AI-powered FX trading

    Toshiba and HSBC pioneer quantum protection for AI-powered FX trading

    The financial services industry protects some of the world’s most sensitive data. Yet, while its security measures are leading by today’s standards, the advent of quantum computers threatens to render…

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    Without quantum encryption, the financial sector will not be secure for long

    Without quantum encryption, the financial sector will not be secure for long

    Developments in quantum technology mean that PKC can no longer guarantee that your data is secure. Dr Andrew Shields explores how the finance industry can overcome this.

Quantum innovations and collaborative futures

In this interview, BT’s Senior Manager of Optical Research, Andrew Lord, HSBC’s Global Head of Quantum Technologies, Philip Intallura, the Head of Toshiba’s Head of Quantum Technology, Andrew Shields, and…

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Quantum innovations in communications and cybersecurity

Quantum innovations in communications and cybersecurity

In this interview, Philip Intallura, Global Head of Quantum Technologies at HSBC, explains how HSBC is pioneering the way in adopting quantum-safe practices, driving its commitment to innovation. Philip dives…

Today’s quantum challenges, tomorrow’s secure solutions

Today’s quantum challenges, tomorrow’s secure solutions

Toshiba and BT’s Quantum Secure Metro Network (QSMN) represents a significant milestone in building a secure future for the world’s most sensitive data. BT’s Senior Manager of Optical Research, Andrew…

HSBC’s trailblazing Quantum roadmap reshaping banking’s future

HSBC’s trailblazing Quantum roadmap reshaping banking’s future

Cybersecurity is changing. The malicious use of quantum computers poses a huge threat to how we currently protect our data. This is a problem for everyone, but particularly for financial…

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June 30, 2026

⚙️ Solving bigger optimisation problems just got easier.
 
Toshiba has announced SQBM+ Version 2.2, its latest quantum-inspired optimisation solver, with the ability to tackle problems involving up to one billion variables.
 
By improving accuracy and making better use of GPU resources, SQBM+ is helping turn complex calculations into actionable insights, opening new possibilities for solving some of the toughest challenges across industries.
 
This milestone goes beyond scale, bringing advanced optimisation closer to the real-world decisions businesses make every day, from financial modelling and supply chain planning to drug discovery.
 
Read more on this announcement 👉 https://lnkd.in/e-XXywhb
 
#Toshiba #SQBM #Quantum #QuantumComputing

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June 16, 2026

Today Vice President at Toshiba Europe, Andrew Shields, had the pleasure of presenting a joint keynote talk for Quantum 2.0 and the Quantum Industry Summit, organized by Optica and introduced by the Optica CTO Jose Pozo. 
 
Andrew’s presentation focused on the current status of quantum safe networking and the challenges for deploying a global quantum information network.
 
To explore how our quantum safe communication solutions can help protect your sensitive data, even in the age of quantum computing, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/eE8tmPBQ
 
#QuantumComputing #Communications #CyberSecurity

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