Singtel has launched Southeast Asia’s first National Quantum-Safe Network Plus (NQSN+), which employs modern quantum security solutions to protect enterprises against quantum threats, as well as a customised programme for enterprises to trial the technology before adoption.
Singtel’s Quantum-Safe Network (QSN) supports a range of network and security devices, ensuring easy integration and improved connectivity for enterprises that are keen to secure their communications across the island. The advanced network also extends quantum-safe security to new use cases and applications such as identity, mobility and authentication services.
“Singtel has always played a central role in our nation’s security,” said Singtel CEO Ng Tian Chong. “Though quantum computing may be in its nascent stages, it’s fast gaining velocity across critical information sectors, especially banking, healthcare and government services, and we want to ensure Singapore is ready for it.”
Singtel is a major Asian communications technology group, operating next-generation connectivity, digital infrastructure and digital businesses including regional data centre arm Nxera and regional IT services arm NCS. The Group has presence in Asia, Australia and Africa and reaches over 780 million mobile customers in 21 countries.
Singtel also says that the Infocomm Media Development Authority appointed it last year to develop Singapore’s first NQSN+, which will fortify Singapore’s resilience against quantum threats in the next decade.
As a result, Singtel is launching a three-phase pilot programme that includes exploration workshops to build awareness and use cases, integration testbeds to validate interoperability and live trials to gain insights into network behaviour, assess operational aspects, and experience comprehensive end-to-end managed services. This structured approach is designed to guide and support enterprises at every step. Singtel will also work closely with enterprises to develop tailored quantum-safe use cases for their respective industries.
