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Toshiba and EPB Pioneer Quantum Communications Breakthroughs

4/30/2025

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Toshiba Europe has achieved a remarkable milestone by conducting quantum communications over 155 miles of standard fiber optic cable in Germany, removing the reliance on complex cryogenic systems. This innovation paves the way for easier deployment of quantum-safe communications. Simultaneously, EPB has launched the first commercial quantum network in the U.S., tackling pressing cybersecurity challenges and laying the groundwork for a quantum internet.

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Toshiba Europe has achieved a remarkable milestone by conducting quantum communications over 155 miles of standard fiber optic cable in Germany, removing the reliance on complex cryogenic systems. This innovation paves the way for easier deployment of quantum-safe communications. Simultaneously, EPB has launched the first commercial quantum network in the U.S., tackling pressing cybersecurity challenges and laying the groundwork for a quantum internet.