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ID Quantique quantum key distribution

by IonQUS

Protect sensitive links with encryption keys sent as single particles of light, so any eavesdropping is detected. This guards against future computers that could break today's encryption.

DeployStage 4 of 5

IonQ acquired controlling stake in ID Quantique in April 2025. Commercial QKD systems available through IonQ.

Updated 6 May 2025Checked 11 Oct0 updates this week

Milestones

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  1. ID Quantique founded2001Complete.
  2. First commercial QKD product released2004Complete.
  3. QKD deployed across 60+ countries2020Complete.
  4. IonQ announces acquisition of controlling stake26 Feb 2025Complete.
  5. IonQ completes acquisition of ID Quantique30 Apr 2025Complete.
  6. IDQ products integrated into IonQ networking platformTarget 2026Current milestone.

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