About
Orange S.A. is a French multinational telecommunications corporation founded in 1990, originally France Télécom from 1988, and headquartered in Paris, France. Its Quantum Division develops quantum-safe telecommunications infrastructure and quantum networking capabilities. Orange conducts quantum networking research, deploying quantum key distribution (QKD) networks and quantum-safe communications systems across French and European telecommunications infrastructure. The company works with French quantum technology companies and research institutions including CryptoNext Security, Alice & Bob, and Pasqal to advance practical quantum communications deployments. It also invests in post-quantum cryptography to prepare its infrastructure for quantum computing threats, and it has demonstrated quantum-secured fiber optic network connections for enterprise and government customers. Orange serves European telecommunications markets, government agencies, financial institutions, and critical infrastructure sectors that need quantum-safe communications and quantum network infrastructure. The company contributes to the European Quantum Communication Infrastructure (EuroQCI) initiative and the French National Quantum Strategy, working to advance quantum-safe telecommunications at scale.
Quantum Specifications
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