"Amazon is Opening a Center For Quantum Networking Research"

Several major companies, including IBM and Google, are currently working on quantum computing projects.  Amazon is also in the mix.  Amazon opened the AWS Center for Quantum Computing last year and has offered quantum computing via Amazon Web Services since 2019.  The company is expanding that work to what it says is an essential aspect of helping quantum tech reach its full potential: quantum networking.  The company has announced the AWS Center for Quantum Networking (CQN).  Amazon notes that quantum networks will be able to connect quantum devices using single photons rather than laser beams (which are utilized in modern optical communications).  However, along with enabling certain capabilities of quantum networks, there are some hurdles to overcome when it comes to using a single photon.  Researchers at the center will work on new technologies, such as quantum repeaters and transducers, to allow for the creation of global quantum networks.  The researchers will also develop hardware, software, and apps for quantum networks.  Amazon stated that quantum networking will enable global communications to be protected by quantum key distribution with privacy and security levels not achievable using conventional encryption techniques.  Amazon also noted that quantum networks will provide powerful and secure cloud quantum servers by connecting together and amplifying the capabilities of individual quantum processors.

Engadget reports: "Amazon is Opening a Center For Quantum Networking Research"