Allegro EU Project Publishes QKD Transceiver Scheduling Strategy at ONDM 2024

We are pleased to announce a recent publication presented at ONDM 2024:

J. C. Hernández-Hernández, M. Calderón, and I. Soto,
“Off-Line Scheduling of QKD Device Sharing in Switched Trusted-Relay Networks,” ONDM 2024.
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Key Contributions:

  • Introduces two approaches for scheduling Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) transceivers:
    • MBS (Mixed-Integer Linear Programming Scheduler): Offers optimal allocation but has high computational cost.
    • ADS (Allocation-Driven Scheduler): Efficient and scalable, suitable for larger networks.
  • Demonstrates significant resource savings compared to non-scheduled approaches:
    • 20–25% saving under low network load.
    • Up to 5% saving even in high-load conditions.
  • Supports cost-efficient deployment of QKD infrastructures through strategic sharing and scheduling.

This research advances the Allegro EU Project’s commitment to enabling scalable and resource-efficient quantum-secure networking.