Continuing our exploration of dynamic, quantum-secured networking, Figure 27(e) highlights the Secret Key Rate (SKR) performance of our QKD channel across multiple switching scenarios. We established the dedicated quantum link between Node 1 and Node 2 (grey line) as...
Dynamic QKD-Secured Optical Network with Co-existence of Quantum and Classical Channels
Excited to share our latest work on ALLEGRO, where we successfully implemented a quantum-secured optical network supporting dynamic co-switching and coexistence of quantum and classical channels over deployed fiber infrastructure. By integrating FPGA-based hardware...
Allegro Project Update: AI-Driven Insights into Quantum-Classical Co-Existence
As part of our ongoing efforts to explore the seamless integration of Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) and classical optical communication, we’ve taken a deep dive into noise prediction accuracy and system performance in co-existence scenarios. 🧠 Model Precision...
Project Spotlight: AI-Assisted Quantum-Classical Co-Existence System
Excited to share our latest work as part of the Allegro Project—an innovative step toward optimizing the co-existence of Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) and classical optical communication on the same fiber infrastructure. 🔍 What we did:We developed a novel machine...
Machine Learning for Smarter Quantum Networks ALLEGRO Project Update
We're excited to share a key innovation from our recent work in the ALLEGRO project — a complete ML pipeline for classifying impairments in Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) systems. ⚙️💡 📊 While the QKD system is actively distributing keys, we collect sequential values...
Project Update from ALLEGRO! ML-based, Technology-Independent Diagnostic Tool for QKD Systems
As Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) continues to evolve, one of the major challenges remains its integration into existing metropolitan optical networks. Two key obstacles have been identified:1️⃣ Attenuation of quantum signals over fiber and through network...
Final DV-QKD Tests: Successful Integration into a Telecom Production Network
As we conclude our DV-QKD testing within the ALLEGRO project, we achieved a major milestone—integrating our QKD system into a real-world Telecom production network! 🚀 📡 Key Integration Details✔️ Testbed: QC transmission through a looped fiber link between Distrito...
Integrating DV-QKD into Amplified Optical Networks
In our latest work within the ALLEGRO project, we explored the integration of DV-QKD systems into amplified fiber-optic routes. Our goal was to assess how quantum communication (QC) coexists with high-speed classical data channels and determine its impact on secure...
Benchmarking DV-QKD: Secure Key Rate & Quantum Bit Error Rate Analysis
To establish a performance benchmark for DV-QKD, we conducted a detailed evaluation of Secure Key Rate (SKR) and Quantum Bit Error Rate (QBER) under controlled conditions. 📌 Key Findings:✅ Highest SKR in a back-to-back (B2B) unfiltered setup: 22.6 kb/s, generating...
Exploring DV-QKD in Telecom Networks: Experimental Evaluation & Integration
Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) is rapidly evolving, and we recently conducted an experimental evaluation of a DV-QKD commercial system from a telecom operator’s perspective. Our focus? Adaptability, coexistence with classical communications, and seamless integration...