Rotterdam Launches Fieldlab to Operationalize Quantum-Secure Networks

A consortium of industry leaders has launched the Quantum Communication Fieldlab Rotterdam (QCFR) to transition quantum-secure technologies from experimental pilots into active, real-world infrastructure. Located at RDM Next, the center focuses on hardening critical systems against future threats posed by advanced quantum computing.

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Rotterdam Launches Fieldlab to Operationalize Quantum-Secure Networks

The initiative marks a strategic shift toward protecting essential services—including banking, government data, and energy grids—from the "harvest now, decrypt later" risk. By providing a collaborative space for testing and validation, QCFR aims to solve the technical and operational hurdles currently preventing widespread adoption of quantum-secure protocols.

Building on the success of a 2024 port-based pilot and the QUEST project, which secured €1 million in funding for data center connectivity, the fieldlab connects a diverse group of stakeholders. Founding partners INSPIR8ION, Eurofiber, Q*Bird, Cisco, and CGI are working alongside regional authorities to ensure that new communication standards are not only resilient but also commercially viable for public and private infrastructure.

Rotterdam Launches Fieldlab to Operationalize Quantum-Secure Networks

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