SKT Names Quantum Consortium 'XQuantum'... Unveils First Commercial Product

Next-Generation Quantum Encryption Chip 'Q-HSM'
Planned for Integration into Drones and CCTV Systems

SK Telecom announced on the 19th that it has finalized the name of its quantum technology consortium as 'XQuantum' and unveiled its first commercial product.

Quantum Cryptography Chip 'Q-HSM'

XQuantum is a consortium established in March by SKT along with companies possessing core technologies and components in the quantum field. Members include SKT, as well as leading small and medium-sized enterprises driving South Korea's quantum industry such as SOS Lab, XGate, Wooriro, KCS, Nokia, and IDQ Korea.

The brand image of XQuantum features intersecting and penetrating lines in the shape of the diagonal stroke of the letter X, symbolizing the direction toward a new era. SKT stated that this represents a consortium where South Korea’s representative quantum companies create synergy together.

Along with confirming its official name, XQuantum unveiled its first commercial product. This product is the next-generation quantum encryption chip 'Q-HSM,' jointly introduced by SKT and member company KCS. It is an enhanced version of the quantum encryption chip exhibited by SKT and KCS at last year’s MWC, now incorporating post-quantum cryptography (PQC) technology.

While the previous quantum encryption chip integrated a quantum random number generator (QRNG) and cryptographic communication functions, the Q-HSM simultaneously applies hardware-based QRNG, physical unclonable function (PUF) technology, and software-based PQC cryptographic communication technology.

XQuantum Brand Image

SKT will showcase the Q-HSM at 'Quantum Korea,' the largest quantum technology exhibition in South Korea, held at KINTEX in Goyang City on the 25th. The company plans to equip Q-HSM in various business areas such as drones, CCTV, home networks, and low-power IoT devices.

XQuantum will develop joint products based on the quantum technologies possessed by its members and provide various quantum solution packages to pioneer new markets. It will also pursue joint business opportunities and marketing efforts, including public projects, joint bids for national projects, and collaborative participation in business-to-business (B2B) projects.

Ha Min-yong, Chief Digital Officer (CDO) of SKT’s Global Solution Office, stated, "We will continue to introduce unprecedented new quantum products and solutions together with our members so that XQuantum can become the representative name of South Korea’s quantum ecosystem."

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