Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) (Nasdaq: QUBT) has secured a purchase order valued at approximately $332,000 from a Top 5 U.S. Bank. The order is for QCi’s quantum communication system and represents the company’s first U.S. commercial sale of its quantum cybersecurity solutions. The system is intended to serve as a component of a secure, air-gapped quantum security testbed within the bank’s newly established Cybersecurity Quantum Optics Lab.
QCi’s quantum communication systems are designed to generate, distribute, and detect entangled photons at telecom wavelengths. These compact, rack-mountable devices are intended for integration with existing telecom infrastructures. They utilize time-frequency degrees of freedom to achieve stability and employ a modular design for scalable deployment over existing fiber-optic networks. A single system can implement both quantum encryption and QCi’s quantum authentication protocols to secure communications over the internet. The testbed will explore and validate emerging quantum security and communication technologies, including quantum key distribution (QKD), quantum authentication, and quantum random number generation (QRNG).
This order provides a commercial validation of QCi’s quantum photonics and hardware capabilities within the financial sector. It supports a major financial institution’s efforts to develop defenses using quantum principles against cyber threats. The deployment aims to contribute to the broader adoption of quantum technologies in enterprise environments, particularly in the cybersecurity space for high-impact industries. The inclusion of professional services and extended warranty coverage within the order further indicates the strategic nature of this deployment.
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July 16, 2025
