Quantum Dice, a University of Oxford spin-out specializing in quantum random number generator (QRNG) technology, and Astute Group, a global electronics distributor and supply chain partner, have announced a strategic global distribution partnership. As part of this agreement, Astute Group has joined Quantum Dice’s authorized partner program to accelerate access to its DISC™-protected QRNG chip products. The collaboration will focus on sectors with high security requirements, including aerospace, defense-grade systems, government, and critical infrastructure, aligning with the recently published UK Strategic Defence Review.
At the core of Quantum Dice’s QRNG products is its patented source-device independent self-certification (DISC™) protocol. This protocol provides continuous quantum assurance and enhances protection against hardware attacks and silent failure. The live entropy measurement capability of the DISC™ protocol uniquely allows users to verify and quantify the security of their encryption keys in real-time. Quantum Dice’s chip-based QRNGs are designed for low-power, compact integration into high-assurance modules and are engineered to operate reliably even under extreme environmental conditions, including in space.
This partnership aims to accelerate the adoption of DISC™ QRNG technology across high-integrity sectors, providing Astute Group’s customers with verifiably trusted and secure randomness. This is critical for ensuring robust, long-term security in modern defense applications, such as Command, Control, Communications, and Computers (C4) systems, where certifiable and resilient key generation is essential. George Dunlop, Co-Founder and Director of Partnerships at Quantum Dice, highlighted the delivery of verifiable randomness to critical sectors, while Andrew Parker, Technical BDM at Astute Group, noted the technology’s fit with UK government-backed cybersecurity resilience initiatives.
Read the full announcement here.
June 25, 2025
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