Juniper and partners form open ecosystem focused on delivering secure data center-to-cloud connectivity with quantum-safe encryption and advanced cyber defense
SUNNYVALE, Calif., – May 22, 2025 – Juniper Networks, (NYSE: JNPR), LuxQuanta, lyntia and Merqury Cybersecurity today announced that they have partnered to demonstrate a private quantum-secured connection between on-premises data centers and Amazon Web Services (AWS). The four companies are part of a broader initiative designed to protect critical data transmissions against future quantum-enabled cyber threats. By successfully combining lyntia’s infrastructure, LuxQuanta’s Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) systems, Merqury’s key management solutions and Juniper’s AI-Native security portfolio, the initiative demonstrates the practicality and ease of deployment of quantum-resistant networks today.
“Juniper is dedicated to driving innovation and securing data center connections against evolving threats. By working with these key partners, AWS customers can benefit from cutting-edge quantum technologies that enhance network resiliency,” said Raj Yavatkar, Chief Technology Officer at Juniper Networks. Added Sebastian Etcheverry, Chief Technology Officer at LuxQuanta, “Our initiative, in collaboration with AWS, advances the implementation of secure communications to cloud users, marking a crucial step toward scalable, resilient quantum security solutions.”
Working together to create quantum-resistant solutions
Data centers have been classified as critical national infrastructure by governments around the globe, including the U.S., the U.K., Germany and the European Union. Reacting to increasing threats from improvements in quantum technology, this collaboration showcases the ability of quantum-resistant solutions to protect sensitive data, enabling long-term security for businesses, governments and citizens.
The demonstration, conducted at the AWS Direct Connect location in Madrid, Spain, connects multiple data centers through a quantum-secured, point-to-multipoint quantum network design. The architecture includes dynamic routing within Iyntia’s backbone fiber network, which creates a realistic production scenario with staging traffic from lyntia’s management and inventory monitoring systems. LuxQuanta’s Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) systems integrate with Juniper Networks’s encryption technologies to protect lyntia’s optical metro network, while Merqury Cybersecurity’s Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) solutions are applied to further secure cloud connectivity and create a comprehensive, multi-layered defense strategy for critical cloud data.
“With access to advanced quantum security features, we can enhance the security of our customers’ communications. This collaboration allows us to implement robust encryption systems with confidence, ensuring that our customers’ data remains protected and resilient against the evolving cybersecurity challenges of the future,” said Eduardo Duato, Chief Technology and Innovation Officer at lyntia. Added Dr. Noel Farrugia, Chief Technology Officer at Merqury Cybersecurity, “This collaboration marks a big step forward in showing how quantum technologies can be integrated into real-world telecom infrastructure. By combining expertise from different partners, we’ve taken theoretical security concepts and made them practical. This is an important milestone in Merqury’s mission to build future-ready, quantum-secure communication systems.”
About Juniper Networks
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About LuxQuanta
At LuxQuanta, we are redefining the future of quantum encryption with next-generation Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) solutions. Seamlessly integrating with existing optical fiber networks, our technology ensures quantum-safe communications with effortless deployment.
Trusted by governments, financial institutions, and telecom providers, our QKD systems are already securing critical infrastructures across the European Union and beyond.
Backed by a team of world-class engineers, we are committed to delivering the highest level of quantum cybersecurity.
This year at MWC 2025, we officially released the second generation of our flagship product, NOVA LQ®, setting a new standard in the QKD industry. Backed by an experienced team and strong European foundations, we are committed to delivering the highest level of cybersecurity for critical infrastructures while strengthening Europe’s quantum ecosystem.
About lyntia Networks
lyntia Networks is the leading neutral operator in the wholesale telecommunications market in Spain. With over 56,000 km of fibre deployed, lyntia offers high-capacity fibre optic connectivity with extensive national coverage and exceptional network capillarity.
Its comprehensive portfolio includes dark fibre, capacity, Internet, co-location, cloud connectivity, and other advanced infrastructure services.
lyntia’s fibre optic network links Spain’s major cities and reaches more than 3,300 towns and municipalities. The network is also connected to the main submarine cable landing stations on the Iberian Peninsula, reinforcing its strategic role in international connectivity.
About Merqury Cybersecurity
Merqury Cybersecurity is a quantum cybersecurity company based in Malta, focused on securing both public and private sector entities against current and future cybersecurity threats. Merqury develops and integrates Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) systems and post-quantum cryptographic solutions into existing telecommunications networks, enabling a seamless transition to quantum-resilient infrastructure. Merqury is currently deploying a country wide quantum network as part of the EuroQCI initiative.
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lyntia
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Merqury Cybersecurity
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