Researchers Develop Quantum Memories for Long-Distance Networks
THE SO WHAT
EU-backed work on quantum memories for long-range networks is the plumbing for future quantum-secure and entangled communication. CISOs and infra teams don’t need to re-architect yet, but they should start tracking when and where quantum links might first intersect with critical infrastructure.
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