SEALSQ, WISeKey and Jura Sign MoU for Swiss Post-Quantum Semiconductor Center
THE SO WHAT
A dedicated Swiss post-quantum semiconductor center means PQC is moving from software libraries into silicon and secure elements—hardware vendors are preparing for customers who want quantum-safe by default, not as an add-on. If you ship devices or infrastructure with long lifecycles, you now need a roadmap for PQ-ready chips and key infrastructure, not just crypto-agile software.
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