Quantum network launched in Moscow

On August 9, 2021, the launch of the Moskvekvant network was announced. They connect the universities of MTUSI and NITU "MISiS." The project was implemented by members of the consortium of the Competence Center of NTI "Quantum Communications" NITU "MISiS": MTUSI, LLC "KuRaith" and LLC "Security Code."

The inter-university quantum network at the time of launch consists of 5 nodes located in the buildings of the universities of MTUSI and NITU MISiS. The network has an open architecture and scales as new ones become available to accommodate additional switching nodes.

Quantum network launched in Moscow

According to the press service of NITU "MISiS," the network is configured in such a way that it is allowed to be used by interested organizations, primarily for the development of software in the field of information security based on the use of quantum keys. The results will be used in infrastructure quantum networks to operate them with maximum benefit and efficiency.

The distribution of quantum keys between trusted nodes is carried out by the quantum-key distribution (KRK) equipment of KuRaith LLC. Keys are generated at a rate of up to 30 kbps, which is enough to connect more than 10 high-speed encoders at the same time. They are transmitted over existing optical communication lines. The equipment of the RBK works together with cryptographic information protection tools (SCZI) "Continent-4" manufactured by LLC "Security Code."

According to Yuri Kurochkin, Director of the Competence Center of NTI Quantum Communications at NITU MISiS, the main advantage of our quantum network is its openness compared to those developed earlier. This can radically change the market for quantum communications. This project can involve both software developers and organizations that want to connect experienced areas of their infrastructure for the implementation of quantum-protected solutions.