Ciena bets on post-quantum solutions for rising AI infra

As the possibility that encrypted data captured today could be decrypted by future quantum computers begins to enter telecom boardroom discussions, optical systems provider Ciena is stepping up efforts to align its optical infrastructure with post-quantum cryptography standards.

At the same time, artificial intelligence (AI)-led capacity expansion remains the company’s immediate priority, Gautam Billa, CTO & Vice President, APAC at Ciena, told FE in an interaction.