The HellasQCI/ GRNET SNSPDs (Superconducting Nanowire Single-Photon Detectors) have successfully arrived at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, marking a significant milestone in our journey. These advanced detectors will play a crucial role in the development and testing of…
Excited to share that Greece is at the forefront of Quantum & Secure communications with the upgrade of 3 Observatories into Optical Ground Stations (OGSs) connected to Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs) in Athens, Thessaloniki and Heraklion, Crete, under the HellasQCI…
LEO satellites are revolutionizing secure communication through Quantum Key Distribution (QKD), a method that leverages the principles of quantum mechanics to ensure unbreakable encryption. A recent study* “Satellite-to-Ground QKD in Urban Environment: A Comparative Analysis of Small-Sized Optical Ground Stations”…
HellasQCI participated at the EuroQCI Thematic Working Group (ETWG) Workshop, taking place on 26-28 November 2024 in Brussels, with the aim to gain insights on the state of play of EuroQCI This three-day event, organised by PETRUS and hosted by…
Quantum communication represents an innovative technology in secure data transmission, leveraging the principles of quantum mechanics to ensure unparalleled security. Traditional communication methods such as fibre optics face limitations, due to long-range signal attenuation. In contrast, free-space transmission of photons…
Dr. Ilias Papastamatiou, Senior Project Manager at GRNET and Coordinator of the Greek Quantum Communication Infrastructure (HellasQCI), has been invited to participate in the upcoming workshop on “Securing the Future: Quantum Key Distribution for Enterprises and Governments”, organised by the…
HellasQCI is excited to announce that the course from our recent HellasQCI Training Event in Crete 2024 is now live on our Training Platform! Whether you're just starting with quantum technologies or looking to deepen your knowledge, here are targeted…
On 4 October 2024, Dr. Ilias Papastamatiou, Senior Project Manager GRNET and HellasQCI Project Coordinator, participated at the 1st Iberian QCI Workshop addressing the topic of: “National Secure Quantum Networks and Cross Border Interconnection”, focusing on security issues and cross…
Dr. Ilias Papastamatiou, Senior Project Manager GRNET and HellasQCI Project Coordinator, participates at the 1st Iberian QCI Workshop addressing the topic of: “National Secure Quantum Networks and Cross Border Interconnection” on 4/10/2024, at 4:00 pm. Details Date: 4/10/2024 Time: 10:00…
HellasQCI participated at this year’s ECOC2024 conference with a Paper Presentation titled “Field Demonstration of a Fully Managed, L1 Encrypted 3-Node Network with Hybrid Relayed-QKD and Centralized Symmetric Classical Key Management” in a collaborative effort by GRNET, NKUA, Nokia, EvolutionQ…