Join us on the Quantum Divide as we chat with Juan Moreno from AWS. In this enlightening conversation, we explore Juan's unconventional journey to quantum computing and the various quantum services AWS offers. He shares his insights about the superconducting quantum computer being developed at the Center for Quantum Computing and talks about his work at the Quantum Solutions Lab and the Center for Quantum Networking. Listen in as we uncover the potential of quantum technology becoming accessible to more customers.

We further venture into the realms of Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) and post quantum cryptography, discussing the physical infrastructure needed to support these on the AWS cloud. Juan sheds light on the hybrid model combining QKD and post quantum cryptography, creating an extra layer of security. AWS's edge nodes fitting into the offering make for a compelling discussion. He also shares AWS's initiatives to create a centralized key management application in the cloud in collaboration with partners. This promises an easy integration of key metrics and visualization layers. This episode is packed with insights into the future of quantum networking and QKD, don't miss out!

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(0:00:13) - Quantum Networking With AWS (15 Minutes)

Juan Moreno from AWS joins us to discuss his journey to quantum computing and the various services AWS offers in the quantum space. We discuss his background in physics, Amazon Braket, and the Quantum Solutions Lab and Center for Quantum Networking. We also talk about quantum computers, particularly the superconducting quantum computer being developed at the Center for Quantum Computing. Juan's work bridging the gap between academia and industry provides us insight into the potential for quantum technology to become accessible to more and more customers.

(0:14:47) - Quantum Key Distribution and AWS Integration (14 Minutes)

Juan Moreno from AWS is helping to bring quantum networking into the AWS cloud, including the physical infrastructure needed to support QKD and post quantum cryptography. The hybrid model combining QKD and post quantum cryptography creates an extra layer of security. AWS's edge nodes can also fit into the offering.

(0:28:26) - Quantum Key Distribution and Management (14 Minutes)

We explore the various implementations, protocols, and devices of quantum key distribution (QKD). Juan Moreno from AWS shares his expertise on the trade-offs between key rates and noise tolerance, as well as the measure device independent option. We also discuss how AWS is working with partners to create a centralized key management application in the cloud, allowing for key metrics and visualization layers to be easily integrated.

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The Center for Quantum Networking at AWS

https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/quantum-computing/announcing-the-aws-center-for-quantum-networking/

• AWS edge devices integration in metropolitan QKD networks, trials done in Singapore and London:

https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/quantum-computing/implementing-a-quantum-secured-network-in-a-metropolitan-area/

https://www.toshiba.eu/quantum/news/hsbc-becomes-first-bank-to-join-the-uks-pioneering-commercial-quantum-secure-metro-network/

• AWS partnerships:

SpeQtral does QKD integration of AWS edge devices for secure data transfer:

https://partners.amazonaws.com/partners/0018W00002EKaayQAD/SpeQtral%20Pte%20Ltd

LuxQuanta does QKD telemetry integration on AWS:

https://partners.amazonaws.com/partners/0018W00002FcK24QAF/LuxQuanta%20Technologies%20S.L

• Juan's personal blog:

https://quantumguru.medium.com/