Quantum Security as a Service
Quantum Corridor delivers managed quantum-safe connectivity, Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) pilot links, and crypto-agility pathways that help organizations protect sensitive data …
🔐 Quantum-Safe Network Infrastructure
Where quantum meets the real world.
Quantum Corridor is the Midwest's commercial quantum-ready network — delivering quantum-safe connectivity, precision timing, and dedicated throughput to enterprise, research, and government partners.
QKD
Live cross-state
40+ Tbps
Network
ps
Picosecond timing
Trusted partners and ecosystem
Solutions
A complete quantum-safe service portfolio.
From quantum key distribution pilots to managed network services — Quantum Corridor packages complex infrastructure into repeatable, enterprise-ready offers.
Post-Quantum Cryptography & Quantum Entropy
Post-quantum cryptography (PQC) replaces classical encryption algorithms with ones designed to resist attacks from both conventional and quantum computers. The strength of any cryp…
Precision Timing & Latency
In December 2025, Quantum Corridor and Infleqtion demonstrated picosecond-level timing and synchronization distribution across the network between two Tier III data centers. The me…
Dedicated Throughput
Private optical transport with route control and high-capacity dedicated paths built on Ciena's industry-leading coherent flexible-grid technology. Quantum Corridor's fiber network…
Quantum Compute Access
In November 2025, QCi's DIRAC-3 quantum optimization computer was installed at Digital Crossroad on the Quantum Corridor network, establishing a quantum-safe link between Northwest…
Quantum Testbed
The Quantum Corridor testbed provides a real-world commercial environment for partners, researchers, enterprises, and government agencies to prove out quantum-safe networking, comp…
Network
Midwest quantum infrastructure with national reach.
The Quantum Corridor network connects Chicago's ORD10 data center (350 Cermak) to Digital Crossroad in Hammond, Indiana — with planned expansion routes across Illinois and Indiana supporting enterprise, defense, and research partners.
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Public Milestones
Real milestones. Publicly documented.
Every key claim on this site is backed by a public press release, partner statement, or peer-reviewed reference.
Public Milestone
1.6 Tb/s Quantum-Safe Optical Encryption Validated on Live Commercial Network
Quantum Corridor, Ciena, and Toshiba completed the world's first trial of 1.6 Tb/s quantum-safe encryption on a live commercial network — validating Ciena WL6e optical encryption w…
BusinessWire / Ciena / Toshiba Read Source →
Public Milestone
World-First High-Speed Quantum-Safe Trial Cleared for Enterprise and Critical Infrastructure
Financial Times Markets coverage of the Quantum Corridor, Ciena, and Toshiba milestone. The trial demonstrates a practical, infrastructure-preserving migration path: existing 800G …
Financial Times Markets Read Source →
Public Milestone
First Cross-State QKD Over Live Commercial Metro Fiber
In December 2025, Quantum Corridor and Toshiba successfully demonstrated Quantum Key Distribution over a live fiber network spanning from Chicago's 350 Cermak data center to Digita…
Toshiba / Quantum Corridor Read Source →
Public Milestone
Picosecond Quantum Timing for Critical Infrastructure
Quantum Corridor and Infleqtion demonstrated picosecond-precision quantum timing for critical infrastructure over the Quantum Corridor network. The demonstration documented resilie…
Infleqtion / Nasdaq Read Source →
Public Milestone
Quantum Optimization Machine Deployed on the Network
QCi's Dirac-3 quantum optimization machine was placed on the Quantum Corridor network, enabling enterprise access to quantum compute resources over a secure quantum-ready network f…
QCi / Yahoo Finance Read Source →
Partner Perspective
Understanding the Quantum Threat — Why Act Now
Ciena's experts explain why organizations need to prepare now for the quantum security threat, and how quantum-safe networking infrastructure like Quantum Corridor provides the fou…
Ciena Read Source →
What Partners Say
What leading institutions are saying.
"It is extremely exciting to witness QKD deployed and functioning on a fully commercial network under real world conditions. This achievement marks a significant transitioning towards commercially viable secure quantum key distribution across state boundaries in a major metropolitan center. This result from Quantum Corridor and Toshiba bodes well for further commercial expansion in the Midwest Quantum heartland."Dr. Michael Manfra
Director, Purdue University Quantum Science and Engineering Institute
"The partnerships that fueled this work highlight the essential role of collaboration across borders and between organizations in accelerating quantum technology development. This is why building a strong quantum ecosystem matters. By bringing teams of researchers with different strengths and assets together, we make projects like this possible."Dr. David Awschalom
Liew Family Professor of Molecular Engineering, University of Chicago; Director, Chicago Quantum Exchange (CQE)
"We are proud to partner with Quantum Corridor to deliver the first data center installation of our Dirac-3 computer. By embedding our technology into a highly secure, quantum-compatible network in the Chicago and Northwest Indiana region, we are expanding practical access to quantum infrastructure for both academic and enterprise users."Dr. Yuping Huang
CEO, Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi)
Leadership
Meet the team building Quantum Corridor.
Quantum Corridor is led by operators with deep experience across telecom, infrastructure, cybersecurity, quantum science, finance, law, product, marketing, and platform engineering.
Latest News
Recent milestones and announcements.
August 4, 2026
Quantum Corridor, Ciena, and Toshiba Complete World's First 1.6 Tb/s Quantum-Safe Optical Encryption Milestone on Live Commercial Network
Quantum Corridor, Ciena (NYSE: CIEN), and Toshiba successfully trialed 1.6 Tb/s quantum-safe encryption on Quantum Corridor's live commercial network between Chicago and Hammond, IN — the world's first at this speed. The trial validated Ciena's WaveLogic 6 Extreme (WL6e) optical encryption running NIST-certified PQC algorithms alongside Toshiba QKD-generated keys, with existing 800G WL5e traffic operating simultaneously on the same network. Covered by BusinessWire, Financial Times, and Ciena.
Read more →August 4, 2026
World-First High-Speed Quantum-Safe Encryption Trial Covered by Financial Times Markets
Financial Times coverage of the world's first 1.6 Tb/s quantum-safe optical encryption trial on Quantum Corridor's live commercial network. The milestone combines Ciena's WaveLogic 6 Extreme (WL6e) high-speed encryption, NIST-certified post-quantum cryptography (PQC) algorithms, and Toshiba QKD-generated keys — offering a practical, infrastructure-preserving migration path for enterprises and critical infrastructure operators.
Read more →June 22, 2026
Securing the Nation Against Advanced Cryptographic Attacks
A White House executive order establishes Federal policy for accelerating the transition to NIST-approved post-quantum cryptography standards and protecting high-value systems from advanced cryptographic attacks, including future quantum-computing threats.
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