Ciena CorpCiena's WaveLogic 6 Extreme encryption successfully demonstrated in a transatlantic quantum-safe data transmission trial, showcasing its technology leadership.

Ciena Corporation and Colt Technology Services have completed a transatlantic trial transmitting quantum-safe data at 800GbE across 6,900 kilometers between New York and London. The test used Ciena's WaveLogic 6 Extreme encryption to protect live data while maintaining ultra-high speeds, marking one of the fastest demonstrations of its kind. The companies warned of rising 'harvest now, decrypt later' threats, citing research that 69% of organizations see quantum risk and 46% fear large-scale data exposure. Colt COO Buddy Bayer said the trial proves quantum-safe protection can be delivered at real-world scale, while Ciena SVP Dino DiPerna noted it shows post-quantum cryptography can secure high-speed services over real-world long-haul and submarine networks.
Ciena CorpCiena's WaveLogic 6 Extreme encryption successfully demonstrated in a transatlantic quantum-safe data transmission trial, showcasing its technology leadership.
Colt completed a trial proving quantum-safe protection at real-world scale, enhancing its service offering for secure data transmission.