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OptoElectronics and Communications Conference and International Conference on Photonics in Switching and Computing (OECC/PSC)

Quantum Secure Cloud Toward Data Utilization with Long-Term Security

Mikio Fujiwara

Published Jun 29, 2025• 0 citations
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Abstract

We are developing a quantum secure cloud that uses quantum key distribution networks not only for secure communications but also for distributed storage that requires long-term confidentiality and for secure secondary use.
DOI
10.23919/oecc/psc62146.2025.11109437

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