Numana, Bell to launch open quantum telecom network in Quebec

MONTREAL — Non-profit organization Numana (formerly TechnoMontréal), which describes itself as “a catalyst for technology ecosystems”, announced today the launch of a fibre-optic quantum telecommunications network that will serve as an open test bed for industry and researchers. The $3.75 million project is supported by Bell and the Quebec Ministry of Economy and Innovation, which has made a $2.5 million financial contribution to the project. “In collaboration with the Sherbrooke Quantum Innovation Zone, the project will be launched initially in Sherbrooke in early fall 2022. Subsequent networks are planned for Montreal and Quebec City, in order to gradually deploy a province-wide infrastructure linking the complementary...