ADVA Optical

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ADVA Optical Networking (now Adtran Networks following 2022 merger) is a German telecommunications equipment company founded in 1994, headquartered in Munich and Meiningen. ADVA develops quantum-safe networking solutions including quantum key distribution (QKD) integration, optical network infrastructure for quantum communications, and post-quantum cryptography implementations. The company collaborates with quantum technology providers and telecommunications operators deploying quantum-safe optical networks across Europe. ADVA serves telecommunications operators, enterprises, government agencies, and critical infrastructure sectors requiring quantum-safe communications and quantum network infrastructure. The company contributes to European quantum communication infrastructure development advancing quantum-safe networking and preparing telecommunications infrastructure for quantum internet and post-quantum security transitions protecting optical network security against quantum computing threats. 2025 Developments: Development of quantum networking infrastructure and protocols continues in 2025. Research efforts focus on extending quantum communication range and reliability. Partnerships with telecommunications providers expand deployment opportunities.

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