QuantumGate, a subsidiary of VentureOne, is partnering with NEC to address an increasingly urgent dual threat to critical infrastructure and telecommunications networks in the United Arab Emirates. The collaboration will focus on both the long-term risk posed by future quantum computers and the immediate dangers of state-sponsored attacks and AI-enabled malware.
QuantumGate and NEC GCC will work to map cryptographic assets and develop migration plans for quantum-safe cryptography, bolstering security across identity, networks and endpoints. “Migration is a complex, multi-year effort, and it builds on the same foundation as strong cyber resilience today,” said Janne Hirvimies, Chief Technology Officer of QuantumGate.
QuantumGate and NEC GCC Address Quantum and Current Cybersecurity Risks
NEC GCC will spearhead the deployment and integration of new security measures within critical operational environments, using its experience in large-scale infrastructure transformations to move organizations beyond assessment and into secure execution. This focus extends from initial cryptographic discovery through to the implementation of secure access and enterprise mobility solutions, a key component of the partnership’s four-pronged approach.
The collaboration prioritizes cryptographic asset visibility, beginning with identifying, mapping, and assessing existing cryptographic assets across networks, applications, devices and data to establish a baseline for quantum-risk exposure. QuantumGate’s technologies, including QSphere for sovereign secure access and Secure VMI for device-independent enterprise mobility, will be central to strengthening protection across identity, networks and endpoints, providing organizations with increased control over their critical security infrastructure.
The partnership’s scope is specifically focused on critical infrastructure and telecommunications sectors within the United Arab Emirates, reflecting a strategic priority for bolstering sovereign cybersecurity capabilities in the region. Tamer Bdran, Senior Vice President and Managing Director at NEC GCC, added, “Critical infrastructure and telecommunications operators need a partner who can take them from assessment to secure, scalable deployment.” He explained that combining NEC’s systems integration capabilities with QuantumGate’s technologies enables support for government entities, enterprises and telecommunications operators throughout the entire transition process. The partnership will develop actionable migration roadmaps aligned with regulatory frameworks and international standards, addressing cryptographic agility and sovereign control.
Critical infrastructure and telecommunications operators need a partner who can take them from assessment to secure, scalable deployment.
Tamer Bdran, Senior Vice President and Managing Director at NEC GCC
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