At the heart of nodeQ’s innovation lies telaQ™, a digital-twin platform for quantum and quantum-safe networking. Designed for telecom operators, large enterprises, data-centre providers, and financial or critical-infrastructure organisations, telaQ™ enables users to:

• Model and design quantum-safe architectures using post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and quantum key distribution (QKD).
• Plan, simulate, and orchestrate network strategies and the right technology combinations for optimal resilience.
• Implement secure quantum networking with real-time monitoring, automation, and AI-driven self-healing.
• Extend into distributed quantum computing and entanglement-based quantum internet simulations.

“Quantum technologies are no longer theoretical — they are moving rapidly into real-world deployment,” said Cristian-Daniel Ilinca, Head of Business Development at nodeQ. “With telaQ™, we give organisations a practical, future-proof way to prepare their infrastructure for the quantum era while strengthening network security today.”

“We are honoured to receive this recognition at such a pivotal moment for the industry,” added Professor Stefano Pirandola, CEO and Founder of nodeQ. “This award is a testament to the hard work of our brilliant team, the support of our partners, and the trust of early adopters who share our vision of a secure, connected, quantum-powered future.”

The Connected Britain Awards celebrate organisations and innovators driving the evolution of digital infrastructure across the UK. By securing the Start-Up of the Year Award, nodeQ has cemented its position as a leader shaping the next frontier of quantum-safe and entanglement-ready networks.

This achievement marks just the beginning — nodeQ remains committed to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, bridging the gap between classical and quantum networking, and building the foundations for tomorrow’s secure, quantum-enabled connectivity.

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