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Cisco

CSCO

Cisco is a networking and IT infrastructure vendor whose quantum-related work sits in research rather than computing: its Quantum Research group studies quantum networking, including quantum key distribution and entanglement distribution over deployed fiber, with the aim of connecting future quantum processors rather than building them. The company also works on post-quantum cryptography migration for its networking and security products. Cisco does not develop its own qubit hardware.

AI-written profile · not yet reviewed · 8 October 2026

Headquarters
San Jose, California, USA
Founded
1984
Status
Public
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Quantum Computing Report

Cisco Releases Quantum Network Controller and Network-Aware Compiler v0.2.0 for Distributed Quantum Infrastructure

Cisco's Outshift division has released version 0.2.0 of its Quantum Network Controller and Network-Aware Quantum Compiler for managing multi-node quantum networks. The controller offers on-demand entanglement provisioning across heterogeneous quantum hardware. The compiler integrates circuit compilation, qubit partitioning, and distributed quantum error correction.

OutlookPlausible

Early multi-vendor quantum network testbeds could adopt Cisco's controller as a common orchestration layer for entanglement distribution, reducing the need for bespoke control software.

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