Representatives of QuantumCTek, USTSUN and Hefei University of Technology shake hands at a signing ceremony in celebration of their cooperation agreement. [Photo/WeChat ID: hefeigaoxinfabu]

QuantumCTek, a Chinese pioneer in providing quantum communication-based encrypted services and devices, is stepping up its efforts in applying quantum technologies in the ICV (intelligent connected vehicle) industry.

It recently signed an agreement with Hefei-based tech company USTSUN and Hefei University of Technology to cooperate in technological R&D in the field of ICV.

The three parties will carry out innovative R&D around forward-looking technologies, key common technologies and engineering application technologies in the field, including using quantum secure communication technology to solve information exchange security issues.

Quantum communication takes advantage of the laws of quantum physics to protect data, making it difficult to steal or unlock passwords, and thus provides a powerful tool for data security in the ICV industry.

They will also speed up implementing transformation of scientific and technological research results into industrial technologies, and will carry out all-round cooperation in other areas like talent training.

Most of the quantum-secured communication networks currently built in China use equipment and technical services from QuantumCTek. The company has cooperated with Hefei University of Technology, a well-known university in China's auto industry, in many research projects.