Press release
SSH Joins BusinessQ Initiative to Advance the Use of Quantum Technology in Its Business
Helsinki, Finland – April 7, 2022 - SSH Communications Security Oyj (”SSH”) has joined the BusinessQ initiative to advance the development of national and European quantum technology and related innovation and commercialization. BusinessQ is part of the Finnish InsitituteQ initiative that aims to increase the awareness of both the potential and the threats posed by quantum technology in societies.
The BusinessQ collaboration strengthens SSH’s goal of being a global leader in providing quantum safe solutions to critical systems. The collaboration helps InstituteQ’s research and education sectors by increasing their understanding of customer environments, business requirements and challenges that demand new innovations and business acumen.
”SSH has developed its product portfolio to include quantum safe elements for years, and NQX® and Tectia® Client/Server already have this new technology built-in”, says SSH’s CEO Teemu Tunkelo. “As a pioneer in the industry, SSH has a leading role also in the PQC (post-Quantum cryptography) Finland initiative where businesses, public organizations and the scientific community research and present solutions to protect critical functions in societies at the dawn of the quantum age”, Mr. Tunkelo continues. “It’s a privilege to be a part of the BusinessQ team, since our mission is to help societies and businesses to defend themselves against the looming quantum threat”, Mr. Tunkelo concludes.
SSH delivers Quantum Safe solutions to encrypt data-in-transit, privileged access to critical systems and encrypted data-in-use solutions to remote hosts, for businesses and authorities alike.
More information about the initiatives:
InstituteQ and BusinessQ
PQC Finland
More information about SSH:
Jorma Mellin, +358 50 994 4762
About SSH
SSH helps organizations safeguard their mission-critical digital assets at rest, in transit and in use. We have 5,000+ customers worldwide, including 40 percent of Fortune 500 companies, and major organizations in Finance, Government, Retail, and Industrial segments. We are committed to helping our customers secure their business in the age of hybrid cloud and distributed IT and OT solutions. Our Zero Trust solutions offer safe electronic communications, secure access to servers and between servers. Our teams in North America, Europe, Asia along with a global network of certified partners ensure customer success. The company’s shares (SSH1V) are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. www.ssh.com.
