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# Aegiq leads collaboration to build superior network security
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19 November 2024
## Aegiq leads collaboration to build superior network security
We are excited to announce Aegiq is leading the Quantum Link Assurance System (QLAS) project with support from BT Group and OpenLightComm. Contracted by Innovate UK’s Small Business Research Initiative scheme, Aegiq will develop a prototype solution for operators of fibre links to enable the improvement of operational security and quality of service assurance.
Increasing network complexity, ageing infrastructure and emergent advanced threats pose challenges to existing assurance solutions. Using quantum-enhanced techniques, QLAS is a versatile tool, which can be deployed on both classical and quantum secure network links (such as QKD) to ensure the integrity of communications, provide independent link monitoring, and alert to a wide range of malicious or accidental anomalies, such as tapping or ‘hands in the network’. The solution will follow a Software Defined Networking (SDN) approach and will seamlessly integrate into operations on any scale.
QLAS offers a unique combination of quantum-level sensitivity, ‘invisible’ operation in standard communication band and advanced analytics, surpassing existing capabilities and unlocking the bridge between classical and quantum system monitoring.
Maksym Sich, CEO, Aegiq said “*At Aegiq our aim is to deliver the disruptive potential of quantum technologies*. *It requires comprehensive end-user solutions designed for ease of use. QLAS marks a big advancement towards building a quantum-safe future of communications in the UK and globally*.”
Andrew Lord, Senior Manager of Optics and Quantum Research, BT Group said: *“QLAS is an important technology in helping to assure the physical links used in quantum networks as well as regular optical systems and we look forward to trialling the prototype. As we continue to innovate around network technology, emerging solutions like this will be critical to accelerating the commercial operation of the next generation security on fibre networks.”*
**About Aegiq**
Aegiq is on a mission to deliver disruptive potential of quantum technologies to the world advancing and safeguarding our society. Founded in 2019, Aegiq is a UK based company developing full-stack photonic quantum computers and applications. We work with customers in a wide range of industries, including telecommunications, defence, aerospace, cybersecurity and AI, to solve their most demanding challenges.
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**About BT Group**
BT Group is the UK’s leading provider of fixed and mobile telecommunications and related secure digital products, solutions and services. We also provide managed telecommunications, security and network & IT infrastructure services to customers across 180 countries.
BT Group consists of three customer-facing units: Consumer serves individuals and families in the UK; Business covers companies and public services in the UK and internationally; Openreach is an independently governed, wholly owned subsidiary wholesaling fixed access infrastructure services to its customers - over 700 communications providers across the UK.
British Telecommunications plc is a wholly owned subsidiary of BT Group plc and encompasses virtually all businesses and assets of the BT Group. BT Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange.
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Email: andrii.iamshanov@aegiq.com
**BT Group**
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# TeraXion Introduces High-Power Configurations for the LXM Narrow-Linewidth Laser Module
18 November 2024
## TeraXion Introduces High-Power Configurations for the LXM Narrow-Linewidth Laser Module
Quebec City, November 18, 2024 – TeraXion, a leading provider of innovative photonic solutions, proudly announces the introduction of new higher-power LXM narrow-linewidth lasers.
The LXM is a low-noise semiconductor laser module that offers unmatched performance with low RIN, narrow linewidth, high stability and high optical power. Two new models are available: the ultra-narrow linewidth LXM-U, now offered at >60 mW, and the narrow linewidth LXM-S, now offered at >70 mW optical power.
The LXM-U, an ultra-narrow linewidth laser, is now available with >60 mW optical power. With a typical instantaneous linewidth of 80 Hz and best-in-class long-term stability, it is ideal for distributed acoustic sensing (DAS) systems. Its industry-leading vibration tolerance ensures reliable performance even in challenging environments, while the increased power opens up possibilities for advanced local oscillator designs and multi-channel configurations.
The LXM-S, optimized for mid-range coherent detection, now offers >70 mW optical power. Featuring an intrinsic linewidth of less than 25 kHz, it excels in frequency modulation response, making it well suited for applications such as FMCW lidar and Doppler lidar. The higher power enables greater measurement range and improved data throughput.
These advancements reflect TeraXion’s commitment to providing robust, reliable, and high-performance laser solutions that meet the evolving needs of its customers.
To learn more about the LXM and other TeraXion products, please visit our website at .
**About TeraXion**
TeraXion, an indie Semiconductor company (Nasdaq: INDI), specializes in innovative fiber-optic components, low-noise semiconductor lasers, ultrashort pulse fiber lasers and custom integrated photonics packaging solutions. With a legacy exceeding two decades, our expertise in fiber Bragg gratings, narrow-linewidth DFB lasers, integrated optics, silicon photonics and ultrafast oscillators positions us as a leader in cutting-edge applications. Our partnership approach helps customers worldwide design and manufacture industry-defining laser, telecom, and optical sensing systems with enhanced power, speed, and precision.
Patrice Dionne
TeraXion
2716 Einstein Street
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada G1P 4S8
pdionne@teraxion.com
# Light Trace Secures £600k to Revolutionise Photonic Chip Design with Rapid-Development LightCraft Platform
## Light Trace Secures £600k to Revolutionise Photonic Chip Design with Rapid-Development LightCraft Platform
**Bristol, UK November 2024** – Light Trace Photonics, a leading innovator in the integrated photonics industry, is thrilled to announce the successful close of its first investment round, securing £600,000, led by QantX Ventures. This capital injection will drive the development and launch of LightCraft, a cutting-edge photonic chip component access platform aimed at accelerating product development for companies in the quantum, communications, and photonic processing sectors.
A picture of the core photonic chip that sits at the heart of Light Trace Photonics’ LightPort technology.
LightCraft offers customers unprecedented access to a comprehensive library of tried-and-tested photonic chip components and subsystems, streamlining the design process and significantly reducing time-to-market. Building upon the foundation laid by Light Trace Photonics' existing hardware product, the LightPort—a photonic chip component evaluation board for rapid prototyping and training—LightCraft represents the next evolution in enabling technology, empowering engineers and companies to develop new photonic products faster and more efficiently.
Combining the LightCraft platform with the LightPort evaluation board:
●    Allows engineers to evaluate and test concepts quickly, using pre-existing chips, before committing to fabrication;
●    Empowers companies and engineers to demonstrate the superior capabilities of integrated photonics to key stakeholders quickly and more efficiently; and
●    Frees up resources for system-level development, expediting product launch.
When asked about the impact LightCraft will have, a leading UK quantum computing startup said:
*"For companies like ours, having access to ready-made, proven components drastically cuts development time and costs. It’s a game-changer that will fast-track innovation and speed up our time to market."*
Team picture, left to right: CTO & Co-founder, Dr Dominic A. Sulway, Integrated photonic engineer James Blatcher, Integrated photonic engineer Dr Quinn Palmer, and CEO & Co-founder Dr Jake Biele.
Dr Jake Biele, CEO of Light Trace Photonics, believes LightCraft will mark a turning point in the development of integrated photonics:
The LightCraft platform is currently in development, but customers can already access our foundational library of silicon nitride components, developed and validated by the Light Trace team for Applied Nanotool’s rapid prototyping photonic chip fabrication service. To access these components, and to learn more about how LightCraft can help expedite your photonic chip development, contact us through our website: .
*"The LightCraft platform, in combination with the LightPort, gives businesses the tools to push the boundaries of what’s possible with integrated photonics. Customers can bring their ideas to life quickly and effectively, driven by the expertise of the Light Trace team.*
*At Light Trace, we don’t just design—we build. This hands-on approach provides us with unique insights into the intricacies of photonic chip development, insights that we share with our customers to help fuel their success."*
Dr Harry Alexander, Investment Manager at QantX, is clear about the potential of integrated photonics and why QantX was keen to invest in Light Trace Photonics:
*“Photonics is a critical and enabling sector for our modern society, with new complex photonic integrated circuits (PICs) representing a paradigm shift in the form and functionality of devices. Having worked with Light Trace since 2022, we’re excited to back them in delivering LightCraft, a novel platform to enable rapid PIC development.”*
Visit  to learn more about how LightCraft can streamline your photonic chip design process and support your product development. Reach out to Light Trace Photonics at contact@ltphotonics.co.uk.
**About Light Trace Photonics**
Light Trace Photonics is a pioneering company in the integrated photonics sector. With our existing LightPort evaluation board, and new LightCraft component access platform under development, we aim to give our customers the tools to deliver groundbreaking integrated photonic products faster than ever before.
The combination of trusted designs from LightCraft and access to hardware via the LightPort
empowers engineers and businesses across various industries to innovate and develop products with unprecedented speed and precision. Based in Bristol, UK, Light Trace Photonics is dedicated to helping our customers deliver cutting-edge integrated photonic technologies to market quickly and efficiently.
**About QantX**
QantX is an early-stage venture capital firm with a strong focus on high-impact innovations in Modern Healthcare, Sustainability, and Deep tech from within the South & South West. Our mission is to accelerate groundbreaking startups and University spinouts in the region with capital and invaluable governance, guidance, and global connections. Together, we are building a sustainable future and ecosystem for impactful technology.
**About Integrated Photonics**
Integrated photonics is revolutionising the way we process and transmit information by harnessing the power of light alongside electricity in microchip technology. This breakthrough technology enables technologies with faster data speeds, reduced energy consumption, and enhanced precision across industries from telecommunications to healthcare and beyond.
By combining optical components onto a single microchip, integrated photonics opens up new possibilities for compact, high-performance devices that drive innovation in key emerging markets from next-generation quantum technology to advanced medical devices. Light Trace Photonics is at the forefront of this field, helping businesses unlock the full potential of integrated photonic solutions.
Dr Jake Biele, CEO of Light Trace Photonics,
jake.biele@ltphotonics.co.uk
Dr Harry Alexander, Investment Manager at QantX,
harryalexander@qantx.co.uk
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