We are thrilled to announce a significant milestone in the field of quantum communication. The PRISM Quantum Communication Network, a collaborative effort led by Merqury Cybersecurity Ltd., Melita Ltd. and other PRISM consortium partners, is taking a significant leap forward. The necessary hardware for constructing this state-of-the-art network in Malta has begun to arrive, and a live demonstration of the first part of the network in action will take place at the end of this month.

We cordially invite your respective media organisation to witness this groundbreaking event, which will represent a national first, and will follow on from a likely world first achieved by the same team. In addition to being a technical showcase, this demonstration will also be a celebration of Malta's leading role in advancing quantum communication technologies. 

Key Highlights of the PRISM Project and the Upcoming Demonstration: 

• The PRISM project involves the construction of a testbed quantum-secured network across Malta, a pioneering initiative in the field.
• This network is designed to be unhackable, validating quantum communication technology on a national scale.
• The upcoming demonstration showcases a link between the Optics Lab in the Department of Physics and the Faculty of ICT at the University of Malta.
• A significant portion of this groundbreaking technology has been developed locally by Merqury Cybersecurity Ltd., showcasing Malta's contribution to the quantum communication field.
• This demonstration represents a national first in Malta and marks an important step in demonstrating the capabilities of Quantum Key Distribution.
• The event follows a private demonstration conducted recently, believed to be a world first in using Continuous-Variable Quantum Key Distribution technology over a lit fibre.

Join us to be part of this historic moment and witness first hand the future of secure and advanced communication technologies.

About PRISM:

PRISM, or "Physical Security for Public Infrastructure in Malta," is an EU co-funded project which aims to establish a country-wide ultra-secure quantum communications network.

There are seven Maltese partners in the project. The project is being coordinated by RSM Malta, while Merqury Cybersecurity Limited is leading the technical efforts in collaboration with Melita Limited, Umnai Limited, and the University of Malta. In addition, the public sector plays an active role in the project through the involvement of Malta Information Technology Agency (MITA) and the Critical Infrastructure Protection Directorate within the Ministry for Home Affairs, Security, Reforms, and Equality, both of which have a keen interest in the development of this ultra-secure network.

European Collaboration: 

PRISM aligns with the European Commission's extensive efforts to develop a Europe-wide Quantum Communication Infrastructure (EuroQCI). As Malta's designated project within this initiative, PRISM will spearhead the development of a quantum-secure network across the Maltese islands and its connection to the wider European network.

This project is co-funded by the European Union under the Digital Europe Programme grant agreement number 101111875. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Commission. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.