ID Quantique

ID Quantique (IDQ) is a quantum technology company founded in Geneva in 2001. The company describes itself as a global pioneer in quantum technologies and says it grew from a university spin-off into a high-tech company with an international presence. Its work spans quantum-safe security and quantum detection systems, with technologies intended for enterprise, government, and research customers. Its security offering addresses the protection of data and communications. The company presents quantum random number generation as a source of true quantum randomness and stronger cryptographic keys, and offers quantum key distribution (QKD), including its Clavis XG portfolio for out-of-band QKD in enterprise networks. The homepage also promotes Clavis XG Multiplex for deployment in metro networks. Its broader stated focus is on helping organizations protect critical data and communicate securely. IDQ also develops quantum detection systems and photonic technologies. The company describes its work as supporting researchers building quantum photonic components and the foundations of a future quantum internet. Its stated customer groups include enterprises, governments, and research institutions, and it frames its mission around enabling those groups to realize the potential of quantum technologies. In 2025, IDQ joined the IonQ family. Its website describes IDQ as the flagship IDQ brand within IonQ and says the companies are working together on technologies to connect, secure, and scale quantum systems. The homepage announces IonQ's agreement to acquire IDQ. The supplied sources do not identify a current headquarters address, individual founder, or named executives.

ID Quantique (IDQ) was founded in Geneva in 2001. The company describes its beginnings as a university spin-off and its subsequent development as that of a high-tech quantum technology company with an international presence. Its stated purpose is to advance quantum technologies for security, connectivity, and scientific discovery. A central part of IDQ's business is quantum-safe security. The company offers quantum random number generation and quantum key distribution, technologies it presents as tools for generating strong keys and securing communications. Its Clavis XG QKD portfolio is described as an out-of-band quantum key distribution offering for enterprise networks. The company has also promoted Clavis XG Multiplex for making quantum security deployable at scale in metro networks. These offerings reflect a focus on bringing quantum-based security into practical network environments. IDQ's activities also include quantum detection systems and quantum photonic technologies. The company says it supports researchers developing the photonic building blocks of a quantum internet and positions its broader work as contributing to quantum networking, sensing, and security. Its stated audiences include enterprises, governments, and research institutions worldwide. The company describes its mission as helping those customers realize the potential of quantum technologies and protect critical data. In 2025, IDQ joined the IonQ family. Its company profile describes IDQ as IonQ's flagship IDQ brand and says the combination is intended to advance technologies that connect, secure, and scale quantum systems. IDQ's homepage separately announces IonQ's agreement to acquire the company. The supplied evidence does not detail the transaction's legal completion date or terms. Current source material presents IDQ as operating within the IonQ group. It does not identify individual founders, current executives, or a current headquarters address.

• 2025

  Joins the IonQ family

  [2]Company Profile | Discover more about IDQidquantique.com
• 2001

  Founded in Geneva

  [2]Company Profile | Discover more about IDQidquantique.com

A quantum technology company focused on quantum-safe communications, security, and detection systems, serving enterprises, governments, and research institutions. Since joining IonQ in 2025, it is presented as IonQ's flagship IDQ brand.

• Clavis XG QKD Portfolio

  An out-of-band quantum key distribution portfolio for enterprise networks.

• Clavis XG Multiplex

  A quantum security offering presented for deployment at scale in metro networks.

• Quantum random number generation

  The company presents its offering as delivering true quantum randomness for stronger trust and keys.

• Quantum detection systems

  A core area of IDQ's quantum technology portfolio.

• Integration into IonQOther

  Source

• Unconfirmed

  ID Quantique launches Cerberis XG QKD product[6]ID Quantique推出Cerberis XG量子密钥分发产品ithome.com.tw

  ID Quantique announced the Cerberis XG, a new fourth-generation quantum key distribution product, at the Inside Quantum Technology conference.

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1. 1ID Quantique | Quantum-Safe Security & Quantum Detection Systemsidquantique.com
2. 2Company Profile | Discover more about IDQidquantique.com
3. 3About IDQ | ID Quantiqueidquantique.com
4. 4Discover more about careers and internships at IDQidquantique.com
5. 5ID Quantique (United Kingdom)wikidata.org
6. 6ID Quantique推出Cerberis XG量子密钥分发产品ithome.com.tw