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Key areas of expertise

  • Algorithms
  • Machine Learning
  • Cybersecurity

Quantum Algorithms run on quantum computers are leading to a step change in information processing capability – Quantum Supremacy. Whilst quantum supremacy has not yet been achieved it is expected to happen within this decade. We focus on these algorithms and apply them to security, trust, and management domains to provide quantum enhanced solutions to classical systems. Due to current technological constraints, such as a lack of quantum memories, simulators are used to test these algorithms. Our goal is to populate a repository of quantum algorithms and be ready to exploit quantum supremacy. 

Key areas of expertise:

  • Algorithms 

Primarily in Quantum Coins / Tokens. Researching the use of quantum properties such as superposition and entanglement to secure tokens, and their application to validating transactions. 

  • Machine Learning 

Quantum enhanced machine learning merges quantum algorithms and machine learning executed on quantum computers. Specifically, we look at QML in the context of operational management for future communication networks whilst adopting the principles of explainable machine learning. 

  • Cybersecurity 

Here we focus on developing quantum machine learning algorithms to expediate the classification of massive amounts of multidimensional data. We apply these to a heterogeneous range of networks to categorize threats and anomalous network activity in real-time. 

Infrastructure: 

  • Quantum Random Number Generators 

A pair of IDQuantique Quantis Appliances (2.0) to provide a network-based source of quantum randomness. The QRNGs provide Quantum Randomness as a Service to our cloud deployments, our server farms, and bolster the securing of our SSL and VPN connections.  

  • Quantum Code Repository 

A repository of quantum algorithms coded primarily in python for use on quantum simulators. 

SEE Space Network 

SEE Space is a network led by Walton Institute in Waterford Institute of Technology, and Blackrock Castle Observatory in Munster Technological University. The goal of SEE Space is to combine expertise in Space4.0 and ICT to create impact for Society, Economy, and the Environment

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Walton Institute offers companies access to cutting edge living lab infrastructure. funded by Enterprise Ireland Capital Call since 2019. These state-of-the-art labs are open to organisations of all sizes, from start-up to scale, with opportunities to test innovations, apply use cases or to receive bespoke training in a particular piece of equipment. Contact the Technology Gateway team to arrange a visit.

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