Insider letter
- Terra Quantum and Apex.AI have demonstrated an implementation of NIST-standardized post-quantum cryptography for secure communication between an Apex.AI-based robotic software environment and a cloud control system.
- The integration applies quantum-resistant cryptographic algorithms while preserving existing software architectures and communication flows used by networked intelligent systems.
- The companies said the implementation provides a path for industries such as robotics, automotive, defense and critical infrastructure to begin adopting quantum-safe security measures.
Press Release – Terra Quantum, a global leader in quantum technologies, and Apex.AI, a leading provider of secure software for software-defined vehicles and intelligent machines, today announced the successful implementation of NIST-standardized post-quantum cryptography (PQC) for secure communication between an Apex.AI-based robotic software environment and a cloud-based control system.
The collaboration demonstrates how connected robotics, automotive and defense systems can use standardized quantum-resistant cryptography to securely exchange information with cloud services while maintaining the communication patterns and distributed software architectures that modern intelligent systems rely on. The implementation provides a practical blueprint for bringing quantum security to long-lived networked systems without requiring fundamental changes to existing applications.
As quantum computing continues to advance, many of today’s widely used public-key cryptographic algorithms are expected to become vulnerable to cryptographically relevant quantum computers. This represents a long-term cybersecurity challenge for software-defined vehicles, autonomous systems, connected robotics, data from national security concerns, and platforms designed to remain in use for decades. These systems increasingly rely on secure communications with cloud-based services for monitoring, diagnostics, software updates, fleet management, coordination, and remote operations, making the transition to quantum-resilient security a key priority.
The implementation combines Terra Quantum’s post-quantum cryptography capabilities with Apex.OS to enable secure cloud communications using NIST-standardized quantum-resistant cryptographic algorithms. Apex.OS provides the software-defined robotics and intelligent machine foundation for this joint solution, enabling secure edge-to-cloud communications in an application environment representative of modern autonomous and connected systems. Importantly, the solution preserves existing communication flows and application architectures, allowing organizations to strengthen cybersecurity while maintaining compatibility with modern distributed software systems.
“Connected intelligent systems are quickly becoming critical infrastructure,” said Markus Pflitsch, CEO, founder and chairman of Terra Quantum. “The vehicles, robots and industrial systems in use today will still be in operation when quantum computers begin to challenge today’s cryptographic standards. Enterprises cannot afford to wait until that point. This implementation shows that NIST-standardized post-quantum cryptography is ready to protect cloud-connected systems today and provides a practical path to quantum resilience without disrupting existing software architectures.”
Dr. Florian Neukart, Chief Technology Officer at Terra Quantum, added: “The transition to post-quantum cryptography must be practical, standards-based and interoperable with the software systems that companies already operate. Our collaboration with Apex.AI shows that NIST-standardized post-quantum cryptography can be integrated into modern robotics and software-defined vehicle environments without changing application logic or communication architectures. By maintaining existing development workflows while strengthening the With cryptographic resilience, we enable companies to start doing that.” Migration to quantum security today.”
Dr. Jan Becker, CEO of Apex.AI, said: “Software-defined vehicles, intelligent machines and connected defense systems increasingly rely on trusted communication with cloud infrastructure throughout their operational lifespan. Our collaboration with Terra Quantum shows that standardized post-quantum cryptography can be integrated into modern robotics software environments while maintaining the flexibility, scalability and communication models that developers rely on to build next-generation intelligent systems. For companies developing platforms, that may remain in operation for years or decades, preparing for post-quantum security is becoming increasingly important.” an important lifecycle aspect that should be considered early in the architecture and product planning process.”
Unlike approaches that require redesigning applications or communication frameworks, the implementation shown allows companies to begin adopting standardized post-quantum security using technologies available today. By maintaining established software architectures while replacing vulnerable cryptographic building blocks, organizations can prepare long-lasting networked systems for the post-quantum era with minimal operational disruption.
The implementation is particularly relevant for industries that operate mission-critical connected assets, including robotics, autonomous mobility, industrial automation, manufacturing, logistics, aerospace, defense and critical infrastructure, where devices deployed today must remain secure throughout the operational lifecycle, which often extends well beyond the introduction of cryptographically relevant quantum computers.
Beyond securing individual platforms, the joint solution enables quantum-safe protection of interconnected systems-of-systems operating across cloud, edge, autonomous and mission networks. In line with NATO’s multi-domain operations approach, resilient and interoperable communications infrastructures are essential to orchestrate land, air, sea, cyber and space effects. The demonstrated architecture provides a scalable foundation for secure information exchange and mission assurance in complex, software-defined operational ecosystems.
As governments and industry accelerate adoption of NIST’s post-quantum cryptography standards, the collaboration shows that organizations can begin migrating to quantum-secure communications today using standardized technologies without redesigning existing software-defined systems.
https://thequantuminsider.com/2026/07/24/terra-quantum-apex-ai-post-quantum-cryptography/
