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MoUAug 13, 2026, 11:11 AM

BTQ Technologies Signs MOU with ITCENGLOBAL for Post-Quantum Security

AI Summary

BTQ Technologies Corp. announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with ITCENGLOBAL CO., Ltd., one of Korea's largest IT services groups, through its security platform subsidiary ITCEN PNS Co., Ltd. The MOU establishes a framework for collaboration to integrate post-quantum cryptography (PQC), quantum-safe authentication, and next-generation security infrastructure for Korean and international markets. This partnership will focus on critical areas such as financial networks, digital identity, public-sector systems, and enterprise security platforms, leveraging ITCEN PNS's regulatory-grade post-quantum credentials and market position.

Key Highlights

  • BTQ Technologies signed an MOU with ITCENGLOBAL and its subsidiary ITCEN PNS.
  • The collaboration focuses on integrating post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and quantum-safe security.
  • Target markets include financial, public-sector, and enterprise systems in Korea and internationally.
  • ITCENGLOBAL is a KOSDAQ-listed Korean IT services group with KRW 8.9 trillion (US$6 billion) in 2025 revenue.
  • ITCEN PNS obtained KCMVP validation for a hybrid cryptographic module in July 2026.
  • The MOU strengthens BTQ's presence in the Korean market for quantum-safe infrastructure.