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SINGAPORE, May 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Toshiba Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. (TAPL), a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation, is set to showcase its latest quantum-safe network platform at Asia Tech Singapore (ATxSG) 2025. This demonstration highlights Toshiba's commitment to advancing quantum-safe communications by leveraging collaborative efforts with SpeQtral, a leader in quantum communications technology, and Ciena, a global provider of high-speed connectivity solutions. The companies will present quantum-safe optical encryption solutions by combining Toshiba's Multiplexed Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) technology with Ciena's high-capacity modular transport platform equipped with proven optical encryption capabilities, enabling robust, quantum-safe data transmission for the digital future.
The collaborative showcase highlights the following innovations:
- Defense-in-depth Security:
Toshiba's QKD offers a cutting-edge, hardware-based security solution by harnessing the principles of quantum physics to generate encryption keys that are fundamentally immune to interception. When integrated with Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC), which utilizes advanced cryptographic algorithms to withstand quantum computing threats, this defense-in-depth approach establishes an unparalleled standard of protection. The combination of QKD and PQC delivers robust, future-proof security, ensuring comprehensive defense of sensitive data against both present and emerging quantum attacks. - Quantum-Safe Optical Encryption:
In the demonstration, Toshiba's quantum-safe network platform is seamlessly combined with Ciena's Waveserver 5 platform, eliminating the need for dark fiber and reducing deployment costs. This collaboration enables 800 Gb/s encrypted quantum-safe communications, allowing secure data transmission on existing infrastructure without significant upgrades and demonstrating a practical, cost-effective path to quantum-secure networking for organizations worldwide. - Quantum-Safe Communication Solutioning
As a strategic partner to Toshiba, SpeQtral plays an important role as a quantum-safe solutions architect, enabling the design and deployment of quantum-ready networks tailored for telco and enterprise customers in Singapore. This collaborative initiative paves the way for local businesses to seamlessly adopt next-generation, quantum-resilient data security to safeguard digital infrastructure against emerging threats.
"There is a growing need to create networks that are not only faster and more adaptable, but also capable of withstanding future quantum-enabled threats. Through this demonstration with Toshiba and SpeQtral, Ciena is showcasing a potential solution to protect and future-proof communication of sensitive data," said Matt Vesperman, Vice President, Asia Pacific, Ciena.
Chune Yang Lum, Co-Founder and CEO of SpeQtral, said: "As quantum threats shift from possibility to inevitability, building future-ready networks is essential and needs to start today. Our collaboration with Toshiba and Ciena demonstrates a clear path to integrating and scaling quantum security within existing network infrastructure. Now is the time for forward-looking organisations to lead the charge and secure their digital future."
"Toshiba is committed to advancing quantum technology from the lab to real-world practice. By fostering strong collaborations across the region, we are enabling organizations to confidently embrace quantum innovations. Our joint efforts with Ciena and SpeQtral highlight the practical benefits of quantum-safe communication, ensuring that businesses in Singapore and Asia Pacific can operate securely and efficiently in a rapidly evolving digital landscape," said Hiroshi Tsukino, Corporate Vice President of Toshiba Corporation and Vice President of ICT Solutions Division at Toshiba Digital Solutions.
Since 1999, Toshiba has led innovation in quantum cryptography, achieving several world-firsts such as:
- First QKD system operating over 100km of fiber (2003)
- First to achieve continuous key rates exceeding 1 Mbit/second (2010) and 10 Mbit/second (2017)
- World's first chip-based QKD system (2021)
Toshiba's advanced QKD systems deliver exceptional performance, enabling secure key transmission over longer distances and at higher rates than competitors. With the opening of a £20 million Quantum Technology Centre in Cambridge dedicated to developing quantum-secure networking solutions, including PQC integration, Toshiba remains committed to advancing quantum communication technologies and shaping a quantum-safe future.
Experience Toshiba's latest Quantum-Safe Solutions at ATxSG 2025, Booth 3P3-8, Singapore Expo Hall 3, from May 27-29, with live demonstrations of cutting-edge QKD technology. Prepare today to secure tomorrow's data with Toshiba's quantum-safe solutions.
About Toshiba Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.
Toshiba Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. (TAPL), a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation, was established in 1995 as Toshiba's regional headquarters for operations in Southeast Asia, India and Oceania. Apart from its head office in Singapore, Toshiba Asia Pacific has overseas offices in Bangladesh and Vietnam. TAPL supports Toshiba companies in the Asia Pacific region with a strong focus on expanding our business in Energy Systems, Social Infrastructure Systems, Devices & Storage and Digital solutions. TAPL's commitment aligns with Toshiba's unwavering drive to solve global social issues by advancing the quest for carbon neutrality and resilient infrastructure by creating integrated value-add solutions.
Find out more about TAPL at https://asia.toshiba.com/
SINGAPORE, May 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Toshiba Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. (TAPL), a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation, is set to showcase its latest quantum-safe network platform at Asia Tech Singapore (ATxSG) 2025. This demonstration highlights Toshiba's commitment to advancing quantum-safe communications by leveraging collaborative efforts with SpeQtral, a leader in quantum communications technology, and Ciena, a global provider of high-speed connectivity solutions. The companies will present quantum-safe optical encryption solutions by combining Toshiba's Multiplexed Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) technology with Ciena's high-capacity modular transport platform equipped with proven optical encryption capabilities, enabling robust, quantum-safe data transmission for the digital future.
The collaborative showcase highlights the following innovations:
"There is a growing need to create networks that are not only faster and more adaptable, but also capable of withstanding future quantum-enabled threats. Through this demonstration with Toshiba and SpeQtral, Ciena is showcasing a potential solution to protect and future-proof communication of sensitive data," said Matt Vesperman, Vice President, Asia Pacific, Ciena.
Chune Yang Lum, Co-Founder and CEO of SpeQtral, said: "As quantum threats shift from possibility to inevitability, building future-ready networks is essential and needs to start today. Our collaboration with Toshiba and Ciena demonstrates a clear path to integrating and scaling quantum security within existing network infrastructure. Now is the time for forward-looking organisations to lead the charge and secure their digital future."
"Toshiba is committed to advancing quantum technology from the lab to real-world practice. By fostering strong collaborations across the region, we are enabling organizations to confidently embrace quantum innovations. Our joint efforts with Ciena and SpeQtral highlight the practical benefits of quantum-safe communication, ensuring that businesses in Singapore and Asia Pacific can operate securely and efficiently in a rapidly evolving digital landscape," said Hiroshi Tsukino, Corporate Vice President of Toshiba Corporation and Vice President of ICT Solutions Division at Toshiba Digital Solutions.
Since 1999, Toshiba has led innovation in quantum cryptography, achieving several world-firsts such as:
- First QKD system operating over 100km of fiber (2003)
- First to achieve continuous key rates exceeding 1 Mbit/second (2010) and 10 Mbit/second (2017)
- World's first chip-based QKD system (2021)
Toshiba's advanced QKD systems deliver exceptional performance, enabling secure key transmission over longer distances and at higher rates than competitors. With the opening of a £20 million Quantum Technology Centre in Cambridge dedicated to developing quantum-secure networking solutions, including PQC integration, Toshiba remains committed to advancing quantum communication technologies and shaping a quantum-safe future.
Experience Toshiba's latest Quantum-Safe Solutions at ATxSG 2025, Booth 3P3-8, Singapore Expo Hall 3, from May 27-29, with live demonstrations of cutting-edge QKD technology. Prepare today to secure tomorrow's data with Toshiba's quantum-safe solutions.
About Toshiba Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.
Toshiba Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. (TAPL), a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation, was established in 1995 as Toshiba's regional headquarters for operations in Southeast Asia, India and Oceania. Apart from its head office in Singapore, Toshiba Asia Pacific has overseas offices in Bangladesh and Vietnam. TAPL supports Toshiba companies in the Asia Pacific region with a strong focus on expanding our business in Energy Systems, Social Infrastructure Systems, Devices & Storage and Digital solutions. TAPL's commitment aligns with Toshiba's unwavering drive to solve global social issues by advancing the quest for carbon neutrality and resilient infrastructure by creating integrated value-add solutions.
Find out more about TAPL at https://asia.toshiba.com/
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Toshiba Showcases Quantum-Safe Networks with SpeQtral and Ciena to Prepare Singapore Businesses for the Quantum Era
Toshiba Showcases Quantum-Safe Networks with SpeQtral and Ciena to Prepare Singapore Businesses for the Quantum Era
- CATL opens Middle East's first NING SERVICE Experience Center in Riyadh —currently the largest new energy aftermarket facility outside China.
- The facility offers comprehensive full-lifecycle after-sales support, cultivates local technical talent and accelerates the deployment of advanced electrification and energy storage solutions.
- It also functions as a regional ecosystem hub linking diverse stakeholders and resources to drive industrial synergy and sustainable growth.
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On January 10, 2026, CATL opened the Middle East's first and currently the largest new energy aftermarket facility outside China—the NING SERVICE Experience Center in Riyadh—strengthening its after-sales presence in the Middle East and supporting the region's shift toward cleaner energy systems.
The opening comes as Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East advance ambitious electrification and decarbonization goals under Vision 2030 and similar national initiatives. Taking Saudi Arabia as an example, The Kingdom has set a goal to transition 30% of all vehicles in Riyadh to electric by 2030, as part of a larger strategy to reduce emissions in the capital city by 50%. Sustainability policies are also driving the shift to electric equipment, such as promoting the use of electric forklifts, while encouraging the use of green energy on farms under the Saudi Green Initiative. However, progress is tempered by persistent challenges, including longstanding oil dependency, surging electricity demand, extreme climatic conditions, and limited charging and service infrastructure.
Strategically designed to overcome these obstacles, the Riyadh facility offers comprehensive full-lifecycle after-sales support, cultivates local technical talent and accelerates the deployment of advanced electrification and energy storage solutions.
Covering more than 7,000 square meters, the Riyadh center combines exhibition areas, diagnostics and maintenance zones, refurbishment facilities, training spaces, and a customer lounge. It is designed to serve not only as a localized service hub for the region and a showcase of CATL's system-level capabilities across electric mobility, energy storage, and intelligent electrification, but also as a platform that links diverse resources, fostering industrial synergy across the ecosystem.
A full-lifecycle approach to new energy services
Relying on CATL's deep R&D and extreme manufacturing capabilities, NING SERVICE Experience Center provides customers with full-lifecycle services that encompass battery diagnostics, repair, maintenance, rework, training, recycling, aftermarket logistics and warehousing. Its services span over seven major product categories—from passenger and commercial vehicles to energy storage systems—along with diverse repair scenarios, setting a new benchmark for new energy service delivery in the region.
Leveraging CATL's advanced diagnostics and repair expertise, along with established service processes, the center's comprehensive after-sales services
helps enterprise customers reduce downtime, lower maintenance costs, and extend asset life, providing greater certainty around long-term performance and residual value while reducing long-term ownership costs and delivering more cost-effective and reliable services for end users.
Advancing localized operations and capability building
The Riyadh center serves as a key platform for CATL's localized operations in the Middle East, supporting talent development and long-term local value creation. Through dedicated training facilities, CATL builds after-sales and technical expertise in the new energy sector, contributing to skilled employment and knowledge transfer across the Middle East. Globally, NING SERVICE operates 10 training centers, totalling 2,300 square meters, and has certified more than 9,700 new energy after-sales professionals through partnerships with vocational institutions.
Beyond talent development, CATL is deepening its localization strategy by reinforcing local infrastructure and building ecosystem partnerships. CATL is in discussion with top-tier local industry players—including fuel network operators to rapidly provide green electricity to gas stations and major infrastructure companies to electrify their truck fleets, as well as energy companies to deploy solar-plus-storage solutions.
These initiatives not only bolster CATL's local service capabilities and market confidence, but also by enabling key partners, jointly drive the scaled adoption of comprehensive new energy solutions across the Middle East.
"As a leading energy company in Saudi Arabia, we see tremendous opportunities in energy transformation. For instance, we plan to deploy solar-plus-storage solutions at our gas stations and electrify forklifts to reduce reliance on oil. We look forward to collaborating with top players like CATL to drive this transition forward," said Ahmed Ibrahim，Assistant General Manager For Procurement of Al Drees, a leading provider of petroleum and logistics services in Saudi Arabia.
"The launch of CATL's Riyadh aftermarket flagship underscores our shared commitment to driving the global energy transition. This milestone not only reflects the growing demand for sustainable solutions in Saudi Arabia but also embodies our collective vision for a cleaner, electrified future. As the investor behind the experience centre, we are confident that this partnership will accelerate electrification and strengthen the region's role in advancing the energy transition." said Lin Chaofan, CEO of F4S.
Part of a global network
The Saudi Arabia opening builds on CATL's global service footprint, which includes more than 1,200 professional service stations across 76 countries and 73 spare-parts warehouses worldwide. CATL ranks No. 1 globally in spare parts inventory stocked with 100% genuine parts, with a total warehouse area of more than 370,000 square meters. To date, NING SERVICE has supported more than six million electric vehicles, providing professional after-sales services for passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and energy storage customers.
A long-term commitment to the Middle East
Bruce Li, President of Quality System, Aftermarket Business, Battery Management System Department at CATL, said the Riyadh center reflects a strategic, long-term view of the region.
"Our decision to establish this center in Riyadh is not only a commercial choice, but a long-term commitment," Li said. "As the first NING SERVICE Experience Center in the Middle East, it is more than a service facility. It is a new energy aftermarket ecosystem hub that brings together advanced technology, professional training, and industry collaboration—effectively connecting diverse stakeholders and resources to foster deeper synergy and sustainable growth across the region. Starting from here, CATL will continue to expand its after-sales service network across the Middle East, align closely with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, and support the region's energy transition through a reliable, end-to-end service system."
As the Middle East accelerates its shift toward electrification and energy storage adoption, CATL's expanded NING SERVICE presence is poised to deliver the technical reliability and sustained partnerships essential for this transformation.
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On January 10, 2026, CATL opened the Middle East's first and currently the largest new energy aftermarket facility outside China—the NING SERVICE Experience Center in Riyadh—strengthening its after-sales presence in the Middle East and supporting the region's shift toward cleaner energy systems.
The opening comes as Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East advance ambitious electrification and decarbonization goals under Vision 2030 and similar national initiatives. Taking Saudi Arabia as an example, The Kingdom has set a goal to transition 30% of all vehicles in Riyadh to electric by 2030, as part of a larger strategy to reduce emissions in the capital city by 50%. Sustainability policies are also driving the shift to electric equipment, such as promoting the use of electric forklifts, while encouraging the use of green energy on farms under the Saudi Green Initiative. However, progress is tempered by persistent challenges, including longstanding oil dependency, surging electricity demand, extreme climatic conditions, and limited charging and service infrastructure.
Strategically designed to overcome these obstacles, the Riyadh facility offers comprehensive full-lifecycle after-sales support, cultivates local technical talent and accelerates the deployment of advanced electrification and energy storage solutions.
Covering more than 7,000 square meters, the Riyadh center combines exhibition areas, diagnostics and maintenance zones, refurbishment facilities, training spaces, and a customer lounge. It is designed to serve not only as a localized service hub for the region and a showcase of CATL's system-level capabilities across electric mobility, energy storage, and intelligent electrification, but also as a platform that links diverse resources, fostering industrial synergy across the ecosystem.
A full-lifecycle approach to new energy services
Relying on CATL's deep R&D and extreme manufacturing capabilities, NING SERVICE Experience Center provides customers with full-lifecycle services that encompass battery diagnostics, repair, maintenance, rework, training, recycling, aftermarket logistics and warehousing. Its services span over seven major product categories—from passenger and commercial vehicles to energy storage systems—along with diverse repair scenarios, setting a new benchmark for new energy service delivery in the region.
Leveraging CATL's advanced diagnostics and repair expertise, along with established service processes, the center's comprehensive after-sales services
helps enterprise customers reduce downtime, lower maintenance costs, and extend asset life, providing greater certainty around long-term performance and residual value while reducing long-term ownership costs and delivering more cost-effective and reliable services for end users.
Advancing localized operations and capability building
The Riyadh center serves as a key platform for CATL's localized operations in the Middle East, supporting talent development and long-term local value creation. Through dedicated training facilities, CATL builds after-sales and technical expertise in the new energy sector, contributing to skilled employment and knowledge transfer across the Middle East. Globally, NING SERVICE operates 10 training centers, totalling 2,300 square meters, and has certified more than 9,700 new energy after-sales professionals through partnerships with vocational institutions.
Beyond talent development, CATL is deepening its localization strategy by reinforcing local infrastructure and building ecosystem partnerships. CATL is in discussion with top-tier local industry players—including fuel network operators to rapidly provide green electricity to gas stations and major infrastructure companies to electrify their truck fleets, as well as energy companies to deploy solar-plus-storage solutions.
These initiatives not only bolster CATL's local service capabilities and market confidence, but also by enabling key partners, jointly drive the scaled adoption of comprehensive new energy solutions across the Middle East.
"As a leading energy company in Saudi Arabia, we see tremendous opportunities in energy transformation. For instance, we plan to deploy solar-plus-storage solutions at our gas stations and electrify forklifts to reduce reliance on oil. We look forward to collaborating with top players like CATL to drive this transition forward," said Ahmed Ibrahim，Assistant General Manager For Procurement of Al Drees, a leading provider of petroleum and logistics services in Saudi Arabia.
"The launch of CATL's Riyadh aftermarket flagship underscores our shared commitment to driving the global energy transition. This milestone not only reflects the growing demand for sustainable solutions in Saudi Arabia but also embodies our collective vision for a cleaner, electrified future. As the investor behind the experience centre, we are confident that this partnership will accelerate electrification and strengthen the region's role in advancing the energy transition." said Lin Chaofan, CEO of F4S.
Part of a global network
The Saudi Arabia opening builds on CATL's global service footprint, which includes more than 1,200 professional service stations across 76 countries and 73 spare-parts warehouses worldwide. CATL ranks No. 1 globally in spare parts inventory stocked with 100% genuine parts, with a total warehouse area of more than 370,000 square meters. To date, NING SERVICE has supported more than six million electric vehicles, providing professional after-sales services for passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and energy storage customers.
A long-term commitment to the Middle East
Bruce Li, President of Quality System, Aftermarket Business, Battery Management System Department at CATL, said the Riyadh center reflects a strategic, long-term view of the region.
"Our decision to establish this center in Riyadh is not only a commercial choice, but a long-term commitment," Li said. "As the first NING SERVICE Experience Center in the Middle East, it is more than a service facility. It is a new energy aftermarket ecosystem hub that brings together advanced technology, professional training, and industry collaboration—effectively connecting diverse stakeholders and resources to foster deeper synergy and sustainable growth across the region. Starting from here, CATL will continue to expand its after-sales service network across the Middle East, align closely with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, and support the region's energy transition through a reliable, end-to-end service system."
As the Middle East accelerates its shift toward electrification and energy storage adoption, CATL's expanded NING SERVICE presence is poised to deliver the technical reliability and sustained partnerships essential for this transformation.
** The press release content is from PR Newswire. Bastille Post is not involved in its creation. **
CATL Opens Middle East's Largest New Energy Aftermarket Facility in Riyadh
CATL Opens Middle East's Largest New Energy Aftermarket Facility in Riyadh
CATL Opens Middle East's Largest New Energy Aftermarket Facility in Riyadh
