Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, ID Quantique is a company focused on quantum photonics technologies, including quantum communication, quantum cryptography, and photon detection. The company develops systems and components based on the principles of quantum mechanics.
ID Quantique’s product offerings include quantum random number generators, quantum key distribution systems, and single-photon detectors. These technologies are used in applications requiring cryptographic security, high-quality randomness, and precise photon-level measurement.
In addition to secure communications, ID Quantique’s photon detection technologies are used in scientific research and sensing environments. These solutions support experiments and instrumentation where accurate detection of low-level optical signals is required.
Typical supported applications include quantum communication systems, secure networking infrastructure, scientific instrumentation, photon detection platforms, and quantum sensing research. To learn more, please click here.
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Molly is the Founder, Publisher, and Editor-in-Chief of Components Source Network, the industry’s first and only known 100% woman- and disability-owned and led B2B publishing platform serving the global high-tech manufacturing and engineering sectors. Her portfolio includes Photonics Industry Monthly and ten additional specialized e-news sites. With more than 25 years of experience spanning strategic technical marketing, public relations, and business development in highly specialized technical markets, she also leads Embassy Global, LLC, a virtual consultancy that has supported the growth of more than 200 high-tech industry brands worldwide since 2008. In addition to her publishing and advisory work, Molly has been appointed to serve as Second Vice Chair of the Government Team for the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) Forum, beginning in 2026, supporting policy development and advocacy initiatives advancing women-owned businesses. A long-standing voice for small business, supplier diversity, and women in STEM, she was also a 2025 finalist for the WBEC Metro New York Outstanding Advocate Award. Connect with her on LinkedIn.
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