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Jaime S Buruaga1, Alberto Sebastián-Lombraña1,2, Ruben B Méndez1
1Center for Computational Simulation, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, 28660 Madrid, Spain.
Madrid Quantum Communication Infrastructure (MadQCI) offers cloud-based quantum services, simplifying access for researchers. This approach abstracts complexity, enabling users to leverage quantum technologies like QKD and QRNG without deep technical knowledge.
Area of Science:
- Quantum communication infrastructure
- Cloud computing
- Quantum technology services
Background:
- The Madrid Quantum Communication Infrastructure (MadQCI) aims to foster the quantum technology scientific community.
- Existing quantum networks often require specialized knowledge, limiting accessibility for end users.
- There is a need to simplify the delivery and usage of quantum communication primitives and services.
Purpose of the Study:
- To expose quantum services in a user-friendly manner within the MadQCI.
- To abstract the underlying technical complexity of quantum services for end users.
- To investigate the delivery of quantum-enabled services using a cloud-based paradigm.
Main Methods:
- Commissioning a cloud-like, quantum-enabled network scenario.
- Offering quantum services following the "anything as a service" (XaaS) model.
- Implementing services such as SD-QKD, QRNG, Quantum-Safe TLS, and Quantum-Safe IPsec as a Service.
Main Results:
- Successful deployment of a user-friendly interface for accessing quantum services.
- Demonstration of the XaaS model for delivering quantum communication primitives.
- Enabling end users to operate quantum services without prior implementation knowledge.
Conclusions:
- The cloud-based paradigm effectively abstracts complexity for quantum services.
- The MadQCI scenario promotes broader adoption and growth of quantum technology.
- The XaaS model is a transferable approach for delivering quantum-enabled services.
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