01 Quantum Inc. and Hitachi Solutions Create, Ltd. Announce Availability of "DoMobile Ver.5," a Remote Access System Enhanced with Post-Quantum Cryptography

Executive Summary

• 01 Quantum Inc. and Hitachi Solutions Create Ltd. (HSC) announced the launch of DoMobile Ver.5, now equipped with 01 Quantum’s post‑quantum cryptography (PQC) technology.
• The upgrade adds NIST‑standardized PQC algorithms to HSC’s remote‑access platform at no additional cost to existing customers, positioning it as the first quantum‑resistant solution in Japan.
• The collaboration highlights growing market demand for quantum‑era cybersecurity and underscores 01 Quantum’s role as a leading provider of enterprise‑grade PQC solutions.

Key Details

• Launch Date & Availability: Effective January 15, 2026; DoMobile Ver.5 is immediately available to HSC customers in Japan.
• Technology Integration: Incorporates NIST‑standardized PQC algorithms (FIPS 203) into the platform’s public‑key cryptography framework, providing resistance to “Harvest Now, Decrypt Later” attacks and future quantum threats.
• Customer Impact: Existing HSC users (~7,000 companies, 36,000 users) receive the upgrade via a standard software update with no extra licensing fees or optional contracts required.
• Market Position: HSC claims DoMobile Ver.5 is the first remote‑access solution in Japan offering built‑in PQC functionality, giving it a competitive edge in the financial and other security‑sensitive sectors.
• Strategic Rationale: Addresses rising concerns over quantum‑enabled cyberattacks, especially for long‑term confidential data (e.g., medical records, financial transactions).
• Quotes:
• Yusaku Kurata, Executive Officer, Business Division Manager at HSC – emphasized the step forward in protecting customers from emerging quantum risks.
• Andrew Cheung, CEO of 01 Quantum – highlighted the operational necessity of post‑quantum security and the partnership’s role in delivering early market access to PQC.

Notable Quotes

• “The transition to post‑quantum security is no longer theoretical, it is an operational necessity.” – Andrew Cheung, CEO, 01 Quantum
• “DoMobile Ver.5… integrates post‑quantum cryptography to protect our customers from emerging risks such as Harvest Now, Decrypt Later attacks.” – Yusaku Kurata, HSC

Materiality Assessment: Material – Positive (introduces a new, market‑first product offering that could drive significant revenue growth and enhances the company’s strategic positioning in the emerging PQC market).