Strengthening the R&D Platform for Cryptography in the Quantum Computing Era and Blockchain
First written in FY2022. 12 of 17 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2023-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-10-29.
1 other company's latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「For post-quantum cryptography, we conducted trials of hybrid key exchange and post-quantum TLS server certificates in the AlmaLinux 10 PQC technical preview environment. The results have been published as a PQC technology preview. For C2PA, drawing on knowledge developed through our R&D activities, we supported the development of the “iTrust C2PA Certificate Authority” and the publication of its repository, and also conducted technical validation relating to C2PA as part of our efforts to put related technologies into practical use.」
For post-quantum cryptography, the company progressed through trials and publication in the AlmaLinux 10 environment. For C2PA, it helped build the iTrust C2PA Certificate Authority and publish the repository, and conducted technical validation. R&D expenses were ¥51 million. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding (1) post-quantum cryptography, we began offering a beta version of a support tool that assists with the adoption of post-quantum cryptography-enabled server certificates, with the aim of supporting customers' experiments and trials and helping them understand post-quantum cryptography.」
The company has progressed from the research phase for post-quantum cryptography to offering a beta version of a support tool that assists with the adoption of compatible server certificates. R&D expenses were ¥40 million. - FY2024-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, we continued researching (1) post-quantum cryptography and (2) blockchain, excluding green data centers, for which research and recommendations were completed in the previous consolidated fiscal year. For both themes, we are examining and considering the potential for linkage with or adoption in existing businesses and services. R&D expenses for these activities during the cumulative second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year were ¥20 million.」
Excluding green data centers, research on post-quantum cryptography and blockchain continues. R&D expenses for the cumulative second quarter were ¥20 million, with no new research themes or specific results disclosed. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the cumulative first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, we continued researching (1) post-quantum cryptography and (2) blockchain, excluding green data centers, for which research and recommendations were completed in the previous consolidated fiscal year. For both themes, we are examining and considering the potential for linkage with or adoption in existing businesses and services. R&D expenses for these activities during the cumulative first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year were ¥10 million.」
Research and recommendations on green data centers were completed in the previous consolidated fiscal year, while research on post-quantum cryptography and blockchain continues. R&D expenses for the first quarter were ¥10 million. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding (1) post-quantum cryptography, we completed a proof of concept for post-quantum cryptography (PQC) support in a new authentication infrastructure capable of issuing certificates rapidly and in large volumes, and issued a press release on 18 January 2023.」
For post-quantum cryptography, an R&D Center research theme, the company completed a proof of concept for PQC support on its new authentication infrastructure and announced the results on 18 January 2023. - FY2023-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「On 1 April 2022, we established the R&D Center as an R&D division and began activities to identify business and technology seeds from a medium- to long-term perspective. At the same time, we selected the following themes in response to changes in platforms and began research: (1) post-quantum cryptography, (2) blockchain, and (3) green data centers. For each theme, we are examining and considering the potential for linkage with or adoption in existing businesses and services, as well as any impact on our business and other activities. R&D expenses for these activities during the cumulative second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year were ¥16 million.」
The R&D Center continues to research post-quantum cryptography, blockchain, and green data centers, and disclosed R&D expenses of ¥16 million for the cumulative second quarter. No new research themes or specific results have been added. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「On 1 April 2022, we established the R&D Center as a new research and development function and began identifying business and technology opportunities from a medium- to long-term perspective. We also selected three themes to address changes in platforms: (1) post-quantum cryptography, (2) blockchain and (3) green data centers, and began research into them.」
The R&D Center was established on 1 April 2022, and research began on 3 themes: post-quantum cryptography, blockchain, and green data centers. The company has outlined the specific development of its R&D foundation and the expansion of its research themes. - FY2022First statedAnnual report
「R&D for the future We will strengthen our R&D foundation to support future business growth, including by establishing an R&D division in April 2022 to research emerging technologies related to our business, such as cryptography for the quantum computing era and blockchain, in response to changes in platforms, and to develop new products and services.」
The establishment of an R&D division in April 2022 and research into emerging technologies such as cryptography for the quantum computing era and blockchain, as well as the development of new products, are presented as new growth initiatives.