{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"128311","rtpr_id":"nGNX3096wk","ticker":"QXL","exchange":"NASDAQ","all_tickers":["QXL"],"title":"Quantum X Labs Launches a Quantum-Native Security Research Initiative Through QuantumQ Security","author":"Globe Newswire","published_at":"2026-08-26T13:07:00.091Z","article_body":"The new initiative, “Qatacomb”, will explore new quantum-native approaches\nto protecting sensitive information, with planned theoretical validation,\nsimulation and proof-of-concept testing on quantum hardware\n\nTEL AVIV, Israel, Aug. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quantum X Labs Inc.\n(Nasdaq: QXL) (“QuantumX Labs” or the “Company”), today announced the\nlaunch of Qatacomb, a new research initiative being advanced through the\nCompany’s QuantumQ Security operation, focused on exploring a quantum-native\napproach to protecting sensitive information.\n\nQatacomb is designed to investigate security architectures that seek to\ncombine efficient and practical access for authorized users with security\nproperties rooted in the fundamental principles of quantum physics. The\nresearch will also explore whether protection levels can be dynamically\nadapted to different operational requirements, use cases and sensitivity\nlevels.\n\nRather than relying solely on conventional approaches to information security,\nthe Qatacomb initiative will investigate how quantum-mechanical properties can\npotentially become an integral part of the protection architecture itself.\n\nThe program’s next phase is expected to focus on rigorous theoretical\nvalidation, advanced simulation and proof-of-concept testing on quantum\nhardware, with the objective of evaluating the feasibility, security\ncharacteristics and potential real-world applications of the approach.\n\nQuantumX Labs believes Qatacomb is focused on a growing strategic need for new\nmethods of protecting high-value and long-lived information as advances in\nquantum computing reshape the cybersecurity landscape. Governments, defense\norganizations, financial institutions, critical-infrastructure operators and\nenterprises are increasingly evaluating how sensitive information can remain\nprotected in a future in which quantum technologies may challenge existing\nsecurity architectures.\n\nThe commercial opportunity surrounding quantum security is expanding rapidly.\nAccording to The Business Research Company\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=_w1ntyZvEB5fTrvOEPMFjhNkbyQuexCK5lipx0-XmZ5oOuZPAA2N95HzWpv8ua6Goik1BT9C2rQ8COIKdXh8hStOf1X3NskFMIGqBMrgd71qZWJ2HiI37j8UtIPDYKjVL6Qf5wnyPILc7GZEerCLqyMbDwFBXOyADLa4Aq11hJBMpCfcA2rszbTYaKQ_eedo)\n, the broader global quantum security market could grow from approximately\n$2.5 billion in 2026 to approximately $9.8 billion by 2030, representing a\ncompound annual growth rate of approximately 40%. Other industry forecasts\nsimilarly point to rapid expansion in post-quantum and quantum-secure\ntechnologies as organizations prepare their infrastructure for the quantum\nera.\n\n“Qatacomb represents our effort to think beyond simply adapting classical\nsecurity methods to a quantum future and instead explore what security can\nlook like when quantum physics becomes part of the architecture itself,”\nsaid Prof. Nir Sharon, Chief Technology Scientist of Quantum X Labs. “Our\nresearch objective is to examine whether we can create a framework in which\nauthorized users retain efficient access to information while the underlying\nquantum properties provide an additional layer of protection. The next step is\nto challenge the concept through rigorous theory, simulation and ultimately\nquantum-hardware experimentation.”\n\nThe Qatacomb initiative expands QuantumX Labs’ research activities into\nquantum security, complementing the Company’s broader development activities\nacross quantum computing, quantum software and simulation, and quantum\nsensing.\n\nThrough QuantumQ Security, the Company intends to evaluate opportunities at\nthe intersection of quantum computing and next-generation cybersecurity, with\nan initial emphasis on research, validation and the development of\ntechnologies that may ultimately address government, defense, critical\ninfrastructure and enterprise security requirements.\n\nQuantum X Labs Inc.\n\nQuantum X Labs Inc. and its subsidiaries are focused on quantum technology,\ndigital advertising and computing and enterprise artificial intelligence (AI)\nsolutions. Quantum X Labs Ltd. is focused on developing and promoting quantum\nalgorithms for the transportation, drug discovery and security segments as\nwell as developing quantum- based GPS replacement and quantum atom accuracy\nsolutions. Gix Media develops a variety of technological software solutions,\nwhich perform automation, optimization and monetization of internet campaigns,\nfor the purposes of acquiring and routing internet user traffic to its\ncustomers. Metagramm is a developer of grammatical error correction software\nand offers tools for writing and reviewing, grammar, spelling, punctuation and\nstyle features, as well as translation and multilingual dictionaries, using\nartificial intelligence and machine learning technology.\n\nFor more information about Quantum X Labs, visit https://quantumxlabs.xyz/\n\nForward-Looking Statements\n\nThis press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of\nthe “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform\nAct of 1995 and other Federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements\ncontained in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements\nregarding Quantum X Labs’ and its subsidiaries’ strategic and business\nplans, technology, relationships, objectives and expectations for its\nbusiness, growth, the impact of trends on and interest in its business,\nintellectual property, products and its future results, operations and\nfinancial performance and condition and may be identified by the use of words\nsuch as “may,” “seek,” “will,” “consider,” “likely,”\n“assume,” “estimate,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,”\n“believe,” “do not believe,” “aim,” “predict,” “plan,”\n“project,” “continue,” “potential,” “guidance,”\n“objective,” “outlook,” “trends,” “future,” “could,”\n“would,” “should,” “target,” “on track” or their negatives or\nvariations, and similar terminology and words of similar import, generally\ninvolve future or forward-looking statements. For example, the Company is\nusing forward-looking statements when it discusses the expected research,\nvalidation, simulation and testing activities related to the Qatacomb\ninitiative; the potential feasibility and performance of the proposed\ntechnology; the Company's ability to successfully develop, demonstrate or\ncommercialize technologies arising from the initiative; the potential\napplications of such technologies; expectations regarding the size, growth and\ndevelopment of the quantum cybersecurity market and related market\nopportunities; the Company's ability to identify, pursue and benefit from such\nopportunities; expected demand for quantum-security technologies; and the\nCompany's plans, objectives, expectations and beliefs regarding future\ndevelopments in quantum cybersecurity. Forward-looking statements are not\nhistorical facts, and are based upon management’s current expectations,\nbeliefs and projections, many of which, by their nature, are inherently\nuncertain. Such expectations, beliefs and projections are expressed in good\nfaith. However, there can be no assurance that management’s expectations,\nbeliefs and projections will be achieved, and actual results may differ\nmaterially from what is expressed in or indicated by the forward-looking\nstatements. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties\nthat could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those\nexpressed in the forward-looking statements. For a more detailed description\nof the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company, reference is made to the\nCompany’s reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange\nCommission (“SEC”), including, but not limited to, the risks detailed in\nthe Company’s most recent Annual Report on 10-K and in subsequent filings\nwith the SEC. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the\nstatements are made. The Company assumes no obligation to update\nforward-looking statements to reflect actual results, subsequent events or\ncircumstances, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting\nforward-looking information except to the extent required by applicable\nsecurities laws. If the Company does update one or more forward-looking\nstatements, no inference should be drawn that the Company will make additional\nupdates with respect thereto or with respect to other forward-looking\nstatements. References and links to websites have been provided as a\nconvenience, and the information contained on such websites is not\nincorporated by reference into this press release. Quantum X Labs is not\nresponsible for the content of third-party websites.\n\nInvestor Relations Contacts:\n\nMichal Efraty\nInvestor Relations\nmichal@efraty.com\n\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/a0abc50a-ff3e-420e-9e21-807bbc6417cd)\n\n\n\nGlobeNewswire, Inc. 2026","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nGNX3096wk","title":"Quantum X Labs Launches a Quantum-Native Security Research Initiative Through QuantumQ Security","author":"Globe Newswire","ticker":"QXL","created":"2026-08-26T13:07:00.091Z","tickers":["QXL"],"exchange":"NASDAQ","article_body":"The new initiative, “Qatacomb”, will explore new quantum-native approaches\nto protecting sensitive information, with planned theoretical validation,\nsimulation and proof-of-concept testing on quantum hardware\n\nTEL AVIV, Israel, Aug. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quantum X Labs Inc.\n(Nasdaq: QXL) (“QuantumX Labs” or the “Company”), today announced the\nlaunch of Qatacomb, a new research initiative being advanced through the\nCompany’s QuantumQ Security operation, focused on exploring a quantum-native\napproach to protecting sensitive information.\n\nQatacomb is designed to investigate security architectures that seek to\ncombine efficient and practical access for authorized users with security\nproperties rooted in the fundamental principles of quantum physics. The\nresearch will also explore whether protection levels can be dynamically\nadapted to different operational requirements, use cases and sensitivity\nlevels.\n\nRather than relying solely on conventional approaches to information security,\nthe Qatacomb initiative will investigate how quantum-mechanical properties can\npotentially become an integral part of the protection architecture itself.\n\nThe program’s next phase is expected to focus on rigorous theoretical\nvalidation, advanced simulation and proof-of-concept testing on quantum\nhardware, with the objective of evaluating the feasibility, security\ncharacteristics and potential real-world applications of the approach.\n\nQuantumX Labs believes Qatacomb is focused on a growing strategic need for new\nmethods of protecting high-value and long-lived information as advances in\nquantum computing reshape the cybersecurity landscape. Governments, defense\norganizations, financial institutions, critical-infrastructure operators and\nenterprises are increasingly evaluating how sensitive information can remain\nprotected in a future in which quantum technologies may challenge existing\nsecurity architectures.\n\nThe commercial opportunity surrounding quantum security is expanding rapidly.\nAccording to The Business Research Company\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=_w1ntyZvEB5fTrvOEPMFjhNkbyQuexCK5lipx0-XmZ5oOuZPAA2N95HzWpv8ua6Goik1BT9C2rQ8COIKdXh8hStOf1X3NskFMIGqBMrgd71qZWJ2HiI37j8UtIPDYKjVL6Qf5wnyPILc7GZEerCLqyMbDwFBXOyADLa4Aq11hJBMpCfcA2rszbTYaKQ_eedo)\n, the broader global quantum security market could grow from approximately\n$2.5 billion in 2026 to approximately $9.8 billion by 2030, representing a\ncompound annual growth rate of approximately 40%. Other industry forecasts\nsimilarly point to rapid expansion in post-quantum and quantum-secure\ntechnologies as organizations prepare their infrastructure for the quantum\nera.\n\n“Qatacomb represents our effort to think beyond simply adapting classical\nsecurity methods to a quantum future and instead explore what security can\nlook like when quantum physics becomes part of the architecture itself,”\nsaid Prof. Nir Sharon, Chief Technology Scientist of Quantum X Labs. “Our\nresearch objective is to examine whether we can create a framework in which\nauthorized users retain efficient access to information while the underlying\nquantum properties provide an additional layer of protection. The next step is\nto challenge the concept through rigorous theory, simulation and ultimately\nquantum-hardware experimentation.”\n\nThe Qatacomb initiative expands QuantumX Labs’ research activities into\nquantum security, complementing the Company’s broader development activities\nacross quantum computing, quantum software and simulation, and quantum\nsensing.\n\nThrough QuantumQ Security, the Company intends to evaluate opportunities at\nthe intersection of quantum computing and next-generation cybersecurity, with\nan initial emphasis on research, validation and the development of\ntechnologies that may ultimately address government, defense, critical\ninfrastructure and enterprise security requirements.\n\nQuantum X Labs Inc.\n\nQuantum X Labs Inc. and its subsidiaries are focused on quantum technology,\ndigital advertising and computing and enterprise artificial intelligence (AI)\nsolutions. Quantum X Labs Ltd. is focused on developing and promoting quantum\nalgorithms for the transportation, drug discovery and security segments as\nwell as developing quantum- based GPS replacement and quantum atom accuracy\nsolutions. Gix Media develops a variety of technological software solutions,\nwhich perform automation, optimization and monetization of internet campaigns,\nfor the purposes of acquiring and routing internet user traffic to its\ncustomers. Metagramm is a developer of grammatical error correction software\nand offers tools for writing and reviewing, grammar, spelling, punctuation and\nstyle features, as well as translation and multilingual dictionaries, using\nartificial intelligence and machine learning technology.\n\nFor more information about Quantum X Labs, visit https://quantumxlabs.xyz/\n\nForward-Looking Statements\n\nThis press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of\nthe “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform\nAct of 1995 and other Federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements\ncontained in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements\nregarding Quantum X Labs’ and its subsidiaries’ strategic and business\nplans, technology, relationships, objectives and expectations for its\nbusiness, growth, the impact of trends on and interest in its business,\nintellectual property, products and its future results, operations and\nfinancial performance and condition and may be identified by the use of words\nsuch as “may,” “seek,” “will,” “consider,” “likely,”\n“assume,” “estimate,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,”\n“believe,” “do not believe,” “aim,” “predict,” “plan,”\n“project,” “continue,” “potential,” “guidance,”\n“objective,” “outlook,” “trends,” “future,” “could,”\n“would,” “should,” “target,” “on track” or their negatives or\nvariations, and similar terminology and words of similar import, generally\ninvolve future or forward-looking statements. For example, the Company is\nusing forward-looking statements when it discusses the expected research,\nvalidation, simulation and testing activities related to the Qatacomb\ninitiative; the potential feasibility and performance of the proposed\ntechnology; the Company's ability to successfully develop, demonstrate or\ncommercialize technologies arising from the initiative; the potential\napplications of such technologies; expectations regarding the size, growth and\ndevelopment of the quantum cybersecurity market and related market\nopportunities; the Company's ability to identify, pursue and benefit from such\nopportunities; expected demand for quantum-security technologies; and the\nCompany's plans, objectives, expectations and beliefs regarding future\ndevelopments in quantum cybersecurity. Forward-looking statements are not\nhistorical facts, and are based upon management’s current expectations,\nbeliefs and projections, many of which, by their nature, are inherently\nuncertain. Such expectations, beliefs and projections are expressed in good\nfaith. However, there can be no assurance that management’s expectations,\nbeliefs and projections will be achieved, and actual results may differ\nmaterially from what is expressed in or indicated by the forward-looking\nstatements. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties\nthat could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those\nexpressed in the forward-looking statements. For a more detailed description\nof the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company, reference is made to the\nCompany’s reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange\nCommission (“SEC”), including, but not limited to, the risks detailed in\nthe Company’s most recent Annual Report on 10-K and in subsequent filings\nwith the SEC. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the\nstatements are made. The Company assumes no obligation to update\nforward-looking statements to reflect actual results, subsequent events or\ncircumstances, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting\nforward-looking information except to the extent required by applicable\nsecurities laws. If the Company does update one or more forward-looking\nstatements, no inference should be drawn that the Company will make additional\nupdates with respect thereto or with respect to other forward-looking\nstatements. References and links to websites have been provided as a\nconvenience, and the information contained on such websites is not\nincorporated by reference into this press release. Quantum X Labs is not\nresponsible for the content of third-party websites.\n\nInvestor Relations Contacts:\n\nMichal Efraty\nInvestor Relations\nmichal@efraty.com\n\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/a0abc50a-ff3e-420e-9e21-807bbc6417cd)\n\n\n\nGlobeNewswire, Inc. 2026"},"type":"article","timestamp":"2026-08-26T13:07:00.135842724Z","server_sent_at_ms":1787749620135},"received_at":"2026-08-26T13:07:00.187Z","source_url":"https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/08/26/3351420/0/en/quantum-x-labs-launches-a-quantum-native-security-research-initiative-through-quantumq-security.html"},"analysis":{"id":"117228","press_release_id":"128311","analysis_json":{"industry":null,"redFlags":[],"eventType":"operations_update","narrative":"Quantum X Labs launched the Qatacomb research initiative through its QuantumQ Security subsidiary to explore quantum-native architectures for protecting sensitive information.\n\nThe initiative will focus on integrating quantum-mechanical properties directly into security frameworks, moving beyond conventional classical methods to rigorous theoretical validation and hardware testing.\n\nThe company cites third-party estimates that the global quantum security market could grow from $2.5 billion in 2026 to $9.8 billion by 2030, representing a 40% CAGR.","sentiment":"bullish","agentHooks":{"shouldPost":false,"suggestedAngle":"QXL expands R&D scope with new quantum-native security initiative 'Qatacomb'."},"keyFigures":{"customDimensions":{"market_cagr":"40%","quantum_security_market_2026":"$2.5 billion","quantum_security_market_2030":"$9.8 billion"}},"quotedText":"Qatacomb represents our effort to think beyond simply adapting classical security methods to a quantum future and instead explore what security can look like when quantum physics becomes part of the architecture itself","namedEntities":{"people":[{"name":"Prof. Nir Sharon","role":"Chief Technology Scientist"},{"name":"Michal Efraty","role":"Investor Relations"}],"products":["Qatacomb"],"companies":[{"name":"Quantum X Labs Inc.","ticker":"QXL"},{"name":"QuantumQ Security","relationship":"subsidiary"},{"name":"The Business Research Company","relationship":"market research source"},{"name":"Gix Media","relationship":"subsidiary"},{"name":"Metagramm","relationship":"subsidiary"}],"dollarAmounts":[{"amount":"$2.5 billion","context":"global quantum security market size in 2026"},{"amount":"$9.8 billion","context":"projected global quantum security market size by 2030"}]},"materialImpact":{"score":2,"reasoning":"Launch of the 'Qatacomb' research initiative expands R&D into a growing market (quantum security), but it remains an early-stage exploration without immediate commercial revenue or product release."},"tickerRelevance":{"others":[],"primary":"QXL"},"globalImportance":15,"audienceRelevance":15,"eventTypeSecondary":[],"importanceComponents":{"tickerTier":"small-cap","eventGravity":"research-initiative","sectorWeight":"tech","commercialStatus":"pre-revenue-rnd"}},"event_type":"operations_update","event_type_secondary":null,"sentiment":"bullish","material_impact_score":2,"narrative":"Quantum X Labs launched the Qatacomb research initiative through its QuantumQ Security subsidiary to explore quantum-native architectures for protecting sensitive information.\n\nThe initiative will focus on integrating quantum-mechanical properties directly into security frameworks, moving beyond conventional classical methods to rigorous theoretical validation and hardware testing.\n\nThe company cites third-party estimates that the global quantum security market could grow from $2.5 billion in 2026 to $9.8 billion by 2030, representing a 40% CAGR.","key_figures":{"customDimensions":{"market_cagr":"40%","quantum_security_market_2026":"$2.5 billion","quantum_security_market_2030":"$9.8 billion"}},"named_entities":{"people":[{"name":"Prof. Nir Sharon","role":"Chief Technology Scientist"},{"name":"Michal Efraty","role":"Investor Relations"}],"products":["Qatacomb"],"companies":[{"name":"Quantum X Labs Inc.","ticker":"QXL"},{"name":"QuantumQ Security","relationship":"subsidiary"},{"name":"The Business Research Company","relationship":"market research source"},{"name":"Gix Media","relationship":"subsidiary"},{"name":"Metagramm","relationship":"subsidiary"}],"dollarAmounts":[{"amount":"$2.5 billion","context":"global quantum security market size in 2026"},{"amount":"$9.8 billion","context":"projected global quantum security market size by 2030"}]},"model_name":"glm-4.7","prompt_hash":"sha256:727b4b9429a443af","schema_hash":"sha256:05005c02d9cffac9","created_at":"2026-08-26T14:51:37.277Z","global_importance":15,"audience_relevance":15,"importance_components":{"tickerTier":"small-cap","eventGravity":"research-initiative","sectorWeight":"tech","commercialStatus":"pre-revenue-rnd"}},"durationMs":114384,"modelName":"glm-4.7"}}