{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"143677","rtpr_id":"nNFCfqTmN-20260915","ticker":"ONE","exchange":"","all_tickers":["ONE"],"title":"01 Quantum Inc. and Utimaco Inc. Formalize Global Post-Quantum Cryptography Alliance","author":"Newsfile Corp","published_at":"2026-09-15T11:57:19.418Z","article_body":"Collaboration Strengthens Enterprise and Government Readiness for\nQuantum-Resilient Security\n\nToronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - September 15, 2026) - 01 Quantum Inc.\n(TSXV: ONE) (OTCQB: OONEF) (\"01 Quantum\" or the \"Company\") one of the\nfirst-to-market, enterprise level cybersecurity providers for the quantum\ncomputing era, and Utimaco Inc. (\"Utimaco\"), a leading global provider of IT\nsecurity solutions, today announced the formation of a Post-Quantum\nCryptography (\"PQC\") Technology Alliance. The partnership brings together the\ncomplementary technologies and expertise of both companies to help governments\nand enterprises prepare for and execute the transition toward\nquantum-resilient cryptographic infrastructures.\n\nAs organizations assess the potential impact of quantum computing on existing\ncryptographic infrastructure, many face a complex transition involving the\nidentification of cryptographic assets, assessment of vulnerabilities,\ntechnology selection, system integration, compliance requirements, and\nlong-term modernization planning.\n\nThe alliance is designed to address these challenges through a coordinated and\nstandards-aligned approach to PQC adoption. 01 Quantum brings its PQC software\ntechnologies, cryptographic discovery capabilities, and expertise in\ntransitioning applications toward quantum-resistant cryptography. Utimaco\ncontributes its expertise and technologies in hardware security modules\n(HSMs), secure key management, cryptographic infrastructure, crypto-agility,\nand quantum-safe security.\n\nTogether, the companies will identify opportunities where their complementary\ntechnologies can help organizations assess, modernize, and protect their\ncryptographic environments as they transition toward post-quantum security.\n\nThe companies will collaborate on technical integration, joint solution\ndesign, pre-sales engineering, technical demonstrations, customer education,\nand customer opportunities. This approach is intended to enable organizations\nto combine application-level PQC capabilities with secure, enterprise-grade\ncryptographic infrastructure and key protection.\n\nJoint go-to-market initiatives are expected to include co-branded webinars,\nconference participation, solution briefs, whitepapers, technical workshops,\nand other programs focused on helping organizations understand and prepare for\nthe transition to quantum-resistant security.\n\nBy bringing together 01 Quantum's PQC software and cryptographic discovery\ncapabilities with Utimaco's quantum-safe security technologies and\nlong-standing expertise in protecting cryptographic keys and critical\ninfrastructure, the alliance aims to provide organizations with a practical\nand complementary approach to PQC migration, from discovery and assessment\nthrough implementation and secure operational deployment.\n\nExecutive Commentary:\n\nAndrew Cheung, CEO of 01 Quantum, stated, \"Preparing for the quantum era is\nabout more than replacing one encryption standard with another. Organizations\nfirst need to understand where cryptography exists across their systems, what\nis exposed, and how to modernize without disrupting critical operations. This\nalliance represents a significant step forward in helping organizations\nmodernize their cryptographic foundations. Quantum-resilient security requires\nboth advanced technology and seamless integration. By combining our PQC\nsoftware with Utimaco's enterprise-grade security expertise, we can provide\ncustomers with a practical, standards-aligned roadmap for adopting PQC at\nscale.\"\n\nCindy Provin, Chief Strategy and Sales Officer of Utimaco, stated, \"The\ntransition to post-quantum cryptography requires an ecosystem of complementary\ntechnologies and expertise. Utimaco has a long history of protecting\ncryptographic keys and critical digital infrastructures, and quantum-safe\nsecurity is an important part of the evolution of our portfolio. By working\nwith 01 Quantum, we are extending the options available to customers as they\nassess their cryptographic environments and move from PQC planning toward\nimplementation. Together, we can help organizations approach this transition\nin a secure, practical, and crypto-agile way.\"\n\nAbout 01 Quantum\n\n01 Quantum Inc., (TSXV: ONE) (OTCQB: OONEF) formerly 01 Communique Laboratory\nInc., is known for its innovative work in post-quantum cryptography (PQC),\ndeveloping technologies designed to protect digital systems against emerging\nquantum computing threats. The Company's IronCAP™ and supporting\ntechnologies are integrated into its PQC solutions, enabling applications\nacross security sensitive environments including digital assets, AI systems,\nemail security, and enterprise infrastructure. IronCAP™ technologies are\npatent protected in the U.S.A. by patents #11,271,715 and #11,669,833.\n\nFor more information, visit the Company's website at https://01com.com.\n\nAbout Utimaco\n\nAs society grows more connected, it becomes more dependent on digital systems\nand critical infrastructure. AI, cloud complexity, quantum computing, and\nevolving threats are raising the stakes. Trust now requires not only security\nbut also control and resilience.\n\nUtimaco protects the foundations a connected society must be able to trust -\nour cybersecurity solutions secure data, identities, AI systems, payments, and\ncritical infrastructure. Hardware security modules, encryption, key\nmanagement, and quantum-safe technologies give organizations control over\ncryptographic assets across on-premises, hybrid, multi-cloud, and as-a-service\nenvironments.\n\nThrough our Safety & Resilience solutions, Utimaco also helps governments and\norganizations prepare for and respond to critical events. Coordinated action\nand timely public warnings help safeguard lives, services, and infrastructure\nwhen it matters most.\n\nBy bringing digital security and operational resilience together, Utimaco\nhelps customers stay secure, connected, and ready for what comes next.\nHeadquartered in Aachen and Campbell, California, we serve customers\nworldwide. Find out more on www.utimaco.com.\n\nCautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements\n\nCertain statements in this news release may constitute \"forward-looking\"\nstatements which involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other\nfactors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the\nCompany, or industry results, to be materially different from any future\nresults, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such\nforward-looking statements. When used in this news release, such statements\nuse such words as \"may\", \"will\", \"expect\", \"believe\", \"plan\", \"intend\", \"are\nconfident\" and other similar terminology. Such statements include statements\nregarding the expansion of the Company's product lineup, the timing of\ncommercialization of the Company's technologies, the success of the Company's\nstrategic alliances, the future of quantum computers and their impact on the\nCompany's product offering, the functionality of the Company's products and\nthe intended product lines for the Company's technology and the potential\nlicensing of the Company's technology. These statements reflect current\nexpectations regarding future events and operating performance and speak only\nas of the date of this news release. Forward-looking statements involve\nsignificant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of\nfuture performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate\nindications of whether or not such results will be achieved. A number of\nfactors could cause actual results to differ materially from the results\ndiscussed in the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to,\nthe factors discussed under \"Risk and Uncertainties\" in the Company's\nManagement`s Discussion and Analysis document filed on SEDAR+. Although the\nforward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what\nmanagement of the Company believes are reasonable assumptions, the Company\ncannot assure investors that actual results will be consistent with these\nforward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of\nthe date of this news release, and the Company assumes no obligation to update\nor revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.\n\nNeither TSX Venture Exchange (TSX-V) nor its Regulation Services Provider (as\nthat term is defined in the policies of the TSX-V) accepts responsibility for\nthe adequacy or accuracy of this release.\n\nFor additional information, please contact:\n\nBrian Stringer\nChief Financial Officer\n01 Quantum Inc.\n(905) 795-2888 x204\nBrian.stringer@01com.com\n\nSean Peasgood\nInvestor Relations\nSophic Capital\n49 Wellington St. E, Suite 500\nToronto, ON M5E 1C9\n(437) 295-1701\nSean@SophicCapital.com\n\n\nTo view the source version of this press release, please visit\nhttps://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/314284","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nNFCfqTmN-20260915","title":"01 Quantum Inc. and Utimaco Inc. Formalize Global Post-Quantum Cryptography Alliance","author":"Newsfile Corp","ticker":"ONE","created":"2026-09-15T11:57:19.418Z","tickers":["ONE"],"exchange":"","article_body":"Collaboration Strengthens Enterprise and Government Readiness for\nQuantum-Resilient Security\n\nToronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - September 15, 2026) - 01 Quantum Inc.\n(TSXV: ONE) (OTCQB: OONEF) (\"01 Quantum\" or the \"Company\") one of the\nfirst-to-market, enterprise level cybersecurity providers for the quantum\ncomputing era, and Utimaco Inc. (\"Utimaco\"), a leading global provider of IT\nsecurity solutions, today announced the formation of a Post-Quantum\nCryptography (\"PQC\") Technology Alliance. The partnership brings together the\ncomplementary technologies and expertise of both companies to help governments\nand enterprises prepare for and execute the transition toward\nquantum-resilient cryptographic infrastructures.\n\nAs organizations assess the potential impact of quantum computing on existing\ncryptographic infrastructure, many face a complex transition involving the\nidentification of cryptographic assets, assessment of vulnerabilities,\ntechnology selection, system integration, compliance requirements, and\nlong-term modernization planning.\n\nThe alliance is designed to address these challenges through a coordinated and\nstandards-aligned approach to PQC adoption. 01 Quantum brings its PQC software\ntechnologies, cryptographic discovery capabilities, and expertise in\ntransitioning applications toward quantum-resistant cryptography. Utimaco\ncontributes its expertise and technologies in hardware security modules\n(HSMs), secure key management, cryptographic infrastructure, crypto-agility,\nand quantum-safe security.\n\nTogether, the companies will identify opportunities where their complementary\ntechnologies can help organizations assess, modernize, and protect their\ncryptographic environments as they transition toward post-quantum security.\n\nThe companies will collaborate on technical integration, joint solution\ndesign, pre-sales engineering, technical demonstrations, customer education,\nand customer opportunities. This approach is intended to enable organizations\nto combine application-level PQC capabilities with secure, enterprise-grade\ncryptographic infrastructure and key protection.\n\nJoint go-to-market initiatives are expected to include co-branded webinars,\nconference participation, solution briefs, whitepapers, technical workshops,\nand other programs focused on helping organizations understand and prepare for\nthe transition to quantum-resistant security.\n\nBy bringing together 01 Quantum's PQC software and cryptographic discovery\ncapabilities with Utimaco's quantum-safe security technologies and\nlong-standing expertise in protecting cryptographic keys and critical\ninfrastructure, the alliance aims to provide organizations with a practical\nand complementary approach to PQC migration, from discovery and assessment\nthrough implementation and secure operational deployment.\n\nExecutive Commentary:\n\nAndrew Cheung, CEO of 01 Quantum, stated, \"Preparing for the quantum era is\nabout more than replacing one encryption standard with another. Organizations\nfirst need to understand where cryptography exists across their systems, what\nis exposed, and how to modernize without disrupting critical operations. This\nalliance represents a significant step forward in helping organizations\nmodernize their cryptographic foundations. Quantum-resilient security requires\nboth advanced technology and seamless integration. By combining our PQC\nsoftware with Utimaco's enterprise-grade security expertise, we can provide\ncustomers with a practical, standards-aligned roadmap for adopting PQC at\nscale.\"\n\nCindy Provin, Chief Strategy and Sales Officer of Utimaco, stated, \"The\ntransition to post-quantum cryptography requires an ecosystem of complementary\ntechnologies and expertise. Utimaco has a long history of protecting\ncryptographic keys and critical digital infrastructures, and quantum-safe\nsecurity is an important part of the evolution of our portfolio. By working\nwith 01 Quantum, we are extending the options available to customers as they\nassess their cryptographic environments and move from PQC planning toward\nimplementation. Together, we can help organizations approach this transition\nin a secure, practical, and crypto-agile way.\"\n\nAbout 01 Quantum\n\n01 Quantum Inc., (TSXV: ONE) (OTCQB: OONEF) formerly 01 Communique Laboratory\nInc., is known for its innovative work in post-quantum cryptography (PQC),\ndeveloping technologies designed to protect digital systems against emerging\nquantum computing threats. The Company's IronCAP™ and supporting\ntechnologies are integrated into its PQC solutions, enabling applications\nacross security sensitive environments including digital assets, AI systems,\nemail security, and enterprise infrastructure. IronCAP™ technologies are\npatent protected in the U.S.A. by patents #11,271,715 and #11,669,833.\n\nFor more information, visit the Company's website at https://01com.com.\n\nAbout Utimaco\n\nAs society grows more connected, it becomes more dependent on digital systems\nand critical infrastructure. AI, cloud complexity, quantum computing, and\nevolving threats are raising the stakes. Trust now requires not only security\nbut also control and resilience.\n\nUtimaco protects the foundations a connected society must be able to trust -\nour cybersecurity solutions secure data, identities, AI systems, payments, and\ncritical infrastructure. Hardware security modules, encryption, key\nmanagement, and quantum-safe technologies give organizations control over\ncryptographic assets across on-premises, hybrid, multi-cloud, and as-a-service\nenvironments.\n\nThrough our Safety & Resilience solutions, Utimaco also helps governments and\norganizations prepare for and respond to critical events. Coordinated action\nand timely public warnings help safeguard lives, services, and infrastructure\nwhen it matters most.\n\nBy bringing digital security and operational resilience together, Utimaco\nhelps customers stay secure, connected, and ready for what comes next.\nHeadquartered in Aachen and Campbell, California, we serve customers\nworldwide. Find out more on www.utimaco.com.\n\nCautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements\n\nCertain statements in this news release may constitute \"forward-looking\"\nstatements which involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other\nfactors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the\nCompany, or industry results, to be materially different from any future\nresults, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such\nforward-looking statements. When used in this news release, such statements\nuse such words as \"may\", \"will\", \"expect\", \"believe\", \"plan\", \"intend\", \"are\nconfident\" and other similar terminology. Such statements include statements\nregarding the expansion of the Company's product lineup, the timing of\ncommercialization of the Company's technologies, the success of the Company's\nstrategic alliances, the future of quantum computers and their impact on the\nCompany's product offering, the functionality of the Company's products and\nthe intended product lines for the Company's technology and the potential\nlicensing of the Company's technology. These statements reflect current\nexpectations regarding future events and operating performance and speak only\nas of the date of this news release. Forward-looking statements involve\nsignificant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of\nfuture performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate\nindications of whether or not such results will be achieved. A number of\nfactors could cause actual results to differ materially from the results\ndiscussed in the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to,\nthe factors discussed under \"Risk and Uncertainties\" in the Company's\nManagement`s Discussion and Analysis document filed on SEDAR+. Although the\nforward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what\nmanagement of the Company believes are reasonable assumptions, the Company\ncannot assure investors that actual results will be consistent with these\nforward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of\nthe date of this news release, and the Company assumes no obligation to update\nor revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.\n\nNeither TSX Venture Exchange (TSX-V) nor its Regulation Services Provider (as\nthat term is defined in the policies of the TSX-V) accepts responsibility for\nthe adequacy or accuracy of this release.\n\nFor additional information, please contact:\n\nBrian Stringer\nChief Financial Officer\n01 Quantum Inc.\n(905) 795-2888 x204\nBrian.stringer@01com.com\n\nSean Peasgood\nInvestor Relations\nSophic Capital\n49 Wellington St. E, Suite 500\nToronto, ON M5E 1C9\n(437) 295-1701\nSean@SophicCapital.com\n\n\nTo view the source version of this press release, please visit\nhttps://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/314284"},"type":"article","timestamp":"2026-09-15T11:57:19.468718138Z","server_sent_at_ms":1789473439468},"received_at":"2026-09-15T11:57:19.524Z","source_url":"https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/314284"},"analysis":{"id":"132509","press_release_id":"143677","analysis_json":{"industry":{"label":"Software","sector":"Information Technology"},"redFlags":["Partnership carries no disclosed financial terms, revenue commitments, or exclusivity provisions","Filer is a micro-cap TSXV/OTCQB-listed company where strategic alliances frequently do not convert to revenue"],"eventType":"partnership","narrative":"01 Quantum and Utimaco have formalized a Post-Quantum Cryptography Technology Alliance that pairs 01 Quantum's PQC software and cryptographic discovery capabilities with Utimaco's hardware security modules and quantum-safe key management.\n\nThe partners plan joint technical integration, co-branded go-to-market programs, pre-sales engineering, and customer education targeting enterprises and governments preparing for quantum-resilient cryptographic migration.\n\nNo financial terms, revenue commitments, or exclusivity were disclosed; for the micro-cap filer this is a strategic distribution expansion for its IronCAP-based PQC portfolio rather than a near-term revenue event.","sentiment":"bullish","agentHooks":{"shouldPost":false,"suggestedAngle":"Quantum-security distribution play: 01 Quantum's IronCAP PQC software gains an HSM-channel partner in Utimaco."},"keyFigures":{"customDimensions":{"us_patents":["11,271,715","11,669,833"]}},"quotedText":"Preparing for the quantum era is\nabout more than replacing one encryption standard with another.","namedEntities":{"people":[{"name":"Andrew Cheung","role":"CEO of 01 Quantum"},{"name":"Cindy Provin","role":"Chief Strategy and Sales Officer of Utimaco"},{"name":"Brian Stringer","role":"Chief Financial Officer of 01 Quantum"},{"name":"Sean Peasgood","role":"Investor Relations, Sophic Capital"}],"products":["IronCAP","hardware security modules (HSMs)"],"companies":[{"name":"01 Quantum Inc.","ticker":"ONE","relationship":"filer"},{"name":"Utimaco Inc.","relationship":"partner"},{"name":"Sophic Capital","relationship":"investor relations firm"}],"dollarAmounts":[]},"materialImpact":{"score":2,"reasoning":"A formalized technology alliance with Utimaco, a leading hardware security module vendor, expands go-to-market reach for 01 Quantum's PQC software. 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