Huawei launched a wide-area networking (WAN) platform that combines traffic management and encryption, which the company says could help telecom operators prepare for quantum-secure communications.

The Xinghe Intelligent Traffic-Encryption Integration Solution made its debut at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) event in Barcelona earlier this month.

The system includes a built-in quantum key distribution (QKD) board designed to integrate quantum security directly into network equipment. Huawei said the technology removes the need for standalone quantum encryption devices by incorporating quantum-security capabilities directly into existing communications infrastructure.

The Chinese giant added the platform integrates network intelligence with built-in encryption capabilities to address emerging cybersecurity risks linked to future quantum computing. Specifically, the system embeds security features directly into network infrastructure instead of relying on separate encryption appliances. Huawei said this approach could simplify deployment and reduce costs for enterprises and carriers.

The solution also includes a noise-reduction algorithm designed to allow quantum, negotiation, and communication signals to share a single optical fiber. Huawei said this could reduce infrastructure costs by eliminating the need for additional fiber connections or external equipment.

The vendor positioned the launch as part of a broader shift toward quantum-safe networking as the cybersecurity industry prepares for potential threats posed by future quantum computers. Security researchers have warned about so-called “harvest now, decrypt later” attacks, in which encrypted data captured today could be decrypted once sufficiently powerful quantum systems become available.

Telecom vendors and network operators are exploring a range of approaches to address those risks, including post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and QKD, although most early migration strategies currently focus on post-quantum cryptography. Large-scale deployments of quantum-secure networking technologies remain limited as standards and commercial implementations continue to evolve.

Huawei introduced the Xinghe solution alongside other elements of its next-generation WAN architecture unveiled during the Barcelona event. The company’s broader initiative focuses on improving network resilience, automation, and security as carriers upgrade infrastructure to support new digital services.