QANplatform Partners with IBM to Revolutionize Cybersecurity with Quantum-Resistant Blockchain Technology

QANplatform, a pioneering Layer 1 blockchain platform, has officially partnered with IBM as an IBM Business Partner. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the evolution of cybersecurity solutions, as QANplatform introduces its groundbreaking QAN Q-Cluster—a tamper-proof, self-auditing system that leverages AI for log anomaly detection and quantum-resistant blockchain technology to ensure provable durability and persistence. The partnership underscores both companies’ commitment to providing secure, innovative solutions that address the real-world challenges businesses face in today’s increasingly complex digital landscape.

Tackling the Cybersecurity Crisis with Advanced Technology

According to IBM’s 2024 Cost of a Data Breach Report, the global average cost of a data breach has reached a staggering $4.88 million per incident, a 10% increase from the previous year. Data breaches that involve multi-cloud environments have been even more costly, averaging over $5 million and taking nearly 283 days to identify and contain. One in three of these breaches also involves "shadow data," a growing concern for businesses as the proliferation of data complicates tracking and safeguarding efforts.

In light of these findings, the need for robust cybersecurity measures has never been more critical. QANplatform’s QAN Q-Cluster was developed to address a key challenge in cybersecurity: the potential for malicious actors to alter or delete logs during a breach, thus covering their tracks and making it nearly impossible for businesses to detect or prove the attack. Traditional log aggregators, while useful, are vulnerable to the same compromises, leaving businesses with no way to differentiate between authentic and tampered logs.

QAN Q-Cluster solves this problem by providing 100% confidence in cluster integrity. It is mathematically proven to be tamper-proof, with every operation—whether malicious or authenticated—logged on a quantum-resistant, append-only blockchain. This ensures that every action within the cluster is fully auditable and that any attempt to compromise the system leaves behind an immutable trace.

A Robust, Enterprise-Grade Solution

At the heart of QAN Q-Cluster is a system consisting of five custom components designed to monitor and gather Kubernetes events. These components aggregate and cache data for AI-based analysis, with a storage daemon ensuring that both raw and processed logs remain intact. The entire system operates on QANplatform, a hybrid blockchain platform that is quantum-resistant and enterprise-grade, guaranteeing both security and scalability.

The QAN Q-Cluster integrates several key IBM components, including:

• IBM Fusion HCI: Providing a stable hardware foundation for the solution.
• Red Hat OpenShift: Serving as a robust operating system and orchestration platform for the long term.
• IBM watsonx: IBM’s AI and data platform designed to drive business insights.
• IBM Guardium QuantumSafe: Offering clear, understandable insights into infrastructure’s post-quantum readiness.

Enhancing Security Across Key Industries

The integration of QAN Q-Cluster with IBM’s technologies creates a solution that is particularly well-suited for industries handling sensitive data. Key sectors such as government, banking and finance, healthcare, and supply chains can benefit greatly from the platform’s ability to securely handle and monitor classified information and operational logs. QAN Q-Cluster ensures that transaction data is safeguarded, audit trails are maintained, and compliance with regulatory requirements is upheld, even across complex IT infrastructures.

Industry Leaders Weigh In

Kevin Redmond, Vice President of the IBM Technology Group, expressed his enthusiasm about the collaboration:

“AI is a transformative technology, and IBM is leading the charge with open-source AI models and platforms like IBM watsonx. It’s exciting to see AI and quantum-resistant blockchain technologies being integrated to process critical business data and tackle real-world challenges.”

Similarly, Igor Pravica, General Manager of IBM’s Central Eastern Territory, commented on the synergy between IBM’s hardware and software solutions and QANplatform’s innovative use case:

“It’s encouraging to see IBM’s cutting-edge technologies applied in a practical, focused solution like this. We look forward to more collaborations like this one that leverage IBM’s platforms to drive innovation and security.”

Arpad Pikethy, IBM Country Leader, added:

“It’s great to witness the convergence of AI, blockchain, and IBM’s powerful solutions in addressing the complex cybersecurity challenges faced by today’s enterprises.”

Excitement from QANplatform’s Founders

Silur, Co-Founder and AI Lead at QANplatform, shared his excitement about the partnership:

"As a member of two working groups of the European Commission’s EU AI Office, I’m thrilled to integrate next-generation AI security measures into QAN Q-Cluster, ensuring compliance with the EU Council AI Risk Guidelines.”

Johann Polecsak, Co-Founder and CTO of QANplatform, also expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration:

“This partnership is a huge milestone for us. Working alongside the international teams at IBM and Arrow to integrate this solution has been invaluable. Our enterprise blockchain running on IBM Fusion HCI opens up endless possibilities for innovation, offering future-proof applications on QANplatform.”

About QANplatform

QANplatform is a cutting-edge blockchain platform designed to accelerate Web3 development with unmatched security. Catering to startups, SMEs, enterprises, and large-scale government infrastructure projects, QANplatform offers quantum-resistant security, making it one of the most secure platforms for blockchain development today. Its flagship product is a revolutionary hybrid blockchain platform with smart contract capabilities, supporting the creation of use cases in any programming language.

As one of the first 20 members of the Linux Foundation’s Post-Quantum Cryptography Alliance (PQCA)—alongside tech giants such as IBM, Google, Meta, and Nvidia—QANplatform is at the forefront of the quantum-resilient blockchain revolution. QAN’s technology was first implemented in the EU in March 2024.

About IBM

IBM is a global leader in hybrid cloud and AI, offering enterprise-grade solutions across industries. With a strong focus on data-driven insights, AI, and quantum computing, IBM provides organizations in over 175 countries with the tools they need to streamline business processes, reduce costs, and gain a competitive edge. Leveraging its innovations in AI, quantum computing, and cloud solutions, IBM continues to transform industries with flexible, scalable, and secure solutions.

For more information, visit QANplatform and IBM.