Patero and Eridan, a pioneer in Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) technology, announced the successful operation of Patero’s CryptoQoR suite with Eridan’s recently released 5G units.
This achievement marks a significant advancement in securing communication over 5G networks against emerging quantum threats. Eridan’s solution, which operates with Patero’s post-quantum cryptography (PQC), is well suited for US cities, ports, airports, campuses, and agricultural operations.
The integration enables the deployment of private 5G networks that are both energy-efficient and, importantly, resilient to quantum computing attacks. Merging Eridan’s ultra-low-power, high-performance radios with Patero’s quantum-resistant cryptography delivers a robust solution for critical infrastructure operators seeking to enhance cybersecurity in compliance with federal mandates.
“This collaboration represents a leap forward in securing our nation’s critical infrastructure,” said Omid Tahernia, CEO of Eridan. “By operating Patero’s post-quantum encryption over our Open RAN technology, customers get up to 4X more data in the same bandwidth with up to 5X energy efficiency secured by hybrid, and agile quantum-resistant encryption from Patero.”
This joint solution aligns with US federal initiatives targeting strengthening cybersecurity across critical sectors. More specfifically, it supports the objectives outlined in Executive Order 141 44, which directs department and agency level actions on PQC to ensure protection against threats that may use quantum computing architectures.
It also aligns with National Security Memorandum 10, which focuses on promoting US leadership in quantum computing while mitigating risks to vulnerable cryptographic systems.
Key benefits:
- Quantum-eesilient aecurity: Patero’s CryptoQoR suite provides cryptographic agility, ensuring data protection against both classical and quantum threats
- Energy efficiency: Eridan’s 5G radios consume less power, reducing operational costs and supporting sustainable deployments. The Eridan radios also achieve less than 0.5 total output power, delivering Category B range and throughput with 20X less power output
- Performance: Eridan’s Clean Signal Direct Polar Modulation based technology delivers high throughput to the cell edge
- Scalability: The combined solution is suitable for different applications such as urban environments, transportation hubs, educational campuses, and agricultural operations
- Compliance: supports adherence to federal cybersecurity mandates, facilitating funding opportunities and regulatory approval for infrastructure projects.
“Our partnership with Eridan underscores our commitment to providing cutting-edge, quantum-resistant cybersecurity solutions for critical infrastructure,” added Crick Waters, CEO of Patero. “Together, we’re enabling operators to build secure, efficient, and futureproof networks.”
Eridan has invested more than a decade of R&D into its 5G Direct Polar Modulation based radio unit and has been awarded over 40 global patents, setting a new bar for 5G radio performance.
Key features of the Eridan radio unit:
- Breakthrough coverage and throughput: 5W radio coverage with 0.5W total power; ultra-clean signals that shatter traditional EVM measurements
- Dramatically lower power consumption: up to 5X lower than legacy radios
- World’s smallest and lightest radio: approximately 2.5kg
- Modular radio architecture: agile band deployment from 600MHz to 4.2GHz
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