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TIM Italy has successfully completed the first quantum-safe communication trial between two data centers using operational network infrastructure. The initiative demonstrated the feasibility of Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) for secure data traffic in real conditions.

Conducted over a 40-kilometer link in the Milan metropolitan area, the test maintained simultaneous commercial traffic on the same optical network. The project validated QKD in scenarios like data replication and backup routines.

Involving partners like Telsy, QTI, and Noovle, it also integrated with existing network and cybersecurity architectures. This effort aligns with broader European quantum communication strategies, enhancing digital sovereignty and data protection.