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SafeLogic Announces SafePQ, Enabling Enterprises to Accelerate Post-Quantum Readiness Without Disrupting Critical Systems

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SafePQ combines validated post-quantum cryptography, hybrid migration support, enterprise-grade software delivery, and the foundation for cryptographic posture management into a single trusted platform.

VIENNA, Va., June 10, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — SafeLogic today announced the general availability of SafePQ, a post-quantum cryptographic infrastructure solution designed to help enterprises modernize cryptography, accelerate quantum readiness, and establish stronger cryptographic governance across complex production environments.

“SafePQ helps bridge that gap by providing trusted post-quantum cryptography built on rigorously tested implementations, while giving enterprises the flexibility and governance capabilities required to modernize cryptography without disrupting critical business systems.”

As organizations prepare for the transition to post-quantum cryptography (PQC), many are discovering that the challenge extends far beyond implementing new algorithms. Cryptography is deeply embedded across applications, services, APIs, cloud platforms, mobile environments, software dependencies, and critical infrastructure. Successfully navigating the transition requires trusted cryptographic implementations, operational visibility, migration flexibility, and a sustainable path to ongoing cryptographic change.

SafePQ was built to address that challenge.

Built on SafeLogic’s proven software foundation, SafePQ delivers validated post-quantum cryptographic capabilities while providing enterprises with the operational foundation required to manage cryptographic modernization at scale.

“Organizations understand that quantum computing presents a long-term security challenge, but many are still searching for a practical path from awareness to implementation,” said Evgeny Gervis, CEO of SafeLogic. “SafePQ helps bridge that gap by providing trusted post-quantum cryptography built on rigorously tested implementations, while giving enterprises the flexibility and governance capabilities required to modernize cryptography without disrupting critical business systems.”

Trusted Cryptographic Implementations for the Post-Quantum Era

The security of cryptography depends not only on the strength of algorithms, but also on the quality of their implementation. Historically, many vulnerabilities in cryptographic software have resulted from implementation flaws rather than weaknesses in the underlying mathematics.

SafePQ addresses this risk by leveraging SafeLogic’s rigorously validated cryptographic implementations, which have undergone extensive testing through NIST’s Cryptographic Algorithm Validation Program (CAVP) and Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP). Organizations can adopt post-quantum cryptography with confidence, knowing they are relying on implementations built to meet the requirements of regulated and high-assurance environments.

SafePQ includes support for all major NIST-standardized post-quantum cryptographic algorithms, including:

ML-KEM (Module-Lattice Key Encapsulation Mechanism)ML-DSA (Module-Lattice Digital Signature Algorithm)SLH-DSA (Stateless Hash-Based Digital Signature Algorithm)LMS (Leighton-Micali Signature Scheme)

In addition, SafePQ supports both classical and post-quantum cryptography within a unified platform, enabling organizations to meet current security requirements while preparing for future standards adoption.

Enabling Practical and Phased PQC Migration

For most enterprises, post-quantum migration cannot be accomplished through a disruptive “rip-and-replace” approach.

Financial institutions, telecommunications providers, healthcare organizations, technology companies, and critical infrastructure operators often operate highly heterogeneous environments consisting of multiple operating systems, programming languages, hardware architectures, cloud platforms, legacy applications, third-party software, and custom-developed systems.

SafePQ was specifically engineered for these realities.

The platform supports hybrid cryptographic deployments that combine classical and post-quantum algorithms, enabling organizations to strengthen security while maintaining interoperability with existing systems during migration. Hybrid approaches provide an additional layer of defense while allowing organizations to adopt PQC on their own timelines.

SafePQ’s extensive operating environment coverage spans diverse technology stacks, deployment models, programming languages, and runtime environments, making it particularly well suited for large enterprises and financial institutions where cryptographic consistency across disparate systems is essential.

Rather than forcing development teams to redesign applications around new cryptographic libraries, SafePQ provides familiar integration models and broad deployment flexibility, helping organizations accelerate migration while minimizing operational disruption.

Optimized for Enterprise Performance

One of the common misconceptions surrounding post-quantum cryptography is that stronger security necessarily comes with substantial performance penalties.

SafePQ challenges that assumption.

SafeLogic has invested heavily in optimizing the performance of its post-quantum implementations. In many deployment scenarios, SafePQ’s implementation of ML-KEM delivers performance that is significantly faster than traditional public-key cryptographic approaches such as RSA and competitive with or superior to widely deployed elliptic curve implementations.

These optimizations enable organizations to pursue quantum readiness without sacrificing the performance expectations of modern enterprise applications, cloud services, APIs, mobile platforms, and high-volume transaction environments.

Enterprise-Grade Delivery and Lifecycle Management

Modern cryptographic infrastructure requires more than strong algorithms. It also requires a reliable mechanism for delivering updates, deploying patches, and maintaining consistency across large software estates.

SafePQ is supported by SafeLogic’s enterprise-grade software delivery infrastructure, including the SafeLogic Customer Portal and Software Delivery Factory.

Organizations can securely access validated cryptographic updates, automate software distribution through portal APIs, and integrate cryptographic lifecycle management into existing development and deployment workflows.

This approach significantly reduces the burden placed on internal engineering teams. Rather than spending valuable development resources managing cryptographic library updates and deployment logistics, organizations can leverage SafeLogic’s delivery infrastructure to accelerate patch adoption and improve security posture.

By reducing friction associated with cryptographic updates, SafePQ helps organizations deploy security improvements more consistently and more rapidly across their environments.

For customers with specialized operational requirements, SafeLogic also offers customized SafePQ builds tailored to unique deployment, platform, or compliance needs.

Backed by SafeLogic Expertise

SafePQ is supported by SafeLogic’s enterprise support organization and solution engineering teams, providing customers with direct access to cryptographic expertise throughout their modernization journey.

From architecture guidance and migration planning to deployment support and operational best practices, SafeLogic works alongside customers to help reduce implementation risk and accelerate time-to-value.

This combination of validated software and specialized expertise helps organizations move beyond experimentation and toward production-ready quantum preparedness.

Building Toward Cryptographic Posture Management

While SafePQ delivers immediate value through validated post-quantum cryptography and hybrid migration support, it also represents an important step toward a broader vision for enterprise cryptographic management.

Over time, organizations will need more than algorithm implementations. They will need visibility into cryptographic usage, governance over cryptographic policies, and the ability to adapt as standards, threats, and business requirements evolve.

SafeLogic is actively expanding SafePQ with additional capabilities designed to help organizations better understand, govern, and modernize cryptography across the software lifecycle. Future enhancements will focus on areas such as policy-driven cryptographic governance, operational visibility, and crypto-agility, helping enterprises prepare not only for today’s migration requirements but also for the continuous evolution of cryptographic standards.

These capabilities will ultimately contribute to SafeLogic’s broader vision for cryptographic posture management, providing organizations with a more comprehensive approach to managing cryptographic risk across increasingly complex environments.

Availability

SafePQ is available immediately.

Organizations interested in accelerating their post-quantum readiness initiatives can learn more about SafePQ, schedule a demonstration, or engage with SafeLogic’s cryptographic experts by visiting www.safelogic.com.

About SafeLogic
Founded in 2012, SafeLogic is a premier provider of cryptographic software that enables enduring privacy and trust in the ever-changing digital world. Used by many of the world’s top technology firms, SafeLogic expedites and streamlines the adoption of FIPS 140-validated classical and post-quantum cryptography. SafeLogic delivers FIPS 140-3 validated software, PQC, strong entropy sources, and crypto-agility, all supported by a world-class software delivery factory and enterprise software support.

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Scott Raspa, SafeLogic, 1 4105332656, scott@safelogic.com, https://www.safelogic.com

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Cambodia Takes Bakong Global, Connecting ASEAN with Japan and Africa

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PHNOM PENH, Cambodia, Nov. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Cambodia is taking its national digital payment system, Bakong, onto the global stage, unveiling initiatives spanning international card payments, stablecoin and bond tokenisation pilots with Japan, and a remittance corridor with Rwanda.

The announcements were made at the inaugural Black Swan Summit Cambodia, co-hosted by the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) and the Singapore-headquartered Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN), in collaboration with three Cambodian ministries: the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications, the Ministry of Commerce, and the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation.

Held alongside the Sommet de la Francophonie, the two-day summit has attracted over 5,000 registered participants from 60 countries, including policymakers, central bankers, investors and technology leaders, to advance financial connectivity between ASEAN, Africa and other international markets.

From National Payment System to Global Network

Cambodia has built a digital payments infrastructure that has transformed domestic financial access. It is now extending that infrastructure internationally through three initiatives:

Bakong to the World: Bakong users will be able to create Visa or Mastercard virtual cards through the app, enabling contactless payments overseas.

Japan–Cambodia stablecoin remittances: NBC and SBI Group will explore stablecoin-based cross-border transfers, with funds received through Bakong wallets.

Government bond tokenisation: NBC and SBI Bank will pilot the tokenisation of Cambodian government bonds on the Canton Network, exploring new approaches to trading and settlement.

Bakong has also contributed to the growing use of Cambodia’s national currency. The riel’s share of transactions on the platform increased from 17% in 2020 to 58% in 2025.

A Model for Emerging Economies

Cambodia’s financial transformation is rooted in an extraordinary history. Following the destruction of its banking system and the abolition of its currency between 1975 and 1979, the riel was reintroduced on 20 March 1980.

Rather than replicate conventional financial infrastructure, Cambodia has built a digital-first payments ecosystem. Today, Bakong connects approximately 38 million accounts in a country of 17 million people. In 2025, it processed 1.3 billion transactions worth US$241.84 billion, equivalent to approximately 4.5 times Cambodia’s GDP.

For emerging economies seeking to expand financial inclusion, strengthen domestic currencies and connect to global markets, Cambodia offers an example of how public digital infrastructure can accelerate financial development.

Bridging ASEAN and the Francophone World

The summit also marks a step towards connecting Southeast Asia with Francophone economies, particularly in Africa.

Two initiatives signal this ambition:

Cambodia–Rwanda remittance corridor: The National Bank of Cambodia and the National Bank of Rwanda are working to connect Bakong with Rwanda’s RSwitch payment infrastructure, initially facilitating remittances from Cambodia to Rwanda.

Francophone Africa payment connectivity: H.E. Dr. Chea Serey, Governor of the National Bank of Cambodia, underscored the shared vision of exploring cross-border payment connectivity with Francophone African payment systems, with potential initial use cases focusing on remittances and small-value trade.

These initiatives advance South–South cooperation, demonstrating how emerging economies can collaborate directly on interoperable financial infrastructure without relying exclusively on traditional international payment networks.

The summit continues on 16 November, with discussions on economic corridors, payment interoperability, financial resilience and regulatory cooperation.

Leadership Perspectives

H.E. Dr. Chea Serey, Governor of the National Bank of Cambodia, said: “Cambodia knows what it means to lose a financial system and rebuild trust in money. Bakong has expanded access and the use of the riel. Now we are connecting it to the world. Sovereignty and openness are not opposites. Inclusion must be measured not just by whether people can pay, but by whether they can withstand shocks.”

Sopnendu Mohanty, Group CEO, Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN), said: “Cambodia shows that emerging economies can build financial infrastructure around their own needs rather than inherit systems designed elsewhere. The next challenge is connecting these platforms internationally. From African payment links to Japanese fintech pilots, Black Swan Summit Cambodia demonstrates how emerging markets can open new channels for trade, investment and financial inclusion.”

For more information: www.cambodia.blackswansummit.com

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APEC 2026 Host City Promotional Video Shenzhen: Where the Future Takes Shape Released Worldwide

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SHENZHEN, China, Nov. 14, 2026 /CNW/ — Shenzhen: Where the Future Takes Shape, the official promotional video for the host city of the 2026 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting, was released worldwide on November 15, as APEC Economic Leaders’ Week got underway in Shenzhen.

Presented by the Publicity Department of the CPC Shenzhen Municipal Committee and produced by Shenzhen Media Group, the video takes “Where the Future Takes Shape” as its central theme.

It brings together Shenzhen’s pioneering reforms, its achievements in building a modern, people-centered city, and the theme of 2026 APEC “China Year,” “Building an Asia-Pacific Community to Prosper Together.” Through the story of Shenzhen, the video offers international audiences a vivid look at Chinese modernization in practice, while extending a warm welcome to guests from across the Asia-Pacific and beyond. It also reflects the host city’s commitment to openness and its vision of working with regional partners to create a better future.

Shenzhen itself takes center stage in the video. Through six dimensions — innovative, livable, beautiful, resilient, culturally advanced, and smart — the production captures the city’s character during this landmark year and showcases its vitality and appeal to audiences worldwide.

The Chinese- and English-language versions premiered simultaneously across Shenzhen Media Group’s platforms, including Shenzhen TV’s 4K Ultra HD channel, its international channel, and the international social media network of “Shenzhen Channel”.

Featuring more than 260 shots, 99% of them newly filmed in 2026, this six-minute film brings Shenzhen to life–from cutting-edge innovation and vibrant urban spaces to stunning natural landscapes and cultural diversity.

Discover a city where the future is already taking shape, and where people from across the Asia-Pacific are invited to come together, share opportunities, and build a brighter, more prosperous future.

At this moment, Shenzhen is at its best.

As the video’s closing narration declares:

In 2026, the world gathers in Shenzhen to write a new chapter in building an Asia-Pacific Community to prosper together.

Gather in Shenzhen.

Witness miracles.

Together, let’s create a brighter future!

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IP GUANGDONG debuts at the Media Center of APEC Economic Leaders’ Week

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GUANGZHOU, China, Nov. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — This is a news report from South.

The media center for the 2026 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Week opened on November 11 in the host city of Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, southern China.

Located in Hall 2 of the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center in Futian District, the APEC media center spans around 15,000 square meters. It will offer services including meeting updates, radio and television broadcast feeds, press briefings, and smart news gathering and production tools for nearly 5000 Chinese and international journalists.

IP GUANGDONG, a community open to anyone who wants to share Guangdong’s stories with the world, has set up a themed space called “A Home for Asia-Pacific Friends” at the APEC media center. The space offers Chinese and international journalists a friendly, homelike atmosphere and has been a popular photo spot since opening day.

What unique experiences does IP GUANGDONG offer at the APEC media center? Here is a first look.

Bringing Guangdong’s hospitality to the front lines of reporting

Openness, innovation and cooperation are the three priorities for the APEC China 2026, and they also reflect Guangdong’s approach to welcoming guests. Through “A Home for Asia-Pacific Friends,” IP GUANGDONG is using the occasion to build friendships and offer thoughtful, welcoming services to journalists from around the world. Reporters coming to Shenzhen may be unfamiliar with the city, find it hard to source material, have little space to film on camera or lack equipment, so IP GUANGDONG has set up a range of support services in the themed space.

IP GUANGDONG is a shared platform for Guangdong’s international image, and its library holds more than 50,000 high-quality images and videos from and about the province. Its “Visual Content Station,” located within the themed space, allows Chinese and international journalists to quickly purchase and license high-quality images and footage of Guangdong, providing a one-stop solution to difficulties in sourcing content and uncertainty over usage rights.

In the age of new media, news production moves at almost lightning speed. With a Pocket camera in one hand and a microphone in the other, a single reporter can gather and edit news right at the scene.

To support this way of working, IP GUANGDONG has teamed up with its partner DJI to set up a dedicated DJI service station, where Chinese and international journalists can borrow Osmo Pocket 4 cameras. Reporters can register on site with valid media credentials and borrow a camera for their reporting. During breaks, they can also capture the beauty and variety of Shenzhen, sharing their images with the world through IP GUANGDONG.

Discovering and sharing stories behind Guangdong products

Guangdong goods have continued to attract attention online and offline this year. Their global reach is underpinned not only by Guangdong’s strength in smart manufacturing, but also by the cultural appeal embedded in its products. Every Guangdong product has a story worth telling. Drawing on this rich source of news stories, IP GUANGDONG has teamed up with its partners to display a diverse selection of finely crafted Guangdong products at the themed space’s service counter, giving journalists a place to discover local creations and find inspiration.

Reflecting the current boom in designer collectible toys, IP GUANGDONG is showcasing a range of representative designer toy brands and characters from Guangdong. Highlights include dolls featuring Xiyangyang and Lerongrong, the mascots of the 15th National Games, who have just turned two. Also on display are 3D metal puzzles from Piececool and original characters Laura and the panda Mr. PA from ToyCity. Both companies behind these two brands are based in Dongguan, known as China’s designer toy capital. Also featured are Guangdong’s “three teas”: Yingde black tea, Chaozhou Dancong tea and Zijin cicada tea. Rich in positive symbolism, they offer a vivid introduction to Lingnan culture.

By introducing the products on display in this compact showcase, IP GUANGDONG will work with visiting journalists to explore the stories behind them and share with the world the message that “Guangdong products make the world better.”

Exploring Guangdong without leaving the venue

The IP GUANGDONG themed space also invites visitors to enjoy interactive experiences. Between assignments, journalists can relax and take away their own memories of Guangdong from the APEC China 2026.

At the center of the space, IP GUANGDONG has installed a photo booth where journalists can create personalized postcards featuring Guangdong’s landmarks and scenery. Visitors simply step inside, have their photo taken and choose their favorite Guangdong backdrop. Their custom postcard is generated on the spot, taking them on a virtual tour of the province without leaving the venue.

All 16 landmark images were captured by IP GUANGDONG creators. They include Zhao Junhui’s photograph of the Shenzhen International Exchange Center, the main APEC meeting venue; Liu Shihui’s image of Danxiashan in Shaoguan; Luo Jinping’s view of the “Sea of Pineapples” in Zhanjiang; and Qiu Xuqing’s photograph of the Zhongshan Memorial Pavilion in Shantou Small Park. Each image reveals a different facet of Lingnan’s beauty and reflects the platform’s vision: “Everyone creates, everyone showcases, everyone shares.”

IP GUANGDONG has also prepared 2,000 surprise gift bags for Chinese and international journalists. The bags contain Guangdong specialty snacks, everyday essentials, small cultural and creative gifts, and postcards from the “Snacks of Guangdong” series illustrated by guest contributor XiaoLin Comics. These gifts bring an element of surprise and fun to journalists’ day.

A space to connect: Say “Hello, friend!”

The APEC media center is both a place for Chinese and international journalists to work efficiently and a setting for face-to-face conversation and for sharing observations and experiences. The IP GUANGDONG themed space includes a dedicated area for interviews, discussions and cultural exchanges.

As visitors enter, they are greeted by the words “Hello, friend!” in 12 major languages used across APEC member economies.

On the columns flanking the space, IP GUANGDONG and Chinese tech brand HONOR present “Home Through the Lenses of Asia-Pacific Creators,” a collection of photographs created collaboratively by contributors from around the world. Images from across the Asia-Pacific are displayed alongside scenes of Lingnan, bringing different cultures into conversation through photography.

On the way from the work area to the dining area, journalists can enjoy a calming visual interlude at “Asia-Pacific Perspectives: Impressions of Guangdong,” an illustration exhibition jointly produced by IP GUANGDONG and China Daily. It features 40 selected works by illustrators from APEC member economies, including China, the US, Russia, Japan, Singapore and Indonesia. Guangdong’s streets and lanes, natural landscapes and the warmth of the Asia-Pacific family come to life in their illustrations. Journalists are invited to slow down, glimpse one another’s lives in familiar scenes, unwind and feel a little closer.

Don’t miss out! It’s giveaway time!

How to claim your IP GUANGDONG surprise gift bag

Dates and times: November 11–19, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and 2:00–6:00 p.m.

How to claim: Scan the QR codes to follow IP GUANGDONG’s WeChat Official Account and WeChat Channels account. Then scan the registration QR code to join the platform and upload your first snapshot to receive a surprise gift bag.

Availability: Limited to 200 bags per day, on a first-come, first-served basis.

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