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Cisco quantum network controller lets apps order entanglement on demand

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Cisco quantum network controller lets apps order entanglement on demand

Cisco has developed a Quantum Network Controller research prototype that allows applications to request entanglement resources from a quantum network, with the network automatically managing delivery. This abstraction layer simplifies how quantum networks distribute entanglement between distant points, moving beyond manual per-device configuration. The prototype addresses capacity constraints by enabling dynamic resource allocation across quantum processors.

Why it matters: Quantum infrastructure operators and developers building quantum applications should track this approach: it signals a shift toward programmable quantum networks that could accelerate adoption beyond research environments.

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