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SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ: LAES) has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire 100% of IC'ALPS SAS, a French ASIC design and supply specialist. The acquisition, subject to due diligence and regulatory approvals, would add approximately 100 highly-skilled staff from IC'ALPS' centers in Grenoble and Toulouse.

The strategic merger aims to combine IC'ALPS' ASIC design expertise in medical and automotive segments with SEALSQ's security IP portfolio and supply chain capabilities. This follows SEALSQ's 2024 initiative to expand into the post-quantum ASIC segment with its QS7001 quantum-resistant hardware architecture.

The acquisition would strengthen SEALSQ's position in the security ICs industry for European and global markets, particularly in developing custom quantum-resistant secure chips. IC'ALPS, already a trusted design partner of SEALSQ, has expertise in creating ASICs for medical devices, automotive, IoT, AI, and security applications.

SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ: LAES) has announced a major advancement in its Quantum Roadmap with the development of Quantum Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (Quantum ASIC) projects across France, India, Spain, and USA. The company's Quantum ASICs integrate post-quantum cryptographic algorithms to protect digital infrastructure against quantum computing-based cyberattacks.

The initiative comes as the global ASIC market is projected to grow from $24.6 billion in 2023 to $41.7 billion by 2030, driven by AI, IoT, and 5G technologies. SEALSQ's Quantum ASICs feature hardware-based security capabilities, including quantum-resistant encryption and authentication protocols, targeting critical applications in telecommunications, automotive, IoT, and defense sectors.

SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ: LAES) announced its initiative to make quantum computing more accessible through cloud-based services. The company has invested in ColibriTD to integrate its Quantum-as-a-Service platform into SEALSQ's Quantum Roadmap, focusing on post-quantum security and quantum computing adoption.

The integration will enable several key capabilities: quantum-enhanced cryptography for stronger encryption keys, post-quantum security on the cloud, quantum simulations and optimization tools, and enhanced IoT security through quantum sensors. The service will follow a pay-as-you-go model, charging based on execution time, circuit runs, or subscription plans.

SEALSQ's cloud-based quantum computing platform will allow users to run quantum algorithms remotely using industry-standard languages like Qiskit, Cirq, and Braket SDK. The service aims to provide quantum computing resources without requiring users to build their own infrastructure, making it more affordable and accessible to businesses, researchers, and developers.

SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ: LAES) announced the deployment of its Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) technology across sovereign data centers in Switzerland and France. In collaboration with parent company WISeKey, SEALSQ is implementing secure quantum technology solutions through integrated hardware, software, and operational security.

The company's PQC solutions combine Post-Quantum Cryptography and Quantum Key Distribution (QKD), featuring PQC Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) hosted in sovereign data centers managed by Swiss and French teams. These facilities, originally military-grade bunkers in the Swiss Alps, offer protection against electromagnetic pulses (EMP) and advanced threats, with certifications including ISO 27001 and EM-SHIELD.

The deployment aims to provide organizations with proactive defense against quantum threats while ensuring data sovereignty, regulatory compliance, and adherence to NIS2 Directive requirements. The solution reduces dependence on public cloud providers and maintains data integrity through robust encryption practices.

SEALSQ (NASDAQ: LAES) has reinforced its position in post-quantum security solutions following Microsoft's breakthrough in Majorana-based quantum chip development. The company, which has maintained a 20-year partnership with Microsoft, emphasizes the growing urgency for quantum-resistant security measures as traditional encryption methods face obsolescence.

The company distinguishes itself by offering an integrated approach to quantum-resistant security, including:

• Post-Quantum Cryptography embedded within Quantum-Resistant PKI
• Post-Quantum Secure Elements for IoT, automotive, and critical embedded systems
• SEALSQ's Quantum Lab for guidance on quantum-ready system upgrades

This development comes as Microsoft's advancement in quantum computing through their Majorana quantum chip marks a significant milestone toward large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computing, highlighting the immediate necessity for organizations across banking, healthcare, and critical infrastructure to adopt quantum-resistant encryption.

SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ: LAES) has announced its commitment to providing post-quantum security (PQS) solutions for the financial sector. The company is actively supporting financial institutions in transitioning to quantum-safe cryptography to protect against emerging quantum computing threats.

The initiative focuses on protecting financial transactions, communications, and data storage from quantum-enabled cyber threats, particularly addressing the 'Store now, decrypt later' (SNDL) vulnerability. SEALSQ advocates for a voluntary framework over new legislation to facilitate PQC transition while maintaining regulatory compliance.

The company is collaborating with industry leaders, regulators, and global organizations to establish best practices for PQC implementation and conduct quantum-safe experiments. Through these efforts, SEALSQ aims to help financial institutions protect their sensitive data against both current and future quantum computing threats.

SEALSQ (NASDAQ: LAES) hosted a Quantum Day event at Nasdaq on February 11, 2025, where industry leaders discussed creating a secure, self-sufficient semiconductor ecosystem in the U.S. The event highlighted America's leadership in the convergence of AI, semiconductors, and quantum computing.

The discussion emphasized three key areas: (1) The AI-Semiconductor nexus, featuring developments in GPUs, TPUs, and neuromorphic computing; (2) Quantum computing's potential through government initiatives like the National Quantum Initiative Act and private sector leadership; and (3) Semiconductor manufacturing initiatives, including the $280 billion CHIPS and Science Act.

The U.S. maintains competitive advantages through its R&D ecosystem, tech industry leadership, and government-industry collaboration. However, challenges include supply chain risks, talent shortages, and international competition.

SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ: LAES) announced the integration of WISeAI's decentralized model into its quantum platform, combining AI with quantum computing. The company is implementing WISeAI.IO 2.0, a machine-learning tool designed to monitor Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) systems and identify security threats.

The system analyzes certificate issuance, revocation, and usage patterns to establish behavioral baselines and flag potential security threats. WISeAI.IO 2.0 is trained using SEALSQ sensors and WISeKey's Root of Trust (RoT), enhanced with post-quantum technologies. The platform processes threat intelligence data, detects emerging attack patterns, and implements risk-based authentication frameworks.

This integration aims to democratize AI innovation, enable secure data markets, and create multi-dimensional AI models through simulations and agent-based modeling. The company emphasizes that this transformation could generate significant economic value across sectors like healthcare and education.

SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ: LAES) announced its advancement in cybersecurity transformation for unmanned aerial systems (UAS) through secure microcontrollers. The company is focusing on quantum-resistant encryption to protect mission-critical drone operations against emerging cyber threats.

A key collaboration highlighted is with AgEagle, which launched the eBee VISION ISR drone in September 2023, incorporating SEALSQ's FIPS140-2 Level 3 compliant Secure Element. The drone features tamper-resistant hardware security, unique trusted identity, and end-to-end encryption. The eBee VISION has been selected for the U.S. Department of Defense's DIU project.

As quantum computing advances threaten traditional encryption methods, SEALSQ is developing post-quantum security solutions in response to NIST's new cryptographic standards and federal mandates for quantum-resistant encryption. The company aims to protect defense and national security drone applications from future quantum-enabled cyberattacks.