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Business Wire
6 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
OPTIA ® and Patero Launch Industry's First Post-Quantum-Enabled GPU Compute Platform for Defense and Edge Applications
ALTOONA, Pa. & COLLEGE PARK, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- OPTIA, a provider of ruggedized, high-performance GPU compute platforms, and Patero, a pioneer in post-quantum cryptography, today announced a joint solution that embeds Patero's CryptoQoR ™ encryption suite into OPTIA's NVIDIA-based systems — delivering the world's first PQC-enabled GPU server for mission-critical defense and commercial applications. With the integration of Patero's quantum-safe cryptography, OPTIA devices can now protect inbound and outbound data streams against both present-day cyber threats and future quantum attacks. Share Designed to support the compute-intensive needs of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and built for deployment in tactical conditions, OPTIA's portable systems are widely used for AI/ML acceleration, tactical edge analytics, and C5ISR workloads. With the integration of Patero's quantum-safe cryptography, OPTIA devices can now protect inbound and outbound data streams against both present-day cyber threats and future quantum attacks. 'This is a first-of-its-kind platform — a tactical NVIDIA GPU server with quantum-resilient protection,' said James Elder, BD Director of OPTIA, ' A pre-integrated and packaged solution delivers high-performance compute without compromising data security, no matter the threat surface or operating environment.' Defense-Grade Security, Future-Ready Architecture The combined offering aligns directly with: Executive Order 14028 – Mandating zero-trust cybersecurity architecture for federal and defense systems. National Security Memo 10 – Requiring federal agencies to begin transition to quantum-resistant cryptography. Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) initiatives – Demanding secure, interoperable compute at the edge. 'Whether it's battlefield intelligence, secure video feeds, or edge AI inference — when it leaves the OPTIA server, it leaves encrypted with Patero's PQC,' said Peter Bentley, COO of Patero. 'This isn't future capability — this is real, field-ready quantum security.' Key Features & Market Differentiators 1st PQC-Enabled NVIDIA GPU Server for military, industrial, and public sector use Rugged and Portable supporting forward-deployable and austere environments End-to-End Encrypted Streams for AI/ML, ISR, logistics, and robotics workloads Aligned with DoD, DHS, and NSA PQ migration guidance Joint Market Execution OPTIA and Patero is co-developing a portfolio of secure bundles and form factors that jointly address expanding opportunities across: Defense Programs –C5ISR, AI/ML/LLM model deployment, and situational awareness Secure Infrastructure – Cities, Smart ports, airports, and energy sectors Industrial AI – Manufacturing, logistics, and autonomous platforms About OPTIA United Computer Products Co., Inc. (UCP) is the Original Design Manufacturer (ODM) for OPTIA ® brand C5ISR hardware capabilities, providing the latest technology for portable GPU servers, workstations, and storage devices. Since 2000, UCP has worked with DoD and Intelligence agencies to solve high-performance computer processing and data storage challenges. Designed for mobility and durability, and optimized for high performance, OPTIA solutions are engineered for AI/ML/LLM acceleration, sensor collection and fusion, demanding processing and analytics, and data management and dissemination. OPTIA solutions provide high performance over extended periods in battlefield environments. For more information about OPTIA offerings, please contact Jim Elder at About Patero Patero, a network security company, is a leader in quantum secure communications. Patero's solution delivers end-to-end protection for critical infrastructure, federal, and DoD networks. Its hybrid post-quantum security solution hybridizes classic encryption with NIST's next-generation quantum-resistant encryption algorithms to protect data-in-motion today from steal now, decrypt later and future direct decryption attacks while cloaking network endpoints from discovery by would-be attackers. Patero is privately held and based in the Quantum Startup Foundry at the University of Maryland, College Park. For more information, visit For investment opportunities, contact company CEO Crick Waters at crick@ Learn more at
CTV News
11-07-2025
- Health
- CTV News
Calgary dentist calls dental benefit plan ‘an important step'
The Canadian government's new dental benefit is helping patients acquire the treatments they need for their teeth. (Pexels/Andrea Placquadio) Peter Bentley has been a patient at Calgary's Inglewood Family Dental clinic for at least eight years. Bentley and his wife were covered by his work benefits until he retired in 2019, leaving them to pay out-of-pocket. Being on a fixed income, he was excited to join millions of other Canadians in becoming a member of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). 'It makes it easier when you go into the dental office and you're told, 'Oh, your portion is $20 or $30' you know compared to $180 or $200,' he said. 'We have no complaints about the dental care, and certainly no problem getting most of it paid for.' Calgary dentist Dr. Arash Ravanbakhsh says at the Inglewood clinic approximately 10 per cent of patients are using the CDCP. 'The CDCP is an important step toward improving access to dental care for uninsured Canadians,' said Ravanbakhsh. 'Many patients who have long delayed treatment due to costs are finally getting help, which is great to see.' Depending on federal government funding and priorities, the CDCP will be offered long-term. However, Ravanbakhsh explains there are a litany of concerns amongst members of the dental community. These include the rate at which the program is expanding, the complexity of patient needs, wait times for procedure preauthorization, the potential of employers scaling back private dental benefits, staffing and training. 'Because many treatments under the CDCP require pre-approval, which can take time, fewer patients are going to university dental clinics,' he said. 'That reduces hands-on opportunities for students to learn key skills like fillings and crowns, which are essential for graduating fully competent dentists.' For help finding a provider call Sun Life's CDCP Contact Centre at 1-888-888-8110 or visit Sun Life's website. 'Generally, we do (cleanings) once a year so were covered, but if you require more than you might have to pay out-of-pocket,' said Bentley. 'I've had a couple of crowns replaced and they don't cover new crowns.' Make sure you ask if they accept CDCP clients, agree to bill, and can receive payment directly from Sun Life for CDCP services, know your benefit effective date, co-payment if you have one, and ask about any additional costs. As of May 23, 2025, 2,000,722 approved applicants received care, and 25,668 oral health providers are participating.
