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Business Insider
6 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
ITTI Becomes Exclusive LatAm Distributor of SignQuantum's Quantum-Proof E-Signature Tech
ITTI, the leading Paraguayan provider of digital transformation solutions for the financial sector, announced an exclusive distribution agreement for Latin America with SignQuantum. The strategic partnership will deliver quantum-resistant security for digitally signed documents to ITTI's clients across Latin America, protecting critical data from the looming threat of quantum computers. ITTI clients include banks, insurance companies, and public sector institutions, processing over 40% of the nation's financial transactions. By partnering with SignQuantum, it's bringing its vast range of clients in Latin America access to the most advanced quantum-resistant technology for sensitive documents and contracts. The global digital signature market is experiencing explosive growth—currently valued at USD 10.80 billion in 2025 and projected to soar to USD 118.88 billion by 2032, with a 40.9% CAGR. This surge is fueled by increased digital transformation, growing regulatory compliance demands, and the widespread shift to remote-first operations. However, today's digitally signed documents are vulnerable to 'time travel' attacks by future quantum computers. Malicious actors will be able to backdate and modify the content and signature of digitally signed documents. Every document which is signed digitally today is now proven to be tamperable with a retroactive effect in the future. The need for quantum-resistant digital signatures is becoming increasingly urgent. The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) deprecates current digital signature algorithms in 2030, and urges transitioning to quantum-safe cryptography. U.S. lawmakers are demanding swift adoption of post-quantum solutions to protect against future attacks. Subsequently, advancements in quantum computing are rapidly becoming a reality, with companies like IBM charting a course to deliver large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computers as early as 2029 – making solutions like SignQuantum essential for organizations seeking to safeguard their digitally signed documents today against tomorrow's quantum threats. 'This partnership is a strategic addition to our service portfolio,' said Luis Angulo, Vice President of ITTI. 'We're committed to offering our clients ranging from banks, insurance companies, and the public sector the most advanced technologies available, and SignQuantum's quantum-resistant solution is crucial for safeguarding their critical documents in this rapidly expanding digital signature market. This will benefit both our current and future clients, allowing them to confidently navigate the future of secure digital signatures. We are looking forward to announcing our first implementation.' SignQuantum is a self-hosted, quantum-resistant e-signature add-on that addresses the emerging quantum threat by seamlessly integrating with popular e-signature platforms. It provides organizations with a fast-lane solution to kickstart their quantum-safe transition without disrupting existing workflows. SignQuantum uniquely solves two key challenges: maintaining digital signature authenticity and securing proof of timing. The solution utilizes NIST's primary-recommended post-quantum algorithm and leverages QANplatform, a quantum-resistant blockchain, for immutable time-stamping – ensuring document authenticity in a tamper-proof way. "We're thrilled to partner with ITTI as the exclusive distributor to bring SignQuantum to the Latin American market,' stated Nazmath Nazeer, CEO of SignQuantum. 'With a strong foundation built on the trust of 9 of 22 financial institutions regulated by the Central Bank of Paraguay – and processing over 40% of the nation's financial transactions through their core software – ITTI is uniquely positioned to drive post-quantum security adoption. Their proven track record of success, particularly with their award-winning ITTI Secure solution, makes them an ideal partner to accelerate this critical transition across Latin America." Johann Polecsak, Co-Founder and CTO of QANplatform, added, 'Seeing QANplatform's technology being deployed worldwide with real-life use cases like SignQuantum is incredibly exciting. This is yet another opportunity to prove that QANplatform is capable of not only safeguarding, but also handling the large volume of digital transactions coming from ITTI's clients using SignQuantum. This partnership demonstrates the growing demand for quantum-resistant blockchain solutions, and we're proud to be powering the future of secure digital signatures in Latin America together with SignQuantum and ITTI.' About ITTI ITTI, Paraguay's leading technology company, has well-established hubs in Argentina, Brazil, and Colombia, and plans to open offices in three more countries by the end of 2025. ITTI is specializing in innovative IT solutions across multiple sectors including finance, retail, energy, telecommunications, and the public sector. Employing a diverse team of 1,200 professionals. ITTI received the gold award for Digital Banking for Financial Innovators for its ITTI Secure tool – a solution streamlining customer document management with qualified digital signatures – at Fintech Americas 2025 in Miami. Visit for more information. About SignQuantum SignQuantum is a product of Quantum Software Solutions – a Qatari technology innovation and research lab – member of MBK Holding. SignQuantum prevents quantum computers from modifying digitally signed documents with its post-quantum security add-on. SignQuantum provides cutting-edge, fast-lane solution to kickstart your organization's quantum-safe transition by integrating with existing e-signature software without requiring modifications to current processes or workflows. SignQuantum leverages QANplatform, the quantum-resistant blockchain for immutable time-stamping. Visit for more information. About QANplatform QANplatform is a blockchain platform that provides unparalleled time to market for Web3 development. It serves startups, SMEs, enterprises, and large government infrastructure projects with quantum-resistant security. QAN's flagship product is a revolutionary quantum-resistant hybrid blockchain platform with smart contract functionality. It is the first to introduce technology that allows developers to build use cases in any programming language on the blockchain. QANplatform is a member of the Linux Foundation and one of the first 20 members of the Linux Foundation's Post-Quantum Cryptography Alliance (PQCA). The first EU country implemented QAN's quantum-resistant technology in 2024. Visit for more information. CEO
Business Insider
05-08-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
SignQuantum Launches Quantum-Resistant Add-On to Protect Digitally Signed Documents
SignQuantum, a post-quantum security provider for critical documents, officially launched its post-quantum cryptography solution designed to safeguard digitally signed documents from looming cybersecurity threats posed by quantum computing. SignQuantum introduces a software add-on that integrates with e-signature platforms, allowing organizations to transition into the post-quantum era without overhauling existing workflows. The core of its innovation solves two of the most pressing challenges of digital signatures: ensuring authenticity and securing immutable proof of timing. It leverages the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST) primary-recommended post-quantum algorithm, and the quantum-resistant blockchain technology of QANplatform. 'SignQuantum seamlessly integrates with popular e-signature platforms, offering organizations a fast-lane to quantum-safe security without disrupting existing workflows,' said Nazmath Nazeer, CEO of SignQuantum. 'SignQuantum uniquely solves two key challenges: maintaining digital signature authenticity and securing proof of timing by utilizing NIST's primary-recommended post-quantum algorithm and quantum-resistant blockchain technology from QANplatform.' SignQuantum's product launch took place in Doha, Qatar, with (above pictured from left to right) Johann Polecsak, Co-founder and CTO of QANplatform; H.E. Sheikh Mansoor Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Founder and Chairman of MBK Holding; and Nazmath Nazeer, CEO of SignQuantum. The digital signature industry is experiencing a meteoric rise—currently valued at $10.8 billion in 2025 and projected to soar to $118.9 billion by 2032, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 40.9%. This surge is fueled by increased digital transformation, growing regulatory compliance demands, and the widespread shift to remote-first operations. Reliance on digital signatures is growing, but alongside vulnerabilities to quantum computing. Emerging quantum computers have the potential to compromise traditional cryptographic algorithms, allowing malicious actors to retroactively alter signed documents. Companies risk that documents signed today could be tampered with in the future—undermining legal and regulatory trust. NIST has acknowledged this threat and is urging public and private institutions to begin adopting quantum-resistant cryptography before 2030. After that date, NIST will begin to deprecate current digital signature algorithms, meaning those algorithms will be considered insecure and will be unsupported. In turn, companies will be required to update their systems and processes to maintain data integrity and customer trust. SignQuantum's technology addresses this through three core features: Seamless Integration, Zero Workflow Changes: SignQuantum integrates effortlessly with leading e-signature software and is customizable for any digital signature provider. NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography Standards: Both SignQuantum and its underlying quantum-resistant blockchain platform, QANplatform, utilize NIST's primary-recommended post-quantum digital signature algorithm. Dual-Layer Security with Signature Authenticity + Immutable Timing: maintaining digital signature authenticity and securing proof of timing of digitally signed documents. 'Delistings of Root CAs (Certificate Authorities) prove the decline of trust in centralized entities acting as a single source of trust in the last decades,' said Johann Polecsak, Co-Founder and CTO of QANplatform. 'Although blockchain is the tool for decentralized trust, it is the technology most affected by the threat of quantum computing. Post-quantum digital signature algorithms don't provide unquestionable trust on their own, unless paired with a quantum-resistant blockchain platform capable of mathematically proving authenticity, which is why SignQuantum leverages our technology. QANplatform is capable of not only safeguarding, but also handling the large volume of digital transactions coming from SignQuantum.' 'We are incredibly proud to see Qatari innovation making strides on the global stage. SignQuantum addresses a critical global challenge, paving the way for a secure post-quantum era across both the private and public sectors,' said Sheikh Mansoor Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Founder and Chairman of MBK Holding, and former director of information technology for The Council of The Qatar Ruling Family Affairs. About SignQuantum SignQuantum is a product of Quantum Software Solutions – a Qatari technology innovation and research lab – member of MBK Holding. SignQuantum prevents quantum computers from modifying digitally signed documents with its post-quantum security add-on. SignQuantum provides a cutting-edge, fast-lane solution to kickstart your organization's quantum-safe transition by integrating with existing e-signature software without requiring modifications to current processes or workflows. SignQuantum leverages QANplatform, the quantum-resistant blockchain for immutable time-stamping. Visit for more information. About MBK Holding Founded by H.E. Sheikh Mansoor Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, member of the Qatari ruling family, MBK Holding, an investment holding company with its main office in Qatar and a subsidiary in the United Kingdom, focuses on investing in technology startups. In addition to investing, MBK Holding offers growth services to facilitate global market access and expansion. MBK Holding's focus extends to various regional markets, including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Turkey, and the United Kingdom, while also encompassing other global opportunities. Visit for more information. About QANplatform QANplatform is a blockchain platform that provides unparalleled time to market for Web3 development. It serves startups, SMEs, enterprises, and large government infrastructure projects with quantum-resistant security. QAN's flagship product is a revolutionary quantum-resistant hybrid blockchain platform with smart contract functionality. It is the first to introduce technology that allows developers to build use cases in any programming language on the blockchain. QANplatform is a member of the Linux Foundation and one of the first 20 members of the Linux Foundation's Post-Quantum Cryptography Alliance (PQCA). The first EU country implemented QAN's quantum-resistant technology in 2024. Visit for more information. CEO Nazmath Nazeer
Business Wire
10-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
F5 Secures Sensitive Data and Streamlines Compliance with New FIPS Offering on Red Hat Enterprise Linux
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- AWS SUMMIT —F5 (NASDAQ: FFIV), the global leader in delivering and securing every app and API, today announced a solution integrating Red Hat Enterprise Linux with F5 NGINX Plus FIPS compliance functionality, now available in the AWS Marketplace. Building on the F5 Application Delivery and Security Platform, this solution is being unveiled at this week's AWS Summit to offer unified application security, scalability, and reliability—all essential for protecting sensitive data and maintaining compliance with stringent cryptographic standards, including FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standards). The NGINX Plus FIPS 140-3 on Red Hat Enterprise Linux offering upholds a commitment to FIPS 140-3 validation standards established by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS). The F5 NGINX solution delivers interoperability and security of cryptographic modules with a streamlined approach that simplifies the configuration and use of FIPS-compliant products, helping businesses meet core requirements for protecting sensitive data across government, healthcare, legal, and finance sectors. 'The F5 solution running on Red Hat Enterprise Linux highlights our ongoing commitment to provide solutions designed for FIPS that can help government entities and adjacent organizations extend application and API protections across a growing threat landscape while elevating digital capabilities,' said John Maddison, Chief Product and Corporate Marketing Officer at F5. 'Now available in the AWS Marketplace, customers can seamlessly access this powerful solution as part of the F5 Application Delivery and Security Platform—the first platform that fully converges high-performance load balancing and traffic management with app and API security.' Red Hat Enterprise Linux, the world's leading enterprise Linux platform, supports compliance with rigorous security protocols and critical cryptographic modules, while F5 NGINX Plus optimizes performance with advanced load balancing, high availability, and secure application delivery. Now more easily deployable via the AWS Marketplace, the integrated solution provides a streamlined customer experience by delivering a fully packaged FIPS offering with an enhanced security posture. 'Governments and security-first organizations need solutions that can extend digital capabilities through application-dependent technologies like AI without compromising security or compliance,' said John Dvorak, Chief Technology Officer, North America Public Sector, Red Hat. 'Red Hat Enterprise Linux provides a hardened, security-driven foundation to support applications and processes more consistently across environments. We are pleased to continue to build upon our collaboration with F5 to empower customers to focus on their business priorities while more seamlessly maintaining compliance and protecting valued data.' For more information on this solution, along with deeper insights into advanced application delivery and security technologies, attend this week's AWS Summit for direct discussions with industry experts. About F5 F5, Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIV) is the global leader that delivers and secures every app. Backed by three decades of expertise, F5 has built the industry's premier platform—F5 Application Delivery and Security Platform (ADSP)—to deliver and secure every app, every API, anywhere: on-premises, in the cloud, at the edge, and across hybrid, multicloud environments. F5 is committed to innovating and partnering with the world's largest and most advanced organizations to deliver fast, available, and secure digital experiences. Together, we help each other thrive and bring a better digital world to life. For more information visit Explore F5 Labs threat research at F5 and NGINX are trademarks, service marks, or tradenames of F5, Inc., in the U.S. and other countries. All other product and company names herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. Red Hat, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and the Red Hat logo, are trademarks or registered trademarks of Red Hat, Inc. or its subsidiaries in the U.S. and other countries. Linux® is the registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the U.S. and other countries. Source: F5, Inc.
