Lumen is Redefining Networking for the AI and Quantum Eras
Lumen announced three intelligent-networking initiatives targeting AI energy constraints, quantum connectivity, and post-quantum security. With Emerald AI, Lumen is exploring a pilot that routes AI workloads across locations based on power availability, cost, and latency — extending energy-aware computing beyond the data center into network routing. Lumen is also funding quantum networking research at The Ohio State University and plans Fortinet-based post-quantum cryptography in its SASE solution, with initial availability in November 2026 and general availability in January 2027.
Key figures
- Grid capacity potential
- up to 100 gigawatts
- Pqc general availability
- January 2027
- Pqc initial availability
- November 2026
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