COUNTRY FOCUS : PUERTO RICO edge encryption , to secure communication and data in all network environments .

Brian Wane , CEO of XQ Message , said : “ I am very excited that XQ has the opportunity to bring our expertise in modern quantum-safe encryption to the Puerto Rico 5G Zone initiative . We are looking forward to doing our part to bring secure connectivity for the people of Puerto Rico .”

Rodrick Miller , CEO of Invest Puerto Rico ( InvestPR ), the island ’ s official public-private partnership for economic development , said : “ That an undertaking of this magnitude is taking place in Puerto Rico speaks volumes of the island ’ s capabilities to support businesses in a variety of sectors , including business , industry , academia , R & D and others . The Puerto Rico 5G Zone not only validates our forward-looking approach to economic development , it also showcases our commitment to leveraging the power of strategic partnerships to create opportunities that really push the envelope in terms of the real-world applications of cutting-edge tech .”

Founding members of the zone include Indiana 5G Zone , XQ Message , Wovenware and Palm . •

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