SEALSQ Calls for Post-Quantum Crypto Migration, Acquires IC'ALPS Boosting European Capabilities
LAES•SEALSQ Managing Director Bernard Vian urged Europe’s governments and critical industries to begin post-quantum cryptography migration at IQT Nordics 2026 in Oslo, highlighting regulatory roadmaps from ANSSI in France and US federal PQC initiatives. The company bolstered its European semiconductor design capabilities by acquiring French ASIC specialist IC'ALPS.
1. IQT Nordics 2026 Presentation
At IQT Nordics 2026 in Oslo, SEALSQ France Managing Director Bernard Vian addressed industry leaders, policymakers and researchers on June 24, urging rapid deployment of post-quantum cryptography solutions to mitigate future quantum-enabled cyberattacks across critical sectors.
2. Regulatory Drivers in Europe and US
Vian highlighted recent regulatory milestones such as France’s ANSSI roadmap for quantum-resistant security and ongoing US federal initiatives targeting PQC migration, citing them as catalysts for accelerated adoption among governments, financial institutions and infrastructure operators.
3. IC'ALPS Acquisition Expands Semiconductor Capabilities
In May, SEALSQ completed its acquisition of IC'ALPS following approval by the French Ministry of the Economy, expanding its ASIC design capabilities and reinforcing its semiconductor engineering footprint in Europe to support post-quantum hardware development.
4. Post-Quantum Technology Suite
SEALSQ’s portfolio includes post-quantum secure elements, microcontrollers, hardware roots of trust, quantum-resistant cryptographic solutions and secure IoT authentication systems aimed at defense, healthcare, industrial automation and mobility applications.
