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Colt Technology Services (Colt), the global digital infrastructure company, has been selected to deliver a global network for A&K Travel Group (AKTG) and its portfolio of premier travel brands, including Abercrombie & Kent, Crystal and Cox & Kings. AKTG's brands provide travel adventures in more than 100 countries around the world and rely on a secure global network to keep customers, employees and travel partners connected. The group has tasked Colt with building out its global connectivity network, which includes Arqit’s quantum-safe encryption, to provide agile, quantum-safe security solutions that operate without distance limitations, across any location worldwide. This foundation provides AKTG with a resilient, interconnected network architecture on which it can run its business.
Part of the project will see Colt team up with Arqit (Nasdaq: ARQQ, ARQQW), the quantum-safe encryption technology company,with a quantum-secure Wide Area Network (WAN), to help protect AKTG from the future risk presented by quantum computers, including the threat presented by"harvest now, decrypt later".
AKTG will rely on the powerful infrastructure from Colt to help redefine the way audiences interact with its brands,supporting its commitment to providing seamless, immersive digital experiences with easier access to travel information, improved inspiration and contentdiscovery, and new digital tools for creating tailor-made journeys. Colt's network will underpin fast, secure, low-latency connectivity for AKTG, ensuring exceptional service in locations ranging from remote landscapes to major cities.
Fabio Agostini, Chief Information Officer, A&K Travel Group, said: "A&K Travel Group operates some of the most remote and operationally complex travel experiences in the world, from expedition ships and river vessels to safari camps and global offices. Delivering those experiences requires secure, resilient connectivity that performs consistently across continents and environments.
As our digital ecosystem continues to evolve, protecting our data, our communications and ultimately our guests is astrategic priority. Colt's global infrastructure provides the robust network foundation we need, and through its integration with Arqit's quantum-safe encryption technology, we are proactively strengthening our security posture against future threats.
This is not simply a network upgrade. It is an investment in future-ready infrastructure that supports our global operations today while preparing us for the next generation of cybersecurity challenges."
Buddy Bayer, Chief Operating Officer, ColtTechnology Services, said: "Abercrombie & Kent is a brand synonymous with unforgettable tailormade journeys, from stargazing in the Serengeti to navigating the Nile by riverboat. Delivering a seamless digital experience is now just as essential as delivering those memorable moments. With Colt's world-class digital infrastructure and Arqit partnering with Colt to safeguard the network against tomorrow's threats, A&K Travel Group can stay focused on what defines it: bringing its mission of 'life, well-travelled' to every guest, everywhere."
Andy Leaver, Chief Executive Officer, Arqit,said, “Arqit is proud to be supporting Colt as they lead the way in building a global quantum-safe network for A&K. Their forward thinking enables A&K to ensure high performing secure connectivity from now into the post-quantum era.”
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About AKTG (Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group)
AKTG is a global lifestyle and travel company that sets the standard for refined and personalised travel experiences worldwide. The group encompasses premier travel brands including Abercrombie & Kent, Crystal, Cox & Kings and Ecoventura, alongside strategic investments in other travel companies.
About Colt Technology Services
We’re Colt. We own and operate exceptional digital infrastructure which powers the global AI economy, connects societies, builds communities and transforms lives. Thousands of colleagues in 65+ offices across Europe, Asia, and North America share a deep commitment to delivering an outstanding experience and making every interaction effortless for our customers.
Customers and partners choose our award-winning fibre infrastructure, digital platforms and security solutions, delivered across a network that spans continents and crosses oceans. We’re Europe’s largest B2B operator: we connect 40+countries, 32,000 enterprise buildings, 275+ points of presence, and 12 cable landing stations and we manage eight subsea cable systems. We also co-manage AS3356 - the most widely peered network in the world.
Founded in London over 30 years ago, we’re privately funded and driven by values of fairness, inclusion and equity. We’re known for our urgent call for social and sustainable change and we're guided by our purpose in everything we do: creating effortless connections and extraordinary outcomes for our customers, communities and people. Be a part of our story: come on over to www.colt.net or join our amazing communities at LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube. Media enquiry? Email us at pressqueries@colt.net.
About Arqit
Arqit Quantum Inc.(Nasdaq: ARQQ, ARQQW) secures the world’s most critical data with quantum-safe encryption software. Simple, scalable, and compliant, its products integrate with existing infrastructure, and requires no rip and replace of hardware.
Arqit provides acomplete “Detect, Protect, Comply” solution for governments and enterprises that detects and inventories cryptographic assets, protects data, ensures compliance, and safeguards transition to the post-quantum era.
Arqit’s primary product offerings are Encryption Intelligence and NetworkSecure™. Encryption Intelligence detects cryptographic exposure, identifies vulnerabilities, and maps dependencies. NetworkSecure™ protects data in transit with provably secure post-quantum cryptography and contributes to establishment of confidential compute environments for complete data sovereignty.
Arqit is an IDC Innovator for Post-Quantum Cryptography (2024) and a multi-award-winner in quantum-safe security. For more information, visit www.arqitgroup.com.
