Vertical Data Inc. (OTCQB: VDTA) and Quantum eMotion Corp. (NYSE American: QNC) signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding on June 5 to integrate quantum cybersecurity technology into AI infrastructure deployments.

The collaboration involves three areas: deploying Quantum eMotion's cybersecurity technology into select GPU clusters within Vertical Data's pipeline, integrating the technology into Vertical Data's edge data center buildout, and joint commercialization to enterprise and sovereign customers.

Quantum eMotion's eShield-Q, eFlux-Q and SecureKey solutions would be offered as an optional security layer to Vertical Data's customers and packaged within the company's managed services tier. The companies plan to co-locate Quantum eMotion hardware alongside Vertical Data's GPU infrastructure at select facilities.

The companies intend to evaluate an initial pilot deployment during 2026 at a Vertical Data site. The pilot aims to assess integration of Quantum eMotion's cybersecurity technologies within AI infrastructure environments.

"As AI workloads scale across enterprise and government environments, the security architecture protecting those deployments needs to evolve alongside the threat landscape," said Deven Soni, CEO of Vertical Data.

"Through this collaboration with Vertical Data, we intend to bring quantum-resilient cybersecurity capabilities directly into AI compute infrastructure," said Dr. Francis Bellido, President and CEO of Quantum eMotion.

The MOU has an initial 12-month term and is non-binding regarding commercial terms. The parties plan to work toward a definitive commercial agreement during the MOU period.

Vertical Data operates AI infrastructure platforms focused on high-density data centers and GPU-based compute infrastructure. Quantum eMotion develops quantum-entropy-based cybersecurity hardware and software solutions using patented Quantum Random Number Generator technology.