Gorilla Technology Launches Quantum-Safe SD-WAN to Future-Proof National AI and Network Infrastructure

Rhea-AI Summary

Gorilla Technology (NASDAQ: GRRR) launched the Gorilla Intelligent Network Director, an industry-first PQC-enabled Quantum-Safe SD-WAN announced October 8, 2025. The platform combines hybrid key exchange (ECDH + CRYSTALS-Kyber) and CRYSTALS-Dilithium signatures to protect orchestration, control-plane and data channels for hybrid, multi-cloud and sovereign networks.

The product aligns with U.S. CNSA 2.0 and NIST/UK transition frameworks, targets readiness for the 2030–2033 compliance window, and builds on Gorilla's global AI and data center initiatives including a US$1.4 billion Southeast Asia network with Freyr Technology AI. Gorilla plans Quantum-Safe Readiness Labs in Taiwan and India to support government and telecom adoption.

Positive

• Implements NIST-approved PQC: CRYSTALS-Kyber and CRYSTALS-Dilithium
• Designed for CNSA 2.0 alignment and 2030–2033 readiness
• Supports hybrid key exchange combining ECDH and PQC
• Builds on a US$1.4 billion Southeast Asia network agreement
• Plans Quantum-Safe Readiness Labs in Taiwan and India

Negative

• Full regulatory compliance target spans a long 2030–2033 horizon
• Dependence on evolving PQC standards may require future protocol updates

Insights

Network Security Architect

Gorilla launched a PQC-enabled SD-WAN aligning with CNSA 2.0 and NIST PQC algorithms, targeting national AI and sovereign networks.

The offering embeds CRYSTALS-Kyber for key exchange and CRYSTALS-Dilithium for signatures alongside ECDH, creating a hybrid key-exchange model that preserves current interoperability while adding post-quantum protection. This design supports crypto-agility and protects both orchestration and data channels across hybrid and multi-cloud fabrics.

Risks include real-world integration complexity with existing network stacks and the operational overhead of managing hybrid keys and PQC parameter sets. Validation in the announced Quantum-Safe Readiness Labs in Taiwan and India will be a practical short-term check on deployment feasibility. Watch adoption proofs of concept and interoperability test results over the next 6–18 months, and compliance readiness toward the 2030–2033 horizon.

Policy & Commercial Impact Analyst

Product aligns with emerging government crypto mandates and ties into Gorilla's large network contracts, implying potential recurring revenue upside.

The product’s stated compliance with U.S. CNSA 2.0 and references to NIST and UK NCSC frameworks directly address procurement and regulatory checkpoints for sovereign networks. Coupled with the disclosed $1.4 billion Southeast Asia network and existing government deployments, the initiative targets buyer demand for standards-based post-quantum solutions.

Dependencies include formal procurement certifications and concrete contract awards that reference PQC capabilities. Near-term milestones to monitor are lab validation outcomes, specific government procurement language adopting PQC, and measurable contract clauses referencing compliance within 12–24 months. If labs and customer pilots convert, expect multi-year recurring revenue potential tied to national infrastructure modernization.

- Establishes Gorilla Intelligent Network Director, which is among the industry's first PQC-enabled SD-WAN solutions -

- Designed in alignment with U.S. CNSA 2.0 and emerging global post-quantum security standards -

London, United Kingdom--(Newsfile Corp. - October 8, 2025) - Gorilla Technology Group Inc. (NASDAQ: GRRR) ("Gorilla" or the "Company"), a global solution provider in Security Intelligence, Network Intelligence, Business Intelligence and IoT technology, today announced the launch of an industry first, post-quantum cryptography (PQC) Quantum-Safe Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) Initiative. This enhanced security offering will be housed under the flagship Gorilla Intelligent Network Director platform.

The Gorilla Intelligent Network Director performs a hybrid key exchange using both Elliptic-Curve Diffie-Hellman (ECDH) and Kyber algorithms, providing crypto-agility and long-term confidentiality even under potential quantum threats. Simultaneously, Dilithium-based digital signatures secure node authentication and control-plane integrity, protecting both orchestration and data channels. The result is a quantum-resistant connectivity layer designed for hybrid, multi-cloud and sovereign network environments that underpin national AI and digital infrastructure. Notably, this initiative integrates NIST-approved PQC algorithms - CRYSTALS-Kyber for key exchange and CRYSTALS-Dilithium for digital signatures - into the secure communications framework of the Gorilla Intelligent Network Director.

"In today's world, quantum-safe networking is an operational imperative," said Dr. Rajesh Natarajan, Chief Technology Officer at Gorilla Technology. "With the Gorilla Intelligent Network Director, we are embedding post-quantum resilience directly into the connectivity fabric that powers AI platforms and sovereign clouds. This initiative puts important national security and digital sovereignty measures in place, and positions Gorilla to deliver on a key priority for governments around the globe."

The U.S. government's planned rollout of CNSA 2.0 (Commercial National Security Algorithm Suite 2.0) between 2025 and 2030 sets a global precedent for cryptographic modernisation. Gorilla's alignment with these standards ensures that every deployment of the Gorilla Intelligent Network Director will meet or exceed post-quantum-resilient security expectations, achieving readiness for the 2030-2033 compliance horizon.

The quantum-safe evolution of the Gorilla Intelligent Network Director builds on Gorilla's multi-billion-dollar AI and data centre initiatives, globally - including the recently signed US$1.4 billion Southeast Asia network with Freyr Technology AI and ongoing public-safety and digital-infrastructure deployments in Thailand and Taiwan. It extends the company's post-quantum security deployments for government networks in MENA and Thailand, which establishes a standards-based architecture for cryptographic agility. These offerings are designed to generate multi-year recurring revenue as governments and enterprises undertake their post-quantum transitions.

Customers adopting the Gorilla Intelligent Network Director gain:

• Crypto-Agility - Seamless upgrade paths as PQC standards evolve
• End-to-End Protection - Quantum-safe encryption from data centre core to edge device
• Regulatory Readiness - Compliance with CNSA 2.0, NIST SP 800-208 and UK NCSC transition frameworks

"Our mission is to safeguard and harden every connection by default," added Dr. Natarajan. "As AI platforms become the new critical infrastructure, the Gorilla Intelligent Network Director ensures that data, control and identity remain quantum-safe from the core to the edge."

To accelerate adoption, Gorilla is establishing Quantum-Safe Readiness Labs in Taiwan and India, enabling governments, telecom operators and enterprises to validate hybrid key exchange, simulate quantum migration strategies and adopt reference blueprints for secure national network transformation.

About Gorilla Technology Group Inc.

Headquartered in London U.K., Gorilla is a global solution provider in Security Intelligence, Network Intelligence, Business Intelligence and IoT technology. We provide a wide range of solutions, including Smart City, Network, Video, Security Convergence and IoT, across select verticals of Government & Public Services, Manufacturing, Telecom, Retail, Transportation & Logistics, Healthcare and Education, by using AI and Deep Learning Technologies.

Our expertise lies in revolutionizing urban operations, bolstering security and enhancing resilience. We deliver pioneering products that harness the power of AI in intelligent video surveillance, facial recognition, license plate recognition, edge computing, post-event analytics and advanced cybersecurity technologies. By integrating these AI-driven technologies, we empower Smart Cities to enhance efficiency, safety and cybersecurity measures, ultimately improving the quality of life for residents.

For more information, please visit our website: Gorilla-Technology.com.

Forward-Looking Statements:

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FAQ

What did Gorilla Technology (GRRR) announce on October 8, 2025?

Gorilla announced the Gorilla Intelligent Network Director, a PQC-enabled Quantum-Safe SD-WAN integrating CRYSTALS-Kyber and CRYSTALS-Dilithium.

How does the Gorilla Intelligent Network Director protect networks for GRRR customers?

It uses hybrid key exchange (ECDH + Kyber) and Dilithium signatures to secure orchestration, control-plane and data channels.

Does Gorilla's SD-WAN align with U.S. CNSA 2.0 and NIST standards?

Yes. The product is designed for alignment with CNSA 2.0, NIST guidance and UK NCSC transition frameworks for post-quantum readiness.

What commercial scale proof points did Gorilla cite for its quantum-safe initiative?

Gorilla referenced a US$1.4 billion Southeast Asia network with Freyr Technology AI and existing government deployments in MENA and Thailand.

When will customers expect compliance readiness for GRRR's quantum-safe SD-WAN?

Gorilla targets readiness within the 2030–2033 compliance horizon tied to CNSA 2.0 rollout.

How can governments and operators validate Gorilla's quantum-safe solution?

Gorilla is establishing Quantum-Safe Readiness Labs in Taiwan and India for hybrid key exchange validation and migration simulations.