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 content discovery, 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 a strategic 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, Colt Technology 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 AKTG. Their forward thinking enables AKTG to ensure high performing secure connectivity from now into the post-quantum era.”