A Vision for Integrated Quantum-Classical Network Operations
We propose qcNOC, a next-generation hybrid quantum-classical Network Operations Center. qcNOC introduces a unified framework that encompasses hybrid performance metrics, real-time observability, advanced fault detection and localization, and operator training tailored to the hybrid network environment. This work outlines the architectural vision and strategic roadmap for qcNOC, with the goal of democratizing access to quantum networking capabilities and ensuring that research and education networks (RENs) and campus networks can actively participate in and benefit from the quantum revolution.
Authors
- Ramakrishnan Durairajan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2859-5598)
- Inder Monga (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4524-0457)
- Thinh Nguyen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5336-5773)
- Brian J. Smith (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0835-9555)
- Wenji Wu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6194-6276)
- Bella Bose
- Kevin Bohan
- Steven Corbato (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-7236-3588)
Institutions
- Oregon State University (US)
- Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (US)
- University of Oregon (US)
- Link Institut (Switzerland) (CH)
Publication Details
- Published
- 2025-08-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1145/3749096.3750026
- Primary Topic
- Quantum Computing Algorithms and Architecture
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00