Annilotta Haataja

Icareus Joins Finnish Quantum-Safe Cybersecurity Project to Future-Proof Video Management and Delivery

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5.6.2025, Helsinki, Icareus is proud to be a business partner in the new Finnish research initiative “Beyond the Limits of Post-Quantum Cryptography” (BLimPQC), which develops future-proof cybersecurity solutions in preparation for threats posed by quantum computing. For Icareus clients, this collaboration ensures that their video services continue to meet evolving security standards.

Quantum computing is transforming cybersecurity

Quantum computers are advancing rapidly and pose a major threat to current encryption methods, as they are capable of breaking many widely used cryptographic algorithms. This affects not only core infrastructure and financial services, but also digital content distribution, such as livestreaming, on-demand video services and broadcast management systems.

Cyber risks concern all sectors

Public sector

Quantum computers are advancing rapidly and pose a major threat to current encryption methods, as they are capable of breaking many widely used cryptographic algorithms. This affects not only core infrastructure and financial services, but also digital content distribution, such as livestreaming, on-demand video services and broadcast management systems.

Enterprises

Quantum computing significantly increases the risk of data breaches for companies. Protecting trade secrets, R&D materials, and internal communications requires proactive measures. Quantum-safe solutions can help prevent industrial espionage and support long-term competitiveness.

Media & entertainment

The entertainment industry must also prepare for emerging threats. Managing and distributing high-value content, such as movies and sports broadcasts, requires strong protection against unauthorized copying and distribution. Quantum-secure encryption ensures protection of copyrights and business interests far into the future.

Regulation is tightening

The United States is leading the way in quantum security regulation. In December 2022, President Biden signed the Quantum Computing Cybersecurity Preparedness Act, requiring federal agencies to inventory systems vulnerable to quantum decryption. These systems will be secured using quantum-resistant algorithms, such as those developed under the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

Our role in the BLimPQC project

As a provider of enterprise-grade video solutions, Icareus is participating in the BLimPQC project to ensure the future cybersecurity of video platforms and streaming services for both public and private sector clients. Our role focuses on secure video management, storage, and delivery use cases, especially in areas where privacy, compliance, and reliability are critical.

Key focus areas include:

  • Quantum-secure live streaming for events and video
  • Protection of media production and distribution workflows
  • Authentication and access control in video services
  • Readiness for future encryption standards
“Our customers use video to communicate sensitive and high-value content. By contributing to this research initiative, we ensure that our services remain protected and competitive, even in the era of quantum threats."
Toni Leiponen
Toni LeiponenCEO

About BLimPQC

The BLimPQC project, coordinated by VTT, brings together leading Finnish research institutions and cybersecurity companies. It supports Finnish businesses in preparing for quantum-era threats and lays the foundation for future legislation and certification frameworks.

Research partners include VTT, Aalto University, University of Helsinki, and University of Oulu. Industry partners are Icareus, Ericsson, Bittium, SSH Communications Security, Xiphera, and Jutel. The project is advised by the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency (Traficom), the Digital and Population Data Services Agency, and the Finnish Defence Forces. It is part of Bittium’s Seamless and Secure Connectivity Ecosystem under Business Finland’s Veturi program. The total project budget is €6.3 million.

Read more on the project website: pqc.fi

 

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Annilotta Haataja

Enhancing Internal Communication: Revolutionizing Collaboration, Training, and Knowledge Sharing with Enterprise Videos 

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In today’s fast-paced business world, effective internal communication is vital for fostering collaboration, facilitating training, and sharing knowledge among employees. Traditional communication channels, such as emails and memos, often fall short in capturing the attention and engagement of employees.  

However, with the advent of enterprise videos, organizations now have a fun and powerful tool to revolutionize their internal communication. In this article, we will explore how enterprise videos can transform internal communication channels, enabling seamless collaboration, training, and knowledge sharing.

Captivating and Engaging Communication 

Enterprise videos provide a dynamic and engaging way to convey information within an organization. Compared to text-based communication, videos have an enhanced ability to capture attention and evoke emotions, resulting in increased employee engagement. Through well-crafted videos, organizations can effectively communicate important messages, such as internal knowledge sharing by advocates, weekly product and company updates, policy changes, and strategic initiatives. By delivering information in a visually appealing and interactive format, enterprise videos ensure that employees remain engaged and retain key information. 

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Seamless Collaboration and Teamwork 

Effective collaboration is a cornerstone of success for any organization. Enterprise videos offer a platform for seamless collaboration, transcending geographical barriers and enabling employees to connect and work together more efficiently. Video collaboration also fosters a sense of connection and camaraderie among remote or distributed teams, promoting teamwork and productivity.

Transforming Training and Onboarding 

Training new employees and providing ongoing professional development is a critical aspect of internal communication. Enterprise videos revolutionize the training process by offering a scalable and cost-effective solution.  

Organizations see great value in video, especially in video communication and learning. 98% of employees in organizations say that video is valuable for improving communication and training employees better and faster. 

Through video-based training modules, organizations can deliver consistent and standardized training materials to employees across different locations and time zones. Videos allow for the inclusion of demonstrations, simulations, and real-life scenarios, enhancing the learning experience and improving knowledge retention. Additionally, videos can be accessed on-demand, enabling employees to revisit training materials whenever needed, promoting continuous learning and skill development. 

Effective Knowledge Sharing 

Sharing knowledge and expertise within an organization is essential for fostering innovation and growth. Enterprise videos provide a powerful platform for capturing and disseminating knowledge across teams and departments.  

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Subject matter experts can create instructional videos, tutorials, and best practice demonstrations, allowing colleagues to access valuable information at their convenience. These videos can be archived in a centralized video library, creating a repository of knowledge that can be easily searched and shared. By leveraging enterprise videos for knowledge sharing, organizations can facilitate cross-functional collaboration, break down information silos, and promote a culture of continuous learning. 

Enhancing Internal Communication Channels and hosting virtual events

Enterprise videos can be integrated into existing communication channels, such as intranets, collaboration platforms, and social media tools. By incorporating videos into these channels, organizations can amplify their reach and impact. Videos can be used to enhance internal newsletters, create engaging announcements, or highlight employee achievements. They can also serve as a medium for CEO messages, town hall meetings, or virtual conferences, allowing for more personal and impactful communication.  

Virtual events and webinars are excellent tool to economically engage with employees and offer updates to company current affairs, employee training and get-togethers. With automated recordings and branded video pages enable you to grow a video library for employees to use at their convenience. 

Integrating enterprise videos and virtual events into various communication channels ensures that important information reaches employees through their preferred mediums, maximizing the effectiveness of internal communication efforts. 

In 3 years Microsoft was able to attribute a 569% ROI and annual cost avoidance of $13.9 million to its Academy video portal. 

Conclusion 

In today’s digital era, where attention spans are short and information overload is prevalent, organizations need to leverage innovative communication methods to effectively engage employees. Enterprise videos have emerged as a game-changer in enhancing internal communication channels, enabling seamless collaboration, training, and knowledge sharing among employees. By adopting video-based communication strategies, organizations can create captivating and engaging content, foster collaboration and teamwork, revolutionize training and onboarding processes, and facilitate effective knowledge sharing. Embracing the power of enterprise videos will undoubtedly lead to improved internal communication, increased employee engagement, and enhanced organizational success in the long run. 

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Annilotta Haataja

Considering Video Accessibility

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What makes a video accessible? How can you benefit from accessibility? And how can achieving accessibility be made easy for you? 

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Mikko Karppinen

Making The Freemium Model Work for Your Video Academy

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“Freemium”—a blend of “free” and “premium”—has become the leading business model for internet start-ups and smartphone app developers. It can also revolutionize how users engage with your video academy.

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Mikko Karppinen

5 reasons why you should build a video academy

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2020 changed how we do business, meet people, and live our daily lives. One of the outcomes of the pandemic is the explosion of online events, training, webinars, live streaming, and other video consumption. Zooms, GotoWebinars, or Teams are no longer enough to produce a premium online video experience. Event participants do not want to install 3rd party software and demand a brand-safe environment. The time of video academy is here.

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Toni Leiponen

10 Reasons Why YouTube Shouldn’t Be Used as a Business or Public Organization’s Video Service

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Here are ten key reasons why you shouldn’t rely on YouTube as your company’s or public organization’s primary video platform:

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No Company or Public Organization Will Be Successful on YouTube

Yes, it’s well-known that YouTube is the world’s second-largest social media platform with 1.9 billion monthly users (as of January 2020).

Every minute, 500 hours of video are uploaded to YouTube, equating to 30,000 hours per hour and 720,000 hours of new content every day. If you’re an active video-producing company, and you publish, for example, 5 hours of branded video content per month, that’s just a tiny fraction—0.0000231% to be precise—of YouTube’s monthly content. So, getting attention for your content can be quite challenging. It’s often said that YouTube can feel like a graveyard for corporate videos.

On YouTube, the dominant content tends to be video blogs, music videos, gaming content, and show clips. Companies rarely find success on the platform. You can see this for yourself by checking out the data here.

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