Broadcom Unveils New ‘Gen 8’ Tech Designed To Defend Against Future Quantum Cyberattacks – Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO)

Broadcom Unveils New ‘Gen 8’ Tech Designed To Defend Against Future Quantum Cyberattacks – Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO)

By Anusuya Lahiri
Publication Date: 2025-11-19 16:21:00

Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:AVGO) shares rose on Wednesday after the company unveiled its new Brocade Gen 8 networking platforms, featuring advanced “quantum-ready” security designed to protect enterprise storage from the emerging threats of quantum computing.

The company said it has launched its new Brocade X8 Directors and Brocade G820 56-port switch — the first 128G Fibre Channel systems built to support today’s high-demand data workloads and fast-growing enterprise AI use. The new Brocade Gen 8 technology protects storage networks from future cyber threats and uses built-in automation to simplify management.

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The Brocade X8 Directors serve as the backbone of large data environments, while the Brocade G820 switch supports smaller setups or operates at the network edge.

As companies face more advanced threats fueled by AI and future quantum computing, Broadcom has added…