1. SQR Systems
CDE Open Call
Dr. Nithin Thomas
CEO
Nithin.thomas@sqrsystems.com

2. The proposal
High bandwidth
connections
Low bandwidth
connections
Locks down the data,
preventing it from
being modified
High bandwidth
connections
Low bandwidth
connections
Allows the data to be
optimised in
encrypted form
Decrypted
data
exposed to
cyberattack
Software to securely transmit high quality video data in encrypted form over disadvantaged
networks
Traditional encryption SQR encryption
Every user gets the best possible video for their link but the network never generates any
decrypted content

3. The outcome
Encryption
Technology
Compression
Technology
Compliant
with
Standards
Open
Architecture
&
Compatible
Data kept secure throughout
delivery process, removing
opportunity for cyber-attack.
Optimal use of bandwidth to
ensure best user experience.
Easy integration with other
software & hardware
(inclusive of commercial
platforms)
Maximum interoperability
with other systems
C O M B I N E D
COMMERCIAL IN CONFIDENCE

4. Applications
• C4ISR
• Tactical comms
• Dismounted soldier
• Protection of CNI
• Satcoms

5. The experience
• Funding to develop technology from an early level of
maturity
• Fully funded projects are valuable for start-ups
• Ownership of IP is a favourable term that allows companies
to exploit the technology
• Working at unclassified level allows maximum flexibility for
deploying the technology in commercial applications
• External Investment still required to sustain cash flow due to
milestone payments
• Follow on funding may not come through at the right time
• Exploitation path not always clear

6. The outcomes
Winner of the Shell Innovation Award
2012
Winner of the Global Security
Challenge 2013
Winner of Shell LiveWire Grand Ideas
2011
Winner of Cambridge Wireless
Discovering Startups 2013
Finalist of SmartUK 2014
 Technology
 Unique integrated encryption & compression
software
 Secure and unbroken wireless communication
even during poor connectivity
 Open architecture enabling easy integration with
other software & hardware.
 Verticals
 Defence & Aerospace (D&A)
 Technology Media Telecom (TMT)
 A broad range including Critical Infrastructure
Protection (CIP) & Healthcare
 Customers
 UK and US government agencies
 Global cyber security solutions providers
 Private sector clients
 Team
 R&D focused – 4 x PhDs
 Track record of delivering projects to
performance, time and cost
Involved in research programmes with the
UK and US governments for military and
commercial applications
Recognised by the Royal Society (the pre-
eminent scientific body in the UK) in its
work on cyber security research (to be
published summer 2014)