May 24, 2026
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Launch of SecurePi — Canada’s First Sovereign PQC‑Aligned Operating System

IA Watson Ltée Announces SecurePi — Canada’s First Sovereign, PQC‑Aligned Operating System for Tactical Edge Compute

IA Watson Ltée has launched SecurePi, a hardened, enclave‑verified operating system engineered for tactical edge deployments, degraded environments, and mission‑critical operations. SecurePi integrates client‑side post‑quantum cryptography (PQC), WireGuard roaming tunnels, QR‑based identity verification, and a sovereign SecurePi → Vault → PostgreSQL trust chain. The platform is designed to support defence, intelligence, and critical‑infrastructure missions requiring offline‑capable, tamper‑evident, zero‑trust mobility.

IA Watson Ltée Unveils HopChat — A Sovereign, Compartmented Messaging Platform for Defence and National Security

IA Watson Ltée has introduced HopChat, a sovereign encrypted messaging backend built for compartmentalized communications, auditability, and controlled information flows. HopChat supports offline‑first operation and verifiable integrity, making it suitable for defence, policing, and national‑security organizations seeking Canadian‑origin, ITAR‑free secure communications.

IA Watson Ltée Expands Defence‑Sector Readiness with PQC‑Aligned Architecture and Mission‑Assurance Capabilities

IA Watson Ltée has completed a major update to its sovereign technology stack, aligning SecurePi and HopChat with CNSA 2.0, Zero‑Trust Architecture, and NATO PQC transition requirements. The company now offers mission‑assurance capabilities including cyber ISR, threat hunting, platform cyber protection, and forensic chain‑of‑custody telemetry. IA Watson Ltée is actively preparing for engagement with DND/CAF, defence OEMs, and allied partners.

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