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Spain’s CESGA chooses IQM and Telefónica to deploy quantum computing infrastructure

CESGA partners with IQM and Telefónica to install two quantum computers in Spain by June 2026, boosting research and hybrid computing access.

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PublishedDecember 24, 2025

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CESGA partners with IQM and Telefónica to install two quantum computers in Spain by June 2026, boosting research and hybrid computing access.

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IQM Quantum Computers and Telefónica will install two quantum computers at the Galician Supercomputing Center (CESGA) by June 2026. • The deployment is Spain’s first for IQM systems and aims to broaden access to quantum and hybrid computing for research and industry. IQM Quantum Computers and Spanish telecommunications provider Telefónica have signed a purchase agreement with the Galician Supercomputing Center (CESGA) to deliver and install two full-stack quantum computing systems in Spain.

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Under the agreement, IQM will install a 54-qubit IQM Radiance quantum computer — designed for integration into high-performance computing environments — along with a 5-qubit IQM Spark system intended for education and introductory research. Both systems are scheduled to be delivered and operational by June 2026. The installation will expand CESGA’s computing capabilities, which already includes the new Finisterrae IVsupercomputer and advanced data storage systems. These resources are expected to support not only academic research but also companies interested in experimenting with hybrid workflows that combine quantum computing, artificial intelligence and classical high-performance computing. This project marks the first installation of IQM quantum computers in Spain. It positions CESGA alongside several European research centres that are integrating quantum systems into their national infrastructures, such as the Leibniz Supercomputing Centre in Germany, CSC in Finland and CINECA in Italy. Telefónica’s precise role in the deployment has not been fully detailed in public statements, but the company said the collaboration will help bring advanced computing capabilities closer to both researchers and enterprises.