{"id":31511,"date":"2025-12-26T08:15:20","date_gmt":"2025-12-26T07:15:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phoneenglish.es\/blog\/?p=31511"},"modified":"2025-12-30T10:06:56","modified_gmt":"2025-12-30T09:06:56","slug":"spains-first-quantum-computers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phoneenglish.es\/blog\/2025\/12\/spains-first-quantum-computers\/","title":{"rendered":"Spain’s First Quantum Computers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Telefonica (TEF) has teamed up with IQM and CESGA to bring Spain its first quantum computers, including a 54\u2011qubit system for advanced research and a 5\u2011qubit system for education and training. This marks a major step for Spain in joining the global quantum computing landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The partnership aims to provide researchers and industry with access to hybrid quantum\u2011classical computing, accelerating innovation in science, technology, and AI. It also positions Spain as a growing hub for quantum technology development in Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the article to know more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.tradingview.com\/news\/zacks:e2a292356094b:0-tef-ties-up-with-iqm-cesga-to-deploy-spain-s-first-quantum-computers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What does \u201cto<\/strong> underscore<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cTelefonica\u2019s involvement underscores<\/strong> the growing importance of quantum computing beyond academia.<\/em>\u201d Give a synonym. Use ‘underscore’ in a sentence. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What is \u201cfree cash flow (FCF)<\/strong>\u201d? \u201cFinancial goals include 1.5\u20132.5% revenue and EBITDA CAGR through 2028, accelerating to 2.5\u20133.5% from 2028\u20132030, alongside stronger, de-risked free cash flow<\/strong> and continued investment-grade strength.<\/em>\u201d Use it in a sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What is \u201cdividend<\/strong>\u201d? \u201cThe company has confirmed a dividend<\/strong> of \u20ac0.30 per share for 2025, set a dividend of \u20ac0.15 per share for 2026, and plans to allocate 40\u201360% of free cash flow to dividends for 2027\u20132028.<\/em>\u201d Use it in a sentence.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Share your thoughts and reaction to this, “Scheduled for delivery by June 2026, the deployment positions CESGA among Europe\u2019s most advanced high-performance computing (HPC) centres and significantly strengthens Spain\u2019s role in next-generation computing technologies.<\/em>“<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. How do you think quantum computing could change the way companies like Telef\u00f3nica operate in the next 5\u201310 years, and do you think Europe can become a global leader in this technology?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Why is it important for Europe to achieve technological autonomy in telecom and computing?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. How might combining quantum computing with AI and high-performance computing change research or everyday life?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. \u201cIQM Spark system for education\u201d Should schools and universities focus on teaching emerging technologies like quantum computing?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      B2 – Upper Intermediate Telefonica (TEF) has teamed up with IQM and CESGA to bring Spain its first quantum computers, including a 54\u2011qubit system for advanced research and a 5\u2011qubit system for education and training. This marks a major step for Spain in joining the global quantum computing landscape. 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