QCentroid
QCentroid is a B2B Quantum-as-a-Service (QaaS) company whose QuantumOps platform helps enterprises move from quantum experimentation to production. It orchestrates hybrid quantum-classical workflows and guides guides organizations end-to-end – from use-case discovery and proofs of concept to deployment – with enterprise-grade security and IT integration.
GSMA Foundry’s partnership with QCentroid focusses on helping mobile operators move from general interest in quantum computing towards practical exploration and implementation. GSMA Intelligence identified that over half of operators plan to invest in or deploy quantum computing for the first time by 2030, but key barriers include lack of talent, high implementation cost, and uncertain ROI. The partnership is intended to generate credible evidence about where quantum or quantum-inspired approaches may offer value, where classical methods remain preferable, and what capabilities operators need to develop as quantum computers continue to mature. We have developed a number of initiatives to help members explore quantum computing before markets and implementation models fully mature, using low-risk, low-commitment models to lower experimentation barriers.
Quantum Computing Implementation Playbook
Together, GSMA Foundry and QCentroid produced the Quantum Computing Implementation Playbook, which provides practical frameworks for use case definition and evaluation, helping operators map operational problems to quantum approaches. It demonstrates these frameworks through four worked examples, three of which were implemented on real quantum hardware. It also suggests a five-stage adoption roadmap, which considers technical and organisational enablers and decision gate criteria for moving between stages.
The Discovery Sandbox builds on the Playbook through an Accelerated Track for pilot implementation and a Standard Track for structured use case portfolio development – providing a structured innovation program for operators to apply the frameworks presented in the Playbook. The Sandbox focusses on skills development, use case definition, how to build a business case and a scaling pathway, and ecosystem learning via case studies.