{"id":16989,"date":"2026-10-28T12:41:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T12:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/?page_id=16989"},"modified":"2026-10-29T13:36:35","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T13:36:35","slug":"qcentroid","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/qcentroid\/","title":{"rendered":"QCentroid"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 &#8211; from use-case discovery and proofs of concept to deployment &#8211; with enterprise-grade security and IT integration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">GSMA Foundry&#8217;s partnership with QCentroid focusses on helping mobile operators move from general interest in quantum computing towards practical exploration and implementation. <a href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsmaintelligence.com%2Fresearch%2Ftaking-the-pulse-operator-views-and-plans-on-quantum-technologies&amp;data=05%7C02%7Csjena%40gsma.com%7C6a8ce701b5714dde853b08df29507820%7C72a4ff82fec3469daafbac8276216699%7C0%7C0%7C639275097723009689%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=1R6uHavaEUv8YtsmjBcnhw%2FVtmLDowxHQiL5B9mrIRs%3D&amp;reserved=0\">GSMA Intelligence<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gsma-banner-rihgt-img banner_right-img_block gsma-load-hidden\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group banner_right-img_container gsma-load-hidden\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns banner_right-img_columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column banner_right-img_column_left is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 id=\"h-from-interest-to-action-building-quantum-readiness-in-telecom\" class=\"wp-block-heading banner_right-img_title\">From Interest to Action: Building Quantum Readiness in Telecom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"banner_right-img_blurb wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button banner_right-img_button-main\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsma.com%2Fsolutions-and-impact%2Ftechnologies%2Fquantum-technologies%2Fgsma_resources%2Fblog-from-interest-to-action-building-quantum-readiness-in-telecom%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Csjena%40gsma.com%7C8e692972b2a74436e67b08df253bf1ea%7C72a4ff82fec3469daafbac8276216699%7C0%7C0%7C639270611578624215%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=8o%2F8wKh2JWCHxYmx%2Fl46N%2Fj%2BxpSYGm%2BnrLTFZdd1CL4%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Read the blog<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column banner_right-img_column_right is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full banner_right-img_image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"688\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/quantum-computing-in-telecoms-Atrimas-post-scaled-1.webp\" alt=\"A central computer processor glows brightly on a dark blue circuit board. Beams of multicolored light radiate from the chip, illuminating the surrounding intricate pathways and metallic electronic components.\" class=\"wp-image-17118\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/quantum-computing-in-telecoms-Atrimas-post-scaled-1.webp 710w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/quantum-computing-in-telecoms-Atrimas-post-scaled-1-300x291.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-quantum-computing-implementation-playbook\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quantum Computing Implementation Playbook<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gsma-banner-rihgt-img banner_right-img_block gsma-load-hidden\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group banner_right-img_container gsma-load-hidden\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns banner_right-img_columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column banner_right-img_column_left is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 id=\"h-from-quantum-readiness-to-practical-action-launching-the-quantum-computing-implementation-playbook-for-telco-operators\" class=\"wp-block-heading banner_right-img_title\">From Quantum Readiness to Practical Action: Launching the Quantum Computing Implementation Playbook for Telco Operators<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"banner_right-img_blurb wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button banner_right-img_button-main\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/quantum-technologies\/gsma_resources\/from-quantum-readiness-to-practical-action-launching-the-quantum-computing-implementation-playbook-for-telco-operators\/\">Explore now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column banner_right-img_column_right is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full banner_right-img_image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"688\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gettyimages-2210485664-2048x2048-red.jpg\" alt=\"A glowing, translucent red sphere with internal light patterns sits on a dark, high-tech circuit board. The sphere features radiating lines that meet at a central point, casting a soft red reflection on the metallic surface beneath it.\" class=\"wp-image-17098\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gettyimages-2210485664-2048x2048-red.jpg 710w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gettyimages-2210485664-2048x2048-red-300x291.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Discovery Sandbox builds on the Playbook through an Accelerated Track for pilot implementation and a Standard Track for structured use case portfolio development &#8211; providing a structured innovation program for operators to apply the frameworks presented in the Playbook. 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