• Telefónica partnered with IQM Quantum Computers to deploy the Community of Madrid's first quantum computer.
• The IQM Spark system will be installed at the Technical University of Madrid before the end of 2026.
• Local research institutions and businesses will gain direct hardware access to develop quantum algorithms and test industry applications.

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