Quantum Computing to Revolutionize Mexican Industries: Inetum

Mexico is at a technological crossroads, where technologies such as AI, the cloud, and the Internet of Things (IoT) are already making a significant difference. Now, quantum computing is emerging as one of the innovations with the greatest capacity to revolutionize entire industries in the country, says IT services management leader Inetum.

According to Bruno Juanes, CEO for North Latin America, Inetum, the adoption of technologies such as AI, cloud, and IoT has been key to Mexico’s digital evolution. However, quantum computing stands to be an even more disruptive breakthrough. "Quantum computing has the potential to perform computations at unprecedented speeds, which will make it possible to address problems that are impossible to solve with classical computing," says Juanes.

Juanes says that quantum technology is essential in a context of rapid technological evolution, emphasizing that companies and governments that fail to incorporate this new paradigm could be left behind in terms of competitiveness and innovation.

In recent years, Mexico has made significant advances in the adoption of emerging technologies, with notable growth in the information and communication technology (ICT) industry. According to E-Semanal, the industry reached a turnover of MX$1 trillion in 2024, (US$48 billion) from January to September 2024, a growth of 5.4% over the previous year. This increase is a clear sign that Mexico is rapidly adopting technologies that optimize business processes.

In parallel, large players in the private sector are driving digitalization and innovation through investments of millions of dollars. Grupo Coppel, for example, announced earlier this month an investment of MX$14.2 billion (US$691,500) by 2025 to be used in store expansion, digitization, and sustainability.

Quantum Computing Potential

Quantum computing has the potential to transform entire industries, from healthcare to finance. Unlike classical computing, which uses bits to process information, quantum computing uses qubits, allowing it to process large volumes of data at much higher speeds. Its most outstanding applications, says Inetum, include the development of new drugs by simulating large-scale molecular interactions, optimization of investment portfolios and improvement of fraud detection, and the improvement of distribution routes and supply chain management, reducing costs and delivery times.

However, for Mexico to take advantage of the potential of quantum computing, it is crucial to invest in specialized education and training. Juanes says that public-private partnerships play an essential role in accelerating research and technological development, which would allow the country to become a benchmark in the adoption and application of this technology. Likewise, collaboration between the public and private sectors is key to establish a favorable ecosystem for quantum research.