October 2025

On October 27, 2025, the University of Granada and T-Systems Iberia inaugurated the 4th Edition of the TAO Expert Program in Digital Transformation of Public Administrations in the Tax Field, a joint initiative between the Talent Incubator and the technology multinational aimed at promoting the digital modernization of the public sector.

The program, established as one of the most comprehensive training initiatives in the digitalization of local administrations, offers practical and specialized training based on the use of TAO software, one of the most widely used tools for tax management in Spanish municipalities. Through intensive sessions, participants work alongside T-Systems professionals to optimize management processes, automation, and transparency in public services.

In addition to technical training, the TAO Expert Program includes experiential seminars focused on developing personal and professional competencies.
Participants strengthen key skills such as effective communication, teamwork, creativity, time management, and decision-making—essential for successfully leading digital transformation projects.

One of the program’s most valued aspects is its free participation and strong employability focus: T-Systems Iberia remains committed to hiring at least 50% of participants who complete the training, with the possibility of increasing this figure to 100%, depending on market needs and achieved results.

With this new edition, the University of Granada and T-Systems reaffirm their commitment to training young talent equipped to lead the digital transformation of the public sector, contributing to more agile, accessible, and efficient management for citizens.

We continue to train professionals who drive the change toward a more digital and sustainable future!

The T-Systems headquarters in Granada hosted the final gala of the T-Systems University Challenge: Digitalization for Sustainable Development on Thursday, September 25. This program was jointly driven by T-Systems Iberia and the University of Granada, focusing on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Out of 702 participating students and 256 proposals received, only 12 finalists reached the final stage, demonstrating how digitalization can drive change in key sectors such as automotive, healthcare, energy, tourism, and public administration.

The Winning Project: URBIOMA
The first prize went to URBIOMA, presented by Margarita San Juan, a student in the dual degree in Business Administration (ADE) and Law at the University of Granada. Her proposal offers a biomimetic solution to model the city as an “intelligent organism,” capable of self-regulating thanks to environmental intelligence, promoting autonomous urban regeneration.

Other Finalist Ideas
Along with the winning project, the final featured other highly valuable proposals that addressed some of today’s most pressing challenges. One project focused on developing an innovative system for controlling and preventing forest fires in Spain, with the goal of enhancing emergency response capabilities and protecting one of the country’s most valuable natural heritages.

Another presented proposal offered a model for sustainable tourism specifically designed for the city of Granada, aiming to balance tourist attraction with the conservation of the region’s cultural and environmental heritage.

Mobility was also a key focus in this edition of the challenge, with a proposal suggesting the creation of a digital platform to promote shared intercity mobility, helping to reduce carbon footprints and encourage new, more accessible and collaborative transport solutions.

Finally, one of the finalist projects introduced a global system aimed at monitoring water quality in developing countries, combining technological innovation with social impact, and potentially becoming an essential tool for ensuring fairer and more sustainable access to such a vital resource as water.

A Learning Experience and Professional Future
The challenge not only sought to reward ideas but also aimed to help students develop key competencies for their professional future: innovation, complex problem-solving, and critical thinking. The finalists competed for cash prizes and the opportunity to start their professional careers at T-Systems.

An Alliance for Digital Sustainability
The gala was attended by Carlos Sampedro, Director of Knowledge Transfer and Innovation at the UGR, and Cristina Caamiña, General Director of Value Centers at T-Systems Iberia, alongside other executives and leaders from the Talent Incubator.

The T-Systems University Challenge is part of the Chair of Innovation in Digital Sustainability, established by the University of Granada and T-Systems Iberia to train students as key agents in the sustainability of the planet.