IBM Plans to Invest Over $10B in Quantum Computing
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 1 day ago
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IBM has announced plans to invest more than $10B in quantum computing over the next five years. The investment will span research and development, capital expenditure, manufacturing scaling, ecosystem partnerships, and M&A. Together, these areas are designed to accelerate IBM's quantum roadmap beyond delivering the world's first large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computer in 2029, and advance quantum leadership anchored in the United States. It builds on the broadest quantum foundation in the industry, including the largest fleet of quantum computers across the globe, the most widely used quantum software, and a client and partner network of more than 340 organizations running real workloads. This investment funds the next stage of that foundation, carrying IBM's lead from today's commercial quantum computers towards fault-tolerant scale systems.
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Current: 329.230
Low
210.00
Averages
315.80
High
375.00
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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