[New] IBM plans to make a tech preview of Sovereign Core available from February, with full general availability anticipated by mid-2026.
Verdict
[New] IBM remains a primary beneficiary; its stock has surged as it successfully executed its Quantum Development Roadmap, promising a 200-logical-qubit system, dubbed Starling, by 2029.
Observer-Reporter
[New] IBM expects strong claims of quantum advantage to emerge in 2026.
Quantum Computing
IBM says it plans to deliver a system with quantum advantage by 2026 and reach fault-tolerant quantum computing by 2029, driven by its new Quantum Nighthawk processor.
Yahoo Finance
In 2026 looks like an important one for IBM because its efforts in quantum computing could reach a game-changing milestone.
Nasdaq
By 2029, IBM plans to deliver Starling, a fault-tolerant quantum computer with 200 logical qubits running circuits with 100 million gates.
https://www.comparethecloud.net
IBM has positioned itself as the most aggressive player in the quantum arena, with a clear roadmap to achieve fault-tolerant quantum computing by 2029.
Ainvest
Predictions for 2026, from experts in an IBM feature, foresee AI as a true partner in teamwork and security, yet warn of persistent challenges like quantum vulnerabilities and supply chain compromises.
WebProNews
IBM plans to scale future Nighthawk iterations to support higher gate counts, which, along with cloud delivery via the IBM Quantum Platform, strengthens its potential to drive broader enterprise adoption and commercial use cases in the quantum era.
Nasdaq
Real-world pilots will shift toward production use, encouraged by pioneering success stories such as HSBC's work with IBM to apply quantum computing to real-world bond trading.
Yahoo Finance
From an aggressive push into artificial intelligence and cloud with blockbuster acquisitions to cutting-edge developments in quantum computing that could redefine the future of technology, IBM is staking its claim at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation.
Barchart.com
The tech park will be anchored by an IBM Quantum System Two installation, with a 156-qubit Heron quantum processor, the largest quantum computer currently operational in India.
Precedence Research
IBM targets quantum advantage by end of 2026 and fault-tolerant computing by 2029.
The Innovation Machine
IBM projects scaling to 1,000 logical qubits by the early 2030s and quantum-centric supercomputers with 100,000 qubits by 2033, utilizing quantum low-density parity-check codes that reduce overhead by approximately 90%.
Medium
Last updated: 25 January 2026
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