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• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• IBM is taking another major step toward its goal of achieving quantum advantage by 2026 and fault-tolerant quantum computing by 2029, unveiling its most advanced quantum processor yet, IBM Quantum Nighthawk. Poseidon
• IBM famously used predictive analytics to identify flight-risk employees with 95% accuracy, allowing them to intervene proactively. LATAM.Hire
• IBM said Confluent will complement its existing data and automation products, including its Red Hat portfolio, and enhance offerings across AI, consulting, and cloud services. Campus Technology
• IBM announced a framework for fault-tolerant quantum computing by 2029. All Things Distributed
• Companies like IBM and NEC Corporation are using AI-driven modeling to predict the potential impacts of disasters and to determine how resources should be allocated during emergencies. Precedence Research
• IBM has announced it will acquire data infrastructure company Confluent for $11 billion in cash, marking the technology giant's largest acquisition in years as it seeks to capitalize on surging enterprise demand for artificial intelligence capabilities. Campus Technology
• IBM and Confluent together will enable enterprises to deploy generative and agentic AI better and faster by providing trusted communication and data flow between environments, applications, and APIs. Campus Technology
• IBM will help Pearson build a custom AI-powered learning platform - similar to IBM Consulting Advantage - that combines human expertise with AI assistants, agents, and assets. IBM Newsroom
• IBM and Google released updated roadmaps showing practical quantum advantage arriving by 2029 to 2030. TechnoRist

Last updated: 11 January 2026