Global Scans · IBM · Weekly Summary

• [New] By 2033, IBM expects its architecture to scale tenfold, with Blue Jay chips delivering 2000 logical qubits across 1 B gates. Tom's Hardware
• [New] IBM researchers, such as Kaoutar El Maghraoui, forecast a shift toward efficient model classes that run on modest accelerators, including quantum-assisted optimizers, to optimize workflows in enterprises. Grokipedia
• [New] IBM reportedly plans to triple entry-level worker hiring across the US in 2026, taming fears that artificial intelligence could be set to completely replace junior workers. Yahoo Finance
• [New] IBM plans to triple its entry level hiring in 2026. Newsweek
• [New] IBM hiring plan 2026 AI roles: IBM plans to triple entry-level hiring in 2026, redefining roles to complement AI. Economic Times
• [New] M&A Potential: With $15 billion in annual FCF, IBM is well-positioned to acquire niche AI or cybersecurity firms throughout 2026. The Chronicle-Journal
• [New] Industry consensus (from IBM, Google, IonQ, etc.) points to some level of quantum advantage - where quantum systems outperform classical computers on useful tasks-arriving in targeted areas by late 2026 or 2027. Quantum's Business
• IBM expects the first verified cases of quantum advantage to be confirmed by the broader research community by the end of 2026. Help Net Security
• M&A Synergy: If IBM successfully integrates Confluent to create a real-time AI Data Pipeline, it could dominate the industrial AI sector. FinancialContent
• For investors, IBM represents a balanced play: it offers the stability and dividends of a mature blue-chip, coupled with the high-growth potential of an AI leader. FinancialContent
• A potential 23% upside for IBM tied to initial commercial use cases expected to emerge around 2026. MEXC
• Sovereignty as a Software Foundation IBM Sovereign Core will help customers achieve verifiable sovereignty and full operational control. StorageNewsletter
• Various technical organizations and institutions, such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology and IBM, have outlined the mid-2030s as a time when fears over CRQCs will become more practical and real. Gizmodo
• Collaboration between large tech companies (IBM) and specialized quantum startups (IonQ) will accelerate innovation and commercial adoption. AI World Journal
• IBM is on track to deliver its first large-scale quantum computer by 2029. MEXC
• Looking ahead to 2026, IBM projects revenue growth will sustain above 5% at constant currency. MEXC
• Major banks and hedge funds are actively piloting quantum-enhanced risk engines, Monte Carlo simulations, and real-time fraud detection systems on cloud platforms like IBM Quantum, Azure Quantum, and AWS Braket. openpr
• 59% of executives believe quantum-enhanced AI will transform their industry by the end of the decade, but only 27% expect their organizations to be using quantum computing in any capacity by then, a gap IBM characterizes as a strategic miscalculation. BairesDev
• IBM plans to also continue to design AI-driven solutions that automate workflows and deliver more personalized and engaging digital experiences for Recording Academy members, potential new members and millions of music enthusiasts around the world. IBM Newsroom
• The convergence of breakthroughs from IBM, Google, and Microsoft, combined with growing investment and application development, creates momentum that could accelerate progress beyond current timelines. Programming Helper
• The quantum computing timeline has become more concrete, with IBM explicitly targeting 2026 for quantum advantage and 2029 for fault-tolerant quantum computing. Programming Helper

Last updated: 22 February 2026