IBM’s $150 Billion Bet: Supercharging American Innovation with Mainframes and Quantum Leap

IBM is dropping $150 billion to flex its mainframe and quantum muscles in the U.S. over the next five years. With $30 billion earmarked for research and development, IBM’s commitment to American manufacturing and quantum computing will make your smartphone look like a potato in comparison.

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Hot Take:

IBM is throwing down a cool $150 billion to supercharge its American innovation game. It’s like they’ve taken the phrase “go big or go home” a little too literally! With more than $30 billion earmarked for R&D, IBM’s mainframe and quantum computing will soon have more horsepower than a fleet of Mustangs. Move over, Silicon Valley, there’s a new tech sheriff in town, and it’s wearing a Big Blue hat!

Key Points:

  • IBM is investing $150 billion over the next five years in American innovation.
  • More than $30 billion is dedicated to research and development of mainframe and quantum computers.
  • IBM’s American-built mainframes handle over 70% of the world’s transactional value.
  • The company is expanding its quantum computing efforts, vital for national security and industrial innovation.
  • IBM’s Quantum Network already boasts over 600,000 active users.

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