IBM commits $150 billion to boost U.S. technology leadership, advancing quantum and mainframe computing with a major manufacturing push in America.
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| IBM to invest $150 billion in America over five years, advancing mainframe and quantum computing manufacturing, and igniting a new wave of U.S. innovation. Image: IBM |
ARMONK, USA – April 29, 2025:
IBM announced Monday a bold $150 billion investment plan aimed at accelerating the United States' leadership in advanced computing technologies over the next five years. The commitment includes over $30 billion dedicated to research and development, with a strong focus on American manufacturing of next-generation mainframe and quantum computers.
"Technology doesn't just build the future — it defines it," said Arvind Krishna, IBM chairman, president, and CEO. "We have been focused on American jobs and manufacturing since our founding 114 years ago, and with this investment and manufacturing commitment we are ensuring that IBM remains the epicenter of the world's most advanced computing and AI capabilities."
IBM, a historic innovator that helped pioneer systems for the U.S. social security program and the Apollo moon landings, continues its manufacturing legacy in Poughkeepsie, New York. There, IBM builds cutting-edge mainframes, critical to the global economy — with more than 70% of the world’s transactional value processed through IBM mainframes produced in the United States.
Beyond mainframes, IBM operates the world’s largest fleet of quantum computer systems. The company will continue designing, building, and assembling quantum computers domestically, reinforcing its leadership in a field expected to revolutionize industries from pharmaceuticals to finance. IBM’s quantum systems are accessed by nearly 300 Fortune 500 companies, top academic institutions, national laboratories, and over 600,000 active users through its IBM Quantum Network.
Quantum computing represents a major technological shift and a strategic opportunity for economic growth, American competitiveness, and national security, according to IBM. The company emphasized that enabling quantum breakthroughs could help solve problems traditional computers cannot tackle.
Monday’s announcement reaffirms IBM’s enduring commitment to driving U.S. innovation, expanding economic opportunities, and maintaining American technological leadership in an increasingly competitive global landscape.