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IBM Unveils Breakthroughs in Quantum Processors, Software, and Algorithms at Quantum Developer Conference

November 12, 2025 - At its annual Quantum Developer Conference, IBM (NYSE: IBM) announced significant strides toward achieving quantum advantage by 2026 and fault-tolerant quantum computing by 2029.

“There are many pillars to bringing truly useful quantum computing to the world,” stated Jay Gambetta, IBM Fellow and Director of IBM Research. “We believe that IBM is uniquely positioned to rapidly innovate and scale across software, hardware, fabrication, and error correction to unlock transformative applications."

Introducing IBM Quantum Nighthawk

IBM debuted its most advanced quantum processor to date, the IBM Quantum Nighthawk. This architecture is designed to achieve quantum advantage by enabling users to run circuits with 30% greater complexity than previous processors.

Set for release to IBM clients by the end of 2025, Nighthawk features:

120 qubits interconnected via 218 next-gen tunable couplers—a 20% increase over the IBM Quantum Heron.

Enhanced qubit connectivity supporting up to 5,000 two-qubit gates initially, with plans to scale to 15,000 gates and 1,000+ qubits by 2028 using long-range couplers.

Collaborative Progress Toward Quantum Advantage

IBM, along with Algorithmiq, BlueQubit, and the Flatiron Institute, is contributing to a community-led quantum advantage tracker. This open platform monitors and validates quantum computing performance against classical benchmarks.

Three current experiments explore observable estimation, variational problems, and classical verification scenarios. Sabrina Maniscalco, CEO and co-founder of Algorithmiq, shared, “We are seeing promising experimental results... These are only the first steps – quantum advantage will take time to verify, and the tracker will let everyone follow that journey.”

Hayk Tepanyan, CTO and co-founder of BlueQubit, added, “We are excited to help formalize instances where quantum computers are starting to outperform classical computers by orders of magnitude.”

Qiskit Advances Enable Enhanced Error Mitigation

IBM continues to upgrade Qiskit, its quantum software stack. New capabilities now offer:

A 24% increase in accuracy at 100+ qubit scale with dynamic circuits

Over 100x reduction in cost for extracting accurate results using high-performance computing (HPC)-powered error mitigation

The company is also integrating a C++ interface and a C-API to align Qiskit with existing HPC environments. Looking ahead to 2027, IBM aims to incorporate libraries for machine learning and optimization, targeting complex scientific simulations.

IBM Quantum Loon: Laying the Foundation for Fault Tolerance

The experimental IBM Quantum Loon processor integrates all critical elements for fault-tolerant quantum computing. Key innovations include:

High-quality, low-loss routing layers for extended on-chip connectivity

Technologies for qubit resets between operations

IBM also achieved real-time error decoding (under 480 nanoseconds) using qLDPC codes—a milestone reached one year ahead of schedule.

300mm Fabrication Facility Accelerates Processor Development

IBM has transitioned the primary fabrication of quantum wafers to a 300mm facility at NY Creates' Albany NanoTech Complex. This move has:

Halved the development time for new processors

Increased the physical complexity of chips tenfold

Enabled parallel exploration of multiple processor designs

Source: https://newsroom.ibm.com/2025-11-12-ibm-delivers-new-quantum-processors,-software,-and-algorithm-breakthroughs-on-path-to-advantage-and-fault-tolerance

IBM to Slash Thousands of Jobs Amid Strategic Shift to Software and Services

November 05, 2025 - IBM is set to eliminate thousands of positions this quarter as part of an ongoing pivot toward its higher-growth software and services segments, according to a Bloomberg News report on Tuesday.

“We routinely review our workforce through this lens and at times rebalance accordingly,” a company spokesperson told Bloomberg. “In the fourth quarter we are executing an action that will impact a low single-digit percentage of our global workforce.”

The tech giant employed approximately 270,000 people globally as of the end of 2024.

Under CEO Arvind Krishna, IBM has increasingly focused on its software offerings, aiming to capitalize on growing enterprise investment in cloud and AI technologies, particularly through its Red Hat division.

Despite this strategic focus, IBM reported a slowdown last month in growth within its cloud software business, causing concern among investors who have high expectations for the company’s cloud trajectory.

Shares of IBM, which had surged more than 35% earlier this year, dropped nearly 2% on Tuesday following the news.

While some U.S.-based roles may be affected, the company expects overall U.S. headcount to remain roughly flat year over year, the report noted, citing a spokesperson.

IBM also recently stated that conventional AMD processors are capable of running quantum computing error correction algorithms, highlighting its push into next-generation computing technologies.

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/ibm-to-cut-thousands-of-roles-in-focus-on-software-growth-report/article70242748.ece

IBM and Anthropic Collaborate to Bring Secure AI Capabilities to Enterprise Software Development

October 7, 2025 – IBM and Anthropic have announced a strategic alliance aimed at enhancing enterprise software development with secure, AI-driven solutions. The collaboration will embed Anthropic’s Claude—one of the most advanced large language models (LLMs)—into IBM’s software ecosystem to boost developer productivity while ensuring rigorous governance, security, and cost efficiency.

Under this initiative, Claude will first be integrated into IBM’s newly introduced AI-first integrated development environment (IDE), engineered to support the entire software development lifecycle (SDLC), including modernization workflows. This new IDE, available in private preview to select IBM clients, features advanced task automation and multilingual support.

More than 6,000 IBM developers are already testing the IDE internally, reporting an average productivity increase of 45%. These early results point to significant cost reductions while maintaining stringent code quality and security standards.

As enterprises transition from AI experimentation to full-scale production, integration with existing infrastructure and compliance with IT policies become essential. IBM, with its deep experience in enterprise software, hybrid cloud environments, and regulated industries, is well-positioned to deliver AI tools compatible with the demands of complex global operations.

“IBM has been the backbone of enterprise technology for decades because we understand what it takes to deploy at scale in mission-critical environments,” said Dinesh Nirmal, SVP of Software at IBM. “This partnership enhances our software portfolio with advanced AI capabilities while maintaining the governance, security, and reliability that our clients have come to expect. We’re giving development teams AI that fits how enterprises work—not experimental tools that create new risks.”

“Enterprises are looking for AI they can actually trust with their code, their data, and their day-to-day operations,” added Mike Krieger, Chief Product Officer at Anthropic. “Claude has become the go-to AI for developers at the world's largest companies because of our focus on safety and reliability. This partnership with IBM lets us bring that same level of dedication to even more enterprise teams while building the open standards that will make AI agents genuinely useful in business environments.”

Driving Automation Across the Software Lifecycle

The new IBM IDE, powered by Claude, is designed to streamline tasks across the entire SDLC. Key capabilities include:

Application Modernization at Scale: Enables automated system upgrades, framework migrations, and complex refactoring with full codebase context.

AI-Driven Code Generation and Review: Assists developers with code that aligns with enterprise architecture, security mandates, and compliance requirements.

End-to-End Orchestration: Supports development, testing, deployment, and maintenance in a single contextual workflow.

Security-First Development: Embeds security into the development process with features like proactive vulnerability scanning, accelerated FedRAMP readiness, and quantum-safe cryptography transitions.

Introducing the Agent Development Lifecycle (ADLC)

As part of the partnership, IBM has published a new methodology—Architecting Secure Enterprise AI Agents with MCP—developed in collaboration with Anthropic. This guide introduces the Agent Development Lifecycle (ADLC), a framework tailored for the secure design, deployment, and operation of enterprise-grade AI agents. As businesses adopt AI agents to automate decision-making and workflows, ADLC addresses the limitations of traditional IT approaches.

IBM is also contributing enterprise-grade tools and standards to the broader AI ecosystem through the Model Context Protocol (MCP) community. This includes reference architectures, best practice guides, and open-source assets derived from IBM’s global AI deployment experience.

The partnership may see Claude integrated into additional IBM software solutions in the future, as both companies aim to redefine enterprise AI by delivering tools that empower developers, drive digital transformation, and create long-term value for clients and industries.

Source: https://newsroom.ibm.com/2025-10-07-2025-ibm-and-anthropic-partner-to-advance-enterprise-software-development-with-proven-security-and-governance

Deutsche Telekom Selects IBM Concert to Accelerate IT Operations with AI-Powered Automation

July 2, 2025 - Deutsche Telekom has partnered with IBM to implement IBM Concert, an AI-powered automation platform, to transform its IT operations and enhance security. The solution enables intelligent orchestration of patch management and security workflows, addressing the increasing complexity of IT systems and the growing number of vulnerabilities in the AI era.

With IBM Concert, Deutsche Telekom achieved a tenfold reduction in median patching time during the pilot phase—from 80 hours for critical vulnerabilities to just eight hours—improving IT security, compliance, and operational efficiency. The platform integrates data from multiple sources, uses generative AI to prioritize and automate patching plans, and creates service management requests for seamless execution.

The fully automated process reduces patching time per instance from 90 to 20 minutes, freeing IT teams to focus on innovation and strategic priorities. By leveraging IBM’s watsonx AI and automation tools, Deutsche Telekom aims to create a scalable, secure, and future-ready IT environment.

“Secure operating systems form the foundation for all our services, and patching speed is critical,” said Dr. Peter Leukert, Deutsche Telekom Group CIO. IBM leaders emphasized how AI-driven automation supports resilience in hybrid cloud environments, enabling faster responses to threats and improved resource utilization.

Source: https://newsroom.ibm.com/2025-07-02-deutsche-telekom-selects-ibm-concert-to-accelerate-it-processes-with-ai-powered-automation