IBM buys HRL Laboratories in shift to two-track quantum computing strategy

IBM agreed to acquire HRL Laboratories, a private quantum computing research lab jointly owned by Boeing and General Motors, creating a second pillar for its quantum computing strategy. While deal terms weren’t provided, the acquisition signals strengthened commitment to scaling quantum R&D capabilities.

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IBM agreed to acquire HRL Laboratories, a private quantum computing research lab jointly owned by Boeing and General Motors, creating a second pillar for its quantum computing strategy. While deal terms weren’t provided, the acquisition signals strengthened commitment to scaling quantum R&D capabilities.