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IBM completes acquisition of HRL Laboratories to accelerate quantum computing

Published

26 August 2026

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opportunities

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Quantum Computing

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United States

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Fusion42 · 26 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

IBM has completed its acquisition of HRL Laboratories, gaining access to its quantum computing expertise as it expands its development of fault-tolerant quantum systems.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Quantum Computing, and 3 sources have reported it between 26 Aug 2026 and 27 Aug 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

IBM's acquisition opens new doors to develop advanced quantum systems. You can leverage this shift to partner or compete in fault-tolerant quantum computing sooner.

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3 sources · first reported 26 Aug 2026 · latest 27 Aug 2026

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