IBM Backs U.S. Tech Growth with $150 Billion Five-Year Investment.
Over the next five years, IBM has unveiled a massive $150 billion investment plan in the United States, with $30 billion specifically allocated for research and development to support advanced computing, including mainframes and quantum technology.
“Technology doesn’t just build the future — it defines it,” said IBM chairman and CEO Arvind Krishna, underscoring the company’s ambition to lead in cutting-edge AI and computing. The announcement comes during renewed pressure from President Donald Trump on corporations to increase domestic investment, particularly in manufacturing.
Since Trump’s return to office in January, major companies such as Apple, Nvidia, and Hyundai have announced significant spending in the U.S., although some of these projects had already been in motion.
Earlier this month, Trump introduced sweeping tariff increases to incentivize American companies to bring production back home. While many of the tariffs have since been paused due to concerns over potential economic disruption, heavy duties on Chinese imports remain in effect.
IBM’s statement highlighted its “unwavering commitment” to fostering American innovation and boosting economic prospects both domestically and globally. The firm, now 114 years old and trailing behind tech leaders like Microsoft, Amazon, and Google, also pointed to its leadership in quantum computing, where it operates the world’s largest fleet of such systems.
Source: Newscentralafrica
