IBM, one of the largest and most historic technology firms in the United States, announced Monday it will invest $150 billion over the next five years to bolster American jobs, manufacturing, and technological leadership. The initiative marks one of the company’s most ambitious domestic investments and signals a major commitment to the future of computing, artificial intelligence, and quantum technology on U.S. soil.
In a press release, IBM said the investment will include more than $30 billion dedicated to research and development, particularly in advancing its manufacturing capabilities for mainframe and quantum computers, with the hope of reinforcing the company’s position as a global leader in high-performance computing and next-generation technology infrastructure.
“Technology doesn’t just build the future — it defines it,” said IBM Chairman and CEO Arvind Krishna. “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 highlighted its legacy contributions to American technological advancement, including supporting the Social Security system and playing a key role in NASA’s Apollo Program. The company continues to manufacture mainframes in Poughkeepsie, New York, which it says process more than 70 percent of the world’s transactions by value, making them critical to both the U.S. and global economies.
The tech giant also noted it operates the world’s largest fleet of quantum computing systems and will continue to design and assemble quantum hardware in the U.S. “Quantum computing represents one of the biggest technology platform shifts and economic opportunities in decades,” the company said, adding that its continued investment will “transform American competitiveness, jobs, and national security.”
The announcement comes just days after IBM released its first-quarter earnings for 2025, which showed a revenue of $14.5 billion, surpassing Wall Street expectations. Krishna credited the strong performance to continued demand for generative AI and robust growth in the company’s software portfolio.
“We remain bullish on the long-term growth opportunities for technology and the global economy,” Krishna said. “While the macroeconomic environment is fluid, based on what we know today, we are maintaining our full-year expectations for revenue growth and free cash flow.”
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