Quantum computers are being seen as partners for AI, and specialist firms are emerging to help take quantum technology from research labs into the real world.

By Maria Korolov

Jul 9, 2026 7 mins

Data CenterHigh-Performance Computing

IBM grows mainframe family with rack, frame models targeting AI, hybrid clouds

The z17 and LinuxONE Rockhopper offer power and security in small, customizable packages.

By Michael Cooney

Jul 7, 2026 6 mins

Critical InfrastructureHigh-Performance ComputingMainframes

Aggressive federal PQE timeline prompts warnings for enterprises

As the Department of War doubles down on post-quantum encryption, enterprises need to get going on plans to establish inventory and remediation programs for post-quantum cryptography, Gartner advises.

By Maria Korolov

Jun 27, 2026 5 mins

Data CenterHigh-Performance ComputingNetwork Security

Presidential order addresses quantum computing gaps

This week's presidential order aims to close the gaps holding back U.S. quantum computing, from a thin supplier base to the lack of any way to compare quantum systems.

By Maria Korolov

Jun 26, 2026 5 mins

Artificial IntelligenceData CenterHigh-Performance Computing

IT-as-a-Service Simplifies Hybrid IT

Consumption-based model reduces complexity, improves IT infrastructure.

Oct 22, 2019 3 mins

Application Performance ManagementEnterpriseEnterprise Architecture

Researchers cast new doubt on Microsoft’s quantum computing advance

Skeptics chip away at the company’s claims in a long-running dispute over its Majorana chip program.

By John E. Dunn

Jun 25, 2026 4 mins

CPUs and ProcessorsData CenterHigh-Performance Computing

China's LineShine dethrones El Capitan as the world’s fastest supercomputer

China’s LineShine system debuts atop the TOP500 rankings, becoming the fifth exascale supercomputer and ending U.S.-based El Capitan’s run at No. 1.

By Denise Dubie

Jun 23, 2026 6 mins

Data CenterHigh-Performance ComputingSupercomputers

Nvidia unveils Vera Rubin platform targeting AI, HPC infrastructure

Nvidia packs Vera CPUs, Rubin GPUs, networking technologies, and software into a rack-mounted supercomputer.

By Andy Patrizio

Jun 22, 2026 4 mins

High-Performance ComputingServersSupercomputers

IBM sends signals with its $10 billion quantum pledge

The multi-billion-dollar investment in R&D, capital expenditure, manufacturing, partnerships, and M&A supports IBM’s goal of achieving scalable, fault-tolerant quantum computing in 2029.

By Maria Korolov

Jun 15, 2026 4 mins

Data CenterHigh-Performance Computing

IBM, ServiceNow team to bring AI to legacy enterprise systems

The goal is to open decades of interconnected legacy systems to AI technology.

By Michael Cooney

Jun 11, 2026 2 mins

High-Performance ComputingMainframesNetwork Management Software

Cisco sees quantum networking as the future of networking

'Quantum networking has many practical and commercial use cases in the classical world today,' said Ramana Kompella, head of Cisco Research and Cisco Fellow, in a session at Cisco Live 2026.

By Sean Michael Kerner

Jun 3, 2026 8 mins

Data CenterHigh-Performance ComputingNetworking

Q&A: Quantum physicist Sonia Fernández-Vidal on why classical computing isn't going anywhere

“We’re not talking about more powerful computers—we're talking about different ones," says the scientist, who sees a hybrid future where quantum and classical computing coexist in the cloud.

By Esther Macías

May 8, 2026 16 mins

CareersDigital TransformationHigh-Performance Computing