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2026
IBM announces AI agent identity and governance capabilities
IBM announced new capabilities intended to help developers, IT and security teams deploy AI agents in business systems with defined permissions and accountability. The announced capabilities include Agent Identity, expanded HashiCorp Vault controls for AI agents, and IBM watsonx Orchestrate capabilities for discovering, isolating and evaluating agents.
2026
IBM announces new AI-agent capabilities for watsonx Orchestrate
IBM announced new capabilities for watsonx Orchestrate, including agent discovery across third-party platforms, sandbox containment, and evaluation and monitoring features.
2026
IBM completes acquisition of HRL Laboratories
IBM announced it has completed the acquisition of HRL Laboratories, LLC, a research and development organization specializing in quantum computing, quantum sensing, advanced communications, electronics, manufacturing and materials science.
2026
IBM launches next-generation dual-architecture processor for IBM Z and LinuxONE
IBM announced the industry's first dual-architecture mainframe processor, designed to let enterprises run both IBM and Arm operating systems and applications on future IBM Z and LinuxONE systems. The processor, built on a 2nm process node, is the first milestone in the processor field since IBM and Arm announced a strategic partnership in April 2026.
2026
IBM launches self-hosted deployment option for IBM Bob
IBM announced the launch of a self-hosted deployment mode for IBM Bob, its enterprise agentic software development platform, enabling enterprises to run AI-assisted software development and modernization capabilities on infrastructure they control — including on-premises data centers, private cloud, sovereign cloud and air-gapped (offline) environments — without moving sensitive code, data or workflows off their own infrastructure.
2026
DARPA selects Atom Computing, Diraq, IBM, IonQ, Microsoft and PsiQuantum for Stage C of Quantum Benchmarking Initiative
On Wednesday, DARPA selected a new cohort of companies, including Atom Computing, Diraq, IBM, IonQ, Microsoft and PsiQuantum, to advance to Stage C of its Quantum Benchmarking Initiative, a stage worth up to US$300 million for direct physical testing and empirical validation.
2026
OpenAI and over 100 organizations issue joint open letter calling for collective action on AI cyber defense
On August 27, OpenAI published an open letter titled "Calling for Collective Action on Cyber Defense," co-signed by more than 100 organizations including Anthropic, Amazon Web Services, Google, Microsoft, CrowdStrike, IBM, Oracle and Visa, warning that the window to strengthen defenses against AI-driven cyberattacks is limited and that critical public services such as hospitals, water treatment plants and power grids face growing threats.
2026
IBM completes acquisition of HRL Laboratories
IBM announced it has completed the acquisition of HRL Laboratories, LLC, a research organization specializing in quantum computing, quantum sensing, advanced communications, electronics, manufacturing and materials science, complementing IBM's quantum manufacturing and infrastructure investments.
2026
IBM completes acquisition of HRL Laboratories
IBM announced on August 26, 2026 that it completed its acquisition of HRL Laboratories, LLC, a research and development institution with expertise in quantum computing, quantum sensing, advanced communications, electronics, manufacturing, and materials science. Financial terms were not disclosed. Boeing and General Motors, HRL's former owners, will continue to partner with IBM and HRL on quantum applications and advanced technology development.
2026
IBM unveils dual-architecture mainframe processor supporting IBM Z and Arm
IBM announced at Hot Chips 2026 its first dual-architecture mainframe processor for future IBM Z and LinuxONE systems. Each processor core can natively execute both Arm and IBM Z instructions without separate dedicated cores. The chip uses a 2nm process, includes 11 high-performance cores clocked above 5.7GHz, and integrates an AI inference accelerator for in-transaction fraud detection, an on-chip I/O data processing unit and large cache.
2026
IBM announces development of dual-architecture mainframe processor
IBM announced in an August 24 press release that it is developing the first dual-architecture mainframe processor, which could allow global enterprises to run Arm-native and IBM workloads on the same future systems.
2026
IBM introduces next-generation dual-architecture processor for IBM Z and LinuxONE
IBM introduced its next-generation dual-architecture processor for IBM Z and LinuxONE, the first processor milestone from its collaboration with Arm announced in April. The 2-nanometer chip contains 11 high-performance cores running at over 5.7 GHz and will let companies run operating systems and applications on both IBM's custom compute platform and the Arm architecture in future IBM Z and LinuxONE systems.
2026
OpenAI launches GPT-5.6-Cyber cybersecurity AI model
OpenAI launched GPT-5.6-Cyber, a cybersecurity-focused AI model fine-tuned from the flagship GPT-5.6 Sol, aimed at vulnerability research, penetration testing and incident response. It is not available to general users and is provided only to vetted enterprises and security vendors through the Daybreak program. The model achieves a 95% completion rate on high-risk tasks, up from 57.3% for GPT-5.5-Cyber, and discovered unknown vulnerabilities in the Chrome V8 engine and a mobile operating system. The Daybreak program has two tracks, Blue for defensive teams and Red for authorized researchers, with initial partners including Accenture, IBM and Palo Alto Networks. Hardware security keys will be mandatory from September.
2026
OpenAI launches GPT 5.6 Cyber model for security partners
OpenAI developed a new model called GPT 5.6 Cyber for vulnerability research, penetration testing and incident response, available only to selected companies and security vendors through the Daybreak Cyber Partner program.
2026
OpenAI expands Daybreak cyber defense service with Blue and Red tiers and GPT-5.6 Cyber model
OpenAI announced an expansion of Daybreak, its cyber defense service, introducing two tiers: Blue and Red. The Red tier includes access to a new cyber-focused model, GPT-5.6 Cyber, built off GPT-5.6 Sol, available only to trusted customer partners reportedly including Accenture, IBM, CrowdStrike, and Cloudflare.
2026
OpenAI launches GPT-5.6-Cyber and expands Daybreak into Blue and Red tiers
OpenAI announced on August 10 that its Daybreak cybersecurity service will expand into Blue and Red tiers, both giving approved customers access to OpenAI's limited frontier security models. The Red tier adds the new GPT-5.6-Cyber model, built on GPT-5.6 Sol and restricted to the Red tier, with access initially limited to trusted customer partners reportedly including Accenture, IBM, CrowdStrike and Cloudflare.
2022
We-Ace and IBM launch SHINE program
We-Ace announced the launch of SHINE, a program developed in collaboration with IBM to enhance IBM executives’ leadership capabilities and amplify Diversity & Inclusion allyship.
2022
IBM appoints Chen Xudong as Greater China general manager
IBM announced the appointment of Chen Xudong as general manager of IBM Greater China, reporting to IBM Asia Pacific general manager Paul Burton.
2022
IBM launches FlashSystem 7300 and 9500
IBM launched the FlashSystem 7300 and 9500 midrange and high-end storage-array models, which replace the 7200 and 9200, respectively.
2022
IBM launches the Sustainability Accelerator
IBM announced the launch of the IBM Sustainability Accelerator, a global pro bono social impact program applying IBM technologies and expert support to help nonprofit and government organizations address challenges affecting populations vulnerable to environmental threats.