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IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced it has completed its acquisition of HRL Laboratories, LLC (HRL), a leading research and development institution whose expertise spans quantum computing, quantum sensing, advanced communications, electronics, manufacturing, and materials science.

At the annual Hot Chips conference, IBM (NYSE: IBM) today is announcing the first dual-architecture mainframe processor, which is being designed to enable enterprises to run operating systems and applications on both the IBM and Arm® compute platforms in future IBM Z and LinuxONE systems.

ARMONK, N.Y., July 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced second-quarter 2026 earnings results.

IBM announced IBM Power Autonomous Operations, an AI agent that can help continuously monitor Power systems and autonomously resolve issues to keep operations running smoothly. It complements the recently launched IBM Bob™ Premium Package for i, which brings agentic-driven software designed to accelerate application development on IBM i. These capabilities can accelerate building modern applications so enterprises can innovate at the pace required by their business. Additionally, the entry-level Power S1112 server provides a new compact, efficient option powerful enough to run AI inference locally.

This morning we are releasing selected preliminary second-quarter 2026 financial results. We are still working to close our financial reporting for the quarter and our final results could be slightly different.

IBM (NYSE: IBM) will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss its second-quarter 2026 financial results on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET. The live webcast of the earnings call can be accessed at www.ibm.com/investor.

IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announces new IBM z17 and IBM LinuxONE 5 configurations, marking the first time IBM is offering rack mount alongside single frame systems across its full Z and LinuxONE portfolio. The expanded IBM z17 and LinuxONE 5 portfolios now offer a wide range of deployment options, engineered with the same flagship performance, security, and ecosystem standards. New single frame and rack mount options provide additional ways for organizations to position their infrastructure where it fits best for their business needs, helping support flexibility and operational efficiency.

IBM is continuing to innovate mainframes to address and combat the technological challenges of the future. As part of this mission, today we’re announcing the general availability of three new Z software tools designed to not only meet clients where they are, but to start addressing future challenges such as frontier model attacks. These complement our recent developments with Project Glasswing and our commitment to open-source security with Project Lightwell.

IBM applauds the Administration's Executive Order on AI and cybersecurity. As AI becomes more foundational to all of us, including business and government, securing it — and the open source...