AI Suitcases and Quantum Computers: The Evolution of IBM Japan

2026-02-04 - 17:15

IBM Japan, founded in 1937 as the Japanese arm of the global technology company IBM, has evolved from a maker of calculating machines and personal computers into a technology firm focused on solving social challenges, developing innovations ranging from AI systems that replicate skilled human judgment in fields such as food processing and mobility support for people with visual impairments to quantum computing technologies aimed at accelerating innovation and addressing long-term societal needs. (News On Japan)