IBM Completes HRL Laboratories Purchase

08:31 AM EDT, 08/26/2026 (MT Newswires) -- IBM (IBM) said Wednesday it has completed the acquisition of research and development institution HRL Laboratories. No financial information was disclosed. The newly purchased business brings silicon-based technology that will complement the existing superconducting quantum computing hardware, the company said. Former owners will continue to collaborate with both entities on advanced technology development, IBM said.