Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday said that IBM is planning investments in quantum computing and cloud infrastructure across India, which are expected to create new opportunities for the country’s growing technology talent pool.
The Minister shared the update after holding a meeting with senior IBM officials, highlighting the company’s continued commitment to expanding its presence in India’s advanced technology sectors.
In a post on X, Ashwini Vaishnaw said, “IBM is planning investments in quantum computing and cloud infrastructure across India. It is further strengthening its design teams in India, especially in advanced semiconductor nodes. These efforts will generate more opportunities for India’s young talent pool.”
Quantum computing is an advanced form of computing that uses the principles of quantum mechanics to process information. Unlike traditional computers, which use bits that are either 0 or 1, quantum computers use quantum bits, or “qubits,” which can exist as both 0 and 1 at the same time.
This enables quantum computers to solve highly complex problems much faster than traditional systems. Quantum computing can be applied in areas such as drug discovery, financial modelling, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and advanced scientific research.
Earlier, during the World Economic Forum summit in Davos,Vaishnaw met IBM CEO Arvind Krishna and Meta Chief Global Affairs Officer Joel Kaplan to discuss India’s growing role in the global technology landscape.
During the meeting, discussions focused on social media safety, particularly concerns related to deepfakes and AI-generated content. Meta briefed the Minister on its efforts to protect users from such risks.
The Minister also highlighted that collaboration with IBM will strengthen India’s efforts in advanced chip technology, including 7 nm and 2 nm semiconductor nodes.
He noted that this partnership will further develop India’s semiconductor talent pool and support the country’s ambition to become a major hub for advanced semiconductor design and technology.
IBM’s planned investments in quantum computing, cloud infrastructure, and semiconductor design reflect growing global confidence in India’s technology capabilities and its skilled workforce.
-IANS
