By By Larry Dignan
Publication Date: 2025-11-25 17:46:00
An IBM executive said the company’s steady and practical approach to quantum computing will win out over the bluster that’s emerging from multiple vendors.
Speaking at an investor conference, Ric Lewis, senior vice president at infrastructure for IBM, was asked about Big Blue’s approach to quantum computing. Lewis said quantum computing isn’t about pumping out press releases as much as it is practical use cases and believable roadmaps.
“We are taking a very practical, rational approach to it,” said Lewis. “We’re not expecting some scientific breakthrough at this point. It’s a matter of engineering and execution to get where we need to go.”
Lewis added:
“When I watch other quantum people and what they’re saying I watch for a few things. One, do they have a believable roadmap. Not a roadmap, not just an aspiration but have you shown through your progress over the last five years that’s you’re on a certain trajectory. Do you have a believable roadmap for the next several…
