By Boris
Publication Date: 2026-04-20 10:43:00
A huge new project could once again put Poughkeepsie at the center of the tech world.
IBM is proposing a massive expansion at its longtime campus off South Road, and the paperwork submitted to the Town of Poughkeepsie Planning Board shows the company is preparing for major growth tied to the future of quantum computing.
Town of Poughkeepsie Planning Board
One of the Largest IBM Expansions in Years
According to documents submitted to the Town, the proposal includes 511,710 square feet of new construction connected to IBM’s quantum computing operations.
Plans show significant new space dedicated to research, development and manufacturing of next-generation computing technology that could dramatically outperform today’s traditional computers.
Quantum computers have the potential to solve extremely complex problems in medicine, cybersecurity, finance and artificial intelligence, helping industries tackle challenges that are currently impossible using…
