IBM to buy Software AG's enterprise integration platforms for $2.3 bn
IBM is set to swallow up Software AG’s StreamSets and webMethods platforms for $2.3 bn (€2.13 bn). IG financial analyst Angeline Ong takes a look at why data integration is the name of the game.
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IBM further expands into the hybrid cloud space
IBM is making a big move in the market by buying Software AG's enterprise integration platforms for a whopping 2.3 billion US dollars. This shows how important it is to bring different data systems together. Even though IBM's shares haven't gone up a lot on the trading platform, the one-minute chart shows a small increase followed by a recent drop. This is interesting because IBM and its competitors want to be a bigger part of the hybrid cloud space. They know that people want to avoid being tied to one specific cloud provider.
To achieve this goal, IBM has already bought companies like Red Hat in 2018 and might also acquire Apto. If we look at IBM's shares over the past year, they have gone up by about 15% overall. But right now, they are going through a small dip and staying mostly flat. This is happening right after they announced the purchase of Software AG's enterprise integration platforms for just over 2 billion euros.
Benefits of acquiring hybrid data systems
So what does all of this mean for someone who doesn't have much experience with trading? Well, it means that IBM is investing a lot of money to bring different data systems together. This is important because having integrated systems allows businesses to work more smoothly and efficiently. For example, when a company stores customer information separately in different systems, it can be time-consuming and prone to errors. But with the right integration platforms, all the data can be brought together in one place, making it easier to access and use. That's why IBM's move is a big deal in the market, even if it hasn't caused a big jump in their share prices.
In the end, IBM wants to be a leader in the hybrid cloud space where people can use different cloud platforms without feeling locked in. This is a growing trend because businesses want flexibility and options when it comes to their IT infrastructure. By acquiring Software AG's platforms, IBM is positioning itself to meet this demand and potentially gain more customers.
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