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IBM to Acquire HashiCorp in a Bold Move to Dominate Multi-Cloud Automation and Scalability
Abstract: The EMA Impact Brief titled "IBM to Acquire HashiCorp in a Bold Move to Dominate Multi-Cloud Automation and Scalability" discusses IBM's strategic acquisition of HashiCorp for $6.4 billion. This acquisition aims to enhance IBM's multi-cloud strategy by integrating HashiCorp's "Infrastructure Cloud" with Red Hat's Ansible Automation Platform. This integration will provide a consistent, automated layer for deploying, configuring, and managing software across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. The acquisition not only brings technological advancements but also adds over 4,400 new clients and $583 million in annual revenue to IBM. The brief highlights the potential of this move to boost IBM's product portfolio, improve developer productivity, and address previous licensing issues with HashiCorp's Terraform. By combining IBM's and HashiCorp's strengths, the acquisition is set to drive innovation and efficiency in multi-cloud environments, positioning IBM as a leader in infrastructure automation and scalability. |
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