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IBM Nearing Talks to Acquire Cloud-software Provider HashiCorp

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IBM is reportedly close to finalizing negotiations to acquire HashiCorp, a prominent cloud infrastructure software market player.

This potential acquisition is part of IBM’s transformation into a hybrid cloud and AI-focused enterprise.

Potential Acquisition Details

Sources close to the matter indicate that IBM could soon reach an agreement to acquire San Francisco-based HashiCorp.

While the discussions are advanced, there remains a possibility that the talks could fall through without resulting in a deal.

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The acquisition would likely command a premium over HashiCorp’s current market valuation if successful.

As of the latest trading session, HashiCorp’s market capitalization is approximately $4.9 billion, reflecting a 4% increase in its stock price since the beginning of the year.

According to the Wall Street Journal report, the acquisition by IBM would mark a significant premium on this value, acknowledging HashiCorp’s strategic importance and its robust performance in the market.

HashiCorp’s Strategic Value

HashiCorp is renowned for its innovative software solutions that facilitate cloud infrastructure setup for companies.

It has established partnerships with numerous technology giants, including Cisco, Datadog, and RedHat, which is owned by IBM.

This existing relationship between HashiCorp and IBM’s subsidiary could provide a smoother integration of technologies and corporate cultures.

IBM’s Strategic Transformation

Under the leadership of CEO Arvind Krishna, IBM has been aggressively pursuing a transformation into a hybrid cloud and AI powerhouse.

This strategy has been marked by significant acquisitions and divestitures, including the purchase of Apptio for approximately $5 billion last June, which enhanced IBM’s automation capabilities, and the sale of the Weather Company assets to Francisco Partners.

Krishna’s focus on key technology areas such as quantum computing and blockchain highlights IBM’s commitment to remaining at the forefront of technological innovation.

The acquisition of HashiCorp would represent a strategic, albeit relatively small, expansion for IBM, which currently has a market capitalization of around $170 billion.

This move comes when mergers and acquisitions in the tech sector appear to be slowing down, as evidenced by Salesforce’s recent withdrawal from negotiations to acquire Informatica.

IBM’s potential acquisition of HashiCorp could significantly enhance its capabilities in cloud infrastructure, further solidifying its position as a leader in the hybrid cloud and AI sectors.

As the tech world watches closely, the outcome of these negotiations could have far-reaching implications for the competitive dynamics within the cloud services market.

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Divya
Divya
Divya is a Senior Journalist at GBhackers covering Cyber Attacks, Threats, Breaches, Vulnerabilities and other happenings in the cyber world.

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