IBM Announces Intent to Acquire SPSS Inc.
In a move that is expected to expand its focus on business analytics technology and services, IBM enters into a definitive merger agreement to acquire SPSS for approximately $1.2 billion.
This acquisition is expected to further expand IBM's Information on Demand (IOD) software portfolio and business analytics capabilities, including the range of offerings available through IBM's recently-announced Business Analytics and Optimization Consulting organization and network of Analytics Solution Centers. The buy may prove to be a wise move according to IDC estimates, which show that the worldwide market for business analytics softwarewill swell to $25 billion this year, growing 4 percent over 2008.
The acquisition is also expected to strengthen IBM's Information Agenda initiative, which helps companies turn information into a strategic asset. And consistent with its software strategy, IBM will continue to support and enhance SPSS technologies while allowing customers to take advantage of the broader IBM portfolio.
Following the close of the acquisition, which is still subject to SPSS shareholder approval, IBM intends to integrate SPSS within IBM's Information Management software portfolio and into the many industry offerings already available.
This acquisition is expected to further expand IBM's Information on Demand (IOD) software portfolio and business analytics capabilities, including the range of offerings available through IBM's recently-announced Business Analytics and Optimization Consulting organization and network of Analytics Solution Centers. The buy may prove to be a wise move according to IDC estimates, which show that the worldwide market for business analytics softwarewill swell to $25 billion this year, growing 4 percent over 2008.
The acquisition is also expected to strengthen IBM's Information Agenda initiative, which helps companies turn information into a strategic asset. And consistent with its software strategy, IBM will continue to support and enhance SPSS technologies while allowing customers to take advantage of the broader IBM portfolio.
Following the close of the acquisition, which is still subject to SPSS shareholder approval, IBM intends to integrate SPSS within IBM's Information Management software portfolio and into the many industry offerings already available.