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IBM to acquire Confluent for $11B, boosting hybrid cloud and real-time data

IBM will acquire Confluent for $11B, integrating the Apache Kafka-based streaming platform into its hybrid cloud to enhance real-time data, analytics and AI offerings.

IBM to Buy Confluent for $11 Billion to Boost AI-Ready Data Streaming

IBM plans to acquire Confluent for $11 billion to bolster real-time data streaming and AI infrastructure - its largest deal since the 2019 Red Hat purchase.