IBM completes $11bn Confluent acquisition [Yahoo! Finance]
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IBM has completed the previously announced $11bn acquisition of data streaming platform Confluent, in a move to strengthen real-time data streaming for enterprise AI. Under the terms of the deal announced in December 2025, IBM purchased all outstanding common shares of Confluent listed on Nasdaq for $31 per share in cash. Confluent's data streaming platform, which is based on Apache Kafka, is claimed to be adopted by over 6,500 enterprises worldwide, including 40% of Fortune 500 companies. Through this acquisition, IBM aims to integrate Confluent's real-time data streaming capabilities into its broader software portfolio, particularly targeting applications in AI and automation across hybrid and on-premises environments. IBM's intent is to address a significant challenge in enterprise AI deployments by improving the availability and governance of timely operational data. The tech major notes that in many organisations, operational data remains fragmented and delayed across
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