IBM said it has acquired data and AI consultant Hakkoda in a deal that will give it data migration platform services. Hakkoda is a big partner for Snowflake.
The purchase gives IBM Consulting more heft in data migrations and transformation. IBM Consulting acknowledges that services to modernize data estates are critical to any future enterprise AI efforts.
Terms of the deal weren't disclosed. IBM has been rounding out its offerings with a series of acquisitions.
- IBM acquires DataStax, aims to integrate into watsonx portfolio
- IBM Q4 better than expected, genAI business surges
IBM said Hakkoda's portfolio includes:
- Generative AI tools that speed up data modernization projects.
- A strong customer base in financial services, public sector, healthcare and life sciences.
- BI modernization tools.
- Managed services for Snowflake.
- Award winning services for Snowflake engagements. Hakkoda is an Elte Snowflake partner as well as an advanced-tier partner of AWS.
IBM said Hakkoda will also expand on IBM Consulting Advantage, a program that uses AI to speed up consulting delivery.
