IBM said Monday it's buying data streaming platform Confluent in a deal worth $11 billion that will help bolster the technology company's artificial intelligence strategy. The two companies said they ...

IBM doubles down on AI infrastructure with its biggest software bet in recent years. IBM on Monday announced it will acquire data streaming platform Confluent in an all-cash deal valued at $11 billion ...

With AI applications and agents increasing the demand for trusted real-time data, IBM plans to combine the Confluent platform with its AI infrastructure software and automation systems. IBM has struck ...

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