Acquisition helps enterprises catch "bad data" at the source
Extends IBM's leadership in observability to the full stack of capabilities for IT -- across infrastructure, applications, data and machine learning
ARMONK, N.Y., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced it has acquired Databand.ai, a leading provider of data observability software that helps organizations fix issues with their data, including errors, pipeline failures and poor quality — before it impacts their bottom-line. Today's news further strengthens IBM's software portfolio across data, AI and automation to address the full spectrum of observability and helps businesses ensure that trustworthy data is being put into the right hands of the right users at the right time.
Databand.ai is IBM's fifth acquisition in 2022 as the company continues to bolster its hybrid cloud and AI skills and capabilities. IBM has acquired more than 25 companies since Arvind Krishna became CEO in April 2020.
As the volume of data continues to grow at an unprecedented pace, organizations are struggling to manage the health and quality of their data sets, which is necessary to make better business decisions and gain a competitive advantage. A rapidly growing market opportunity, data observability is quickly emerging as a key solution for helping data teams and engineers better understand the health of data in their system and automatically identify, troubleshoot and resolve issues, like anomalies, breaking data changes or pipeline failures, in near real-time. According to Gartner, every year poor data quality costs organizations an average $12.9 million. To help mitigate this challenge, the data observability market is poised for strong growth.1
Data observability takes traditional data operations to the next level by using historical trends to compute statistics about data workloads and data pipelines directly at the source, determining if they are working, and pinpointing where any problems may exist. When combined with a full stack observability strategy, it can help IT teams quickly surface and resolve issues from infrastructure and applications to data and machine learning systems.
Databand.ai's open and extendable approach allows data engineering teams to easily integrate and gain observability into their data infrastructure. This acquisition will unlock more resources for Databand.ai to expand its observability capabilities for broader integrations across more of the open source and commercial solutions that power the modern data stack. Enterprises will also have full flexibility in how to run Databand.ai, whether as-a-Service (SaaS) or a self-hosted software subscription.
The acquisition of Databand.ai builds on IBM's research and development investments as well as strategic acquisitions in AI and automation. By using Databand.ai with IBM Observability by Instana APM and IBM Watson Studio, IBM is well-positioned to address the full spectrum of observability across IT operations.
For example, Databand.ai capabilities can alert data teams and engineers when the data they are using to fuel an analytics system is incomplete or missing. In common cases where data originates from an enterprise application, Instana can then help users quickly explain exactly where the missing data originated from and why an application service is failing. Together, Databand.ai and IBM Instana provide a more complete and explainable view of the entire application infrastructure and data platform system, which can help organizations prevent lost revenue and reputation.
"Our clients are data-driven enterprises who rely on high-quality, trustworthy data to power their mission-critical processes. When they don't have access to the data they need in any given moment, their business can grind to a halt," said Daniel Hernandez, General Manager for Data and AI, IBM. "With the addition of Databand.ai, IBM offers the most comprehensive set of observability capabilities for IT across applications, data and machine learning, and is continuing to provide our clients and partners with the technology they need to deliver trustworthy data and AI at scale."
Data observability solutions are also a key part of an organization's broader data strategy and architecture. The acquisition of Databand.ai further extends IBM's existing data fabric solution by helping ensure that the most accurate and trustworthy data is being put into the right hands at the right time – no matter where it resides.
"You can't protect what you can't see, and when the data platform is ineffective, everyone is impacted –including customers," said Josh Benamram, Co-Founder and CEO, Databand.ai. "That's why global brands such as FanDuel, Agoda and Trax Retail already rely on Databand.ai to remove bad data surprises by detecting and resolving them before they create costly business impacts. Joining IBM will help us scale our software and significantly accelerate our ability to meet the evolving needs of enterprise clients."
Headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, Databand.ai employees will join IBM Data and AI, further building on IBM's growing portfolio of Data and AI products, including its IBM Watson capabilities and IBM Cloud Pak for Data. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. The acquisition closed on June 27, 2022.
To learn more about Databand.ai and how this acquisition enhances IBM's data fabric solution and builds on its full stack of observability software, you can read our blog about the news or visit here: https://www.ibm.com/analytics/data-fabric.
About Databand.aiDataband.ai is a product-driven technology company that provides a proactive data observability platform, which empowers data engineering teams to deliver reliable and trustworthy data. Databand.ai removes bad data surprises such as data incompleteness, anomalies, and breaking data changes by detecting and resolving issues before they create costly business impacts. Databand.ai's proactive approach ties into all stages of your data pipelines, beginning with your source data, through ingestion, transformation, and data access. Databand.ai serves organizations throughout the globe, including some of the world's largest companies in entertainment, technology, and communications. Our focus is on enabling customers to extract the maximum value from their strategic data investments. Databand.ai is backed by leading VCs Accel, Blumberg Capital, Lerer Hippeau, Differential Ventures, Ubiquity Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners, Hyperwise, and F2. To learn more, visit www.databand.ai.
About IBMIBM is a leading global hybrid cloud and AI, and business services provider, helping clients in more than 175 countries capitalize on insights from their data, streamline business processes, reduce costs and gain the competitive edge in their industries. Nearly 3,800 government and corporate entities in critical infrastructure areas such as financial services, telecommunications and healthcare rely on IBM's hybrid cloud platform and Red Hat OpenShift to affect their digital transformations quickly, efficiently, and securely. IBM's breakthrough innovations in AI, quantum computing, industry-specific cloud solutions and business services deliver open and flexible options to our clients. All of this is backed by IBM's legendary commitment to trust, transparency, responsibility, inclusivity, and service. For more information, visit www.ibm.com.
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● Squirro
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● Attivo
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● Lucidworks
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Table of Content:
1 Cognitive Search Tools Market Overview
1.1 Product Overview and Scope of Cognitive Search Tools Market
1.2 Cognitive Search Tools Market Segment by Type
1.2.1 Global Cognitive Search Tools Market Sales and CAGR (%) Comparison by Type (2017-2029)
1.3 Global Cognitive Search Tools Market Segment by Application
1.3.1 Cognitive Search Tools Market Consumption (Sales) Comparison by Application (2017-2029)
1.4 Global Cognitive Search Tools Market, Region Wise (2017-2029)
1.4.1 Global Cognitive Search Tools Market Size (Revenue) and CAGR (%) Comparison by Region (2017-2029)
1.4.2 United States Cognitive Search Tools Market Status and Prospect (2017-2029)
1.4.3 Europe Cognitive Search Tools Market Status and Prospect (2017-2029)
1.4.4 China Cognitive Search Tools Market Status and Prospect (2017-2029)
1.4.5 Japan Cognitive Search Tools Market Status and Prospect (2017-2029)
1.4.6 India Cognitive Search Tools Market Status and Prospect (2017-2029)
1.4.7 Southeast Asia Cognitive Search Tools Market Status and Prospect (2017-2029)
1.4.8 Latin America Cognitive Search Tools Market Status and Prospect (2017-2029)
1.4.9 Middle East and Africa Cognitive Search Tools Market Status and Prospect (2017-2029)
1.5 Global Market Size (Revenue) of Cognitive Search Tools (2017-2029)
1.5.1 Global Cognitive Search Tools Market Revenue Status and Outlook (2017-2029)
1.5.2 Global Cognitive Search Tools Market Sales Status and Outlook (2017-2029)
1.6 Influence of Regional Conflicts on the Cognitive Search Tools Industry
1.7 Impact of Carbon Neutrality on the Cognitive Search Tools Industry
2 Cognitive Search Tools Market Upstream and Downstream Analysis
2.1 Cognitive Search Tools Industrial Chain Analysis
2.2 Key Raw Materials Suppliers and Price Analysis
2.3 Key Raw Materials Supply and Demand Analysis
2.4 Market Concentration Rate of Raw Materials
2.5 Manufacturing Process Analysis
2.6 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis
2.6.1 Labor Cost Analysis
2.6.2 Energy Costs Analysis
2.6.3 RandD Costs Analysis
2.7 Major Downstream Buyers of Cognitive Search Tools Analysis
2.8 Impact of COVID-19 on the Industry Upstream and Downstream
3 Players Profiles
3.1 Micro Focus
3.1.1 Micro Focus Basic Information, Manufacturing Base, Sales Area and Competitors
3.1.2 Product Profiles, Application and Specification
3.1.3 Cognitive Search Tools Market Performance (2017-2022)
3.1.4 Business Overview
3.2 Grazitti Interactive
3.2.1 Grazitti Interactive Basic Information, Manufacturing Base, Sales Area and Competitors
3.2.2 Product Profiles, Application and Specification
3.2.3 Cognitive Search Tools Market Performance (2017-2022)
3.2.4 Business Overview
3.3 Elastic
3.3.1 Elastic Basic Information, Manufacturing Base, Sales Area and Competitors
3.3.2 Product Profiles, Application and Specification
3.3.3 Cognitive Search Tools Market Performance (2017-2022)
3.3.4 Business Overview
3.4 Coveo
3.4.1 Coveo Basic Information, Manufacturing Base, Sales Area and Competitors
3.4.2 Product Profiles, Application and Specification
3.4.3 Cognitive Search Tools Market Performance (2017-2022)
3.4.4 Business Overview
3.5 Squirro
3.5.1 Squirro Basic Information, Manufacturing Base, Sales Area and Competitors
3.5.2 Product Profiles, Application and Specification
3.5.3 Cognitive Search Tools Market Performance (2017-2022)
3.5.4 Business Overview
3.6 IBM Cognitive
3.6.1 IBM Cognitive Basic Information, Manufacturing Base, Sales Area and Competitors
3.6.2 Product Profiles, Application and Specification
3.6.3 Cognitive Search Tools Market Performance (2017-2022)
3.6.4 Business Overview
3.7 Attivo
3.7.1 Attivo Basic Information, Manufacturing Base, Sales Area and Competitors
3.7.2 Product Profiles, Application and Specification
3.7.3 Cognitive Search Tools Market Performance (2017-2022)
3.7.4 Business Overview
3.8 Microsoft
3.8.1 Microsoft Basic Information, Manufacturing Base, Sales Area and Competitors
3.8.2 Product Profiles, Application and Specification
3.8.3 Cognitive Search Tools Market Performance (2017-2022)
3.8.4 Business Overview
3.9 Sinequa
3.9.1 Sinequa Basic Information, Manufacturing Base, Sales Area and Competitors
3.9.2 Product Profiles, Application and Specification
3.9.3 Cognitive Search Tools Market Performance (2017-2022)
3.9.4 Business Overview
3.10 Lucidworks
3.10.1 Lucidworks Basic Information, Manufacturing Base, Sales Area and Competitors
3.10.2 Product Profiles, Application and Specification
3.10.3 Cognitive Search Tools Market Performance (2017-2022)
3.10.4 Business Overview
3.11 GoldFire
3.11.1 GoldFire Basic Information, Manufacturing Base, Sales Area and Competitors
3.11.2 Product Profiles, Application and Specification
3.11.3 Cognitive Search Tools Market Performance (2017-2022)
3.11.4 Business Overview
3.12 Mindbreeze
3.12.1 Mindbreeze Basic Information, Manufacturing Base, Sales Area and Competitors
3.12.2 Product Profiles, Application and Specification
3.12.3 Cognitive Search Tools Market Performance (2017-2022)
3.12.4 Business Overview
4 Global Cognitive Search Tools Market Landscape by Player
4.1 Global Cognitive Search Tools Sales and Share by Player (2017-2022)
4.2 Global Cognitive Search Tools Revenue and Market Share by Player (2017-2022)
4.3 Global Cognitive Search Tools Average Price by Player (2017-2022)
4.4 Global Cognitive Search Tools Gross Margin by Player (2017-2022)
4.5 Cognitive Search Tools Market Competitive Situation and Trends
4.5.1 Cognitive Search Tools Market Concentration Rate
4.5.2 Cognitive Search Tools Market Share of Top 3 and Top 6 Players
4.5.3 Mergers and Acquisitions, Expansion
5 Global Cognitive Search Tools Sales, Revenue, Price Trend by Type
5.1 Global Cognitive Search Tools Sales and Market Share by Type (2017-2022)
5.2 Global Cognitive Search Tools Revenue and Market Share by Type (2017-2022)
5.3 Global Cognitive Search Tools Price by Type (2017-2022)
5.4 Global Cognitive Search Tools Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate by Type (2017-2022)
5.4.1 Global Cognitive Search Tools Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate of Natural Language Processing (2017-2022)
5.4.2 Global Cognitive Search Tools Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate of Image Processing (2017-2022)
6 Global Cognitive Search Tools Market Analysis by Application
6.1 Global Cognitive Search Tools Consumption and Market Share by Application (2017-2022)
6.2 Global Cognitive Search Tools Consumption Revenue and Market Share by Application (2017-2022)
6.3 Global Cognitive Search Tools Consumption and Growth Rate by Application (2017-2022)
6.3.1 Global Cognitive Search Tools Consumption and Growth Rate of IT (2017-2022)
6.3.2 Global Cognitive Search Tools Consumption and Growth Rate of Law (2017-2022)
6.3.3 Global Cognitive Search Tools Consumption and Growth Rate of Marketing (2017-2022)
6.3.4 Global Cognitive Search Tools Consumption and Growth Rate of Customer Service (2017-2022)
6.3.5 Global Cognitive Search Tools Consumption and Growth Rate of Airports and Ports (2017-2022)
6.3.6 Global Cognitive Search Tools Consumption and Growth Rate of Bank (2017-2022)
6.3.7 Global Cognitive Search Tools Consumption and Growth Rate of Telecom (2017-2022)
6.3.8 Global Cognitive Search Tools Consumption and Growth Rate of Other (2017-2022)
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Microsoft, IBM
Both International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM) and Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) are among the top IT companies. IBM was the largest IT company by revenue ($7.2 bln) from the 1970s until 2007 and was not even in the top 10 in 2021. In contrast, Microsoft, which was founded in 1975, continued to grow to become the second-largest IT company in 2021 by revenue ($168 bln) only behind Apple ($365 bln).
We analyzed Microsoft and IBM’s businesses and contrasted their strategies based on product innovation, diversification, acquisition, integration, and cloud strategies to determine which company has better executed their strategies and ranked the companies against each other.
Moreover, we compared the companies in terms of their financials. In terms of diversification, we broke down its segments and analyzed its revenue growth. Also, we compared their margins in terms of gross, net and FCF margins. Additionally, we looked at both companies based on efficiency and credit analysis.
Finally, we looked at their valuation ratios and compared them against each other and their 5-year averages, as well as our in-house DCF analysis and compared it against analyst consensus. Considering their historical investment returns and dividend yields, we formulated a long/short strategy for the two stocks.
IBM, Microsoft, Khaveen Investments
Product Innovation Strategy
IBM was founded in 1911 but rose to the top of the tech sector in 1962 as the largest computer company with a 62% market share, as it created the first portable computer (IBM 5100). However, with the rise of IBM clones created by Compaq, competition for the company increased while its market share eroded to 32% in 1980. According to All About Circuits, IBM had tried to make clone computers redundant by developing the new Micro Channel Architecture computer architecture but, it was not even compatible with its software. Overall, the company was unable to develop a competitive advantage in software and hardware to remain competitive in the computer market due to increased competition from competitors’ compatible and cheaper products as prices of mainframe computers fell by 90% along with product innovations such as PCs and workstations from Compaq and Sun Microsystems. It held its market leadership in the PC market until 1994 before falling behind Compaq, Apple (AAPL) and Packard Bell.
In comparison, since Microsoft’s launch in 1975 and securing the contract to provide OS to IBM’s computers, Microsoft had dominated the OS market since the late 1980s with a market share of over 80%. In 2021, Microsoft continues to be the market leader with a market share of 74% in OS but is seeing increasing competition from Apple’s macOS with the strong sales of its PCs. Microsoft focused on OS with continuous innovation with subsequent product development and launches of new OS products including 15 Windows product launches (including Windows 11) while IBM only had 8 main PC product series. Also, it made deals with PC makers to supply OS to be preinstalled at discounted prices. Although it tried to run crack down on clone software and free alternatives such as Linux which continue to exist, it instead tolerated piracy of Windows OS as explained by the following quote of the potential opportunities to monetize it.
As long as they're going to steal it, we want them to steal ours. They'll get sort of addicted, and then we'll somehow figure out how to collect sometime in the next decade. - Bill Gates, Founder & Former CEO of Microsoft
Overall, we believe Microsoft edges out IBM in terms of its product innovation strategy as it maintained its market share in the OS market with its continuous product development and more product launches than IBM, which lost its market share leadership to stronger competitors. Microsoft also established various partnerships with PC makers, which IBM failed to do.
In 1980, IBM’s revenue from its largest (Hardware) segment was 84%. In 1993, the company decided to focus on higher-margin software businesses such as middleware and consulting, targeting enterprises along with its mainframe business. This was successful for the company as its revenues grew again from 1983. However, with the rise and shift towards public clouds, the company’s growth started to decline in 2013 as IBM began losing server hardware market share rapidly to ODM competitors for public cloud customers. Though, its Hardware segment still represented 25% of its revenue in 2021, its third-largest segment behind IT consulting (31%) and Software (27%).
On the other hand, Microsoft diversified away from its largest segment, system software (53% of revenue in 1986) into application software such as productivity and HR software. In 2021, Windows only accounted for 13% of the company’s revenues and had a 5-year average growth of 5.8% below its total average of 13.1%.
Company |
Microsoft (1986 – Non-System Software) |
IBM (1980 – Non-Hardware) |
Revenue Breakdown (Past) |
47% |
16% |
Revenue Breakdown (2021) |
87% |
75% |
Revenue (Past) ($ mln) |
93 |
4,192 |
Revenue (2021) ($ mln) |
146,237 |
43,013 |
Annualized Growth % |
23.4% |
5.8% |
Source: Microsoft, IBM. Khaveen Investments
Based on the table above, we calculated the annualized growth rate of the revenue contribution of the revenue streams of Microsoft’s non-System Software revenue in 1986 and IBM’s non-Hardware revenue from 1980 to 2021. Thus, we believe that Microsoft has a superior diversification strategy with its higher annualized growth of 23.4% compared to 5.8% for IBM.
Acquisition Strategy
IBM Acquisitions |
Acquisition Cost ($ mln) |
Revenue ($ mln) |
Microsoft Acquisitions |
Acquisition Cost ($ mln) |
Revenue ($ mln) |
Red Hat |
34,000 |
3,400 |
Activision Blizzard |
68,700 |
8,800 |
Cognos |
5,000 |
1,000 |
|
26,200 |
2,970 |
PwC Consulting Business |
3,500 |
4,900 |
Nuance Communications |
19,700 |
1,931 |
Lotus Development Corporation |
3,500 |
1,150 (excluded) |
Skype Technologies |
8,500 |
622 |
Truven Health Analytics |
2,600 |
544 |
ZeniMax Media |
8,100 |
1750 |
Rational Software Corp |
2,100 |
592 |
GitHub |
7,500 |
200 |
SoftLayer Technologies |
2,000 |
280 |
Nokia (Mobile Phones unit) |
7,200 |
1990 |
Netezza |
1,700 |
190.6 |
aQuantive |
6,333 |
700 |
FileNet Corp |
1,600 |
422 |
Mojang |
2,500 |
412 |
Sterling Commerce |
1,400 |
479 |
Visio Corp |
1,375 |
166 |
Total |
57,400 |
11,808 |
Total |
156,108 |
19,541 |
Revenue Contribution |
20.6% |
Revenue Contribution |
11.6% |
Source: Company Data, Khaveen Investments
The table above shows the top 10 acquisitions by IBM and Microsoft in terms of their acquisition costs and revenue. IBM made a series of acquisitions such as Lotus Development Corp for middleware software which was later divested off to HCL in 2018 for just $1.8 bln, translating to a loss of $1.7 bln. Also, it acquired PwC’s management consulting arm in 2002. Besides that, it also acquired software companies such as Cognos, Truven Health Analytics, Rational Software, SoftLayer, Netezza, FileNet and Sterling Commerce as well as hybrid cloud company Red Hat which was its largest acquisition ever at $34 bln.
On the other hand, Microsoft’s largest deal is the planned acquisition of Activision Blizzard (ATVI) for $68.7 bln to expand its footprint in the gaming market, followed by LinkedIn, Nuance Communications, Skype, ZeniMax Media, GitHub, Nokia (Mobile phones), aQuantive, Mojang, and Visio Corp.
The total revenue contribution of Microsoft’s top 10 acquisitions ($19.5 bln) is higher than IBM at $11.8 bln (excludes Lotus) but its revenue contribution is lower at 11.6% compared to 20.6%. However, Microsoft ($156.1 bln) spent more than IBM ($57.4 bln). This translates to a revenue per cost of $0.21 for IBM which is higher compared to Microsoft at only $0.13.
Therefore, while IBM divested Lotus, its revenue contribution from its largest acquisitions is still higher than Microsoft. Additionally, with a higher revenue per acquisition cost, we believe that IBM has a superior acquisition strategy to Microsoft.
IBM provides mainframe software such as containerized software, DevOps and operations management which are integrated with its server systems. Despite its expansion into software, consulting, and cloud, we believe this is its only product integration and it has not built up an ecosystem of integrated products and services. Moreover, its other segments such as software had stagnant growth of 1% and hardware’s revenue declined which we believe indicates its inability to successfully synergize the segments.
As covered in our previous analysis, Microsoft had established solid market leadership in office productivity with over 80% market share based on Gartner and we expect it to continue defending its lead with its comprehensive features and integrations with its other Microsoft products and competitive cost against competitors. Besides that, other examples of Microsoft’s integrations are:
Thus, we believe Microsoft, with its ecosystem with integrated productivity & HR software, gaming and LinkedIn is stronger compared to IBM (only hardware and software) and we believe it supports its growth outlook. In our previous analysis, we saw that Microsoft was the only company out of the top 3 software companies (IBM and Oracle) which had above industry 7-year average revenue growth (7.9%).
Microsoft entered the cloud market with the launch of Azure in 2010, followed by IBM in 2011. Although both entered roughly similar periods, we compared both companies’ cloud strategies based on a comparison of their market share & revenue growth, number of availability zones, features and number of users.
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Cloud Service Providers |
Average 5-year Revenue Growth |
IBM Cloud |
3.1% |
AWS (AMZN) |
37.5% |
Azure |
57.2% |
Google Cloud (GOOG) |
47.5% |
Alibaba Cloud (BABA) |
51.9% |
Source: Synergy Research, Company Data, Khaveen Investments
Based on the chart and table above, Microsoft had strengthened its cloud market share with the highest average revenue growth (57.2%) in the past 5 years to catch up with market leader AWS which had a lower growth (37.5%). In comparison, IBM had the lowest growth among its competitors at only 3.1%. As highlighted in our previous analysis, IBM had divested its public cloud business (Kyndryl) and focused on its hybrid cloud business following its RedHat acquisition in 2019. That said, based on the data, we believe Microsoft had strengthened its positioning in the cloud market and could provide it with an advantage over IBM.
Company |
Microsoft |
IBM |
Cloud Users |
550 mln |
0.0038 mln |
Growth % YoY |
10% |
35% |
Type of Users |
Companies, Individuals |
Companies |
To understand the rise of Microsoft’s cloud business vs IBM, we looked into the user bases of each company. Compared to Microsoft, IBM specifically targets companies while Microsoft targets both companies and individuals with its cloud. Microsoft had 500 mln active monthly users, on Azure Directory compared to 3,800 clients for IBM. However, IBM had a higher growth rate of 30% YoY than Microsoft at 10%.
Company |
Availability Zones |
Number of Features |
Pricing |
IBM |
19 |
43 |
$71.27 |
AWS |
84 |
60 |
$154.50 |
Microsoft |
66 |
70 |
$152.60 |
|
88 |
90 |
$116.10 |
Source: Source: IBM, AWS, Microsoft, Google, GetApp, Khaveen Investments
To compare the reach of their cloud services globally, we examined the number of availability zones by each company in the table above from our previous analysis of Oracle (ORCL). As seen in the table, Microsoft is third with 66 availability zones behind AWS and Google. However, Microsoft was still more than 3 times higher than IBM Cloud. Microsoft had announced its planned data center expansions across the US in Georgia and Texas and across the globe in Israel and Malaysia.
To determine the competitiveness of their cloud services, we examined the features and compared them with each company. Based on the table, IBM has the least number of features (43) according to GetApp while Microsoft Azure has 70 features, the second-highest behind Google Cloud Platform with the most features (90).
Furthermore, we also compared their cloud pricing to determine the competitiveness of their cloud services. As seen in the table, Azure has the second most expensive pricing behind AWS based on its online website cost estimator (2 virtual CPUs and 8GB of RAM running on Windows OS). In comparison, IBM’s pricing ($71.29) is the lowest among competitors and has pricing below the average of $123.62 which we believe indicates its pricing advantage.
To sum it up, we believe Microsoft’s cloud strategy had been superior to IBM's due to its superior market share, growth, availability zones and a wider user base despite IBM’s higher user growth and competitive pricing.
We believe Microsoft edges out IBM in the Strategy factor by being the superior company in Product Innovation, Diversification, Integration and Cloud strategies. However, we believe IBM is better in terms of the Acquisition strategy.
Strategy |
Advantage |
Product Innovation |
Microsoft |
Diversification |
Microsoft |
Acquisition |
IBM |
Integration |
Microsoft |
Cloud |
Microsoft |
Overall |
Microsoft |
Source: Khaveen Investments
To compare the differences between Microsoft and IBM based on their financials, we looked at their diversification, revenue growth, profitability, efficiency and credit position.
Diversification
Industries (Growth Rate) |
Microsoft |
Average Revenue Growth |
Revenue Breakdown % |
IBM |
Average Revenue Growth |
Revenue Breakdown % |
IT Services (12.4% CAGR) |
Server products |
22.6% |
31.3% |
Internet Services & Infrastructure |
26.0%** |
15.2% |
Enterprise Services |
4.2% |
4.1% |
IT Consulting & Other Services |
1.4% |
31.1% |
|
Software (5.78% CAGR) |
Office products |
10.8% |
23.7% |
Software |
-0.1% |
26.9% |
Windows |
5.8% |
13.8% |
||||
Dynamics |
14.8% |
2.3% |
||||
Entertainment (8.3% CAGR) |
Gaming |
11.4% |
9.1% |
|||
Interactive Media & Services (8.4% CAGR) |
|
25.1%* |
6.1% |
|||
Media (15% CAGR) |
Search advertising |
9.6% |
5.1% |
|||
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals (8.76% CAGR) |
Devices |
-0.9% |
4.0% |
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals |
-2.3%** |
24.7% |
Others |
Other |
8.7% |
0.4% |
Others |
-0.9% |
2.1% |
Total |
13.1% |
100.0% |
-5.7% |
100.0% |
*3-year average
**1-year average
Source: Microsoft, IBM, The Business Research Company, Statista, Khaveen Investments
Firstly, we compiled and compared their revenue streams based on GICs classification. Based on the table, Microsoft’s revenues are split across 6 industries namely IT Services, software, entertainment, interactive media & services, media, technology hardware, storage & peripherals. Whereas IBM’s revenue streams are more concentrated as it is only split across 3 industries (IT Services, software, technology hardware, storage & peripherals). Moreover, Microsoft has more segments (9) compared to IBM (4).
The largest segment for Microsoft is Server products (31.3% of revenue) followed by Office products (23.7%) and Windows (13.8%). In comparison, IBM’s largest segment revenue contribution is similar to IT consulting (31% of revenue) and followed by software (27%). In terms of revenue growth, IBM’s Internet Services & Infrastructure segment was its fastest-growing segment (26%) and was higher than Microsoft’s Server products (22.6%). Though, IBM’s Internet Services & Infrastructure segment only accounted for 15% of the company’s revenue compared to Microsoft’s Server products segment (31% of revenue).
Also, 3 of Microsoft’s segments (Server products, LinkedIn, Dynamics) totaling 40% of revenue have above-average revenue growth (13.1%) compared to IBM which only has 2 segments (Internet Services & Infrastructure and IT Consulting) totaling 46% of revenue which grew above its total company average (-5.7%).
Thus, we believe that Microsoft has better diversification compared to IBM with a wider revenue exposure across more GICS industries than IBM and more segments. Microsoft’s fastest-growing segment’s revenue contribution is also twice that of IBM’s.
Microsoft, Khaveen Investments
IBM, Khaveen Investments
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Furthermore, as seen in the tables above, Microsoft’s YoY revenue growth (20.37%) is higher than IBM's (14.9%). Both companies’ revenue growth had been higher than their 5-year averages, but Microsoft’s 5-year CAGR (16.02%) had been superior to that of IBM (-5.97%). Based on our previous analyses, we forecasted Microsoft to have a higher 5-year forward average revenue growth of 21.5% compared to just 5% for IBM. Also, the company has higher current and 3-year average EBITDA growth than IBM. Therefore, we believe all the factors above point to Microsoft’s superior growth compared to IBM.
For the profitability comparison, we compared the companies in terms of their TTM gross, operating, EBITDA, net and FCF margins.
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Based on the table, IBM has remained profitable with positive average margins despite its revenue decline. Notwithstanding, Microsoft has superior profit margins than IBM with higher gross, operating, EBITDA, net margins and FCF margins based on both current and a 5-year average.
More importantly, Microsoft’s margins have been improving with higher current margins than its 5-year averages for its gross, operating, EBITDA, net margins and FCF margins. Whereas for IBM, except for its gross margins, the rest of its margins have declined compared to its 5-year average. Therefore, we believe Microsoft clearly beats IBM with superior profitability.
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In terms of its efficiency, Microsoft has superior ROE, ROTC, and ROA to IBM. Though, Microsoft had higher capex/sales compared to IBM in both current and a 5-year average. Compared to IBM, Microsoft's ROE, ROTC and ROA ratios have improved in the past 5 years while IBM had deteriorated due to the decline of its profitability margins. Additionally, Microsoft had a higher asset turnover ratio as well as cash from operations which highlights its superior efficiency.
Thus, we believe Microsoft has an advantage over IBM based on efficiency analysis with superior ratios to IBM and improving ratios compared to its 5-year average.
For credit analysis of both companies, we compared their net debt, interest coverage ratios, EBITDA/Net debt and Debt to Equity ratios.
Credit Ratios |
Microsoft |
IBM |
Net Debt ($ mln) |
46,372 |
101,800 |
Net Debt as % of Market Cap |
2.3% |
79.7% |
Debt/Equity (5-year Average) |
1.64x |
5.94x |
EBITDA interest coverage (5-year Average) |
406.1x |
16.5x |
FCF interest coverage (5-year Average) |
246.8x |
7.8x |
EBITDA/Net Debt (5-year Average) |
1.60x |
0.14x |
Source: Company Data, Khaveen Investments
From the table, Microsoft has a lower net debt than IBM and lower net debt as a % of the market cap (2.3%) compared to IBM (79.7%). Also, Microsoft has a much lower debt/equity ratio of 1.64x than IBM (5.94x). In the charts below of their cash to debt ratios, both companies saw their ratios declining over the past 10 years. Notwithstanding, Microsoft continues to maintain a higher cash-to-debt ratio than IBM.
Moreover, Microsoft has superior coverage ratios compared to IBM which indicates its superior ability to service its debt obligations.
Microsoft, Khaveen Investments
IBM, Khaveen Investments
Source: IBM, Khaveen Investments
In the charts above of their cash to debt ratios, both companies saw their ratios declining over the past 10 years. Notwithstanding, Microsoft continues to maintain a higher cash-to-debt ratio than IBM. Therefore, we believe Microsoft has an advantage over IBM based on credit analysis, beating IBM on all 7 metrics we looked at.
We believe Microsoft has the overall advantage over IBM based on its financials as we determined it to have better diversification, revenue growth, profitability, efficiency and credit than IBM.
Financials |
Advantage |
Diversification |
Microsoft |
Revenue Growth |
Microsoft |
Profitability analysis |
Microsoft |
Efficiency analysis |
Microsoft |
Credit analysis |
Microsoft |
Overall |
Microsoft |
Source: Khaveen Investments
Ratios |
Microsoft Current |
Microsoft 5-year Average |
Upside |
IBM Current |
IBM 5-year Average |
Upside |
P/E |
26.5x |
34.4x |
16.0% |
25.14x |
18.48x |
-22.0% |
P/S |
9.9x |
9.4x |
-15.8% |
2.12x |
1.64x |
-41.0% |
P/FCF |
30.7x |
29.5x |
25.6% |
13.09x |
7.91x |
-54.6% |
Average |
9.5% |
-39.2% |
Source: Seeking Alpha, Company Data, Khaveen Investments
Based on the table above of the valuation multiples, all of Microsoft’s ratios (current) including P/E, P/S and P/FCF are higher than IBM. Moreover, based on a 5-year average, all of Microsoft’s valuation ratios are also higher than IBM indicating IBM’s better value compared to Microsoft.
However, when comparing each company’s current and 5-year average ratio, Microsoft’s PE (26.5x) ratio is below its 5-year average (34.4x) while the other ratios are higher than its 5-year average. Whereas all of IBM’s ratios are above its 5-year average. Based on their ratios, we obtained an upside of 9.5% for Microsoft and -39.2% for IBM.
Therefore, we believe that despite IBM’s better value compared to Microsoft with its lower current and 5-year average ratios, Microsoft edges out IBM with its higher upside than IBM as its P/E and P/FCF ratios (current) are lower than its 5-year averages while IBM’s ratios are above its 5-year average
Ratings |
Microsoft |
IBM |
DCF Rating |
Strong Buy |
Sell |
DCF Upside |
114.4% |
-13.3% |
DCF Price Target |
$550.55 |
$122.37 |
Analyst Consensus Rating |
Strong Buy |
Hold |
Analyst Consensus Upside |
39.3% |
1.6% |
Analyst Consensus Price Target |
$357.85 |
$143.50 |
Source: Seeking Alpha, Company Data, Khaveen Investments
Based on the table above, we derived a DCF upside of 114% for Microsoft and rated it as a Strong Buy whereas for IBM we obtained a 13.3% downside and rated it as a Sell. With reference to analyst consensus estimates, Microsoft was rated as a Strong Buy with a 39.3% upside compared to IBM at only a Hold with a 1.6% upside. Thus, we believe Microsoft is clearly superior to IBM with a higher rating from DCF and analyst consensus.
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Investment Returns
Company |
5-year Stock Return |
Annualized Return |
Dividend Yield |
Total Annual Return |
Microsoft |
275.54% |
30.2% |
0.96% |
31.16% |
IBM |
-5.78% |
-0.89% |
4.77% |
3.88% |
Source: Seeking Alpha, Company Data, Khaveen Investments
Finally, we compared the investment returns based on the past 5 years between Microsoft and IBM and computed its annualized return and calculated the total return with its dividend yield. Overall, Microsoft (31.16%) has a higher annualized total return than IBM (3.88%) which highlights its advantage
To sum it up, based on the multiples, ratings and investment returns, we believe Microsoft edges out IBM with its Strong Buy ratings based on DCF and analyst consensus and higher investment return compared to IBM.
Valuation |
Advantage |
Multiples |
Microsoft |
Ratings |
Microsoft |
Investment Returns |
Microsoft |
Overall |
Microsoft |
Source: Khaveen Investments
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We believe the risk for the long/short strategy between Microsoft and IBM is its high dividend yield. IBM had a dividend yield of 4.77%, which is one of the considerations for shorting the stock. IBM’s dividend growth was 0.77% as seen above. However, IBM’s dividend growth had continuously slowed in the past 10 years from a 10-year CAGR of 8.17% to 3.6% (5-year) and 2.42% (3-year), which reduces the probability of much higher dividend payments going forward.
Factor |
Advantage |
Product Innovation |
Microsoft |
Diversification |
Microsoft |
Acquisition |
IBM |
Integration |
Microsoft |
Cloud |
Microsoft |
Strategy Factor |
Microsoft |
Diversification |
Microsoft |
Revenue Growth |
Microsoft |
Profitability analysis |
Microsoft |
Efficiency analysis |
Microsoft |
Credit analysis |
Microsoft |
Financials Factor |
Microsoft |
Multiples |
Microsoft |
Ratings |
Microsoft |
Investment Returns |
Microsoft |
Valuation Factor |
Microsoft |
Overall |
Microsoft |
Source: Khaveen Investments
To summarize, we determined that Microsoft is superior to IBM for the Strategy factor based on their strategies as we believe its product innovation, diversification, integration and cloud strategy to be superior to IBM. Moreover, we also determined its superior financials based on diversification, revenue growth, profitability, efficiency and credit. Finally, we determined Microsoft comes up on top for the Valuation factor considering its upside based on multiples, DCF and higher investment returns. We determined our long/short strategy by taking into account its dividend yield, borrow fee (between 0.3% to 3%) and short sale proceeds interest of 0%.
Case |
Stock |
Upside |
Div Yield |
Gross Return |
Avg Borrow Fee |
Int |
Net Return |
Weight |
Net Return |
Our Case |
MSFT |
114.4% |
1.0% |
115.3% |
115.3% |
81.3% |
94.99% |
||
IBM |
-13.3% |
4.8% |
-8.6% |
1.7% |
0% |
6.9% |
18.8% |
||
Base Case |
MSFT |
16.10% |
0.96% |
17.06% |
17.06% |
81.25% |
34.25% |
||
IBM |
-16.42% |
4.77% |
-11.65% |
1.65% |
0% |
10.00% |
18.75% |
||
Bear Case |
MSFT |
16.10% |
0.96% |
17.06% |
17.06% |
81.25% |
15.74% |
||
IBM |
-16.42% |
4.77% |
-11.65% |
1.65% |
0% |
10.00% |
18.75% |
||
Bull Case |
MSFT |
60.0% |
1.0% |
61.0% |
61.0% |
81.3% |
54.1% |
||
IBM |
17.6% |
4.8% |
22.3% |
1.7% |
0% |
24.0% |
18.8% |
Source: SA, IBKR, Khaveen Investments
To determine the appropriate weights for the trade, we computed a sensitivity analysis based on the different scenarios and long-short weights. As seen in the chart below, long Microsoft (81% weight) and short IBM (19% weight) would generate the highest net return in all scenarios.
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Overall, we believe both Microsoft and IBM have contrasting fundamentals which provides a clear opportunity for a Long-Short trade. While IBM was the old leader of the IT sector, Microsoft has emerged as the new dominant player with a clear-cut advantage owing to its superior product innovation, diversification, integration, cloud strategies as well as solid financials and attractive valuation. Thus, we believe a long/short strategy can be implemented on this pair of stocks, and carry a Strong Buy rating on Microsoft and a Sell rating on IBM.
Boulder-based quantum-technology company ColdQuanta Inc. has hired Bob Sutor, who previously worked for IBM Research, as vice president of corporate development.
Sutor was the IBM Corp. (NYSE: IBM) division’s vice president of mathematical sciences.
“Bob has earned an international reputation as a thought leader in emerging technologies by translating highly technical Topics so they can be easily understood and used by businesses, influencers, governments and more,” CQ CEO Scott Faris said in a statement. “Bob has a demonstrated ability to transform companies and industries on the cutting edge of technology and will serve as a visionary leader for ColdQuanta as we enter the company’s next stage of growth.”
Sutor is the author of the quantum-computing book “Dancing with Qubits” and the coding book “Dancing with Python.”
This article was first published by BizWest, an independent news organization, and is published under a license agreement. © 2022 BizWest Media LLC.
IBM has confirmed the launch date for its new mainframe-as-a-service offering, several months after the project was first announced.
In a press release, Big Blue confirmed that mainframes running its proprietary z/OS will be available via the cloud from June 30, 2022.
The service will be widely available, but customers will need to ensure they “use the IBM sales process to be allow-listed” in order to gain access.
The idea is to provide a testbed for early dev and test applications for z/OS, IBM told us.
Through its new initiative, IBM intends to make it easier to develop z/OS applications, which should in turn support its own sales. Mainframe pricing is typically based on consumption, meaning IBM is incentivized to encourage development on its proprietary platform.
The move is also designed to help the company increase its relatively small share of the cloud market, which currently sit at around 4%, well below Google Cloud (10%), Microsoft Azure (21%) and AWS (33%).
Separately, it should also bring enhancements to performance, while reducing the need for specialist skills and on-site staff that are usually required for server maintenance. The company says that using IBM Cloud for z/OS development should be 15 times quicker than a typical x86 environment.
As part of its initial release, VMs can be created in London (United Kingdom), Tokyo (Japan), Toronto (Canada) and Sao Paulo (Brazil), though we expect a wider rollout in the future.
Update (June 30):
This article was updated to reflect the fact the service is available to all, not just existing IBM Cloud customers. And further, that it's only designed for early test z/OS applications.
IBM Canada’s new Calgary-based Client Innovation Centre for Western Canada will invigorate the city’s technology sector, diversify the economy and help elevate Alberta’s position as a centre for energy transformation.
CALGARY — IBM Canada announced an IBM Client Innovation Centre (CIC) for Western Canada in Calgary, AB, with plans to create 250 new jobs and bolster city’s technology sector, diversify the economy, and fast track cross-industry digital transformation and application modernization. The CIC will have a focus on sustainability, delivering consulting services and technologies like 5G, artificial intelligence, hybrid cloud and blockchain, helping to elevate Alberta’s position as a centre for energy transformation.
Sustainability challenges impact some of Canada’s most important economic engines; in fact, according to a latest study from IBM, 83% of CEOs believe sustainability investments will Improve their business results in the next five years. Through the Western Canada CIC, IBM will help organizations accelerate their environmental and social goals to create a long-lasting impact for their communities, employees, customers and investors in five key areas: climate risk management, infrastructure and operations, supply chain, electrification, energy and emissions management, and sustainability strategies.
IBM is working with Invest Alberta, Calgary Economic Development and Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund (OCIF) to establish the CIC.
“The new IBM Client Innovation Centre will play an important role in contributing to Alberta’s economic growth through job creation and the engagement of local expertise. It will accelerate innovation in sustainable practices and advance the position of Alberta as a hub for energy transformation,” said Dave McCann, president of IBM Canada. “IBM has a long and established presence in the province and we are excited to expand our capability in Calgary in support of our clients in Western Canada.”
The creation of the CIC aligns with shared objectives of the Province and City of Calgary to create jobs, Improve workforce skills training, and further grow the tech sector, which has already been accelerating at a rapid pace. According to a report from Calgary Economic Development and IDC Canada, Alberta’s spending on digital transformation is expected to surpass $20B by 2024, of which Calgary businesses will account for nearly $7.5 billion. This represents an average growth of 13% across all industries.
“IBM’s choice to locate its new Client Innovation Centre for Western Canada in Calgary is truly something to celebrate. This investment shows once more that Alberta has the economic momentum to continue to move Albertans forward. We have worked closely with IBM over the past year to make this investment possible, and are thrilled to see this happen, adding even more momentum to Alberta’s rapidly growing tech sector.” Jason Kenney, Premier of Alberta
Calgary’s growth as a Western Canada tech hub, plus its skilled and diverse workforce, were fundamental reasons for its selection as the headquarters for the new IBM CIC.
Roles in the Calgary-based centre will include application developers, business and transformation analysts, testers and project managers and more, all of which are in demand by Canadian businesses.
“ATCO knows that transforming our energy systems requires both world-class expertise and local technical talent,” said Sarah Shortreed, ATCO’s Executive Vice President & Chief Technology Officer. “That’s why we’re investing in systems to support the workforce of the future and looking forward to IBM’s Client Innovation Centre bringing new levels of collaboration and skills to help Alberta companies partner and prosper.”
The CIC will assume a portion of the 25,000 square feet office IBM currently holds in the Beltline area of downtown Calgary as a collaboration hub for IBM, clients and partners.
Investment firm Francisco Partners has completed its acquisition of healthcare data and analytics assets that were part of IBM's Watson Health.
The deal, which was originally announced on Jan. 21, will transition the assets into a new standalone company called Merative, according to a June 30 press release. The company will be headquartered in Ann Arbor, Mich., and be led by Gerry McCarthy.
Merative will focus on health insights, marketscan, clinical development, social program management and phytel, micromedex, and merge imaging solutions. It aims to market to life sciences, providers, imaging, health plans, employers, and government health and human services sectors.
"Merative has market leading products, top clients and talented leadership," said Mr. McCarthy. "With the commitment, support and deep experience of Francisco Partners, we will invest heavily in expanding the reach of these products as we continue to work with clients to Improve healthcare delivery, decision making and performance."
BANGKOK, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), an agency that oversees the Thailand's power security under the Ministry of Energy, announced today that it has expanded the use of AI-powered asset management solutions to all power plants.
This includes its baseload and renewable power plants covering more than one million high-value assets in total. This transformation will help drive more accurate and faster power production, prediction, and planning, that can help lower the cost of power production and enable EGAT to better support the electricity price for Thailand. The increased efficiency also leads to less carbon footprint and help drive a more sustainable operations.
The integrated, single view of insights on power production and maintenance of all its power plants are keys to EGAT to move towards sustainable operations and reduce its carbon footprint in order to comply with Thailand's energy sector 'Carbon Neutrality' goal, with a balance between power production cost, impact on environment and the reliability of Thailand's power system.
Paitoon Tangjitruamboon, Assistant Governor Generation of EGAT, said "EGAT today looks not only at adopting technology to maximize efficiency and minimize capital expenditure, but also at how it can bring benefits to citizens while taking into account the sustainability aspects of asset management and reduced adverse environmental impact. Being able to reduce our power production cost enables EGAT to better support the electricity price for Thailand. In addition, the proven increased production efficiency also leads to the expanded use of IBM's AI-powered asset management system at our hydroelectric and solar power plants. This drive towards clean energy practice will help EGAT reduce carbon footprint and achieve our environmental sustainability goals."
EGAT started adopting IBM's AI-powered Maximo Enterprise Asset Management solutions in January 2021 with Triple Dot Consulting Co., Ltd., an IBM business partner. The integrated insights from all power plants allow EGAT to predict asset failure and maintenance, while also managing its assets with inventory analytics. This has lowered the cost of purchasing new equipment, reduced unnecessary space utilization, and extended strategic asset lifecycles.
The virtual management of its inventory, together with the use of machine learning, allows EGAT to see health scoring and life of each component in real time, which helps minimize the unplanned downtime, disruption and asset failure. Predictive maintenance also leads to decreased time that EGAT's inspectors need to spend on monitoring assets.
Surarit Wuwong, Country Manager for IBM Thailand's Technology Group, said "organizations today must be equipped with fast and accurate asset monitoring and predictive maintenance capabilities, with unified data and all the relevant devices being integrated in real time. Most importantly, sustainability aspects should be included into an investment decision. EGAT today is leading the way, not only in Thailand but also in ASEAN, with three imperatives for modern asset management: scalable, sustainable and real-time inspection and monitoring anywhere, anytime, on any device."
Extreme weather, climate action failure and human-led environmental damage were cited as the top three most likely risks for businesses over the next ten years in the World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2021.
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Focus on sustainability to elevate Alberta as energy transformation centre
CALGARY, AB, June 29, 2022 /CNW/ -- IBM Canada (NYSE: IBM) today announced an IBM Client Innovation Centre (CIC) for Western Canada, with plans to create 250 new jobs in Calgary and helping to invigorate the city's technology sector, diversify the economy, and fast track cross-industry digital transformation and application modernization. The CIC will have a focus on sustainability, delivering consulting services and technologies like 5G, artificial intelligence, hybrid cloud and blockchain, helping to elevate Alberta's position as a centre for energy transformation.
Sustainability challenges impact some of Canada's most important economic engines; in fact, according to a latest study from IBM, 83% of CEOs believe sustainability investments will Improve their business results in the next five years. Through the Western Canada CIC, IBM will help organizations accelerate their environmental and social goals to create a long-lasting impact for their communities, employees, customers and investors in five key areas: climate risk management, infrastructure and operations, supply chain, electrification, energy and emissions management, and sustainability strategies.
IBM is working with Invest Alberta, Calgary Economic Development and Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund (OCIF) to establish the CIC.
"The new IBM Client Innovation Centre will play an important role in contributing to Alberta's economic growth through job creation and the engagement of local expertise. It will accelerate innovation in sustainable practices and advance the position of Alberta as a hub for energy transformation," said Dave McCann, president of IBM Canada. "IBM has a long and established presence in the province and we are excited to expand our capability in Calgary in support of our clients in Western Canada."
The creation of the CIC aligns with shared objectives of the Province and City of Calgary to create jobs, Improve workforce skills training, and further grow the tech sector, which has already been accelerating at a rapid pace. According to a report from Calgary Economic Development and IDC Canada, Alberta's spending on digital transformation is expected to surpass $20B by 2024, of which Calgary businesses will account for nearly $7.5 billion. This represents an average growth of 13% across all industries.
"IBM's choice to locate its new Client Innovation Centre for Western Canada in Calgary is truly something to celebrate. This investment shows once more that Alberta has the economic momentum to continue to move Albertans forward. We have worked closely with IBM over the past year to make this investment possible, and are thrilled to see this happen, adding even more momentum to Alberta's rapidly growing tech sector." Jason Kenney, Premier of Alberta
Calgary's growth as a Western Canada tech hub, plus its skilled and diverse workforce, were fundamental reasons for its selection as the headquarters for the new IBM CIC.
"The expansion of IBM in the downtown core is yet another signal of confidence in our city's growing tech sector," said Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek. "As Calgary's reputation for innovation grows, more companies like IBM are recognizing the value Calgary offers including the ability for their people to have a rewarding career and great life here. It also underscores the importance of continuing to invest in tech scale-up efforts, essential to attracting more growth to our city."
"IBM's expansion to Calgary is a welcome addition to the growing tech sector in the city. This new Client Innovation Centre not only represents additional opportunities for job-seekers, it is further evidence of the maturation of technology and innovation in Alberta. Alberta is proving, once again, that we are a destination of choice for business." Doug Schweitzer, Minister of Jobs, Economy and Innovation, Alberta
Roles in the Calgary-based centre will include application developers, business and transformation analysts, testers and project managers and more, all of which are in demand by Canadian businesses.
"ATCO knows that transforming our energy systems requires both world-class expertise and local technical talent," said Sarah Shortreed, ATCO's Executive Vice President & Chief Technology Officer. "That's why we're investing in systems to support the workforce of the future and looking forward to IBM's Client Innovation Centre bringing new levels of collaboration and skills to help Alberta companies partner and prosper."
The CIC will assume a portion of the 25,000 square feet office IBM currently holds in the Beltline area of downtown Calgary as a collaboration hub for IBM, clients and partners.
The Western Canada CIC will be part of IBM's proven model for tech and skills growth with the network of IBM Client Innovation Centres, including ones in Halifax and in Montreal.
For more information about IBM Canada, visit: www.ibm.com/ca-en
Media Contact: Lorraine Baldwin, IBM Canada: lorraine@ca.ibm.com
SOURCE IBM Canada
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