IBM Plans Acquisition of Confluent to Enhance AI Infrastructure with Hybrid Cloud Solutions
DATA AND AI INFRASTRUCTURE
IBM has announced its plans to acquire Confluent to bolster its AI infrastructure through hybrid cloud solutions, building on previous acquisitions of Red Hat and HashiCorp. The company highlights the importance of consistent environments for effective AI operations and has introduced IBM Network Intelligence, an AI solution aimed at addressing operational challenges and enhancing trust in AI capabilities.

Jan 8, 2026, 10:20 PM