FULL DISCLOSURE: Why IBM's Acquisition of OpenPages Makes Sense

September 22, 2010

by Eric Krell

Last week, IBM announced plans to acquire OpenPages, a privately held risk management software firm. In the latest M&A Chat, OpenPages Vice President Gordon Burnes provides a quick briefing on the acquisition.

M&A Chat: Why Did IBM Buy OpenPages? | Source: The Big Fat Finance Blog.

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Clearly the OpenPages wasn't as newsworthy as HP buying ArcSight or Intel buying McAfee, but it certainly aligns with IBM's strategy, complements existing products and services, and gives IBM sales reps another solution to sell to customers.