https://www.reuters.com/article/us-red-hat-m-a-ibm/ibm-nears-deal-to-acquire-software-company-red-hat-sources-idUSKCN1N20N3

IBM Corp is nearing an agreement to acquire software company Red Hat Inc in a deal that could exceed $30 billion and help diversify its business away from technology hardware and consulting, people familiar with the matter said on Sunday.