https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/26/the-ibm-hashicorp-coupling-could-be-more-complicated-than-it-seems/ > When IBM announced its intention to acquire HashiCorp for $6.4 billion on Wednesday at market close, it was easy to conclude that the two companies should fit well together, but a deal comes down to more than strategy. It also comes down to the financials. The question is whether this acquisition holds up to scrutiny along both of these dimensions. > In his meeting with analysts after Wednesday’s announcement, IBM CEO Arvind Kirshna saw HashiCorp as a critical piece of IBM’s hybrid cloud management strategy, especially as it relates to generative AI.