Big Blue Gets Smarter: IBM Announces The Acquisition Of SPSS

On July 28, 2009, IBM announced the plan to acquire SPSS, a leading provider of predictive analytics solutions. The acquisition, which is subject to shareholder and regulatory approval, is expected to close later this year and will accelerate IBM in the delivery of its mission and vision of a Smarter Planet. The acquisition strongly supports IBM's steady march into the territory of business applic...
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