IBM has acquired Hakkoda Inc., a global data and AI consultancy, to strengthen IBM Consulting’s data transformation services.
Hakkoda brings capabilities in data migration, modernization, and monetization, and is a recognized Snowflake partner. The acquisition enhances IBM’s ability to meet the rising demand for data services and support clients in building efficient, AI-ready enterprise data platforms.
Hakkoda contributes a portfolio of generative AI-powered tools that accelerate data modernization and complements IBM’s consulting strength in sectors like financial services, public sector, and healthcare. The company will also support IBM’s AI-powered delivery platform, IBM Consulting Advantage.
With this acquisition, IBM aims to deliver faster value to clients undergoing AI-driven transformations. Hakkoda’s CEO Erik Duffield emphasized their commitment to shaping the AI era and highlighted the alignment with IBM’s innovation-driven approach.
Hakkoda holds numerous SnowPro certifications, is a 2024 Snowflake Healthcare & Life Sciences Services Partner of the Year, a 2023 Snowflake Americas System Integrator Innovation Partner of the Year, and an advanced-tier AWS partner. Headquartered in New York, Hakkoda brings hundreds of experts across the U.S., Latin America, India, Europe, and the U.K. to IBM Consulting.
The acquisition positions IBM to capitalize on the growing enterprise intelligence services market, which IDC estimates will reach over $243 billion by 2028.
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