IBM said that it has acquired Cast Iron Systems, a privately held company that offers cloud integration software, appliances and services, to broaden the delivery of cloud computing services for clients.
IBM said that the acquisition of Mountain View, California-based company expands its business process and integration software portfolio and provides the ability to help businesses integrate their cloud-based applications and on-premise systems.
The acquisition also advances its capabilities for a hybrid cloud model, which allows enterprises to blend data from on-premise applications with public and private cloud systems.
The company said that the acquisition will enable it to offer clients a platform to integrate cloud applications from providers including Salesforce.com, Amazon, NetSuite and ADP with on-premise applications, such as SAP and JD Edwards.
IBM said it that will continue to support and enhance Cast Iron Systems’ technologies and clients while allowing them to use its portfolio. Cast Iron Systems’ approximately 75 employees will be integrated into IBM.
Craig Hayman, general manager of IBM WebSphere, said: “The integration challenges Cast Iron Systems is tackling are crucial to clients who are looking to adopt alternative delivery models to manage their businesses.
“The combination of IBM and Cast Iron Systems will make it easy for clients to integrate business applications, no matter where those applications reside. This will give clients greater agility and as a result, better business outcomes.”
