IBM Completes Acquisition of HashiCorp, Creates Comprehensive, End-to-End Hybrid Cloud Platform

IBM has completed its $6.4 billion acquisition of HashiCorp, integrating advanced cloud infrastructure automation and security capabilities into its portfolio. The merger aims to help enterprises manage hybrid cloud environments more efficiently, with HashiCorp's Terraform and Vault products now available through IBM's automation software lineup. The acquisition strengthens IBM's position in multiple growth areas including Red Hat, watsonx, and IT automation.