Bristol cybersecurity consultancy snapped up by IBM in “exciting new chapter”

IBM acquired UK cybersecurity consultancy Logiq Consulting to expand in regulated markets. Shares fell 2.4% to $227.13 on Thursday. The deal aims to enhance IBM's security credentials and government relationships. IBM's stock is 6.48% below its GF Value estimate of $242.86, indicating modest upside potential.

IBM has acquired Logiq Consulting, a firm specializing in public sector cybersecurity and managed collaboration. Logiq's platform, DISX, facilitates secure information exchange between government suppliers and customers. The acquisition aims to enhance IBM's cybersecurity offerings, particularly for defense and critical infrastructure. Logiq's CEO, James Morgan, expressed optimism about the deal, citing IBM's global scale and AI capabilities.

IBM (NYSE: IBM) has acquired Logiq Consulting, a UK-based cybersecurity consultancy, to enhance its secure digital transformation and cybersecurity capabilities. Logiq Consulting specializes in highly regulated environments, including the UK Defence Industry and Critical National Infrastructure. The acquisition aims to strengthen IBM's cybersecurity transformation portfolio and support its hybrid cloud, AI, and digital sovereignty agenda. Financial details were not disclosed.

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