Discontinued — last reported Q2 '20

Business Segments · Number Of Businesses Acquired

Technology Services Cloud Platforms — Number Of Businesses Acquired

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryGrowth
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2016
Last reportedQ2 2020

How to read this metric

An increase suggests an aggressive inorganic growth strategy, while a decrease may indicate a focus on organic growth or integration of existing assets.

Detailed definition

This metric tracks the count of distinct business entities or assets acquired to bolster the Technology Services and Clo...

Peer comparison

Commonly reported as M&A activity volume by technology conglomerates pursuing platform expansion.

Metric ID: ibm_segment_technology_services_cloud_platforms_number_of_businesses_acquired

Frequently Asked Questions

What does technology services cloud platforms — number of businesses acquired mean?
The total number of companies or business units purchased to integrate into the Technology Services and Cloud Platforms segment.