IBM plans to integrate Gravitant's software capabilities into the IBM Global Technology Services unit, in an effort to boost its hybrid cloud and enterprise services.

#IBM on Tuesday said it has acquired #Gravitant, an Austin, Texas-based developer of hybrid cloud brokerage software. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

IBM plans to integrate Gravitant's software capabilities into the IBM Global Technology Services unit, in an effort to boost its hybrid cloud and enterprise services.

Gravitant's technology allows businesses to plan, buy and manage -- or "broker" -- software and computing services from multiple suppliers across hybrid clouds.

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