IBM acquires consultancy Hakkoda as it continues its AI investment push
1. IBM acquires Hakkoda, enhancing AI consultancy capabilities. 2. This expands IBM's consulting focus in financial services and healthcare. 3. Hakkoda's expertise in cloud data aids IBM's transformation offerings. 4. IBM's recent acquisitions align with significant revenue growth in AI. 5. AI bookings have exceeded $5 billion, enhancing market confidence.