IBM is scooping up Softek Storage Solutions, the US data archiving software firm, for an undisclosed sum.

The company is particularly keen to get its hands on Softek's data mobility [1] technology to complement its storage and data services business. And that really is all there is to say on the matter.

Some IBM bumf here [2]. ®

Links

1. http://www.softek.com/en/news/releases.php?id=07-01
2. http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/20976.wss

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