IBM Acquires Databand.ai to Enhance Data Observability Portfolio

IBM has made a strategic move to enhance its software portfolio by acquiring Databand.ai, a leading provider of observability solutions for data engineering teams. This acquisition will enable IBM to strengthen its offerings in data, AI, and automation, providing clients with a comprehensive set of observability capabilities across applications, data, and machine learning.

Databand.ai’s open and extendable approach allows data engineering teams to easily integrate and gain visibility into their data infrastructure. By joining forces with IBM, Databand.ai will have access to more resources to expand its observability capabilities and integrate with a wider range of open source and commercial solutions that power the modern data stack.

Daniel Hernandez, general manager for data and AI at IBM, emphasized the importance of trustworthy data for data-driven enterprises, stating that access to high-quality data is crucial for powering mission-critical processes. With the addition of Databand.ai, IBM aims to provide clients with the technology they need to deliver trustworthy data and AI at scale.

Josh Benamram, co-founder and CEO of Databand.ai, highlighted the impact of ineffective data platforms on businesses and customers, emphasizing the need for visibility and proactive resolution of data issues. By joining IBM, Databand.ai will be able to scale its software and meet the evolving needs of enterprise clients more effectively.

This acquisition marks IBM’s fifth acquisition in 2022 as the company continues to strengthen its hybrid cloud and AI capabilities. With Databand.ai now part of its portfolio, IBM is well-positioned to provide clients with comprehensive observability solutions to ensure the reliability and performance of their data infrastructure.