IBM CCO on Buying Apptio for $4.6 Billion

The transcript discusses IBM's acquisition of Aptio, highlighting its strategic fit in IBM's hybrid cloud and AI strategy. The conversation covers IBM's M&A approach, market trends, and the importance of optimizing tech spending. Aptio's role in managing IT spend and its potential to drive innovation is emphasized, aligning with IBM's focus on automation, AI, and hybrid cloud solutions.

What role does Aptio play in understanding technology spend?

How does the current market situation affect technology spending according to the speaker?

What are the key attributes that attracted the speaker to the Aptio deal?

What are the areas of investment that the speaker mentions for future growth?

What is the significance of generative AI in the context of the Aptio deal?

How does the speaker view the relationship between hybrid cloud and technology optimization?

What does the speaker mean by 'unleashing innovation' with the Aptio deal?