Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers Case Study

IBM's Acquisition of PWCC : The Synergies

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Abstract:
IBM had forayed into the IT services business with the formation of IBM Global Services in the early 1990s, under its former Chief Executive, Louis V. Gerstner Jr. Although the revenues of IBM Global Services rose consistently and it was an expert technology solutions provider, it lacked the expertise to deal with real time business operations and practical problems faced by its clients. In its quest for a partner with deep business expertise, IBM acquired PWCC in mid-2002 for $3.5 million, to further strengthen its commitment to its IT services business.

Pedagogical Objectives:

• To evaluate the potential benefits of IBM after acquiring PWCC.

Keywords : IBM Consultancy;Mergers, Acquisitions, Alliances Case Study; IBM Global Services; IBM Business Consultancy Services; Consolidation in consultancy industry; PwCC; PricewaterhouseCoopers Consultancy; On-demand computing; IT services; IT consultancy services; Business transformation; Outsourcing services; IT services and business consultancy; Management consultancy services; Sam Palmisano; Acquisition of PwCC by IBM

Contents : 
It Services Of Ibm And The Acquisition Of Pwcc
The Gains
On-Demand Computing And Consulting Services
Future Implications
Ceos Of Ibm
Ibm’s Revenues From Global Services
International Business Machines Corporation Comparative