Through this transaction, Francisco Partners acquires data and analytics assets that will benefit from the enhanced investment and expertise of a healthcare-industry-focused portfolio,” Rosamilia said in a news release.Ĭurrent management will remain in similar roles in the new standalone company created out of the deal. “IBM remains committed to Watson, our broader AI business, and to the clients and partners we support in healthcare IT.

“Today’s agreement with Francisco Partners is a clear next step as IBM becomes even more focused on our platform-based hybrid cloud and AI strategy,” said Tom Rosamilia, SVP of IBM Software. But Bloomberg cites people familiar with the plans saying that the deal size is close to $1 billion. IBM (NYSE: IBM) announced today that it will sell healthcare data and analytics assets from its Watson Health business to Francisco Partners.įinancial terms were not disclosed for the deal, expected to close in the second quarter of this year subject to customary regulatory clearances.

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