IBM Divests Watson Health Assets To Focus On Cloud And AI Businesses
Executive Summary
Investment firm Francisco Partners will acquire IBM’s Watson Health’s data and analytics assets – including Micromedex, MarketScan, and Clinical Development – for an undisclosed price.
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