IBM acquired Encentuate

On March 21, IBM announced the acquisition of Encentuate, a provider of identity and access management software based in Redwood, California (USA).

It is known that IBM will merge Encentuate with Tivoli software division of this group. However, the financial terms of this merger agreement were not disclosed.

According to IDC, in terms of revenue, IBM is the leading provider of access and authentication management security software and Encentuate will add key capabilities to IBM's product portfolio. Encentuate's technology will be provided to customers as part of IBM's management software approach Tivoli (IBM Tivoli Access Manager Suite). IBM aims to combine Encentuate's technology with its security management software such as IBM Tivoli Indentiy Manage authentication software, IBM Tivoli Federated Identity Manager authentication software, IBM Tivoli Compliance Insight Manager and IBM. Tivoli Security Operations Manager.

' Encentuate acquisition is a strategic decision for IBM because our customers are constantly seeking a complete authentication and access management solution with support and quality assurance. from IBM ', said Al Zollar, IBM Tivolli Software General Manager. ' Encentuate's technology helps us improve access capability for customers by giving them an easy-to-use solution, more flexible integration with authentication components, dynamic area management and standard reporting and auditing capabilities '.

Also on March 21, IBM announced the establishment of the IBM Security Software Laboratory in Singapore. According to the Group's global integration strategy, focusing on highly skilled local experts to cater to all types of customers, this laboratory will utilize the expertise of its Singapore development team. Encentuate to better serve IBM Asia customers as well as worldwide.