IBM acquires DataMirror

Published 5 September 2007

DataMirror has a technology to identify and capture data that has been added, updated, or deleted — and make that data available to decisionmakers in real time

IBM (NYSE: IBM) is expanding its presence in the business continuity and compliance markets by completing the acquisition of publicly held Markham, Ontario, Canada-based DataMirror Corporation (TSX: DMC). The agreement to acquire DataMirror was announced on 16 July 2007. DataMirror’s operations will be integrated into IBM’s Information Management software business. DataMirror is a provider of technology which identifies and captures data that has been added, updated, or deleted and allows the changed data to be delivered in real time to processes, applications, and databases. The technology ensures that continuous — and reliable — information is available for accurate and timely decision-making.

DataMirror has approximately 220 employees and more than 2,200 customers, including Debenhams, FedEx Ground, First American Bank, Priority Health, Tiffany, and Union Pacific Railroad.