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: This move directly counters similar acquisitions by rivals; SAP recently bought SuccessFactors and Oracle purchased Taleo to gain a foothold in the cloud HR market. What This Means for the Industry IBM to Acquire Kenexa - HRO Today

: IBM paid $46 per share in cash, a 42% premium over Kenexa's closing price before the announcement. ibm buys kenexa

: IBM aims to combine its analytics and social networking expertise with Kenexa’s HR software to help companies recruit and train a "smarter workforce" through data-driven insights. : This move directly counters similar acquisitions by

In a major move to dominate the "social business" and human resources sectors, IBM has completed its acquisition of Kenexa for approximately . This strategic deal integrates Kenexa’s cloud-based talent management solutions into IBM’s massive software and services portfolio. Key Highlights of the Acquisition In a major move to dominate the "social

: By acquiring Kenexa, IBM gains immediate access to over 8,900 customers , including Starbucks, Ford, and the US Navy.