IBM Consulting buys Japanese AWS partner Skyarch Networks

IBM Consulting has signed an agreement to acquire Skyarch Networks, a Japan-based professional services company specializing in Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Established in 2001, Skyarch Networks is one of the leading consulting and implementation firms for AWS transformations in Japan. An AWS Advanced Tier Partner, Skyarch Networks also supports clients with managed service offerings.

As part of the deal, Skyarch Networks will become part of IBM Consulting, where it will help enhance the unit’s hybrid cloud service offerings. The firm’s team will also become part of the group’s AWS community.

“Skyarch Networks brings a talented team of AWS specialists with expertise across infrastructure design, development, operation monitoring, in-house production support and maintenance across industries to IBM Consulting,” said John Granger, CEO of IBM Consulting.

The acquisition is expected to close in June 2024, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. Financial terms have not been disclosed.

In a statement, IBM noted that the deal is the 18th for IBM Consulting since Arvind Krishna became CEO in April 2020, with most of the deals concentrated in North America and Europe.

In Asia Pacific, IBM Consulting last year acquired Equine Global, an Indonesia-based ERP and cloud consulting firm.