This was pretty much inevitable. Out of companies with deep enough pockets - IBM is a
good outcome. In the end, it will be good for both companies. It isn't helpful to
have a negative attitude about it. “Change is the law of life and those who look only to
the past or present are certain to miss the future" - or as my boss is so fond of
saying: The train is leaving the station, get on board or get left behind. This is a
done deal.