IBM today announced the acquisition of Hakkoda Inc., a leading global data and AI consultancy. This strategic move enhances IBM Consulting's data transformation services portfolio, enabling clients to prepare their data for AI-driven business operations. Hakkoda's expertise in data migration, modernization, and monetization positions IBM to meet the growing demand for enterprise data services.

Accelerating AI-Powered Data Modernization

Hakkoda is recognized as an award-winning Snowflake partner with advanced capabilities in building integrated data estates optimized for speed, cost, and efficiency. The acquisition will amplify IBM's ability to deliver innovative AI-powered solutions across industries such as financial services, the public sector, healthcare, and life sciences.

The consultancy also brings a robust portfolio of generative AI-powered assets designed to accelerate data modernization projects. These assets complement IBM’s AI-powered delivery platform, IBM Consulting Advantage, further strengthening its position as a leader in the consulting industry.

IBM is at the leading edge of the consulting industry with how we're supercharging our consultants with AI. With Hakkoda's data expertise, deep technology partnerships and asset-centric delivery model, IBM will be even better positioned to deliver value faster to clients as they transform with AI.

Mohamad Ali, Senior Vice President and Head of IBM Consulting

Hakkoda’s Vision Aligns with IBM’s Innovation

Founded on the principle of shaping transformative change, Hakkoda is excited to join forces with IBM.

From the beginning, Hakkoda has committed to being 'in the arena', not observing the greatest transformation in history but shaping it. It is because of this that we are excited to join IBM at this critical moment when organizations are looking for a trusted partner to help them modernize their data for the AI era. IBM's heritage of innovation, their commitment to discovery and deep partnerships with clients on their most technical challenges is a perfect pairing to take Hakkoda's industry focused modern data consulting to the global marketplace.

Erik Duffield, CEO and Co-founder of Hakkoda

Market Growth in Enterprise Intelligence Services

According to IDC1, global spending on enterprise intelligence services initiatives is estimated at $169 billion in 2025 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13%, reaching $243 billion by 2028. This highlights the critical need for businesses to adopt modern data platforms and thoughtful migration strategies to unlock value from their data.

Snowflake Expertise and Global Reach

As an Elite Snowflake partner, Hakkoda brings hundreds of SnowPro core and advanced certifications. The company has been recognized as:

2024 Snowflake Healthcare & Life Sciences Services Partner of the Year

2023 Snowflake Americas System Integrator Innovation Partner of the Year

Hakkoda is also an advanced-tier partner of AWS. Headquartered in New York, the company operates across the United States, Latin America, India, Europe, and the United Kingdom, bringing hundreds of experts into IBM Consulting’s global network.