text: **1.2 Red Hat and IBM**
  
  On July 9th, 2019, IBM closed its acquisition of Red Hat, a leader in enterprise Linux and 
  open source technology. 
  
  This acquisition puts Red Hat and IBM in a unique position to unlock the true value of hybrid 
  cloud for your business. By combining the power and flexibility of Red Hat’s open hybrid cloud 
  technologies with the scale and depth of IBM innovation and industry expertise, you now have 
  the tools to accelerate your cloud journey. 
  
  IBM and Red Hat worked together for more than 20 years in making open source a 
  competitive advantage for businesses on x86, IBM Power Systems, and IBM z Systems®. 
  Together, we are both on a mission to improve open source technology and help your 
  companies capture the business value of the cloud. 