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Rocket Software (Rocket)

Enterprise IT modernization software and services provider

rocketsoftware.com

Headquarters: Waltham, United States
Company type: Private company
Number of employees: 4,000–5,000
Industry: Software

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Latest news about Rocket Software (Rocket)

In short: Rocket launched governed AI, acquired Vertica, and was reportedly eyed for a $10B sale by Bain Capital.

Company announcements

September 23 Rocket

Rocket Software launches governed agentic AI EVA for mainframes

EVA assists IT teams with diagnostics, security, and batch processing while PlanGuard ensures policy-compliant execution. Global pilots validate use cases across industries.

September 22 Rocket

Rocket Software recognized as a Major Player in IDC MarketScape for Intelligent Content Services

The recognition highlights the ContentEdge platform's ability to modernize mainframe-adjacent content workloads and support AI initiatives while maintaining strict governance and security requirements.

September 9 Rocket

Rocket launches risk and compliance portfolio for IBM Z environments

The new portfolio includes vulnerability analysis, compliance automation, and quantum readiness tools designed to address AI-era security risks in hybrid IT systems.

May 11 Rocket

Rocket Software completes acquisition of Vertica from OpenText

The deal brings over 600 customers and adds high-performance analytics and AI capabilities to Rocket's modernization portfolio.

Media coverage

May 11 Yahoo Finance

Rocket Software Completes Acquisition of Vertica, Expanding High-Performance Analytics and AI for Mission-Critical Systems

This acquisition brings together complementary strengths for organizations seeking to transform data into real business value." Strengthening the Modernization Journey with Vertica · The acquisition...

February 2 The Star

OpenText selling analytics database Vertica to Rocket Software for US$150M

Waterloo, Ont.-based OpenText says the sale includes Vertica's software, customer contracts, services and employees.

February 2 Yahoo Finance

Rocket Software to Acquire Vertica Analytics Database Platform from OpenText

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26 February 2025 U.S. News & World Report

Exclusive-Bain Capital Mulls $10 Billion Sale of Rocket Software, Sources Say

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