Which of the following represents the most significant merger in mathematical software history that combined advanced statistical analysis with symbolic mathematics capabilities?

The mathematics industry has seen significant brand consolidations as technology advances. Companies that once competed in specialized calculation tools, statistical software, and educational mathematics platforms have merged to create comprehensive mathematical ecosystems. This trivia question tests your knowledge about one of the most significant mergers in mathematical software history that changed how data analysis is performed in academic and professional environments.

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The 2008 acquisition of Mathsoft (maker of Mathcad) by Parametric Technology Corporation (PTC)
The 2020 merger between Texas Instruments' calculator division and Casio's scientific calculator unit
The 2009 acquisition of SPSS by IBM, creating an integrated analytics platform
The 2015 merger between Wolfram Research (Mathematica) and MapleSoft (Maple)