Put The Rumors To Rest There is Blue blood in the waters and the media sharks are circling. Ever since IBM put to rest the long-running rumor that it was planning on selling its x86 business, there have been nonstop rumors popping up about IBM selling off even more chunks of itself. Reports surfaced Friday that IBM was selling its microprocessor business unit. Earlier in the week, rumors swirled it was selling its software-defined network business. IBM spokespeople say they won't comment on either rumor. But IBM partners say they don't know what to believe as Big Blue steps up the pace of making acquisitions and huge divestitures.