
International Business Machines (NYSE: IBM)
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International Business Machines Company Info
International Business Machines Corp. is an information technology company, which engages in the provision of integrated solutions that leverage information technology and knowledge of business processes. It operates through the following segments: Software, Consulting, Infrastructure, Financing, and Other. The Software segment combines hybrid cloud platform and software solutions to help clients become more data-driven, and to automate, secure, and modernize their environments. The Consulting segment focuses on integrating skills on strategy, experience, technology and operations by domain and industry. The Infrastructure segment offers solutions for hybrid cloud, and is the foundation of the hybrid cloud stack. Infrastructure is optimized for infusing AI into mission-critical transactions and tightly integrated with IBM Software including Red Hat for accelerated hybrid cloud benefits. The Financing segment refers to the client and commercial financing, facilitating IBM clients’ acquisition of IT systems, software, and services. The company was founded by Charles Ranlett Flint and Thomas J. Watson Sr. on June 16, 1911 and is headquartered in Armonk, NY.
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Earnings Transcripts
IBM (IBM) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
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International Business Machines (IBM) Q2 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
IBM earnings call for the period ending June 30, 2024.
International Business Machines (IBM) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
IBM earnings call for the period ending March 31, 2024.
International Business Machines (IBM) Q4 2023 Earnings Call Transcript
IBM earnings call for the period ending December 31, 2023.
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