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IBM revises Software and Consulting revenue categories starting Q1 2025, recasts historical data
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP
- Software now reports Hybrid Cloud, Automation (includes HashiCorp), Data, and Transaction Processing.
- Consulting now reports Strategy and Technology and Intelligent Operations, replacing prior categories.
- Recast historical segment revenue for 2023 and 2024 provided; no impact on consolidated results.
- Changes reflect market opportunities and portfolio alignment; 2025 guidance already incorporates new categories.
- Former Security revenue categories dissolved into Automation, Data, and Transaction Processing.