IBM Company Overview
IBM is a 1911 enterprise technology company built around hybrid cloud, AI, consulting, and mission-critical infrastructure. FY2025 revenue reached $67.535 billion, with Software leading the segment mix.
How IBM Makes Money
IBM earns from software subscriptions and licenses, consulting engagements, infrastructure products and maintenance, and financing. FY2025 segment revenue was led by Software at $29.962 billion.
Why IBM Still Matters
IBM remains important because regulated enterprises often need hybrid systems that connect mainframes, private infrastructure, public cloud, and AI governance rather than a clean public-cloud migration.
