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IBM's mainframe business hit by AI-driven hardware cost increases

IBM reported a disappointing financial quarter, with revenue and profits falling short of expectations, leading to a significant drop in its stock price. The company's mainframe business experienced a substantial decline, which CEO Arvind Krishna attributed to customers delaying purchases due to rising data center hardware costs. Despite the downturn, IBM leadership expressed confidence that this is a temporary setback and that mainframe sales will rebound. AI

IMPACT IBM's mainframe sales are impacted by rising hardware costs driven by AI build-outs, suggesting broader supply chain pressures.

RANK_REASON Article discusses a company's financial results and product performance, not a core AI development.

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IBM's mainframe business hit by AI-driven hardware cost increases

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  1. TechCrunch AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Julie Bort ·

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