IBM Announces Acquisition of HashiCorp and Reports Strong First Quarter 2024 Results

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IBM also reported solid first quarter 2024 financial results, with total revenue of $14.5 billion, an increase of 3% at constant currency. The company generated $1.9 billion in free cash flow, reflecting strong performance across its segments. IBM's Software segment saw 6% growth, driven by hybrid platforms and transaction processing. Consulting revenue increased by 2%, while Infrastructure revenue grew by 6%, with strong demand for hardware offerings. IBM expects full-year constant currency revenue growth in line with its mid-single digit model and anticipates generating approximately $12 billion in free cash flow for the year.

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