IBM... weak software sales
IBM posts 4pc drop in quarterly revenue
WASHINGTON, October 20, 2014
International Business Machines Corp (IBM) reported a 4 per cent drop in quarterly revenue, hurt by weak sales in its software and services businesses.
Total revenue fell to $22.4 billion in the third quarter ended Sept. 30 from $23.4 billion a year earlier.
The world's largest technology services company's net profit from continuing operations fell to $3.46 billion, or $3.46 per share, from $4.14 billion, or $3.77 per share. – Reuters