IBM's watsonx, mainframe surge, and sovereign AI push power a landmark 1Q26

, DIGITIMES Asia, Taipei

Apr 23, 2026, 11:15 0

IBM opened fiscal year 2026 on a high note. The company reported strong first-quarter results, driven by software momentum, a record mainframe surge, and its best first-quarter free cash flow in a decade.

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