How does IBM make money?

IBM sells Solutions Software that is led by the company's security and analytics platforms. Some of the analytics products IBM sells include:

• Dd2 portfolio

• Analytics appliances

• IBM Cloud Private for Data

Some other services considered to be integrated service and security solutions include products like Watson Health, Watson Media, and Weather.

• Global business services

IBM makes key offerings in cloud and digital applications with its global business services. This includes forms of consulting. The company has continued to grow its consulting services with new offerings, like CRM and Digital Commerce.

• Technology services and cloud platforms

IBM provides IT infrastructure and related platform services for clients that can utilize these offerings' business value. Clients of the company gain access to a host of high-quality services, as well as a flexible experience of economic value.

• Global financing

This is a lease installment plan that clients can use. The terms of the plan can last for up to seven years. These plans are gears to suppliers, distributors, and resellers of IBM products and services.