IBM: Building Watson's Revenue Engine

The transcript discusses IBM's strategic focus on cognitive solutions and innovation accelerators like IoT and AI, particularly Watson, to drive future revenue. It highlights IBM's significant investments in acquisitions to enhance growth in strategic areas, despite challenges in traditional business segments. The discussion also covers IBM's portfolio management and the potential impact of these strategies on revenue growth in the coming years.

What is the primary area IBM is focusing on to drive future value?

• Cognitive Solutions

• Quantum Computing

• Cloud Computing

• Blockchain Technology

By how many percentage points is investment in information management expected to increase?

• 2 percentage points

• 4 percentage points

• 8 percentage points

• 6 percentage points

What comparison is made to highlight the potential growth of IBM's strategic areas?

• Apple's hardware sales

• Google's search engine dominance

• Amazon's e-commerce growth

• Netflix's business valuation

How many acquisitions has IBM made so far this year?

• 15 acquisitions

• 8 acquisitions

• 10 acquisitions

• 12 acquisitions

What was a significant outcome of IBM's acquisition of the Weather Company?

• Enhancement of cognitive solutions

• Expansion into the healthcare sector

• Development of new hardware

• Entry into the logistics industry