The Mainframe's Last Stand: Can IBM Save Its Cash Cow? IBM's latest earnings report is a stark reminder that even in the era of artificial intelligence, some old technologies persist.
A 42% decline in its mainframe business has raised concerns about the company's ability to revive this cash cow infrastructure category.
For decades, pundits have predicted the demise of the mainframe, only to see it endure despite changing market conditions. However, this latest stumble is different.