IBM affected by DOGE cuts, downplays impact during Q1 earnings call
1. IBM lost 15 federal contracts due to DOGE cuts, impacting $100 million. 2. Federal contracts account for 5% to 10% of IBM's consulting practice. 3. IBM's consulting revenue decreased by 2% in Q1, amounting to over $5 billion. 4. CEO downplayed the impact of cancellations on IBM's future business. 5. IBM's consulting focus includes critical work like veterans benefit claims processing.