IBM's Z mainframe business has achieved the highest annual revenue with its latest generation for the past 20 years.

The company reported its highest annual revenue for zSystems units in two decades coupled with record growth in software revenue for the 2025 fiscal year.

The mainframe business is thriving.

Driven by rising transaction volumes, modernization of legacy systems, and deeper integration with hybrid cloud environments.

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