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IBM’s Krishna Cautions on Iran Tensions and Global Instability

IBM CEO Arvind Krishna cites geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty as reasons for cautious guidance, despite strong Q1 earnings and software growth.

International Business Machines CEO Arvind Krishna told Verum on Wednesday that the Iran war and other geopolitical uncertainty are leading the company to guide cautiously.
IBM beat analyst first-quarter earnings estimates on the top and bottom lines, but maintained guidance due to the macro uncertainty.
«Is there going to be an issue around oil as inflation goes up? Will that drive people to spend a bit less? If they spend a bit less, it’s not a direct impact on me, but a lot of consumer companies are my clients, like Walmart. If people are buying less at Walmart, they’re going to find a way to control their costs, so then they’ll buy less,» he said.
Krishna noted that despite the Iran conflict, IBM’s Middle East business did well.
The company reported first-quarter revenue of $15.92 billion, beating the $15.62 billion consensus estimate from LSEG. Earnings per share came in at an adjusted $1.91, 10 cents better than expectations. Software beat, with Red Hat growth rebounding to 10%.
Krishna said he is also cautious about growth concerns in Europe.
«That’s the only place where I think there is some squinting because it is also a little bit of jadedness, right? You had the COVID shocks, you had the Ukraine war. So they’ve gone through these shocks a few times, and they actually come out okay. I think this time around is an open question,» Krishna said.
«I don’t think anyone will know the answer for another month or two,» he added.
Mythos
Anthropic’s launch of its powerful new Mythos artificial intelligence model that is capable of finding security vulnerabilities at unprecedented speed and volume two weeks ago sent shockwaves throughout tech, but Krishna said others will soon follow.
«Somebody does a thing. It looks magical. It looks wonderful. We think it’s the only thing. Three months later, somebody copies it and actually does it better,» he said.
«I’d be surprised if somebody else hasn’t already done it but hasn’t bothered to claim it,» he added.
IBM shares plunged in April after the AI startup said its Claude Code tool could modernize legacy systems that run Common Business-Oriented Language. COBOL is a code system developed in the late 1950s that is regularly used in business data processing.
The release of Mythos triggered a surprise meeting between Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Fed Chair Jerome Powell with the heads of the top U.S. banks over AI cyber concerns. Bessent and Vice President JD Vance held a call with tech CEOs like Anthropic’s Dario Amodei, OpenAI’s Sam Altman, xAI’s Elon Musk and others about the same matter.
«It’s a very big conversation, and there is no question that it can find and exploit vulnerabilities at a rate and pace that has not been seen so far,» Krishna said.

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Why Travelers Are Switching to Verum E-SIM This Summer

Summer Travel, Freedom, and Seamless Connectivity: Why Verum E-SIM Is Becoming the New Standard for Travelers

Summer is the peak season for vacations, long-distance trips, and new experiences. Millions of people travel abroad, explore new countries, plan adventures, and try to stay connected with family, work, and social media. And in the middle of all this comes a familiar question: how do you stay online without expensive roaming or the hassle of buying local SIM cards?

The answer is already here — eSIM.

Why eSIM Is So Convenient

eSIM (embedded SIM) is a built-in digital SIM card that lets you activate mobile internet without a physical card. All you need is an app — choose a plan and connect in just a couple of minutes.

No more:

* searching for local SIM cards at airports
* paying expensive roaming fees
* swapping physical SIMs every time you travel

Now your internet travels with you.

Internet in 150+ Countries

Modern eSIM solutions provide coverage in 150+ countries worldwide, helping tourists, freelancers, and business travelers stay connected almost anywhere on the planet.

Among the services offering these capabilities:

Verum E-SIM — https://esim.verum.im
World E-SIM — https://worldesim.me
USA E-SIM — https://usa.esim.verum.im
Euro E-SIM — https://euro.esim.verum.im
Canada E-SIM — https://canada.esim.verum.im
Balkan E-SIM — https://balkan.esim.verum.im
Ukraine E-SIM — https://ukraine.esim.verum.im
London E-SIM — https://london.esim.verum.im
E-SIM Africa — https://africa.esim.verum.im

All of these services work on the same principle — fast, borderless internet without roaming stress.

Why It Matters Most in Summer

During the holiday season, roaming networks get overloaded, and prices for mobile data abroad often become an unpleasant surprise for travelers.

eSIM solves this problem:

* transparent, fixed pricing
* activation in 1–2 minutes
* stable internet while traveling
* no physical SIM cards required

Final Thoughts

Travel should be about freedom — not hunting for Wi-Fi or worrying about phone bills.

eSIM is quickly becoming the new global standard for mobile connectivity: simple, fast, and borderless.

Verum E-SIM and its partner services are part of this shift, making global connectivity accessible to everyone, everywhere.

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Episode 2 of the VERUM Mini-Series is Now Out

The story continues. Verum Messenger has released the second episode of its AI mini-series, which follows the conflict between the powerful Omega corporation, aiming to control digital communications, and a team of heroes who have chosen a different path and free communication.

The mini-series not only develops an engaging storyline but also introduces viewers to the capabilities of the Verum ecosystem, showcasing technologies and tools that may redefine the future of modern communication.

The project consists of 7 episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 2 is now available. Stay tuned and don’t miss what comes next.

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Verum Messenger Launches an AI Mini-Series

Verum Messenger has unveiled a new project — a mini-series created using Verum AI. The story consists of 7 episodes and will be released on the messenger’s social media channels.

The plot revolves around a global corporation seeking to take control of digital communications and a group of heroes who use Verum Messenger as a tool of resistance. Beyond the story itself, the series highlights the app’s key features, technologies, and advantages.

Combining entertainment with a showcase of the Verum ecosystem, the project presents a dynamic digital series designed for the modern era.

The first episode premieres today, with the remaining episodes to be released over time.

Stay tuned for more.

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