IBM is a leader in developing hardware and software for computer systems and consulting services. The company operates through six business segments, namely, technology services & cloud platforms, cognitive solutions, global business services, systems, global financing, and others. It provides artificial intelligence and develops capabilities for data and analytics in the form of cognitive solutions, and innovates platform models based on cloud computing. IBM provides solutions to various industries, such as IT, healthcare, government, telecom, automobile, manufacturing, FMCG, energy & power, media & entertainment, mining, retail, BFSI, and education.