Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Q2 revenue was $7.6 billion, up 7% year over year, exceeding the high end of previous guidance [9][22] - Non-GAAP diluted net earnings per share were $0.38, above the guided range of $0.28 to $0.34 [10][25] - Non-GAAP gross margin was 29.4%, down 370 basis points year over year [23] - Non-GAAP operating margin was 8%, down 150 basis points year over year [24] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Server revenue was $4.1 billion, up 7% year over year but down 5% sequentially [27] - Intelligent Edge revenue was $1.2 billion, up 8% year over year, marking the first growth in five quarters [30] - Hybrid Cloud revenue was $1.5 billion, up 15% year over year, with strong performance across all product lines [33] - Financial Services revenue was $856 million, up 1% year over year [34] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - AI systems saw $1.1 billion in net new orders, with over $1 billion converted into revenue, up from $900 million last quarter [12][29] - The annualized revenue run rate for GreenLake reached $2.2 billion, up 47% year over year [14] - Orders for Alletra MP grew more than 75% year over year for four consecutive quarters [13] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on executing its strategy in AI, networking, and hybrid cloud, capitalizing on megatrends reshaping the IT industry [11][18] - A commitment to closing the Juniper Networks transaction is expected to deliver at least $450 million in annual run rate synergies [19] - The company is implementing a cost reduction program aimed at streamlining operations and improving profitability [38][39] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted a dynamic macro and trade policy environment, with significant uncertainty affecting demand [8] - The company expects revenue growth of 7% to 9% year over year for the second half of the fiscal year [11][42] - Management remains optimistic about the profitable growth opportunities ahead, including the anticipated closure of the Juniper Networks transaction [20] Other Important Information - The company is maintaining a rapid pace of AI innovation and has launched several new products to enhance its offerings [15][17] - Free cash flow was negative $847 million, slightly better than expected due to AI backlog conversion [24][36] - The company is on track to achieve its cost savings goals related to workforce reduction by year-end [38][39] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is needed for server margins to improve? - Management addressed execution challenges from Q1, implementing targeted actions to improve pricing and inventory management, aiming for 10% margins by Q4 [48][49][51] Question: Can you elaborate on the pipeline strength? - The pipeline showed strength across AI, hybrid cloud, and networking, with significant order growth in AI systems and strong demand for Alletra storage [56][60][62] Question: What are the trends in federal and state spending? - Management noted a solid pipeline for U.S. federal business, with expectations for improvement in spending as government plans are enacted [96][97] Question: How is the company addressing inventory levels? - The company has reduced inventory by $500 million and is managing inventory exposure related to AI transactions [51][75] Question: What is the outlook for server margins? - Management reiterated expectations for sequential improvement in server margins, targeting around 10% by Q4 [83][84]

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