Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q2 2025, total revenue was $483 million, a 1.1% increase year over year and a 12% increase sequentially [26][9] - Non-GAAP operating profit margin increased to 7.6% from 6.1% in the prior period, driven by higher L and S revenue and improved operational efficiency [35] - Adjusted EBITDA was $61 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 12.7%, representing a 50 basis point margin expansion year over year [35] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Digital Workplace Solutions (DWS) revenue was $138 million, a 4.6% increase year over year, with a 13% sequential growth driven by new business and ramping volumes in high-end storage field services [27][28] - Cloud Applications and Infrastructure (CAI) revenue was $185 million, a 4.9% decline year over year, but grew 2% sequentially [29] - Enterprise Computing Solutions (ECS) revenue was $140 million, an 8.2% increase year over year, with L and S revenue at $88 million, up 7.7% year over year [30] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a slight increase in total contract value (TCV) based on higher renewal levels, with first half new business TCV up 15% compared to 2024 [12] - The backlog at the end of Q2 was $2.9 billion, up 5% year over year, indicating a strong pipeline for future revenue [31] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on enhancing long-term shareholder value by removing pension volatility and improving financial flexibility [8] - Continued investment in AI and operationalizing it to scale delivery, shifting from a labor-augmented model to a technology-led model [15][16] - The ClearPath Forward strategy aims to modernize hybrid infrastructure and applications while unlocking valuable data [20][21] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged ongoing macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainties but expressed confidence in achieving full-year objectives [11] - The company expects a strong inflection in revenue growth in Q4, driven by increased L and S revenue and project work [47] - Management noted that while some revenue items may moderate in Q3, the overall contract value remains intact [11] Other Important Information - The company made a $250 million discretionary pension contribution, reducing its U.S. pension deficit dollar for dollar [7] - Cash balances were $301 million as of June 30, reflecting the use of cash for pension contributions [39] - The company received recognition as one of the Global Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces, highlighting its commitment to workforce empowerment [24] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you break down the components of the change in your new revenue guidance for 2025? - Management indicated that the tempering of guidance was largely due to macroeconomic uncertainties and backlog conversion challenges, but they expect overall contract value to remain stable [51][54] Question: Can you elaborate on the DWS volumes and progress in ramping the high-performance compute business? - Management noted that DWS volumes have stabilized, with increased activity in high-end storage and network services, and they are well-positioned to capitalize on these trends [57][59] Question: What is your ability to add new logos in this environment? - Management expressed confidence in their pipeline for new logos, with a 15% increase in new business TCV in the first half of the year, indicating strong market resonance for their offerings [71][72]