Better Buy: Apple vs. IBM [The Motley Fool]
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Few technology companies are as iconic asApple(NASDAQ:AAPLIBMNYSE:IBMtechnology sectorFor these two storied tech brands to continue, both must keep evolving. IBM is doing so in the business-to-business (BB) sphere, while Apple is tackling business-to-consumer solutions. Let's look at the approach of each to determine which company is a better buy for investors.Image source: Getty Images.Apple's services successApple is known for its consumer products, particularly the iPhone and Mac computer. These two product lines generated over $6 billion of the company's $9.8 billion in revenue in Apple's fiscal 00 first quarter ended Dec. 8, 09. However, the company has built a substantial revenue stream from its digital services. In Q, Apple earned $.7 billion from its services division, a record high and a 7% year-over-year increase.This division includes a large suite of services, many of them subscription-based, which generates recurring revenue for Apple. It encompasses the company's array o
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