Discontinued — last reported Q2 '19

Business Segments · Operating Income

Software And Services — Operating Income

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ2 2017
Last reportedQ2 2019
Rolls up toOperating Income

How to read this metric

An increase indicates improved operational efficiency or higher-margin software sales, while a decrease may signal rising costs or pricing pressure in the software market.

Detailed definition

This metric measures the profitability of the software and services segment by subtracting direct operating expenses fro...

Peer comparison

Standard segment reporting metric for technology companies, allowing for direct margin comparison against software-focused competitors or internal hardware segments.

Metric ID: cien_segment_software_and_services_operating_income_loss

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does software and services — operating income mean?
The profit or loss generated by the software and services business after accounting for its direct operating costs.