Other International Business — Capitalized Computer Software Impairments1

Analysis

StatementSegment

CategoryEfficiency

SignalLower is better

VolatilityVolatile

First reportedQ1 2014

Last reportedQ4 2016

How to read this metric

An increase indicates that previously capitalized software projects are failing to deliver expected value, potentially signaling poor capital allocation or technological obsolescence.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the non-cash charge recognized when the carrying value of capitalized software assets within the...

Peer comparison

Peers in the records management and data services space report similar impairments under intangible asset write-downs, often categorized as software or technology-related charges.

Metric ID: irm_segment_other_international_business_capitalized_computer_software_impairments1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does other international business — capitalized computer software impairments1 mean?: The reduction in the recorded value of software assets within the international business segment due to a decline in their expected future benefit.