Computer giant IBM saw profit rise in the second quarter, the company announced on Wednesday. The company’s bottom line totalled $1.83 billion, or $1.96 per share. This compares with $1.58 billion, or $1.72 per share, in last year’s second quarter. Excluding items, IBM reported adjusted earnings of $2.27 billion or $2.43 per share for the period. The company’s revenue for the quarter rose 1.9% to $15.77 billion from $15.47 billion last year. “We had a strong second quarter, exceeding our expectations, driven by growth in both revenue and free cash flow,” chairman and chief executive Arvind Kri…