Quantum is not even close to commercial viability despite what AK likes to spout. https://www.wsj.com/tech/quantum-could-be-techs-next-big-thing-but-for-investors-its-all-about-timing-aeebc9ff Quantum computing has made big strides in recent years... — read more 

"The update came just a few days after IBM disclosed similar job cuts. [...] He points to IBM as an example: the company cut 8,000 HR and admin positions while hiring engineers and salespeople. “That tells you where they think value lives now... — read more 

Are there any groups created on other platforms by IBMers who have been RAed or in process for support , networking for future roles ,severance negotiation through attorneys etc .

As you might have guessed IBM isn't one of the employers who is stopping H1B visas; Alvind clandestinely supports DEI and H1B visas as it serves him and the Pipmunks to IBM's advantage... — read more 

A thread talking about how some H1B workers got by because of reservation (aka quotas or DEI) has been deleted. Why?

What kind of Accounting is Krabanaugh doing? Does anyone normal think it's worth over 300 a share? I would not be surprised if he is cooking the books. Remember he said the quiet part out loud when he said he wanted to reach 300 at a F&O All hands... — read more 

With the holidays coming up and all these much need layoffs being executed, how is the business continuity planning going, Alvind ? Shareholders should ask the question and you continually lie whenever you go in front of the media to talk about... — read more 

https://techrights.org/n/2025/11/15/Many_IBM_Workers_to_Become_Unemployed_a_Few_Weeks_Maybe_Just_Da.shtml

http://techrights.org/n/2025/11/15/Many_Last_Days_at_IBM_on_Allegedly_the_Last_Day_for_IBM_to_RA_P.shtml

IBM has become such a dysfunctional relic that the most merciful thing left is for the company to sell itself to someone who actually knows how to run a tech business. Years of clueless leadership, bloated acquisitions, pointless reorgs, and nonstop... — read more 

https://techrights.org/n/2025/11/14/IBM_Hiring_Then_Disposing_of_Unpaid_or_Low_Paid_European_Staff_.shtml

https://www.reddit.com/r/IBM/comments/1ownc23/between_the_hire_act_and_ibms_new_100k_visa_fee/

A 26-yr. old black executive?? No other way to describe that aside from DEI hire. She's going to lose her case. https://www.hcamag.com/us/news/general/ex-ibm-director-alleges-termination-part-of-black-executive-purge/554921

If anyone is or was a manager and a RA comes in for a specific employee if they disagree with it for example the affected employee is a top performer can he recommend a lower performer or is the die cast and therefore the manager is powerless

https://techrights.org/n/2025/11/13/IBM_Layoffs_Seem_to_Have_Reached_Europe.shtml

“The President’s vision here is to bring in overseas workers who have the skills for three, five, or seven years to train US workers. Then they can go home, and U.S. workers will fully take over,” Bessent said. Poetic justice for all the Americans... — read more 

https://techrights.org/n/2025/11/13/IBM_is_a_Buzzwords_Vendor.shtml

https://www.businessinsider.com/ibm-chief-scientist-advice-recent-grads-software-engineers-2025-11

And now they're trying to memory hole the RA with positive news. https://www.foxbusiness.com/video/6385004810112

Any word on the Japan lab? Did it get hit this week?

http://techrights.org/n/2025/11/11/IBM_Exits_Continue_This_Week.shtml

https://www.fastcompany.com/91435784/how-ai-became-the-scapegoat-for-the-current-wave-of-mass-layoffs Can't wait for AK's "quantum-driven' "business rebalancing"

The days of mutual respect and loyalty between management and staff at IBM are long past. IBM’s one-time core principle of trust and personal responsibility in all relationships no longer applies to its executive ranks (nor do the IBM Business... — read more 

Rumors are leaking out that once again McKinsey is bilking IBM for some serious cash and IBM seems to be going down the path of this McKinsey Three Horizons of Growth nonsense to grow sales and cut costs I guess. Inquiring minds would like to know... — read more 

My Manager was pitching one of the “benefits” from my RA I haven’t even looked at what was in my RA Letter Are they reputable? Or is it more of a Resume chop shop?

http://techrights.org/n/2025/11/08/IBM_is_Eliminating_Red_Hat_Like_It_Eliminated_Tivoli_and_Elimin.shtml

Being laid off blindsided me. As it seems, I was a little bit arrogant and far too comfortable. I guess this sm--k in the face is what I needed to reframe my perspective and to make sure I invested my time and energy in a way to still do a good job... — read more 

Just the usual garbage from AK to justify current layoffs for future AI growth. If you believe that, you'll believe anything. Link -->... — read more 

https://techrights.org/n/2025/11/08/IBM_Layoffs_Not_Done_Terminations_of_Staff_in_India_Brazil_and_.shtml

Is Alvind purposely trying to pork up the balance sheet so much , he wants more obligations ? I was told the company needs to be leaner and they need to bring down costs but what the he11 are these acquisitions for ? Just good press? Bragging... — read more 

EMC was infamous for this in the 80s and 90s. ... — read more 

The only thing left for them to do is cut some more. There’s no turning this sh-tshow of a company toward the future.

Was RAd today. F&O - CIO Brazil. I know many others that were also RAd today in CIO

I'm sure there's some logic behind getting rid of the best performer on our team, but I sure as he-l can't figure it out. I guess that's why those on top are paid the big bucks. /sarcasm

Anyone who was RA'd still abiding by the RTO 3 day mandatory badging in?

Hi everyone, The mainstream media websites are mentioning global layoffs at IBM however from what I have seen so far it has only been US and Canada. Does anyone know if a next round is expected within this quarter for the rest of the Geos and... — read more 

http://techrights.org/n/2025/11/07/Red_Hat_is_Also_Laying_Off_Staff_in_India.shtml

https://www.moneycontrol.com/europe/?url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/technology/ibm-to-cut-2-700-jobs-as-experts-warn-more-tech-layoffs-loom-this-year-article-13656587.html

https://www.bizjournals.com/sanjose/news/2025/11/06/ibm-layoffs-silicon-valley.html

Unlike many now jobless, I’m close enough to retirement that this isn’t as bad. I do feel for everyone else and hope the bad times won’t last long, and that more jobs will soon be out there. We all knew IBM was doomed to fail sooner or later, and... — read more