In computing, a Parallel Sysplex is a cluster of IBM mainframes acting together as a single system image with z/OS. Used for disaster recovery, Parallel Sysplex combines data sharing and parallel computing to allow a cluster of up to 32 systems to... — read more 

I recently had the opportunity to exchange emails with the current and former IBM CEO’s. Intent was to get an informed strategic perspective on Kyndryl, IBM, and the future. Each of them provided a refreshing perspective to this. My article and full... — read more 

What happens when a whole group of employees that were working on a certain project as PMs, Biz Devs, Content, Mktg, etc., are suddenly converted to technical sales? Most have little to zero exp in sales or cold prospecting. If they don't make... — read more 

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/ibm-remains-americas-worst-big-tech-company/ar-AAVFNh1

Why would any company go to IBM for architecting and managing their cloud presence on AWS/Azure/GCP/etc..? It doesn't seem like IBM has any clue or incite into how to do any of this.

IBM will end up being a wholly owned division of one of the hyperscalers with the current executive management team riding out their golden parachutes It seems that everything leads to that...

I thought I didn't burn any bridges when I left. I gave my two week's notice and made sure I helped my team in any way I could to make my leaving as painless as possible. That was five years ago. I had to leave my job for personal reasons and I've... — read more 

2nd Year, Applications Systems Analyst

Thoughts?

What is the best advice you've received from your mentor or manager which impacted your life?

https://regmedia.co.uk/2022/03/24/ibm.pdf The article that covers all this: https://www.theregister.com/2022/03/24/confidential_ibm_docs_age_discrimination/

“Clients do not come first. Employees come first. If you take care of your employees, they will take care of the clients.” ― Richard Branson

I've been working remotely for two years with no drop in productivity. Moreover, I think I was more productive than ever. The reason for the RTO is that IBM wants more clock watching, that’s without a doubt. But I don't think the company is aware... — read more 

We have completely tone-deaf leadership Competitive compensation is no longer afforded to anybody other than upper management This was not the case before, but now there's a minimal investment in the development and growth of employees There is... — read more 

I love how they switched over to the IBM color scheme right before they get thrown away like yesterday's... — read more 

Get ready It's been 2 years They are preparing all sites as we speak AK doesn't care about gas prices He wants you to quit

Your old pal DT here. I thought the time had come to look back over my machinations to see if I was reasonably accurate, or was I simply blowing smoke? Obviously, this is a self-assessment, at a time of my choosing, which makes it about as useful as... — read more 

I don't like the idea of relocating employees from ten different addresses into one. Thoughts?

What's the future for IBM Dev Labs in China?

Folks in Expert Labs, how busy are you staying? I have an offer from Expert Labs in the US, but I hear so many bad things. Can folks from Expert Labs comment on what the state of the business is, what the career growth potential is, what about... — read more 

would you recommend someone to join?

https://www.wsj.com/articles/russian-prosecutors-warn-western-companies-of-arrests-asset-seizures-11647206193 McDonald’s, Coke, P&G and IBM among those warned that leaders could be arrested, trademarks seized By: Jennifer Maloney, Emily Glazer and... — read more 

Does IBM still have Development in China? I'm certain Development will not move back to the US, but I'm not sure where it would go. There was some movement to Mexico before I left IBM. Or maybe IBM is getting out of hardware altogether....

IBM has a 4.0 rating on Glassdoor and Arvind Krishna has an 88 percent positive approval rating. I've been here long enough to know that yes, there are those who enjoy working here, but they're a minority. The only way I can explain this is that HR... — read more 

I do not have numbers and it does not affect me, but a small group of people have started commenting in Slack that they have been told to look within IBM for a new job. There are probably more who are not talking. They have a deadline of the TOB to... — read more 

This is a fairly good write up: https://www.thediff.co/p/when-ibm-was-the-center-of-gravity

At the 2021 Annual General Meeting, some "51 percent of our shares voted did not support our Say on Pay proposal, which was substantially below the support received in prior years," IBM confirms in its 2022 Notice of Annual General and Proxy... — read more 

Were notified last week we'll be getting 8% less each month starting mid-April with the chance to earn incentives (possibly more than 8% back) if you hit or exceed your targets. How is this legal? -Global Sales, SWE

https://www.ibm.com/annualreport/assets/downloads/IBM_Annual_Report_2021.pdf The latest IBM annual report, shows 282K employees at the end of 2021. Looks still way to much... comments?

The American electronic corporation IBM stops working in Russia, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine Mykhailo Fedorov has said. "IBM is completely leaving the Russian market. Thank you for supporting the world!... — read more 

Source below: It is a funny old world. In many cases, the applications that are running on the IBM i platforms of the world are trapped in a kind of time warp and so are the people who created and who maintain them. This is the only plausible... — read more 

How is IBM exposed to Russia and Ukraine? Do we have 'real' operations there and is there going to be any impact on the bottom line? I've went through the 10K report but I am unable to find the connection - the execs were not forthcoming in terms of... — read more 

“While salaries in the IBM i market are going up, they are not even close to the salaries in open technologies, such as Microsoft .NET and C# and so forth,” Langieri tells The Four Hundred. “While a senior RPG programmer/developer makes on average... — read more 

https://www.techtarget.com/searchcio/news/252514218/Russian-sanctions-prompt-tech-to-stop-sales-curb-services Can't even describe the situation honestly as to not upset the violent aggressor. "IBM has for weeks been monitoring and implementing... — read more 

I came here from a company that didn't have nearly as many problems with bullying as this one does. There are two people on my team who are seen here as star employees, although no one knows exactly why. They spoil the team dynamics and culture but... — read more 

Now we know for sure. I'm ashamed to say I work for IBM.

A simple and insightful post-mortem https://qz.com/2129025/where-did-ibm-go-wrong-with-watson-health/ IBM spent more than a decade trying to make a go of Watson Health, its moonshot to apply artificial intelligence in healthcare. Watson was... — read more 

What can you expect from a company that discriminates and fires employees that are over 50?

Of course there is a large diaspora from WH, not just after the recent sale but prior to that as well. Where have folks landed, what are you looking for next? Big places, medium-sized? There are a lot of smaller, quirky companies out there just... — read more 

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