Considering all the bad moves, very bad management, terrible treatment of employees who then go to competing companies where they are much happier, isn't it strange that IBM is not bankrupt already?
I'm feeling very lonely
I often join calls and most who talk do not understand the problems neither can contribute to the solutions, just talk and talk without clarity or direction, always back to square one. When a good idea is presented they fail to recognize it and often... — read more
IBM Fired Linux Open Source Developer
Still remember the guy in this news? https://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=IBM-Employee-100p-Time. He was fired by IBM early December. Here's what I know: Shortly after IBM clarified the stance publicly... — read more
Alpha Bonus
What is an alpha bonus? When do employees usually receive that?
5th January 2022
So its has been mentioned that on the 5th Jan the new IBM will be announced. get rid of old think about the new. The new strategy will be pushed to one and all.. Last Jan they did the same and pretty much bu-----d it up segment 1 -2ABC C got... — read more
Any positive signs? Is ibm improving?
What is your perspective? Im paid well, work hard, really want things to get better and stay. But im worried it is hopeless, talent is gone, most who stay are either too weak or too young. Does ibm really have a chance to stop the bleeding and show... — read more
Cuts at F&O
There are many who mention possible layoffs at F&O in the near future, but no one has more detailed information about who could be the target, how many people could be affected, etc.? Does anyone have more info?
Did IBM datacenters move to Kyndryl?
Hi All - Did IBM datacenters move to Kyndryl? Full disclosure: I am not an employee.
This is no longer a forward thinking company
Not that I think too highly of myself, but unlike just a few years back, IBM has gone terribly backwards. The colleagues I started working with were people with knowledge and spirit. Now I work with a bunch of ambitious mediocrities. How it happened... — read more
IBM Employees Release Open Letter Questioning Company's Vaccine Mandate
Fighting AK's imposition of medical apartheid! https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2021/12/08/2348616/0/en/IBM-Employees-Release-Open-Letter-Questioning-Company-s-Vaccine-Mandate.html https://againstfederalmandates.com/openletter/
2021 Drucker Institute Company Ranking
How is Big Bleu still in the Top 5? https://www.drucker.institute/2021-drucker-institute-company-ranking/
Kyndryl already kicking IBM to the curb
This is a big FU to IBM and the demise of IBM Cloud (the shoddy smoke screen that it is) "Kyndryl and Google Cloud are proud to announce our global strategic partnership to help customers accelerate their digital transformations and become more... — read more
Dec 10 - anyone suspended
Dec 8 date has passed, has anyone been suspended at IBM?
The admins here have an agenda
I noticed that the entire thread regarding the federal contractor mandate being enjoined was removed - even though it directly correlates to happenings within IBM including possible job loss, yet threads discussing salaries and bonuses - which has... — read more
Can We Move On From How Much Richer You Are Than I Am And Which Of Us Is Or Is Not Vaxxed?
Puh-Leaz people... can we get back to rubbishing the IBM corporation? I don't care how much more than me you make. And I don't care if you and I are oppositely vaccinated. Hmm. I don't care if one of us is and the other isn't. This whole board... — read more
At Least IBM doesn't do Mass Zoom layoffs yet like this Tech Company in San Francisco
‘F—k you, dude’: Startup valued at $7B gets flack as CEO lays off 900 employees over Zoom - Tech Mortgage Company https://www.sfgate.com/tech/article/Better-mortgage-firm-has-mass-layoff-Zoom-16673576.php Just days after receiving a $750 million... — read more
Alpha Bonus Queston
I do not see any discussions on Alpha Bouns - any info to be shared on this
AWS wants to get your mainframe apps into the cloud – fast
https://www.networkworld.com/article/3642373/aws-wants-to-get-your-mainframe-apps-into-the-cloud-fast.html
IBM Acquires Digital Transformation Services Firm SXiQ
Any thoughts on what will be consolidated with this new merger buyout. https://www.tipranks.com/news/ibm-acquires-digital-transformation-services-firm-sxiq?mod=mw_quote_news This acquisition will allow IBM to strengthen its capabilities in Australia... — read more
Austin's Power Group About to Abandon POWER Core Switch to ARM Licensing
With revenue down quarter after quarter, year over year, Power group running out of cash flow, has to eliminate the POWER core design team to survive. Chief Architects were let go during Thanksgiving holiday. Expect 60% - 80% cut in Core design team... — read more
HRH The Prince of Wales's Terra Carta Seal - Good Tech IBM
#GetWokeGoBroke https://www.ibm.com/blogs/corporate-social-responsibility/2021/11/terra-carta-seal/
what software is next for IBM to get rid of
Since IBM strategy is now Data and AI, what products do you see being sold off??? Spectrum? WatsonAIOps the rest of Rational Websphere? (as they are promotong Jboss. Thoughts
Pretty cool IBM Systems Integration Division (1989 Video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjpXJ6ObnvY
Where are those big layoffs?
Now you are finally getting the point. Everyone keeps asking, where are the big layoffs he appropriated billions for? Its exponentially cheaper for IBM if you leave. Between the mandate and forcing people back to the AK office will get what he wants... — read more
IBM Is Finally Growing Again. And the Stock Is One of Tech’s Biggest Bargains
https://www.barrons.com/articles/buy-ibm-stock-tech-bargain-51637800151 (but you must pay if you want to know WHY...) Eric J. Savitz dixt
Rivals eyeing IBM spinoff Kyndryl’s sub-$50 million clients, experts say
The vultures are already circling. . . https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/information-tech/rivals-eyeing-ibm-spinoff-kyndryls-sub-50-million-clients-experts-say/articleshow/87920533.cms
IBM Cast Off Kyndryl. Here’s What Investors Should Do With the Stock.
But Kyndryl is having trouble finding its own independent investor base. In late October, the stock traded above $40 on a “when issued” basis. Kyndryl opened for trading on Nov. 4 at $28.41, and has continued to fall from there. At a recent... — read more
RIP WFH
Enjoy these last weeks WFH. The announcements where worded by HR/Planning and approved by Legal this week. Get ready
IBM CEO says inflation fears could trigger ‘some chaos’
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/11/16/ibm-ceo-says-inflation-fears-could-trigger-some-chaos.html Here you go, AK already setting the stage for his upcoming excuse when the numbers fall short in 4Q 2021 and probably beyond... This guy is PATHETIC!!!
Should Arvind Krishna step down?
What do you think?
Transition to another department
I moved a lot and worked in several departments, although it has been a long time since I last made the transition. However, I have a friend for whom the transition from cloud consulting to salesforce consulting is now a mission impossible. Is the... — read more
Kyndryl Reports Net Loss For Third Quarter, Offers 2021 Full-Year Forecast
https://www.crn.com/news/managed-services/kyndryl-reports-net-loss-for-third-quarter-offers-2021-full-year-forecast Kyndryl, the spin-off of IBM’s managed infrastructure business that started trading as a public company on Nov. 4, reported $4.6... — read more
IBM researcher suing for age discrimination blames CEO Arvind Krishna for his ousting
New article published by the Register https://www.theregister.com/AMP/2021/11/22/ibm_age_discrimination/
Tech talent crunch to last for a decade: IBM
The company does not break up its employee numbers by geography, but it is estimated that it has over 1 lakh employees, or at least a third of its global strength, in India. AK is setting the predicate for massive hiring in India over the... — read more
US DoD invites Amazon, Microsoft, Google and Oracle to seek contracts for JEDI replacement system
https://www.theregister.com/2021/11/19/us_defense_jedi/
Krishna expects IBM to add thousands in its R&D business in India
.... "and tens of thousands in its consulting business." https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/tech-talent-crunch-to-last-for-a-decade-ibm/articleshow/87809930.cms