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Rumor has it that Dell plans to implement a GPS program on your systems.

I heard through the grapevine that there is an NDA project in the works that will allow Dell to install a GPS type program on everybody's computers so that they can monitor if you go to office and for how long. As for remote employees, they will be required to do an on-screen "puzzle" type thing to prove you are still at your computer; once an hour.

Nothing concrete but, this is just what I've heard.


We are off topic!

This is about information on the upcoming layoffs and the future of Paramount. Not a place to complain about politics. Now let’s get back to that. Are we still going on the assumption of Halloween week or is there a new date? Are there any new rumors we can discuss?


DOH!

State Farm faces allegations of poor ethics related to claims handling and discriminatory practices, including underpaying claims, delaying payments, and potentially using biased AI algorithms. These issues have led to customer complaints, lawsuits, and formal investigations by state regulators, such as the California Department of Insurance, which is examining the company's claims process for wildfire victims. Critics point to issues like low settlement offers, poor communication, and unjustified demands for information as signs of poor business practices.


Black, Shiny Cars

There were a lot of black, shiny vehicles at SP1 when i left yesterday at 5:45pm. There were also security guards in the lobby and parking garage. Was there a specific event that was going on? What do you think was happening?


Did Any Layoffs Occur Yesterday 10/6/25?

My team had a very short notice 15 minute teams call yesterday with our Sr. Manager letting us know that another different Sr. Manager on our team was no longer with the company effective immediately.

The Sr. Manager who was let go regularly interacts with our entire team so the main point of the call was to instruct us who to reach out to directly going forward for issues the former Sr. Manager used to deal with.

To all of our knowledge the Sr. Manager was an extremely high performer and was very well liked by our Director and Executive Director.

Trying to figure out if this was a one off or part of a larger batch of layoffs.


Is Dell Technologies Quietly Exploring a Sale?

In a surprising turn of events, industry insiders are whispering that Dell Technologies might be weighing its options for a potential sale. While no official statements have been made, sources close to the matter suggest that preliminary conversations with private equity firms and potential strategic buyers have quietly begun behind closed doors.

Dell, a long-standing giant in the PC and enterprise hardware space, has seen its business evolve dramatically in recent years. With growing competition, ongoing market shifts, and recent volatility in tech stocks, some speculate the company may be exploring ways to unlock shareholder value or streamline its sprawling operations.

Fueling the rumor is Dell’s relatively quiet stance on recent earnings calls regarding long-term strategic plans, as well as unusual movements in its stock price and insider activity. Some analysts believe a sale, or even a significant restructuring, could be part of a broader strategy to respond to tightening margins in hardware and the growing dominance of cloud-native infrastructure providers.

Of course, without confirmation from Dell or involved parties, all of this remains speculation. Still, in an industry known for its rapid consolidation and bold moves, the possibility of Dell being up for sale is one worth watching closely.

Stay tuned.


More layoff coming !!!

As king of AI have chosen AMD chips as supreme leadership chips of the future. It is time to throw expensive Nvidia and scrappy Intel chips into trash bins to collect free tax refunds from the governent.