Is it true?
How's the new CMO doing?
Been about 6 months since his arrival, what has he done? Will his name be added to the list of the former CMOs? Clay C 2024 - present Jon A 2022 - 2024 Carla P departed 2022 Michelle P departed 2021
IBM Doubles Down on AI, Palantir Falls Short | Bloomberg Technology
AK from 3:55 - 13:22. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuewLFoyRkY
Trump says IBM, Raytheon may get US contract to modernize air traffic control system
How many previous federal/state/county/municipal contracts has IBM been sued for totally bungling, or failing to complete, or overrunning massively on... — read more
This is just the start
Expect to see many, many more positions replaced by AI. Whether that's a good idea or whether it turns into a disaster down the line doesn't matter. Right now, it's saving money, so right now, it's going to keep happening. If you think your position... — read more
Ibm is America's worst tech company article
https://247wallst.com/investing/2025/05/10/ibm-is-americas-worst-tech-company/
In Defense of Arvind Krishna and his transformation of IBM
The Texas sun dipped below the Austin skyline, casting long shadows across the manicured lawns of the IBM campus. Inside Building 901, Arvind Krishna, CEO of IBM, leaned back in his chair, the soft glow of multiple monitors reflecting in his... — read more
IBM's CEO says AI has caused hundreds of PR staff to troll this site more cheaply
"salespeople have increased" https://gigazine.net/gsc_news/en/20250508-ibm-ceo-ai-replaced-workers
IBM iternal site talks about putiing lot of people on PIP
I saw starting comig Monday, lot of IBMers in sales will have one on one woth there bosses as they will be put on PIP. another way to get rid of people. Post if you are affected......
Any layoffs this week?
Country?
In Defense of Arvind
Arvind Krishna is exactly the kind of visionary leader IBM needs in today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape. Since taking the helm, he's steered the company with clarity, boldness, and a deep understanding of the technologies shaping our... — read more
"IBM and Accenture are among the tech companies concerned over DOGE [sic]-inspired cuts to contracts, but not Palantir."
https://www.theregister.com/2025/05/06/palantir_loves_doge/
IBM CEO makes play for AI market and more US investment
https://www.reuters.com/business/ibm-ceo-makes-play-ai-market-more-us-investment-2025-05-06/ By: Reporting by Jeffrey Dastin in San Francisco; Editing by Cynthia Osterman May 5, 202511:03 PM CDT IBM to help customers integrate myriad AI... — read more
IBM CEO Says AI Has Replaced Hundreds of Workers But Created New Programming, Sales Jobs
Show the numbers, AK, show the numbers. https://www.wsj.com/articles/ibm-ceo-says-ai-has-replaced-hundreds-of-workers-but-created-new-programming-sales-jobs-54ea6b58 The tech company promises higher total employment as it reinvests resources toward... — read more
One out of six low performer
So on each team of six supposedly one will have to be ranked a lot performer and go on structured coaching and if same person for two years they get exited (with a pip as a formality). Is this the way they did things a few years ago? Some people... — read more
Dismal IBM USA Job Market
Has anyone ever seen since a dismal IBM US job market?. There are virtually no US openings, maybe 2 or 3 across all IBM divisions. This is the worst that this has been in many many years. This has to be a major red flag to candidates is the US... — read more
"If employees refuse the PEP, “they will be put on a PIP (Performance Improvement Plan),” according to the story."
https://torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/chaudhri-too-many-tech-layoffs-blamed-on-poor-performance
Mass layoff Warn notice
I don't see IBM on the list. But I would prepare to lose your job in May. List of companies doing mass layoffs due to trump administration... — read more
9,000 job cuts
"Just ask the employees of IBM. The once-mighty tech giant made headlines when recent reports surfaced that some managers had been instructed to force out employees without a clear performance — a classic layoff strategy." ... — read more
Any country that buys oil from Iran forbidden from doing business in the US
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/01/trump-iran-oil-sanctions.html Guess who one of Iran's biggest oil customers is? That's right, India. Let's bring back all those jobs we shipped there NOW.
‘ONLY THE BEGINNING’: IBM’s Rejection of DEI Will Spark a ‘Corporate Realignment,’ Shareholder Says
It can't happen fast enough. https://www.dailysignal.com/2025/04/28/only-beginning-ibm-rejection-dei-will-spark-corporate-realignment-shareholder-says/
Salary cut option
If you had an option: take a salary cut or get laid off, what would you do. If salary cut what percentage would you be open to take.
Hatchet manager
I was told that you have to lookout for new upper level managers that are brought in to cut headcount and restructure. These same managers are moved around the company and refer to as hatchet manager. Do you know any of these by name?
I'm just going to leave this here
55% of Companies Regret AI Layoffs After Cutting Workers in Favor of Tech https://www.thehrdigest.com/55-of-companies-regret-ai-layoffs-hr-leaders-need-to-take-note/
Storage being sold off
How real is the rumor that storage is being spun off from Z for storage sale off?
Artist formerly known as Indian Business Machines pledges $150B for US ops, R&D
https://www.theregister.com/2025/04/28/ibm/
IBM Plans to Invest $150 Billion in US Over Next Five Years
“We have been focused on American jobs and manufacturing since our founding 114 years ago, and with this investment and manufacturing commitment we are ensuring that IBM remains the epicenter of the world’s most advanced computing... — read more
USA Investment Plans Real or Not?
Saw this on Seeking Alpha. Pasted text here for those who do not have a subscription. “ IBM (NYSE:IBM) plans to invest $150B in the U.S. over the next five years to accelerate technology opportunity. The U.S. tech giant said the amount includes an... — read more
How long before severance is paid?
How long did it take you before your severance was paid out from the day you got let go?
IBM Layoffs March and April
Country? Position? Job shipped to India?
Analysts reboot IBM stock price targets after earnings
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/topstocks/analysts-reboot-ibm-stock-price-targets-after-earnings/ar-AA1DFp2Z?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=548c268248604edc945919406c2dde77&ei=20
IBM Set to Benefit From Focus on AI, Automation as Clients Seek Efficiency in Uncertain Economy, CFO Says
https://www.wsj.com/business/earnings/ibm-set-to-benefit-from-focus-on-ai-automation-as-clients-seek-efficiency-in-uncertain-economy-cfo-says-a373c8a7 Adjusted per-share earnings of $1.60 came in above the $1.42 analysts expected By: Connor... — read more
IBM Is Back. Now It Must Prove Its Mettle in AI.
Worryingly, IBM doesn’t have much of a record of capitalizing on big technology shifts. No, no it doesn't. https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/ibm-generative-ai-business-f3bf8203 ‘Big Blue’ has clawed back into investor favor, but needs to show... — read more
What Indian enterprises can learn from IBM’s digital transformation
https://www.india.com/money/what-indian-enterprises-can-learn-from-ibms-digital-transformation-venkata-turlapati-on-modernizing-revenue-systems-for-long-term-success-7696329/
IBM's Debt Ballooned by 8.5 Billion Dollars in Just 3 Months
Hallmark of a company in a state of disarray, trying to spend its way out of trouble http://techrights.org/n/2025/04/25/IBM_s_Debt_Ballooned_by_8_5_Billion_Dollars_in_Just_3_Months.shtml
IBM stock drops 7% after $100m federal contracts suspended
https://www.techinasia.com/news/ibm-stock-drops-7-100m-federal-contracts-suspended
IBM turnaround: is the giant awakening?
Answer: No. https://invezz.com/news/2025/04/24/ibm-turnaround-is-the-giant-awakening/
IBM Issue Strict Return-to-Office Threats to Employees
https://tech.co/news/google-ibm-return-to-office-threats
IBM Gained Almost 6 Billion Dollars in "Goodwill" Value in Just 3 Months, According to IBM
http://techrights.org/n/2025/04/24/IBM_Gained_Almost_6_Billion_Dollars_in_Goodwill_Value_in_Just_3.shtml