CHRO is totally out of touch or doesn't care. The culture problem that she was to fix has gotten far worse. Maybe if she can get off the high pedestal and spend time with people it might help.
A clown show
The stock is down 50% in the last 12 months. CEO fired. No COO. Current CEO is a lame duck, No Chief Product Officer, CFO is clueless, someone the street does not trust. CTO is a relic. We all know what people think of the CMO. This is... — read more
Is this forum the only place for internal TD honest conversations?
According to internal communication we are laser focused and successful like never before
The clock is ticking.....
The share price is now approaching a 5 year low. Don't have to be a rocket scientist to figure out what comes next. Especially when you look at the cash line on the financial report over the last few years.
Cash burn
Check the cash burn trend at the bottom and cash balances. https://s23.q4cdn.com/501457330/files/doc_financials/2019/q4/TDC-Q419-Consolidated-Statements-of-Cash-Flows.pdf Next ::: fast forward a year or two...borrow money to buy back more... — read more
What will a new CEO bring to Teradata?
New strategy? We don't need a new strategy. That will get is nothing Better execution? Execution of what? Sales? Product development? Just another person who will make a bunch of $ as the decline continues?
Teradara Strategy is working
We hear all the times that the strategy is solid and is working. I can"t help but wonder, what this management would call a failed strategy. The bar is set really high: financials going down, sacking ppl, demotivated employees, fake, poor quality... — read more
Delusional management - says Bernstein
MC is a clown. Clueless as a CFO. First one to get booted once new CEO comes in Sadly VL, OR, MC and others have looted this company financially. Shame on the board
Vantage Platform as a flagship product is a reputation nightmare
Financial results in whole 2019 and epic stock decline are a testament to Vantage quality. Teradata is an amazing DWH tech with very good experts in that field. This part of the so called platform is solid and really good. But advanced analytics and... — read more
Acc.Execs will work for food
With ARR model Acc.Execs will work for food. I wonder if sales feel motivated with ARR model that pays big bonuses only to clueless management.
WHAT!!!??? Back to Cloud story again.
Just less than a year I clearly heard VL stating that Cloud is dead horse for TD and now again board wants to convince investors that Cloud is TD future. Boy I am happy that sold TDC stock at peak.
TDC Sees Growth and Expansion in 2020
Positive turnaround and good fundamentals moving forward....Grow Grow!
VL stepping away?
But he gets his accelerated vesting (several Million $), Also before he leave puts his buddy in as Chairman and is therefore rewarded with a Directors seat. More $. Wonderful
Down 8.39 per cent
20 minutes into call Losers not leaders
TDC reports lack of earnings today 2/6/20 afer the market closes
Zacks Consensus Estimate This data management company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.16 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -67.4%. Revenues are expected to be $473.20 million, down... — read more
GSX
There was so much hot air at Vancouver that we all needed GS-X, to remove the bloating
How low can the stock go
Tdc stock is around $24 now. With the poor quarterly and annual results coming up, how low do you think tdc will sink to this year ? My guess is $17.
Why the suffering?
Please tell me that CT is not host again this year at GSX? I left the company last year thinking that once OR left that CT would be out the door quicker than a fat kid chasing an ice cream truck. Surely TD has wised up to the fact they are not... — read more
How many people work at Teradata?
How many people work at the company? How about the headquarters at Dayton?
The experiment has left
RP exit stage door left. RP should have been treated as a data science project so we could have "failed fast". Unfortunately she stayed on too long and never delivered anything.
Layoffs coming to back-office in Q1 2020
Another reorg is coming to the TD back-office in Q1. Good luck everybody
No cash bonus this year
Rumors are afloat that there is not going to be any cash bonus and minimal raises. They will give paltry stocks which will be meaningless as the stock loses value and vests over time. Jump ship now!!!
Why is mediocrity rewarded at Teradata?
Seriously, why even bother and try to do better when being mediocre is not just accepted but encouraged?
Who will be the next to exit the C-Suite?
Predictions?
So, what's it going to be?
2019 is over. Will Teradata show improvement in Q4 2019 or will they bury that and look to 2020? CAN they actually improve with clueless management? When will the next set of layoffs start? I predict March 2020. I bet 2020 will see competitors... — read more
Stock flat for 10 years, at a 10 year low - this Board of Directors for real?
Stock was $30 in 2010, Went to $80 in 2012, then down to $25, then up to $50 and since then down to $25 again. So flat for 10 years when the market has 2x and peers 3-4x Revenues declining, CFO has no handle on the numbers. Super bullish a... — read more
Teradata most ethical company award in 2020
Are we going to be on this coveted list on 2020? We have so many high integrity execs on the team including CEO, CFO, CMO, GC and Todd. We are in for sure!!!!!
Ellington's comment about TDC Back Dooring vs IBM Front dooring
One of the big mistakes made was eliminating consulting. Consulting pretty much paid for itself with customer billing and the remainder went to presale. These were industry experts that helped the business side of sales. UNTIL... Ms. Thomas decided... — read more
Dear Santa
Please can you send me: Someone who can count Someone who can build stuff that actually works Someone who can promote the business Someone who can show everyone the path ahead and explain what it means Someone who likes talking to customers... — read more
Compensation savings
I hear TD is saving a lot of money cause they can’t figure out how to pay the compensation on deals that are closed. The very minimal that are closed at best
Do not get lulled
I was laid off close to my 10 year mark. I liked working there, it was a great place. It was also however like a warm blanket for a long nap. Do not ever get complacent at work. You may think you are super well positioned and a high-value... — read more
TDC needs new leadership
Somehow I hope it will be taken private/will be acquired by private equity or another tech company, which can put in new leadership and offer a more long-term perspective for developing the business. The underlying technology is still quite good... — read more
Layoffs Jan last week or feb first week
There is a huge chance of lay-offs in feb 1st week or before DCT . Target groups are unity, appC,project management and database team mostly people would be let go with out warn notice that means the severance will be zero.please have the resume... — read more
Invest in lies
This is a a horrible company in all directions. Employment, investment, management, and future prospects. Stay away, no matter which of these categories you fall under. It is a toxic environment and is only going to get worse. If you a a prospective... — read more
Schadenfreude
I feel a bit guilty, but Teradata management has brought all this on themselves. My advice to the actual workers (managers and below) is to get out soon.
2020 Layoff Schedule Question
Assuming Q1 ... Any genuine date targets known?
Light reading
https://hbr.org/2017/06/when-you-should-quit-your-job-without-having-another-one-lined-up?utm_campaign=hbr&utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social
Commoditization
What was once a unique and highly respected business has become a commodity. A great product that still retains market leading benchmarks from all the analysts - commoditized by incompetent management messaging. Highly intelligent and capable... — read more