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Green Flags
Strong European heritage and 135+ year history in technology services Deep Benelux market presence with good government relationships Digital workplace and modern workplace services are well-regarded Workspace 365 and digital workplace IP provides product differentiation
Fresh start Γ’β¬β not burdened by IBM's bureaucracy Focus on infrastructure services Some teams have genuine technical depth
Red Flags
Financial instability β multiple ownership changes, near-collapse events Massive downsizing from peak of 28,000 employees to ~3,500 Private equity ownership churn creates strategic whiplash Brand reputation damaged by repeated restructuring and asset sales Limited geographic scope outside Benelux and UK
Spun off from IBM Γ’β¬β still finding its identity Inherited IBM's legacy contracts and problems Below-market salaries High offshore ratio Uncertain strategic direction
Worker Pros
Long heritage and established brand in Benelux Digital workplace IP (Workspace 365) is genuinely useful Good relationships with Benelux government clients Modern workplace focus aligns with market demand
Fresh start Γ’β¬β can build culture from scratch Infrastructure focus is clear Some technical teams are excellent
Worker Cons
Multiple ownership changes create strategic whiplash Massive downsizing from 28K to 3.5K β shadow of former self Below-market compensation across most roles Limited geographic reach outside Benelux/UK
Inherited IBM's problems Below-market salaries Uncertain strategic direction High offshore ratio
Both European MSP and Infrastructure Spin-off have strengths and weaknesses. Your choice depends on your priorities β whether that's career growth, salary, work-life balance, or technical exposure.
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