Fresh start — not burdened by IBM's bureaucracy Focus on infrastructure services Some teams have genuine technical depth
Red Flags
Heavy SMB focus (high ticket volume) Growing pains
Spun off from IBM — still finding its identity Inherited IBM's legacy contracts and problems Below-market salaries High offshore ratio Uncertain strategic direction
Worker Pros
Telco and IT convergence provides diverse skill development Rapid growth phase creates advancement opportunities Modern communication stack exposure
Fresh start — can build culture from scratch Infrastructure focus is clear Some technical teams are excellent
Worker Cons
Heavy SMB focus means high ticket volume Growing pains from rapid acquisition strategy Can feel stretched across too many service areas
Inherited IBM's problems Below-market salaries Uncertain strategic direction High offshore ratio
Both Public SMB/Mid-Market and Infrastructure Spin-off have strengths and weaknesses. Your choice depends on your priorities — whether that's career growth, salary, work-life balance, or technical exposure.
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