Microsoft Partner, AWS Premier Partner, Google Cloud Partner, SAP Partner, ISO 27001, CMMI Level 5
Microsoft Partner, AWS Partner, SAP Partner
Green Flags
Strong global brand with 300,000+ employees across 50+ countries Major investment in AI (Infosys Topaz) and digital innovation Excellent formal training ecosystem (Infosys Global Education Center) Diverse service portfolio spanning consulting to managed infrastructure
Fresh start Γ’β¬β not burdened by IBM's bureaucracy Focus on infrastructure services Some teams have genuine technical depth
Red Flags
Perpetual margin pressure due to commoditized IT services pricing High attrition rates (20-25% annually) signal talent retention challenges Below-industry-average compensation for senior and specialized roles Onshore roles increasingly limited as delivery shifts to offshore hubs Class-action lawsuits and SEC settlements for immigration compliance failures
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
Large-scale global presence with opportunities across continents Strong learning and development investment (Infosys Global Education Center) Brand recognition opens doors for future career moves Good exposure to diverse industries and technology stacks
Fresh start Γ’β¬β can build culture from scratch Infrastructure focus is clear Some technical teams are excellent
Worker Cons
Below-market compensation for specialized talent High attrition creates constant team churn and instability Onshore roles are increasingly project management, not engineering Bureaucratic processes slow decision-making and innovation
Inherited IBM's problems Below-market salaries Uncertain strategic direction High offshore ratio
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