Fresh start — not burdened by IBM's bureaucracy Focus on infrastructure services Some teams have genuine technical depth
Red Flags
Very small scale Limited career progression
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
Technology focus Work-life balance
Fresh start — can build culture from scratch Infrastructure focus is clear Some technical teams are excellent
Worker Cons
Very small scale Limited progression
Inherited IBM's problems Below-market salaries Uncertain strategic direction High offshore ratio
Both SMB / Boutique 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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