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Are there any rumors about BU sale ?

unconfirmed news that there's been layoffs in the vulcan team... Hope this isn't true and if it is, that's sad; heard they had parts working.. but with Hocknomics nothing's for certain

With emulex fragmented no one really knows what is happening. To help all who want to know, let's post here. What is the current count of emulex employees? Does any one has this number?

can we assume nothing really happened?

Does anyone have any information wrt the ongoing AOPs? on the cBRCM groups: w.r.t. STB: - I saw other (unconfirmed) posts here that indicate STB layoffs and 15% cuts etc - however, we hear corridor talk that the STB AOP went off quite well (or... — read more 

Does anyone have any information wrt the ongoing AOPs? on the cBRCOM groups: w.r.t. STB: I saw other (unconfirmed) posts here that indicate STB layoffs and 15% cuts etc however, we hear corridor talk that the STB AOP went off quite well (or they're... — read more 

Does anyone have any information wrt the ongoing AOPs? on the cBRCOM groups: w.r.t. STB: I saw other (unconfirmed) posts here that indicate STB layoffs and 15% cuts etc however, we hear corridor talk that the STB AOP went off quite well (or they're... — read more 

I got notice this morning. Not sure how many.

My team of about 50 people in Colorado Springs lost at least 7 people today. It's still very tight lipped on the total percent, but HR says it's across all departments and all geographical locations. Our team ramped up about 16 month ago for an... — read more 

I thought they just exited iot after selling to cypress..

The MacLeod Model of organizational sociology posits that workplaces tend toward a state in which there are three levels: Losers, who recognize that low-level employment is a losing deal, and therefore commit the minimum effort not to get fired... — read more 

I heard that the set top box group has too much R&D and does not fit the business model. Hock and Rich Nelson have not gotten along since day one. There is a 15% layoff planned for this group. There is also talk about shifting resources to Singapore... — read more 

Heard rumors that WCC will be sold soon. The plan is to lay off close to 500 people! Apparently the management has been trying to sell WCC to Apple but with no success. The new buyer maybe Huawei! Brace yourself for the next few months.

This will be interesting: http://www.businessinsider.com/apple-wireless-headphones-no-bluetooth-2016-9

This will be the targeted layer for next clean-up. Very few first/second line managers been hands-on of products they are currently managing. At least first line managers should have had working knowledge of products under them. With... — read more 

more layoffs to come

dr nicholas's and mr hide's must be really happy on their decision to put the Brcm future in Mr. Hock hands (or hooks)...Henry S. knew the company would turn on from a world-lead high tech company to pure wall street financial speculation... but they... — read more 

Rumor has it that this company lost the bid for NFC with a certain fruit company. Translation: Hock-t-sizing to happen soon in this group. Hope it ends up getting sold to another company like IOT was, for the sake of the workers.

http://www.eweek.com/networking/broadcoms-makeover-continues-with-magnacom-deal.html

So now they're into real estate business?!

When is the next cycle, what other division will go away?

I have been with classical broadcom for around 10 years, and I can tell you jobs are moving to India for sure. There are some teams in China but I see those shrinks like here in US, they are mostly there to serve local customers (sustaining) and... — read more 

There are so many IT layoff this year, how are we all going to find another job especially with China now even producing fab chips/asics. I know everyone thinks India/Indian's are a big threat and taking over our jobs. Yes, I agree to some point but... — read more 

How are we high-tech engineers any different than university professors, airline pilots, nurses, etc that get protection from corporate greed through their unions?

The CTO of the networking group left for Marvell. Is this a bad sign? Any other high-level departures?

This is how fear works. You fear your manager sh---canning you. Your manager fears his/her manager sh---canning them. Those managers fear getting sh---canned by the VPs. Those VPs fear getting sh---canned by the executives. Those executives fear... — read more