Not that I'm complaining, but just checking.
Have things improved any?
Before I quit two years ago, I remember it taking 15 minutes just to log in every morning. To say the place was a mess would be an understatement. Not to mention, the whole Genpact deal destroyed already low morale. I was so happy to leave it all... — read more
I want to volunteer for layoffs
I'm so tired of this place that I'd happily raise my hand if offered.
The voluntary exodus
I've watched seven talented people quit in the last nine months. Another three are currently interviewing elsewhere. The company is bleeding experience every week. And yet they're still talking about another round of layoffs. At this rate, there... — read more
Went in thinking I was going to get a raise, ended up laid off. Crazy bait and switch by CDK Global.
Layoffs are happening, I wonder how many more people are getting the boot.
The layoffs will continue until morale improves
With all the layoffs and people quittin... and morale in the absolute toilet, does anyone in the ELT really believe that this ship isn't sinking further and further with every layoff? How many fingers are left to stick in the di-e.
The CIO who was asleep at the wheel when CDK got hacked is gone.
Wrn Leggs is gone at the end of the month
They are at it again!
Just had a random meeting which said they terminated random positions. Did not even bother to tell us what the impact is or how to prepare. This company wants to fail and just get bought out. Customers are leaving in droves and brain strain is... — read more
Seriously funny
Just saw a post on LinkedIn: CDK issuing a "State of Cybersecurity" white paper - hahaha I guess they would know, right? haha I'd link it, but I fell out of my chair laughing.
Did not see this coming
https://indiatechnologynews.in/cdk-expands-hyderabad-facility-with-50000-sq-ft-addition-to-accelerate-automotive-retail-innovation/
The sale of Keyloop must be imminent
Judging by LinkedIn, the sale of Keyloop must be imminent. Why else would you increase the number of managers who are obviously there to ensure the right KPIs and figures, and to make sure everyone claps their hands with joy at being on a sinking... — read more
More layoffs?
I see we have a few more on LinkedIn stating available for work - infrastructure hosting areas. Does that mean another round of layoffs?
Desperate CDK tries to sue competitors over CDK getting hacked
link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/technology/tech-companies/cdk-global-files-lawsuit-against-tekion-over-alleged-cyber-hacking-campaign/ar-AA1yWqDO Apparently they're blaming Tekion for their own cr-ppy security practices. Methinks that Brookfield... — read more
$630 million lawsuit settlement
https://www.gurufocus.com/news/2670329/cdk-global-settles-antitrust-claims-with-630-million-agreement
Seems that BK was def. in it with BM to sc--w over CDK.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/cerence-ceo-stefan-ortmanns-to-depart-ex-intel-chief-krzanich-named-as-replacement/ar-AA1rPBxQ And n9w it seems he's been tagged to do the same to some other company.
CDK Hack Roundup
ICYMI: https://techbullion.com/cdk-global-outage-update-what-you-need-to-know/
Antitrust lawsuit settlement
Here comes ‘fit and focus’ round 3 https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/auto-tech-company-cdk-settles-dealers-antitrust-lawsuit-100-mln-2024-08-16/
Summer Layoffs
A week after thanking Genpact contractors for their work, more layoffs announced for the remaining transfers from CDK.
CDK: 10% of Outside Connections Still Offline, Unsure if Personal Data Stolen
https://www.autonews.com/dealers/cdk-cyberattacks-third-party-tech-reboots-nearly-complete
Brian MacDonald's Legacy: AutoNation Suffers Big Losses, and $25 Million in BTC Paid as Ransom
Source: https://www.autonews.com/dealers/dealers-lost-102b-cdk-cyberattack-revised-aeg-study-says "The same day, AutoNation estimated the CDK situation had stripped $1.50 out of its second-quarter earnings per share." "Allan Liska, a threat analyst... — read more
CDK's Damage To The Auto Industry: $1 billion(!) In Lost Sales
Source: https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/car-sales-take-a-hit-from-cdk-hack-rebound-expected-in-july-2024-07-16 "The group estimates that dealerships lost 56,200 new car sales and more than $1 billion between June 19 and July 15. This includes both... — read more
9200
Any dealership that still has an old 9200 onsite is laughing all the way to the bank. It is no surprise that all the garbage duct taped together to form a DMS got hacked. Old MacDonald was never interested in "fueling for growth" and many of the... — read more
Congratulations, Brian McD: Lawsuits are coming from everywhere
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/cdk-global-expects-software-outage-to-end-soon-as-dealers-lawyer-up/ar-BB1piLZl Good luck paying up on a 7-10% of the entire auto industry's 2-week income. You incompetent f*$ks in the C-Suite shouldn't... — read more
CDK to be down for up to two weeks total, maybe.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/cdks-car-dealer-software-still-not-fully-restored-after-cyberattack/ar-BB1pd2Wv
Dealerships suing CDK
https://www.autonews.com/dealers/dealerships-sue-after-cdk-cyberattacks-outage
Does anyone know if unencrypted customer / employee data was hacked?
What steps will you take to protect from identity theft / fraud?
You deserve it cdk
Previous contractor here at Hoffman estates location. Was let go out of the blue with no explanation . You treat people like a-s you deserve all the lawsuits possible
Cost of this amateur hour will fall on us
Best case scenario: CDK will continue to exist in some form and some of us will maybe still have a job.
Lawsuits have begun over CDK hack
https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/the-massive-car-dealership-cyberattack-already-has-lawsuits-flying/ar-BB1oS2pR
Rumor but trustable: Lithia Dumps CDK eLead for Cox VinSolutions
https://x.com/CarBusinessMan/status/1805648019397743017
CDK plans to pay millions in ransom..
https://fortune.com/2024/06/22/cdk-ransomware-attack-payment-hackers-tens-millions-car-dealerships/
Cutting costs is a great way to run company to the ground
This isn’t the first time just this year that a big company had a major security breach. Maybe cutting costs at every corner, offshoring, and generally badly managing a company that’s too big to begin with is not exactly the smartest strategy. But... — read more
CDK's "Virtual CISO" product website quietly disappears. I wonder why?
Try it for yourself: https://www2.cdkglobal.com/protect-your-dealership
Day 3 - CDK Still down. Speculation time!
So what do you think will happen to CDK? Sold by Brookfield? CEO and CIO hung out to dry as scapegoats? CDK gets back to their senses and starts hiring in the US again? All speculation welcome!
Autonews: CDK to be down for "a couple of days" at least
https://www.autonews.com/retail/cdk-global-hit-second-cyberattack-shuts-down-dms Brian's bonus just went poof. From the article: “If you are not aware, we experienced an additional cyber incident late in the evening on June 19,” CDK’s latest... — read more