Citrix is losing its most competent and core people. I just found out my “go to” person in Procurement left for an advanced role elsewhere and that my “go to” attorney also do for advancement. Every time Citrix has solid workers they exploit them and... — read more
Cisco to resell Avi networks’ product
Cisco thinks Citrix is playing a pu--y cry-baby against Avi! “Cisco will resell the Avi Vantage Platform in markets around the world, and Avi closely integrates with Cisco’s Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI), Cisco’s intent-based networking... — read more
Microsoft changing strategy
Looks like Citrix will be penalized for s---ing up to AWS and Google in the last 12 months. Microsoft will make changes in the next 12 months to only support Azure partners and things may not work well for Citrix as per the rumors Henshall and team... — read more
Citrix HR fiasco
HR is posting fake job postings HR is posting fake reviews on Glassdoor HR is lying about regular layoffs HR is watching keywords in emails HR is blocking a lot of URLs
Citrix Cloud love
from loyal customers. Does Henshall see this? I walked away from CWC. Buggy, poor architecture, obviously lacking change control, connectors lack HA. I was using the NGaaS, only VDA;s were in my control. After 1000+ms of latency and the connector... — read more
Layoffs this week
conference rooms in FTL have boxes and reserved for HR
Overall worldwide target reduction of 8%
The layoffs are part of a worldwide realignment of the workforce to identify existing skill sets and transition employees with legacy skill sets that are of no value to the company going forward . This review will determine who will stay and who will... — read more
Layoff this fall
With all the realignment and review activities it is a sure bet there will be a massive layoff at Citrix this fall . The inside rumors indicate an 8% reduction in worldwide staff so the upcoming fall layoff will be a nosebleeder. Good luck and god... — read more
Something is going on
If you have been at citrix long enough you know there is a sinking feeling that something is going on over the last few weeks. Seems all the management team was recalled to HQs and was involved in a series of big meetings last week. Now this week... — read more
Always Be Networking
All jobs are temporary, there is no loyalty on either side. Recent studies show that up to 80% of employees are looking right now. Explains why some companies have declining sales and revenues yet the stock buybacks prop up the stock price. Those at... — read more
Fidelity Zero Index funds in Rollover IRA
If you had left your 401K at Citrix, you can take advantage of new Fidelity Zero Index funds by rolling it over to an IRA
Santa Clara Shutdown announcement
Looks like mid- September will be the official announcement date for shutdown of the Santa Clara site. No amount of persuasion worked with EM and they demanded reduction of costs or the ELT would be fired like KT. The SC party is over, get out now... — read more
Citrix is a well oiled machine
Despite these abhorrent posts, Citrix is the most productive and profitable as it has ever been. The leadership is strong and has a great resolve to make Citrix a great working environment. I love it here and will never leave.
Nutanix
Here's more about how it works. Nutanix provides the hardware platform for the application if the customer wants to run it on-prem and they provide VDI as a service. They have leapt over Citrix to deliver a hybrid model with no installation required... — read more
Terrible employee survey results
I Work in HR and heard the results of the employee survey were very disappointing to DK. Seems everyone complained of lack of opportunity at the company, lack of training support, and no possibility of advancement unless you are part of the elite... — read more
Nutanix acquires Frame
$200M
Browser Service
is a massive success. Fastest growing product in the history of Citrix. Who is the genius behind the idea? Remember when the whole company was accusing Gus Pinto of burning money on crazy ideas!
Congratulations to Christian Reilly
For being named queen pillow biter. What a lame excuse for a CTO reporting to a Product Management bozo
Citrix Cloud Clowns promote and congratulate
It is my distinct privilege to announce the promotions of @sridharcitrix it’s a pleasure to know and work with you both. https://twitter.com/pjhough/status/1024783322654932993
Reboot cloud controllers
Surely with this being a common issue we see in support something needs to be done to improve this? customers are getting tired of calling up to ask for controllers to be rebooted because the cloud isn’t working properly. What the heck are the... — read more
Arrogant Citrix Cloud Product Management
So part of the self-inflicted wounds for Citrix Cloud is the arrogant product management bozos that are flying around the world trying to put out customers fires by telling them they don't understand the overall picture of cloud. What a bunch of... — read more
Santa Clara Shutdown imminent
with the unlimited delay of the building 1 into building 2 consolidation the ELT is almost ready to shutdown the Santa Clara Campus. most of netscaler has been moved to china and the SD-WAN product is about to be retired. SD-WAN never worked and... — read more
Santa Clara campus shutdown
Did anyone catch an odd mention of shutting down a west coast campus on the earnings call today. They said it was to align and streamline the cost basis for development. Well guess what , the only west coast development center is the Santa Clara... — read more
Overheard ELT
Layoffs planned for August. They need to trim 42 people making above $80k to make year end goals. Brace yourselves.
Can't figure this one out
I can't understand why does this entire f'n industry believe that getting rid of seasoned employees will solve all the problems that were created by the lousy decisions made by lousy upper management... We see it again and again... In Citrix and... — read more
DH does not have a clue about innovation
Having watched DH over the last few days it’s obvious DH has no clue what innovation, engineering , software development or any real understanding of the technology the company build and sells. He truly is a disposable figurehead installed by EM to... — read more
Employee survey return low
They extended the deadline for filling out the employee satisfaction survey again. People are so frustrated with the poor working conditions at sheterix that nobody is bothering to fill out the survey. DH is sweating bullets
Citrix receiver has run on unsecure crypto for years
Another post that had citrix ELT panties in a wad this week . The expose’s keep coming https://www.theregister.co.uk/2018/06/08/citrix_receiver_4_12_for_windows_depecrates_bad_crypto/ There is still a very large base of insecure receiver running out... — read more
Remember the good ole days
Which will soon be the new days http://www.citrixguru.com/2017/10/06/layoffs-citrix/
Citrix surges on buyout rumor reported by Bloomberg
It’s true see for yourself https://www.investors.com/news/technology/citrix-shares-surge-just-before-close-on-rumors-of-possible-sale/
Santa Clara Campus Shutdown
Rumor is Sh--erix has found a subleasee for the entire campus by the end of the year. Means that all company assets must be vacated by year end.
Next Big Thing
"fish rots from the head" Some leaders actually believe SecureMail is the future of tech. Do you really think they have capacity to recognize when all the directors and VPs desperately trying to avoid becoming next Octoblu sticking their crapware... — read more
BREAKING NEWS
AP- Citrix Systems, Inc. is once again for sale after it announced its pivot to the cloud. Prospective suitors include Microsoft, Oracle and three unnamed private equity firms that our source has asked to keep private. Citrix is confident that this... — read more
FIx you Cloud Citrix Clowns
It’s sad when Citrix advocates have to list out what needs to be fixed in the fake Citrix cloud and beg Citrix to fix it. Who needs enemies when you can’t even please your friends. http://www.citrixguru.com/2018/07/13/top-wishlist-citrix-cloud/
Santa Clara consolidation cancelled
Rumor is the long awaited and anticipated consolidation of building 1 into building 2 has been cancelled. Seems the decision to shutdown Santa Clara had been made, or Sh--eix is being sold and they will let the new masters made the decision. Rumor is... — read more
The truth stings
Execs in Fort Lauderdale were freaking out when this appeared in theregister. Ya the truth burns doesn’t it, especially when they get called out for the smoke they are blowing up the markets a—. https://www.theregister.co.uk/2018/07/11/citrix_cloud/
Shared Services is a mess!
Does anyone else work in Shared Services? Morale is poor, it’s so quiet because everyone is unhappy, one of the leaders has a huge potty mouth and she walks around all day gossiping. It’s a terrible environment to work in. We had “calibrations” and... — read more
Pending Sale is Coming for real
As an investor and third party, here is what I suggest. Keep your eyes on the Santa Clara offices. They are being renovated while employees work remote. Microsoft plans to buy Citrix out and close the deal by December. Layoffs after the merger will... — read more
DH vs. MT vs. KT
MT took the company from 50M to 2B in revenue. Bold decisions to buy Netscaler, GoToMeeting, XenSource, Zenprise to expand business in different areas. Made mistakes but never blamed anyone for them. Infused respect and culture in the organization... — read more
What happened to the F5 docs on Citrix.com?
I was searching for info comparing NetScaler and F5 on Citrix.com and some links came up but then when I click I get an error message that the content isn't there. Is something going on with Citrix and F5? Why Choose NetScaler Over F5 Oops, the page... — read more