Thread regarding VMware layoffs

Many of the software companies that:

• started as an on/prem solutions company trying become a SaaS company
• very active in M/A

have had similar challenges in their history.

The difference with VMware was noteworthy in that:

• they arrived at the SaaS party way too late
• failed to integrate their acquisitions efficiently (and in a timely matter) resulting in unbelievably complicated licensing polices that were changing so rapidly, no one could really keep up.

It also led to inefficient quoting and ordering processes which caused unnecessary delays.

Given the technology that is available today and the plethora of lessons learned by other companies, it is remarkable that VMW was able to perform at all.

This guy VMwares.

Sometimes the only way to clean up the mess is to start greenfield. Same thing we tell the customers.

“You’re an id--t”

Best of luck at your next company :)

I already have my offer ;)

The only foolish people are the shareholders who held onto their shares to get 50% cash from the deal. Call your broker and ask them to explain how to create a sell order ;-)

Oh, wait, too late. Missed the opportunity. Today's closing price is already ~$142

LOL, this is what happens when a legacy software company acquires a bunch of smaller companies and nobody knows or cares about how to integrate the back-end processes.

If only our customers knew just how bad our internal business processes are today, they would never buy another thing from us. However, they know all about the ridiculously complicated pricing that looks like a gigantic jigsaw puzzle where few of the pieces fit.

You are absolutely right! And when you attempt to improve anything you are faced with so much pushback it almost feels like bullying.

“You’re an id--t”

Best of luck at your next company :)

Just give me a second to put on my blind faith brain.................... Your amazing power of words has completely convinced me. FYI, I planted my magic beans last night and this morning there was a huge bean stalk and yes there was a giants castle at the top. The giants name is Bob and I'm going up to his place for drinks after work. Lovely guy.

I agree, hearing what I have about how the company will be structured, and the strategic priorities for the core products I think we have tremendous upside for customer and shareholders.

Not sure how that will translate to employee success yet but in all I’m looking forward to the changes

Agreed.

You're an id--t