The Predatar Podcast

Will the IBM Elephant Dance Again?

February 26, 2021 Alistair Mackenzie Season 3 Episode 2
The Predatar Podcast
Will the IBM Elephant Dance Again?
Show Notes

Over the last 18 months, a lot has been going on at IBM.

It has purchased Red Hat, plans to spin out its managed services business and promoted new leadership. A generational shift is underway to position itself as the leader in open hybrid cloud.

Are these decisions too bold or are they too little too late? Sit back and listen, then let us know what YOU think.

Al and Rick begin by discussing IBM’s decision to essentially split the business in two, with its Global Technology Services arm due to be spun out in 2021, this is then followed by their thoughts on the acquisition of Red Hat as the engine to return the business to revenue growth. Finally, what does this mean for IBM’s overall culture and the technology platform it is building?