How Technology Cost Leakage Can Rear Its Ugly Head
It is estimated that more than half of negotiated cost savings from technology-related services are ‘leaked’ after contracting. Unrealized cost savings range from a poorly...
Read MoreQ1 2016 Update: Opportunity Knocks for IBM Customers, But Will They Answer?
After IBM’s Q4 2015 earnings release, we posted a piece called “Opportunity Knocks for IBM Customers, But Will They Answer?” on the unique opportunity and...
Read MoreBridgestone vs IBM – Bridgestone Wins Round One and Increases the Pressure on IBM
In October of 2013 Bridgestone North America filed suit against IBM related to the catastrophic implementation of its OTC in January of 2012. On March...
Read MoreIBM’s Implementation of SAP at Bridgestone: Don’t Tread on Me Update
The wheels of justice turn slowly when it comes to Fortune 500 companies with deep pockets and big egos. The court date for trial in...
Read MoreIBM’s Q2 2015 Earnings Performance – 3 Takeaways for Customers
There have been many articles published discussing IBM’s Q2 earnings release and what their performance means for investors. In this article, we have highlighted 3...
Read MoreHow Much of The Value Are You Losing From Accenture, IBM, and Capgemini?
In 2014, Accenture reported revenue of 30 billion USD with net income before taxes of 3.1 billion USD. Over half (15.7B) of that revenue was...
Read MoreIBM Q3 2014 Takeaway
IBM missed consensus revenue expectations for the tenth consecutive quarter and officially abandoned its $20 EPS goal by 2015. IBM’s failure to generate top-line revenue...
Read MoreIBM’s Big Q3 Miss and What it Means for Customers
IBM posted very disappointing Q3 earnings and significantly missed Wall Street’s expectations, representing IBM’s 10th consecutive quarter of declining revenue. It was so significant that...
Read MoreBirth of Frankenvendors – SAP, Oracle, Microsoft, IBM
“Beware; for I am fearless and therefore powerful.” Mary Shelley, Frankenstein. Over the last few years I have heard more clients express concerns on market...
Read MoreIBM Q4 2013 Takeaway
IBM missed consensus revenue expectations for the eighth straight quarter and its 2015 goal of $20 EPS remains a significant pressure point. IBM was able...
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