SOME weeks ago we wrote about ongoing IBM layoffs and the conspicuous lack of media coverage ("Media Is Not Mentioning Those Layoffs At All").

It's not hard to find out what goes on behind the scenes, based on insiders or many threads like this ones with legitimate comments. It is possible to learn a lot if occasional trolls can be ignored/skipped (they do exist) and links are occasionally added, so one can moreover corroborate.

Based on stories told, IBM is offering existing employees some money just to leave of their own volition, making these layoffs or sacking numbers seem smaller (voluntary departures, or an exodus). Contrariwise, in some cases they pay vast amounts of money just to keep onboard key or strategic employees (usually managers) who wish to flee the company because they see no future to it. It is a sinking ship.

"It's very important for those of us who remember which company makes all the decisions at Red Hat."As the old saying goes, the truth is somewhere 'in between', but no doubt there are profound issues at IBM and even a crisis -- one that media shies away from covering. It's very important for those of us who remember which company makes all the decisions at Red Hat. ⬆