And another big load of layoffs yesterday?
Beginning of the end for this once half decent company :(
Atlantis Computing, the software house that produced a VDI (virtual desktop infrastructure) offering and then expanded into general virtual server acceleration and on into hyper-converged appliances, is scaling its product line back to workspace software and hyper-converged appliances, with consequent job losses. Its current …
The situation in this industry is dire. Two many companies say that they are optimised for this and specifically tuned for that. Its a race to the bottom on cost and market shares are being diluted. Some might think this competition is good but alas, R&D $ has to come from somewhere and this will be stifled if VC money is pulled or profits arent being made.
Whilst I dont wish job loss on anyone, a consolidation or retraction of this space is necessary for the good of everyone.