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Green Flags
Fresh start — not burdened by IBM's bureaucracy Focus on infrastructure services Some teams have genuine technical depth
Japanese ownership provides stability Good government relationships Strong in Western Australia
Red Flags
Spun off from IBM — still finding its identity Inherited IBM's legacy contracts and problems Below-market salaries High offshore ratio Uncertain strategic direction
Japanese parent creates cultural friction Below-market salaries at senior levels Limited career progression for non-Japanese speakers Acquisition-driven growth creates integration issues
Worker Pros
Fresh start — can build culture from scratch Infrastructure focus is clear Some technical teams are excellent
Stable employment WA market strength Government contracts
Worker Cons
Inherited IBM's problems Below-market salaries Uncertain strategic direction High offshore ratio
Below-market salaries Cultural friction Limited progression
Both Infrastructure Spin-off and Enterprise Integrator have strengths and weaknesses. Your choice depends on your priorities — whether that's career growth, salary, work-life balance, or technical exposure.
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