Comments on: Poll: Nortel’s Strategic Focus

By: broadbandbill

broadbandbill — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 03:50:34 +0000

Thank you, I think … —bb

By: broadbandbill

broadbandbill — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 23:50:34 +0000

Thank you, I think … —bb

By: many

many — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 15:29:41 +0000

The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it.

-George Bernard Shaw

By: Clint

Clint — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 23:15:50 +0000

Some interesting rumours (and one that seems substantiated) out of NT today from some of my friends who work in the CDMA Division.
First of all it seem like huaweii is not in the running for MEN anymore. This rumour seems substantiated if you check out lightreading. Today Huaweii released a new optical portfolio. It probably doesn't work but they released it.
The second rumour, which seems bizarre and off the wall has some people saying MEN was sold off because Ericcson wants to buy NT but did not want MEN? That can't be possible for a number of reasons. Ericsson would only want CDMA if this was true, not the enterprise or carrier ethernet divsions such as metro next., DNS, PBX, or Wimax? Maybe LTE? NT has said they want to stay in the enterprise business and Ericsson don't want that. What is more likely is Ericsson might buy CDMA and LTE but nothing else which is more in line with another strong rumour that NT will continue to sells its assets. Final rumour is that groups or people parked in what the company calls the Chief Technology Office are in a compromising position and won't be hanging around long when the current dust settles or before it settles.
Latest and Greatest.
Good Luck NT and all your siblings.

By: broadbandbill

broadbandbill — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 20:42:50 +0000

Dear Psychiatrist,

The perceived negativity in my comments is only a reflection of the accuracy of the same. As George Carlin used to say: “I call them the way I see them; I don’t make them up.”

Also appreciate your vote of confidence but I truly feel AAN already serves that purpose. At this point I am only interested in reaching my goal of 100 posts, after which I am moving onward…–bb

By: The Psychiatrist

The Psychiatrist — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 19:45:17 +0000

To broadbandbill

While your contributions to this blog may appear to be very negative,I do believe that you offer some good insight into the problems that Nortel is currently facing,as they are too descriptive to ignore.But while you continue to contribute to this blog,the end result is nothing is being done for your efforts,nor is there any change being initiated.You among others like another Nortel watcher,New Blue to name a few have opened up many eyes to shareholders,employees,competitors etc...

With this descriptive knowledge that you possess surely you can in some way provide a voice for many to express their concerns as well by leading the way on what changes people like yourself feel needs to be done.

I was thinking a good start would be a website dedicated to those concerned,whether it'd be shareholders,current employees,ex employees,or even customers.This website I envision would be completely run outside of Nortel's control and would allow current employees among others to express their opinions anonymously without fear of retribution.

A website that is not moderated by Nortel with the purpose of providing a voice for those directly involved may go a long way to hammering home the desperately needed changes at various levels that have long evaded Nortel.

The fact that Nortel has been fading in the market's eye as well as the potentially numerous contributions from anonymous employees may represent an undeniable truth to those who can truly initiate change.

By: broadbandbill

broadbandbill — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 19:16:35 +0000

Thank you…–bb

By: broadbandbill

broadbandbill — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 19:15:35 +0000

second that! –bb

By: commentor

commentor — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 19:08:58 +0000

I worry sometimes about the negativity here. But it is clear to me (as BB suggested) that there is lots of wisdom on this post.

TIC (and Tired), we need people like you on this blog. If you are a Nortel employee, I command your courage and endless tries to focus this blog. Nortel need more of you. too bad you work for terrable leadership team. I want Nortel to survive. I am connected to people in every level within Nortel and let me tell you, many Nortel people are happy to see this blog and they read it every day. Why? because it balances the none sense internal marketing that Nortel leaders are driving and hurting their employees as a result. I can name few names on this blog who can help in Nortel comeback strategy, despite the fact we never met face to face.

No one knows the details of why nortel had to cut its own flesh to survive in this drastic fashion, but let's just hope that this time, they are right (despite how the customers and the market are reacting)

By: broadbandbill

broadbandbill — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 19:07:31 +0000

Thank you…–bb