All,
I am starting to wonder if the overall plan is to break up the company to and to sell the Remedy piece to Oracle and then license it back for ITSM (as well as the Cloud and other items). Just saying. Howard From: Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) [mailto:arslist@ARSLIST.ORG] On Behalf Of Teri Stevenson Sent: Saturday, April 06, 2013 12:08 AM To: arslist@ARSLIST.ORG Subject: Re: OT: An unexpected fork in the road... ** BMC had another large reduction and cut way too many bright minds again http://www.chron.com/news/article/BMC-Software-reduces-its-workforce-4408018 .php Teri Stevenson Remedy Developer PG&E Sent from Yahoo! Mail for iPhone _____ From: Joe D'Souza <jdso...@shyle.net>; To: <arslist@ARSLIST.ORG>; Subject: Re: OT: An unexpected fork in the road... Sent: Fri, Apr 5, 2013 8:55:11 PM Yup I think that too.. And its one of the worst mistakes BMC has made since Remedy Corporation's (not BMC) decision to sell out to Peregrine. The dark might soon return. Hopefully the product would survive this one too. Joe _____ From: Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) [mailto:arslist@ARSLIST.ORG] On Behalf Of Rick Cook Sent: Friday, April 05, 2013 2:10 PM To: arslist@ARSLIST.ORG Subject: Re: OT: An unexpected fork in the road... ** I think if it were his choice, the announcement would have been worded differently. Not trying to start any rumors or badmouth anyone, just giving my read on the situation with the extremely limited information available. Rick On Apr 5, 2013 11:07 AM, "Longwing, Lj" <llongw...@usgs.gov <javascript:return> > wrote: ** You know...I don't think he said if it was his choice to leave or not...you never know...Unisys may be borging him On Fri, Apr 5, 2013 at 11:40 AM, Sanford, Claire <claire.sanf...@memorialhermann.org <javascript:return> > wrote: I would be willing to bet, whoever they get will not fit in his shoes, unless they came from the same shoe store! Big huge mistake! David has been the best advocate BMC ever had (other than Doug M.) in the Developer community! I am very glad I had the opportunity to meet him in person and in the virtual world! -----Original Message----- From: Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) [mailto:arslist@ARSLIST.ORG <javascript:return> ] On Behalf Of Smerz, Christian Sent: Friday, April 05, 2013 7:05 AM To: arslist@ARSLIST.ORG <javascript:return> Subject: Re: OT: An unexpected fork in the road... Whoever it is better have big feet, what with all the shoes comments on here ;) -----Original Message----- From: Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) [mailto:arslist@ARSLIST.ORG <javascript:return> ] On Behalf Of Patrick Zandi Sent: Friday, April 05, 2013 6:35 AM To: arslist@ARSLIST.ORG <javascript:return> Subject: Re: OT: An unexpected fork in the road... Is someone taking his role? Sent from my iPhone On Apr 5, 2013, at 7:06, Danny Kellett <danny.kell...@strategicworkflow.com <javascript:return> > wrote: > David, > > Sad news and I hope whoever takes over your role understand the > importance of having a dependable voice out there in the community. > There were, and I am sure will continue to be, frustrating times when > the product/BMC challenges us and I think you certainly added calm to that storm. > > I always found your posts helpful and for that I thank you and wish > you all the luck for the future. > Danny > >> Hi All, >> >> >> >> I watched the movie "Moneyball" a few nights ago. Billy Beane >> (general manager for the Oakland A's) had advice for delivering bad >> news - just give it to 'em straight. So here goes. >> >> >> >> As of April 5th, I'm no longer an employee of BMC Software, Inc. >> >> >> >> While my disclaimer has always stated that my participation in this >> group wasn't an official function for BMC, obviously this turn of >> events puts a significant kink in my continued involvement in the >> ARSList. :-) Note that this is in no way a result of the April Fool's posting that I >> sent out... lest someone jump to an errant conclusion. I won't be able >> to discuss any details of the situation, but you guys deserved to >> hear the news straight from the horse's a.... er... mouth. >> >> >> >> This has been an amazing 7 years of my career and all of you are the >> reason for that. This is the most vibrant, animated and supportive >> group I've ever had the pleasure to be a part of. I've met many of >> you in person, talked with even more in virtual space, but I feel >> like a part of a family with all of you. I will truly miss the >> opportunity to represent the brand and products that you channel so >> much passion and positive energy towards. >> >> >> >> This E-mail address >> (david_eas...@bmc.com <javascript:return> <mailto:david_eas...@bmc.com <javascript:return> >) >> will cease functioning, but I've created a new E-mail address >> (david_easter...@yahoo.com <javascript:return> <mailto:david_easter...@yahoo.com <javascript:return> >) and >> subscribed to the list as a "private citizen". I'll continue to >> contribute what I can - just from a different vantage point. So this >> isn't goodbye - just a change in the weather... >> >> >> >> -David J. Easter >> (Previously) Manager of Product Management, AR System >> >> The opinions, statements, and/or suggested courses of action >> expressed in this E-mail do not necessarily reflect those of BMC >> Software, Inc. 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