Category Archives: Seagate

Posted on February 23, 2016 by ChrisA

Seagate activity picking up again. What’s going on Seagaters, downsizing in the works?

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Posted on August 28, 2015 by ChrisA

As a facebook friend queried, “Where’s Seagate?” – Top 50 Employers in Electronic Design: 2015 | Communications content from Electronic Design I have a list, although it would fall into the bonus point category of Electronic Design’s judging criteria: Stingy … Continue reading →

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Posted on July 28, 2015 by ChrisA

Seagate again! Seagate visitors keep stopping by despite the lack of information posted on this blog. Apparently job security is at the top of their employees minds. I suspect this is a common theme at many hi-tech companies but this … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 19, 2015 by ChrisA

OK Seagate groupies, here’s one of your latest ads! Seagate harnesses the power of data to help solve the world’s toughest challenges!

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Posted on May 7, 2015 by ChrisA

Seagate!  A lot of hits from Seagate today. And the hits are from Seagate facility locations such as: Oklahoma City and Mustang (suburb of OKC) OK, Longmont CO, Ilford UK, Zumbrota and Lakeville MN, and San Jose CA. Since I haven’t posted … Continue reading →

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Seagate layoffs

Posted on June 3, 2009 by ChrisA

Is there something going on with Seagate layoffs? I’m gotten a lot of “hits” in the last few days on the subject. If you know anything, leave a comment.

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Seagate layoffs today

Posted on May 13, 2009 by ChrisA

Looks like around 190 in Longmont according to the Yahoo message board. That’s a bummer. Added 23:24. Longmont Times Call reports on the layoffs.

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Seagate cuts dividend

Posted on January 22, 2009 by ChrisA

Seagate cutting the dividend can hardly be a surprise. What is surprising is that they didn’t eliminate it or cut it to a token rate of 1 cent as the banks have. Luczo said the restructuring and wage cuts will … Continue reading →

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Collins – Stewart downgrades Seagate

Posted on January 14, 2009 by ChrisA

Well what a bunch of insightful “yahoos” work at Collins Stewart? They downgraded Seagate today… TODAY! Let’s take a look at the chart…. I don’t own any Seagate stock and don’t invest much in hi-tech anymore, but give me a … Continue reading →

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Seagate to lay off 800

Posted on January 13, 2009 by ChrisA

This evening Seagate announed a 10% cut of their domestic workforce (~ 800 people). I must say I’m surprised by the small size of the RIF. I can only hope that the bulk of the downsizing is from the ranks … Continue reading →

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Top management shakeup at Seagate

Posted on January 12, 2009 by ChrisA

Seagate CEO Bill Watkins will have a new job soon, as he relinquished the CEO job to Chariman Steve Luczo today. Seagate said in a statement that Luczo would confer over the next week with Watkins, who’s a 12-year company … Continue reading →

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Seagate “hits”

Posted on January 12, 2009 by ChrisA

I’ve noticed a lot of hits from Seagate folks in Minneapolis, San Francisco and a few from Colorado. Having worked in the disk drive industry I realize it’s a tough industry and although I’m not particularly sympathetic with Seagate top … Continue reading →

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