Pros

Teradata has a great product line, very intelligent workers, and tremendous focus on what it wants to do. Management is competent and focused.

Cons

Because of its roots with NCR the company is very conservative and risk averse. There are many managers who are afraid to make mistakes.

Advice to Senior Management

The company would benefit from a more entrepreneurial approach to business. There is too much structure and risk aversion that prevents it from capitalizing on real opportunities.