Openwave Systems Reviews

Pros

Leading edge product and knowledge. Working with lots of very competented people

Cons

Due to economical situation everyone get really stretched and playing multiple roles.

Pros

Competitive salary
cutting edge products
Great atmosphere in work place, so all in all if you get a chance I would recommend working for Openwave.

Cons

We used to be the leader in our market until we lost sight of our target and now other companies are winning our business

Advice to Senior Management

With a new CEO at the helm I think upper management is focused and should achieve great things for the company, well see!

Pros

the salary and compensation
work flexiblity

Cons

too many to mention but good people are let go whilst useless middle mgmt keep seats warm

Pros

Industry leader in Gateways and Mediation

Cons

Consolidation that is happening, will impact Openwave very soon

Pros

Smart people
Global company
Interesting client base

Cons

Need for improved executive team

Pros

tough business climate provides lots of great lessons

Cons

revolving door management, especially in senior engineering roles

Advice to Senior Management

stop spreading money across all the cash cows. take some of the money stored in the bank and place a big bet.

Pros

Flexible work conditions.
Good salary and benefits.

Cons

Lack of true leadership at various levels of management.
Internal communications within the company are not good.
Too many silos by product and region.
Too much many management levels.

Advice to Senior Management

Flatten the management structure.

Pros

The campus is nice. Good walking trails by the bay.

Cons

Product and senior management seems to have no idea how to move forward on some of their flagship products. I saw much wasted time, money, and opportunity go down the drain on projects that went absolutely nowhere.

Pros

good office facility, including a great gym and a decent cafe on campus
some talented people
decent work-life balance
casual work environment

Cons

lack of focus and chaotic
no innovation
can not execute
a lot of dead weights for a small company
too much finger pointing

Advice to Senior Management

company has recently announced a 20% RIF, but laying off worker bees but not executives will not fix the problem, only the short term bottom line. The board needs to install a brand new team to get the company out of the death spiral. Even than, it may be too late.

Pros

small company, quick responses and small decision process.

Cons

Openwave is not a good on employee recognition.