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Ever heard of Anthropic, AI website, just plugged in this question to see what it would spit out.Realise there has now been a change of management etc so don't take this too seriously . Read some of the 2022 Annual Report and strategy looks very promising if the new CEO can grow sales etc.Still, always interesting to get another view.
Question: Wandisco is a interesting company, what are your thoughts on it succeeding over the next 5 years so that it actually makes a profit?
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Answer: Wandisco does have an interesting technology platform, but its prospects of becoming profitable over the next 5 years face some uncertainties:
Competition - The data replication and AI ops markets have seen growing competition from both startups and large tech companies. Wandisco will have to stand out with superior technology and execution.
Sales execution - While Wandisco has bluechip customers like Microsoft and IBM, it has struggled to convert pilots and proofs of concept into steady revenue growth. Better sales execution will be key.
Shift to cloud - As enterprises move to public cloud platforms, Wandisco will have to keep evolving its offerings to maintain relevance. Cloud data migration and management require different solutions.
Path to profitability - Wandisco has focused on growth and still loses money. It will need to optimize its cost structure and demonstrate a viable path to profitability at scale. This may require it to rethink pricing, resources, etc.
Funding needs - Wandisco is likely to require additional funding if revenue growth remains uncertain. Funding environment has become more challenging given economic conditions.
Competition from cloud vendors - The big cloud platforms are enhancing their native data replication and management capabilities. This could make Wandisco less essential over time.
Overall, while Wandisco offers some differentiation, the growth and profitability outlook remains challenging given market dynamics and execution risks. Significant outperformance of expectations would likely be needed for it to achieve sustainable profits in 5 years. But the potential cannot be ruled out.
What was the point of that post Jiffy..better stick to GGP I guess
Using an AI to create FUD… whatever next?! Lol
Imminent RNS should see this back over £1. GLA!
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Found this thread funny as Clark BP own these guys.