Jan 19, 2026
QAD Response
4moThank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. It is rewarding to hear that even as we operate on a global scale, you still feel the "startup energy" and sense of ownership over our products. We take great pride in maintaining high international industry standards and providing competitive perks—from travel and on-spot bonuses to our onsite dining—to support our teams.
We also appreciate your transparency regarding the challenges we face:
Market Competition: You are correct that we operate in a highly competitive space alongside peers like SAP and Oracle. This is exactly why we are currently in "acceleration mode" under our new CEO, Sanjay. By integrating agentic AI through our acquisition of Kavita and focusing on the Connected Workforce with Redzone, we are building a unique, integrated suite that sets us apart in the manufacturing sector.
Management & Transformation: Transitioning under private equity ownership with Thoma Bravo has indeed brought significant change. These shifts are designed to modernize our "strategy stack" and optimize our organization to ensure we remain a leader in cloud-native ERP.
Work Environment: While we have moved toward an office-centric culture in certain regions to foster collaboration, we continue to utilize flexible spaces like WeWork for team-based meetings.
Internal Feedback: Your advice regarding team communication is noted. We strive to improve our "Information Architecture" so that leadership and teams stay better aligned during periods of transformation.
Thank you for being part of the QAD journey as we work to digitize the global shop floor.