Focus, Invest, Commit, Execute, Believe - repeat - Anonymous employee Actian Employee Review

4.0
Aug 18, 2016
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Super fast database technology - Hadoop initiatives ahead of its time. Super dedicated technical folk so focused on deploying the Actian database software successfully at customer site. The database software does make a difference when deployed correctly. Further investment required to improve customer onboarding activities.

Cons

SO sales orientated with the setting of such unrealistic sales targets that cause disruption and pressure within the team. Lack of investment for 'self-help' customer success initiatives such as decent product interfaces....need to move on from command line only!

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Really focuses on giving you real world experience throughout your internship

Cons

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4.0
Jun 8, 2026
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Pros

Excellent workplace with a supportive team, challenging work, and fair compensation. The company is constantly developing innovative and exciting products, making it a great environment for professional growth.

Cons

The company struggles to keep pace with industry trends and is often slow to innovate. This lack of foresight can leave it trailing competitors, requiring costly catch-up efforts that sometimes result in layoffs or the diversion of resources from other product teams. Unfortunately, these layoffs often appear to be carried out haphazardly, resulting in the loss of talented employees who are critical to achieving the company's long-term goals and future success. The company also lacks a robust developer ecosystem. Although its products are powerful, they can be challenging to adopt because of poor documentation, limited tutorials, and inadequate support materials.

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