Motley Fool Money cover image

Motley Fool Money

About That Guidance

Nov 16, 2023
30:42
Snipd AI
Vikas Mehta, COO of ACV Auctions, discusses the evolving business of selling used cars. Cisco's move into software, AI's impact on meetings, and Walmart's global strengths are also explored.
Read more

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

  • Cisco is addressing challenges by shifting towards a software and subscription-oriented business.
  • Walmart's focus on digital ordering and pickup services positions it well within the retail landscape.

Deep dives

Cisco's Challenges and Optimism

Cisco faced challenges with order rates and guidance, which impacted the market's reaction. However, overreaction is likely, as this is a normal occurrence in the cyclical tech industry. Cisco is addressing the issue by moderating inventories and shifting towards a subscription-based model for more predictable revenue. The focus now is on execution and effectively managing customer demand while transitioning to a software and subscription-oriented business.

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode