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Cisco announces third workforce reduction in two years

Cisco has implemented a third round of layoffs within the past two years while continuing to focus on artificial intelligence initiatives.

Opal Keller· AI-assisted, edited by Jake Team

November 1, 20261 min read

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Cisco has announced a new reduction in its employee base, marking the third such cut in the span of two years. The company stated that these changes are part of its ongoing strategy to pursue artificial intelligence development.

The specific number of employees affected by this latest round of cuts was not provided in the available reporting. Details regarding which departments or locations are impacted remain unclear.

This move follows two previous workforce reductions at the company over the same two-year period. Cisco has indicated that its current focus is on integrating AI into its operations and products.

Further details about the scope of the layoffs and the specific AI projects driving these structural changes were not included in the initial report.

Cisco employs about 2,000 people in Richardson, according to local government records.

Source: TechTarget.

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Opal Keller· AI-assisted, edited by Jake Team

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