Microsoft Layoffs: Tech Giant Fires Over 1,000 Employees Across Departments, Says Report

According to some previous reports, Microsoft is also trimming jobs within its mixed reality unit while affirming its commitment to supporting the HoloLens 2 augmented reality device

Microsoft Layoffs: Microsoft is reportedly laying off its workforce, with reports indicating that over 1,000 employees are being laid off across various units. This move comes after the tech giant announced plans to eliminate 10,000 roles throughout 2023. According to The Information report, citing sources familiar with the matter, “most of the job cuts are within the company’s Strategic Missions and Technologies org, which aims to sell Microsoft’s cloud software and server rentals for businesses with highly specified needs such as telecom firms and space companies."

According to some previous reports, Microsoft is also trimming jobs within its mixed reality unit while affirming its commitment to supporting the HoloLens 2 augmented reality device.

"Organisational and workforce adjustments are a necessary and regular part of managing our business. We will continue to prioritise and invest in strategic growth areas for our future and in support of our customers and partners," a Microsoft spokesperson told Reuters.

“Earlier today we announced a restructuring of the Microsoft’s Mixed Reality organisation. We remain fully committed to the Department of Defense’s IVAS program and will continue to deliver cutting edge technology to support our soldiers. In addition, we will continue to invest in W365 to reach the broader Mixed Reality hardware ecosystem. We will continue to sell HoloLens 2 while supporting existing HoloLens 2 customers and partners,” the spokesperson stated to CNBC.

Since CEO Satya Nadella's announcement regarding the adjustment of the hardware portfolio, Microsoft has taken notable steps. These include acquiring Activision-Blizzard, investing in artificial intelligence, and introducing new Surface devices featuring Qualcomm chips.

Microsoft's Azure cloud platform is undergoing significant expansion, driven by the company's considerable investments in artificial intelligence (AI). This momentum is additionally bolstered by Microsoft's strategic collaboration with OpenAI, the developers of ChatGPT, providing them access to sought-after state-of-the-art technologies.