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Cisco Systems, Inc. Announces Layoffs Amid Focus on AI and Record Revenue

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
4,000
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~4.4%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
4,000 OF 90,400 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: San Jose, California, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. has announced significant layoffs, cutting approximately 4,000 jobs as part of a strategic shift towards artificial intelligence, despite reporting record revenue. The layoffs are part of a broader restructuring effort aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and aligning resources with future growth areas. This decision comes as the company navigates a rapidly changing tech landscape, emphasizing the need to adapt to new market demands. The layoffs are expected to impact various departments, although specific details on affected areas have not been disclosed. The company aims to streamline its workforce to better position itself for upcoming challenges and opportunities in the tech industry.

Cisco Systems, Inc. cut 4,000 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 4.4% of the 90,400 people Cisco Systems, Inc. employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 15 layoff events at Cisco Systems, Inc. since October 2023, affecting a combined 9,842 employees.

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Cisco Systems, Inc.CSCO
Technology · 90,400 employees
15
EVENTS TRACKED
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AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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CREATED MAY 14, 2026LAST UPDATED MAY 27, 2026