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Cisco Announces Job Cuts Amid AI Infrastructure Restructuring

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EFFECTIVE DATE
May 18, 2026

What we know

Location: San Jose, California, USA.

Department affected: various departments.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. has announced significant layoffs affecting approximately 3,500 employees as part of a restructuring effort aimed at realigning its investments in AI infrastructure and security. The job cuts, which are expected to impact various departments, come as the company seeks to streamline operations and adapt to changing market demands. This decision reflects Cisco's ongoing challenges in a competitive tech landscape, particularly in the areas of AI and cybersecurity. The layoffs are part of a broader strategy to enhance efficiency and focus on core business areas, with the company emphasizing its commitment to innovation despite the workforce reductions.

LayoffTalk has tracked 15 layoff events at Cisco Systems, Inc. since March 2023, including 3,341 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 8 additional events known from news reporting.

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Cisco Systems, Inc.CSCO
Information Technology · 90,400 employees
15
EVENTS TRACKED
3,341
JOBS IN WARN FILINGS
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