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Cisco Systems, Inc. to Lay Off 3,500 Employees

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
3,500
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~3.9%
3,500 OF 90,400 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. has announced plans to lay off approximately 3,500 employees as part of its strategic shift towards artificial intelligence. The company is restructuring its workforce to better align with its AI initiatives, which are expected to enhance its product offerings and market competitiveness. This decision reflects broader trends in the tech industry, where companies are increasingly focusing on AI capabilities. The layoffs are part of a larger effort to streamline operations and invest in future technologies, although specific timelines for the job cuts have not been disclosed.

Cisco Systems, Inc. cut 3,500 jobs.

That is roughly 3.9% 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
17K
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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CREATED MAY 15, 2026LAST UPDATED MAY 15, 2026