Cisco to cut about 4,000 jobs to invest in AI and cybersecurity

Colleagues, note: Cisco announced nearly 4,000 layoffs (~5% of staff) despite record quarterly revenue. The company cites a shift in cost structure and a reallocation of funds toward AI and cybersecurity.

Cisco continues to address vulnerabilities in routers and firewalls, and has previously experienced a customer data leak.

Why it matters: investments in AI must not weaken protections for clients’ critical infrastructure.

Do you think such layoffs are justified to accelerate AI investment?

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