Cisco Announces Workforce Reduction of Nearly 4,000 Employees
TL;DR
- Cisco is cutting approximately 5% of its total staff.
- The layoffs are intended to shift funding toward cybersecurity and AI initiatives.
- The company recently reported strong financial performance with record revenue.
- This follows previous rounds of job cuts at the firm in 2024 and 2025.
Networking equipment manufacturer Cisco has announced plans to lay off nearly 4,000 employees. This reduction represents approximately 5% of the company's workforce.
Leadership stated that the decision is part of a strategy to reorganize the company's cost structure. The firm intends to reallocate resources toward investments in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.
The announcement comes despite the company reporting record revenue and double-digit growth in its fiscal third quarter. Chief Executive Chuck Robbins noted that the company is prioritizing the integration of AI across its operations.
Cisco has faced recent challenges regarding security vulnerabilities in its routers and firewalls, as well as a previous data breach. The company has conducted multiple rounds of layoffs over the past two years.
Why It Matters
As a major technology employer, Cisco’s strategic shift toward AI and cybersecurity reflects broader industry trends that impact the global tech workforce, including many Indian-American professionals employed in the sector.
May 14, 2026 · Updated 10/29/2026, 2:12:35 PM · Reported with: TechCrunch Layoffs
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