Major tech companies announced widespread layoffs, affecting thousands of employees amid cost-cutting measures. The moves are part of a broader industry shift. Workers are facing uncertainty as the sector adjusts to economic pressures.

Red Hat, the open-source subsidiary of IBM, has begun implementing global layoffs as part of its strategic shift toward AI and cloud technologies. The move aims to realign resources amid economic pressures and focus on hybrid cloud and automation. This follows earlier announcements and contributes to broader tech industry job reductions.

Red Hat began significant global layoffs in early September 2025 as part of a strategic pivot toward AI and cloud technologies. The exact number of affected employees has not been disclosed. This move aims to realign resources with emerging market demands.

Salesforce and Oracle conducted layoffs affecting thousands of employees. The cuts are linked to AI-driven automation initiatives. Both companies are investing heavily in AI despite the workforce reductions.