Microsoft Reportedly Lays Off Over 1,500 Employees in Cloud Sector as Partnership with OpenAI Strengthens

More layoffs are reportedly in order for Microsoft as the tech behemoth and other companies in the tech sector focus on reorganization amid a changing landscape.

Citing people familiar with the situation, Microsoft will be laying off hundreds, if not thousands, of employees in its Azure cloud sector, per Business Insider.

Over 1,500 employees in the Azure for Operators organization were reportedly let go, with hundreds more in the Mission Engineering sector also affected.

Related: Microsoft Is Separating Teams From the Rest of Office 365

“Organizational and workforce adjustments are a necessary and regular part of managing our business. We will continue to prioritize and invest in strategic growth areas for our future

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