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title: "Cisco to cut 4,000 jobs to fund AI expansion"
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url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/286692276.md"
description: "Cisco is cutting nearly 4,000 jobs to fund investments in AI infrastructure, silicon, optics, and security. This decision follows a record quarterly revenue of $15.8 billion and over $5 billion in AI orders from hyperscalers. Management believes reallocating resources will enhance innovation and strengthen Cisco's position in the AI technology market."
datetime: "2026-05-18T00:59:18.000Z"
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# Cisco to cut 4,000 jobs to fund AI expansion

Strategic layoffs: Cisco is eliminating nearly 4,000 jobs to redirect funds toward AI infrastructure, silicon, optics, and security investments. Record performance: The cuts follow a record $15.8 billion quarterly revenue and over $5 billion in AI orders year-to-date from hyperscalers. Long-term positioning: Management says reallocating resources now will accelerate innovation and secure Cisco’s role in the AI-driven technology market.

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