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The tech sector is facing a period of belt-tightening as industry leaders Alphabet (GOOGL: NSD)<\/a> and Microsoft (MSFT: NSD)<\/a> continue to shed employees. These job cuts come amidst a backdrop of rising inflation and a global economic slowdown, forcing companies to re-evaluate their workforces and prioritize core business areas.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Google Cuts Cloud Unit Jobs:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

According to a recent CNBC report, Google has laid off at least 100 employees from various teams within its cloud computing division, Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This move suggests a potential strategic shift within Google as the company focuses resources on its most profitable sectors.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Microsoft Streamlines Operations:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Microsoft has also implemented job reductions across several departments, including its Azure cloud unit and the HoloLens mixed-reality division. While the exact number remains unclear, estimates suggest a total of around 1,000 positions might be affected.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Bottom Line:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

As economic conditions remain volatile, further layoffs from major tech companies cannot be ruled out. The coming months will likely reveal the full extent of the tech industry’s workforce adjustments.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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