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Dell Lays Off 12,500 Employees in Major AI-Focused Restructuring

The tech giant aims to streamline operations and pivot towards AI and data center sales amid declining PC market.

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Overview

  • Internal memos reveal Dell's strategy to consolidate sales teams and cut management layers.
  • The layoffs represent approximately 10% of Dell's global workforce, reducing headcount to under 100,000.
  • Severance packages include two months' pay plus additional benefits based on tenure.
  • Dell's stock has dropped nearly 6% following the announcement, reflecting investor concerns.
  • This move follows similar layoffs by other tech giants like Intel, which recently cut 15% of its workforce.