Microsoft is cutting approximately 4,800 jobs, representing 2.1% of its workforce. This move follows a wave of tech layoffs and significant AI infrastructure spending. The company faces pressure to demonstrate returns from its substantial AI investments. Microsoft's Azure cloud business sees growth, but data center costs are impacting cash flows. The gaming division is undergoing a restructuring due to declining profit margins.

As the company trims thousands of jobs, it's also investing in embedded engineering teams; CIOs should expect this shift to reshape customer support, implementation, and partner…

As the company trims thousands of jobs, it's also investing in embedded engineering teams; CIOs should expect this shift to reshape customer support, implementation, and partner…

Primarily impacts Xbox, but cloud workers also hit

Microsoft announced plans to lay off 4,800 employees on Monday, confirming Business Insider's earlier report.