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images/news/microsoft.jpgIt seems not even Microsoft is impervious to the effects of this increasingly painful recession. According to reports, the Redmond-based company is preparing to lay off about 17 per cent of its entire workforce in the coming months.
Despite its portfolio diversity -- including operating systems, antivirus software, and video game consoles -- Microsoft is clearly feeling the pressure applied by a tightening global economy. In fact, there seems to be a sense of emergency to the massive cuts (about 15,000 workers out of 90,000), which rumors suggest should be made official by January 15.
As expected, the cuts should be heaviest in those sectors deemed least profitable. Early speculation is that the MSN search division will be the first to feel the burn, given its recent difficulties.
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Despite its portfolio diversity -- including operating systems, antivirus software, and video game consoles -- Microsoft is clearly feeling the pressure applied by a tightening global economy. In fact, there seems to be a sense of emergency to the massive cuts (about 15,000 workers out of 90,000), which rumors suggest should be made official by January 15.
As expected, the cuts should be heaviest in those sectors deemed least profitable. Early speculation is that the MSN search division will be the first to feel the burn, given its recent difficulties.
Infopackets
