Cisco has announced plans to cut nearly 4,000 jobs globally as part of a major restructuring aimed at increasing investments in artificial intelligence and other fast-growing technology sectors.
The layoffs are expected to affect less than 5% of Cisco’s global workforce and will reportedly take place during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026.
Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins said the company is redirecting investments toward AI infrastructure, silicon, optics, networking, and cybersecurity to strengthen its position in the rapidly expanding AI market.
The restructuring comes despite Cisco reporting stronger-than-expected quarterly revenue growth driven by rising demand from hyperscale AI data centre customers. The company also raised its annual revenue forecast following a surge in AI-related infrastructure orders.
According to reports, Cisco’s AI infrastructure orders have already crossed billions of dollars this fiscal year, with demand increasing sharply from cloud computing and data centre operators building AI capabilities.
Industry analysts say Cisco joins a growing list of global technology companies restructuring operations and reducing workforce sizes as businesses rapidly shift resources toward artificial intelligence, automation, and next-generation digital infrastructure.
