Cisco has confirmed another round of layoffs, impacting its workforce in California’s Bay Area. According to regulatory filings with the state’s Employment Development Department, 221 employees will lose their jobs across the company’s offices in Milpitas and San Francisco.
The decision comes just days after the tech giant reported strong financial results for both its fourth quarter and the full fiscal year. Cisco posted $14.7 billion in revenue for the quarter, marking an eight per cent increase compared to the same period last year. For fiscal year 2025, total revenue reached $56.7 billion, up five per cent from the previous year.
The layoffs underscore the shifting dynamics of the technology sector, where companies are balancing strong financial performance with strategic restructuring. While Cisco has been investing heavily in AI-driven growth, the workforce adjustments point to a cautious approach in aligning talent with evolving business needs.
In a recent interview, Chuck Robbins, CEO, Cisco, spoke about AI’s growing role in shaping the company’s future. He emphasised that Cisco does not want to lose valuable engineers but wants teams to innovate faster and deliver more productivity. Robbins also suggested that if AI continues to advance within the company, Cisco may not require as many new hires in the future.
For employees in the Bay Area, the latest job cuts add to the uncertainty sweeping across the tech industry, where automation, AI adoption, and efficiency drives are increasingly influencing workforce strategies.
