By TradingView
Publication Date: 2026-10-13 23:40:00
Microsoft Corp.’s (MSFT) cloud business top executives have discussed strategies to cut expenses by at least 20%, reflecting growing pressure on major technology firms to fund artificial intelligence infrastructure.
Girish Bablani, president of the Azure group that develops software for cloud servers, recently directed leaders in his roughly 11,500-person division to outline cost-saving proposals, The Information reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
While the exact measures remain under consideration and could include parting ways with external contractors, the report did not state categorically whether internal discussions could lead to staff layoffs.
However, a Microsoft spokesperson disputed the characterization of planned cuts, saying, “Azure leadership has not directed teams to develop cost-cutting plans. Every responsible company prepares for a range of scenarios and market dynamics, both positive and negative,” according to The Information.
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