Microsoft is laying off 1,500 people from its Azure cloud computing division

It is reported that Microsoft has recently laid off employees in its Azure cloud computing department, and has laid off hundreds of people so far, and the final number of layoffs is expected to reach 1,500. The affected teams include Azure for Operators and Mission Engineering. It is reported that the number of layoffs in Azure for Operators may reach 1,500. These two teams belong to the Strategic Mission and Technology (SMT) team established in 2021, focusing on the development of quantum computing, space and government cloud businesses. A Microsoft spokesperson said that this is a necessary and regular adjustment made by the company to manage its business, and it will continue to prioritize investment in strategic growth areas to support customers and partners.