Bangalore: Oracle Corporation has begun laying off employees across several regions as part of a major shift in its business strategy, with reports suggesting that thousands of jobs could be affected worldwide.
Recent reports indicate that the company has started reducing its workforce, although it has not officially confirmed the total number of layoffs. Some estimates suggest that job cuts could reach between 20,000 and 30,000 positions, but there is no official confirmation of such figures.
The situation has drawn particular attention in India, where reports claim that a significant number of employees have been affected. While some sources mention up to 12,000 job losses in the country, this number has not been independently verified by major international agencies.
The layoffs are believed to be part of Oracle’s broader plan to invest heavily in artificial intelligence and expand its cloud and data centre infrastructure. The company is reportedly redirecting resources to build advanced AI systems and strengthen its position in the growing digital economy.
Industry analysts say the move reflects a wider trend in the global technology sector, where companies are restructuring their workforce to adapt to rapid technological changes. Automation and AI tools are enabling firms to operate with fewer employees while focusing on high growth areas.
The development has raised concerns among employees, especially in key technology hubs, as uncertainty grows over job security. At the same time, experts note that such changes are becoming common as companies reshape their operations to remain competitive in an evolving market.
Oracle has not yet released a detailed public statement outlining the full scale of the layoffs or the regions most affected.