Microsoft layoffs hit HoloLens, Azure cloud groups

On Monday, Microsoft introduced layoffs reportedly affecting round 1,000 workers. As reported beforehand by CNBC, the blended actuality division engaged on HoloLens 2 is without doubt one of the areas affected. Individually, Enterprise Insider reported that Azure for Operators and Mission Engineering has additionally seen cuts of “tons of” of workers.

In a press release to CNBC, Microsoft stated, “We stay absolutely dedicated to the Division of Protection’s IVAS program and can proceed to ship innovative expertise to help our troopers,” and that it’s going to proceed to promote HoloLens 2.