IBM Makes Staff Cuts, Lots of Activity in Threads About Red Hat Layoffs (or 'Bluewashing')

posted by Roy Schestowitz on Apr 08, 2024

Two weeks ago in Times of India: IBM set to cut more jobs in these two divisions

Thread regarding IBM layoffs (very active this week)

Thread regarding IBM layoffs

A thread regarding Red Hat layoffs

There has been nothing concrete presented, let alone a verbal/written statement of assurance, to actually refute the rumours. Last Monday Red Hat's previous CEO left the company. He was born 4 November 1959, so still 3 years away from retirement age. Red Hat's founder Bob Young turned 70 almost 3 months ago (19 January).

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