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Oracle Cuts 11,200 Jobs Amid Strong Cloud Growth

8/14/2025

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Oracle is reducing its workforce by 7%, affecting around 11,200 jobs in the cloud division, mainly in the U.S. and India.
Cloud revenue increased by 23% to $6.2 billion, reflecting strong financial performance despite layoffs.
Analysts worry that layoffs may destabilize key teams and hinder innovation.
Oracle plans to invest heavily in AI and partner with OpenAI to strengthen cloud infrastructure.

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Story summary

Oracle is reducing its workforce by 7%, affecting around 11,200 jobs in the cloud division, mainly in the U.S. and India.
Cloud revenue increased by 23% to $6.2 billion, reflecting strong financial performance despite layoffs.
Analysts worry that layoffs may destabilize key teams and hinder innovation.
Oracle plans to invest heavily in AI and partner with OpenAI to strengthen cloud infrastructure.