Microsoft Cloud Business President Allegedly Asks Executives to Seek Cost-Cutting Measures

On October 13, local time, reports citing sources indicate that Microsoft has discussed significant cost reductions within its Azure cloud server leasing business unit. The outlet reported that Azure President Girish Bablani asked his team of executives in recent weeks to propose plans to achieve at least a 20% cost cut. Sources say the company has not yet finalized any cost-cutting measures, and these measures may change. Additionally, it remains unclear whether such cuts would include layoffs.