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Time of India
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Intel jobs cuts begin: 20% workforce cut, key units shut, and roles outsourced; Check company's layoff policy
Intel Corporation has begun a sweeping round of job cuts under CEO Lip-Bu Tan , starting with 107 employees in California, according to a notice filed under the state's Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act. The layoffs, scheduled to begin on 15 July, are the first public step in what Tan calls a broader strategy to 'become a leaner, faster and more efficient company.' The Santa Clara-based employees affected include a mix of engineers and senior managers across CPU and GPU development teams. These initial layoffs are part of a wider global wave expected to impact up to 20% of Intel's workforce, especially in chip manufacturing. Engineering, management and Foundry teams hit CRN reported that several roles tied to Intel's core chip design and production efforts are being eliminated. These include 22 physical design engineers, cloud software developers, and system-on-chip designers. The cuts extend to management ranks, with affected positions including a vice president of IT, engineering project managers, and strategy heads. A spokesperson told CRN, 'As we announced earlier this year, we are taking steps to become a leaner, faster and more efficient company. Removing organisational complexity and empowering our engineers will enable us to better serve the needs of our customers and strengthen our execution.' Tan, in a company-wide memo from April, had written: 'There is no way around the fact that these critical changes will reduce the size of our workforce.' He added, 'We must balance our reductions with the need to retain and recruit key talent.' Live Events Employees have been notified with either a 60-day warning or a four-week notice period, along with nine weeks of pay and benefits. The move is part of Intel's plan to reduce operating costs by $500 million in 2025 and an additional $1 billion in 2026. Automotive chip unit shuts down in Germany Beyond layoffs in the U.S., Intel has confirmed the closure of its automotive chip division in Munich. The unit, headed by Intel veteran Jack Weast, was developing software-defined vehicle platforms. Most employees in the unit are expected to be laid off. In a statement, an Intel spokesperson told CRN: 'The decision to wind down the automotive business, which resided within the Client Computing Group, is part of a move by Tan to refocus on the company's core client and data centre portfolio.' This division had been seen as one of Intel's bets on the future of mobility. But Tan appears to be redirecting Intel's efforts back to its more traditional strengths, such as CPUs and data centres, amid rising cost pressures. Marketing operations outsourced to Accenture In another major shift, Intel will outsource part of its marketing operations to global consulting firm Accenture. The transition will focus on customer communication roles, which will be increasingly handled by artificial intelligence systems. 'We are focused on modernising our digital capabilities to serve our customers better and strengthen our brand,' the company said. 'Accenture is a longtime partner and trusted leader in these areas, and this engagement will allow Intel and its partners to drive better business outcomes through simpler processes and programmes.' The outsourcing is part of a wider move to streamline non-core operations, reduce overheads, and bring in external partners for functions no longer deemed strategic. A culture shift in leadership In internal communications, Tan has pushed for a cultural reset. He has openly criticised a management style where promotions were linked to the size of a team. 'I've been surprised to learn that, in recent years, the most important [key performance indicator] for many managers at Intel has been the size of their teams. Going forward, this will not be the case,' he wrote. 'I'm a big believer in the philosophy that the best leaders get the most done with the fewest people,' Tan added. He says Intel needs small, empowered teams who can take ownership of projects and move quickly without layers of decision-making. Industry layoffs mounting in 2025 Intel's latest cuts follow a round of 15,000 layoffs in 2024. They come amid a broader wave across the tech sector. According to more than 62,000 tech workers have already lost jobs in 2025. Major players like Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, and Google have all announced staff reductions this year. The pressure on chipmakers has grown sharply as global demand shifts and competition intensifies. Intel, once the industry's uncontested leader, has struggled to maintain its edge in manufacturing and has faced delays in product rollouts. Tan's restructuring may be bold, but it is also risky. Much of Intel's future now hinges on whether these sweeping changes can actually lead to faster execution, stronger innovation, and restored confidence—both inside and outside the company.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
San Jose fraud prevention expert charged with healthcare fraud
(KRON) — A woman who worked as a security manager at Nvidia and regularly spoke as an expert on fraud prevention was charged with submitting 167 fraudulent healthcare claims against the Santa Clara-based tech company, the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office announced Friday. Faranak Firozan, 47, is accused of submitting the fraudulent claims between November 2020 and January 2024 to Nvidia's self-insured health plan, according to prosecutors. The DA's office said that many of the claims were either entirely made up or that bills were altered by changing service dates. 'Providers verified that services listed in her claims were either not performed at all or were duplicated claims,' the DA's office wrote. The scheme began to unravel in August 2024, according to prosecutors, after the California Department of Insurance received a suspected fraudulent claim referral from Cigna, which administered Nvidia's health plan. Motorcyclist suffers 'life-changing injury' in San Jose hit-and-run 'On her LinkedIn page, Firozan described herself as an expert in abuse prevention systems and fraud investigations for financial institutions,' the DA's office wrote. 'In 2020, she provided training on cyber laundering for the Information Systems Security Association Silicon Valley Chapter.' Firozan was charged with altering medical records with fraudulent intent and preparing false statements in connection with insurance claims. She also faces an added aggravated white-collar crime enhancement. Firozan is scheduled to be arraigned on July 15. If convicted, prosecutors said she faces years in prison and would be ordered to pay restitution. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Nvidia (NVDA) to Host Virtual Annual Shareholder Meeting on June 25
Nvidia (NVDA, Financials) said Wednesday it will conduct its annual shareholder meeting virtually on June 25, with voting and live Q&A available via a secure online portal for registered stockholders. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 4 Warning Signs with NVDA. The Santa Clara-based semiconductor company, which has surged to a $3.49 trillion market valuation, said the proxy materials for the meeting were filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on May 13. A recording of the session will remain accessible through June 2026. The meeting comes as Nvidia continues to expand its role in AI infrastructure globally. This month, the company unveiled plans to build an industrial AI cloud platform in Germany and named Micron Technology the first supplier for its new memory solution, SOCAMM, designed for AI server workloads. Nvidia also recently partnered with Novo Nordisk to use AI in drug discovery and showcased video compression tools for autonomous vehicles at its GTC conference in Paris. The company's Gefion supercomputer and GPU stack are being leveraged for breakthroughs across biotech, robotics, and high-performance computing. Nvidia stock closed down 0.75% on the day of the announcement. This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Nvidia (NVDA) to Host Virtual Annual Shareholder Meeting on June 25
Nvidia (NVDA, Financials) said Wednesday it will conduct its annual shareholder meeting virtually on June 25, with voting and live Q&A available via a secure online portal for registered stockholders. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 4 Warning Signs with NVDA. The Santa Clara-based semiconductor company, which has surged to a $3.49 trillion market valuation, said the proxy materials for the meeting were filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on May 13. A recording of the session will remain accessible through June 2026. The meeting comes as Nvidia continues to expand its role in AI infrastructure globally. This month, the company unveiled plans to build an industrial AI cloud platform in Germany and named Micron Technology the first supplier for its new memory solution, SOCAMM, designed for AI server workloads. Nvidia also recently partnered with Novo Nordisk to use AI in drug discovery and showcased video compression tools for autonomous vehicles at its GTC conference in Paris. The company's Gefion supercomputer and GPU stack are being leveraged for breakthroughs across biotech, robotics, and high-performance computing. Nvidia stock closed down 0.75% on the day of the announcement. This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Netskope Taps Morgan Stanley for IPO That Could Raise $500M+
Netskope picked Morgan Stanley (MS, Financials) to lead its U.S. IPO plans, aiming to go public as soon as Q3, Reuters reported, with expectations to raise over $500 million. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 4 Warning Sign with MS. Founded in 2012, the Santa Clara-based firm makes cloud security tools used by companies like Ross Stores (ROST, Financials) and Yamaha. Backers include Goldman Sachs and Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan. CEO Sanjay Beri said last year the IPO would boost brand visibility. While cybersecurity stocks are hot again, broader IPO recovery is still facing headwinds from tariffs and market uncertainty. This article first appeared on GuruFocus.
