IBM to close China R&D department, affecting over 1,000 jobs, Yicai reports

IBM to close China R&D amid hardware demand decline and growth market challenges

Published - August 26, 2024 05:33 pm IST - BEIJING

This follows a statement from IBM on the matter. File

This follows a statement from IBM on the matter. File | Photo Credit: Reuters

IBM will completely shutter its China R&D, resulting in layoffs affecting over 1,000 jobs, Chinese media outlet Yicai reported on Monday (August 26, 2024), citing a statement from the company.

IBM, the world's biggest technology services company, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The decision comes amid the company's struggles with falling demand for its hardware and challenges in growth markets like China.

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