Sun Microsystems is to cut 1,080 jobs from its 36,068
workforce. The company did not say which business units would be
affected.
Sun said the layoffs are needed for it to meet its 2004 goals of
growing revenue, improving profitability and increasing shareholder
value, while continuing to invest in the development of
technologies to solve complex network computing problems.
"This strategic realignment is an ongoing business practice that
allows us to allocate resources to meet the highest priorities of
the business," Sun said.
The company said most of the changes will occur this quarter,
although some units will still have layoffs in its second and third
quarters.
"Sun remains committed to driving operational efficiency and, in
doing so, must continually review, monitor and respond to changing
business priorities by evaluating organisation, workforce,
projects, product strategies and cost structures," the company said
in a statement.
This is the third round of layoffs for Sun since October 2001,
when it reduced its workforce by 3,900. Last November, Sun cut
another 4,400 jobs.
Linda Rosencrance writes for Computerworld