Fresh off of a solid quarter which saw profits rise 28%, HP announced today that it will be laying of some 9,000 workers as it moves to automate several of its commercial data centers. Although the move will incur a $1 billion charge through 2013, HP ultimately believes the move will ultimately save anywhere from $500 million to $700 million by 2013 and increase increase overall productivity. Approximately 6,000 new workers will be hired in various countries to replace those who lost their jobs.
HP to lay off 9,000 workers as it automates data centers
Updated Dec 19th, 2018 6:39PM EST
If you buy through a BGR link, we may earn an affiliate commission, helping support our expert product labs.
