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Microsoft Azure leaders reportedly asked to find 20% cost cuts
The Information says executives are discussing bigger employee AI budgets and higher retention pay amid competition with Anthropic and Meta.
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In October 2026, The Information reported that Azure President Girish Bablani asked senior leaders to find 20% cost cuts in his group, which has about 11,500 employees. Executives were also discussing increasing employees’ AI budgets and paying more to retain talent amid competition from Anthropic and Meta.
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