千亿巨头IBM突然官宣：裁员！或影响全球数千名员工

Group 1: Workforce Changes - IBM plans to conduct a new round of layoffs in Q4 2025, affecting a "low single-digit" percentage of its global workforce, which translates to at least 2,700 employees based on an estimated total of 270,000 employees by the end of 2024 [1] - This is not the first large-scale layoff for IBM; previous layoffs included 6,000 to 8,000 employees in 2013 and additional cuts in marketing and public relations last year [1] - The company has been reallocating resources by automating repetitive tasks, which has led to the replacement of around 200 HR employees with AI systems, while hiring more sales and software development personnel to drive business growth [1] Group 2: Financial Performance - IBM reported third-quarter revenue of $16.3 billion, representing a year-over-year increase of 9.1%, and net profit of $1.74 billion, marking a return to profitability [2] - Executives emphasized that accelerating innovation remains a key focus for IBM, with ongoing strategic execution aimed at driving revenue growth and enhancing profitability [3] Group 3: New Product Launch - IBM has announced the launch of "IBM Digital Asset Haven," a full-stack blockchain service aimed at government, financial institutions, and regulated enterprises, positioning itself as a "shovel seller" in the crypto asset industry [4] - The service will support over 40 blockchains and will automate transaction processing, state monitoring, and fund settlement, while integrating compliance services [7] - The "IBM Digital Asset Haven" is set to be offered as a SaaS solution in Q4 2025, with a local deployment version expected in Q2 2026 [8] Group 4: Market Performance - As of November 6, IBM's stock closed at $306.77, up 1.97%, with a total market capitalization of $286.7 billion [9]