Software firm VMware to lay off 800 staff globally in first half of 2016

Software firm VMware is yet to break out specific details of which of its global operations will be affected by 800 layoffs announced as part of its 2015 results.

The Palo Alto firm, which employs 700 staff at its base in Cork, said restructuring measures would take place over the opening six months of this year.

“As per the Q4 earnings and press release, we can confirm that... VMware announced a restructuring and realignment of approximately 800 roles over the course of the first half of 2016.