
Open source company SUSE is cutting about 10% of its roughly 1,900 employees, with its CEO citing AI and automation in an internal memo. September's voluntary departure program fell short, prompting compulsory cuts.
Key points
- What happened: SUSE is cutting 10% of its roughly 1,900 employees, citing "AI and automation"; September's voluntary departure program did not attract enough participants
- Why it matters: Owner EQT is reportedly considering a sale for up to $6 billion, putting cost optimization in line with a private equity exit strategy