IBM laying off dozens of storage software developers in Israel
IBM laying off dozens of storage software developers in Israel
IBM operates a substantial development center in Israel focused on storage technology, employing hundreds of workers. The center was established after IBM acquired the Israeli startup XIV in 2008
IBM is laying off dozens of storage software developers in Israel, Calcalist has learned. As part of the process, the computing giant offered these employees the option to replace the dismissal with an early retirement procedure or to seek an alternative workplace within the company.
IBM maintains a substantial development center in Israel focused on storage technology, employing hundreds of workers. The center was established after IBM acquired the Israeli startup XIV in 2008.
The employees being laid off are not involved in IBM's research activities in Israel.
These layoffs at IBM add to significant job cuts made by other tech giants in Israel in recent months, such as Meta and Amazon.
IBM told Calcalist in response: “IBM continually reviews and evolves our product and technology portfolio as we stay at the forefront of innovation and meet the needs of our clients – both now and in the future. This can require adjusting resources, which has impacted a small percentage of our staffing in Israel, but not our commitment to our clients and to the country.”
IBM Israel currently employs around 3,000 people in five centers located in Petah Tikva, Tel Aviv, Givatayim, Beer Sheva, and Haifa. A significant portion of these employees are involved in development work, while the rest work in fields such as theoretical research, marketing, and sales.
