CRN have reported that Cisco System inc will be cutting its global workforce by 14,000 employees, which is nearly 20 per cent of its entire employee base. If the cuts are confirmed it would be the second largescale staff reduction in the tech industry following Intel Corps 12,000 layoff in April.

Cisco is due to release its quarterly results shortly and expected to announce its plan to cut staff in the coming weeks.

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