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8x8 cuts ~7% of global workforce in restructuring to focus on XCaaS and profitability
8X8 INC /DE/
- Reduction of approximately 7% of global workforce; decisions subject to local law and consultation.
- Restructuring expected to be substantially complete by Q1 FY2024 (ending June 30, 2023).
- Goals: improve operating margins, accelerate non-GAAP profitability and cash flow, focus on XCaaS and CPaaS in APAC.
- Areas of focus include accelerating innovation, increasing XCaaS win rates, and maintaining UCaaS customer experience.
- Interim CEO Sam Wilson cites strategic reallocation of resources; impacted employees being notified.