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Verizon to Cut 15,000 Jobs Amid Restructuring and AI Focus

Verizon to cut about 15,000 jobs as it restructures, a figure that’s definitely making waves. It seems that the word “restructure” has become a familiar, and often unwelcome, term in the business world, and in this case, it unfortunately signals a significant workforce reduction. The reality is that companies are under pressure, and sometimes, the easiest way to try and maintain the appearance of growth, or even just profitability, is by cutting costs, and sadly, that often means cutting jobs.

This job cut, as many have suspected, is likely tied to the implementation of AI and automation. While there’s a lot of hype surrounding AI, the truth is that for many companies, it’s becoming a key part of their strategy to replace human workers.… Continue reading

Cellular outage in U.S. hits AT&T, T Mobile and Verizon users, Downdetector shows

This morning, I woke up to what can only be described as a digital apocalypse – a cellular outage was wreaking havoc across the U.S., affecting AT&T, T Mobile, and Verizon users. The chaos that ensued was palpable, with reports flooding in from various regions about the lack of service. As someone who works closely with one of the carriers, the scale of the outage was staggering – millions of devices suddenly disconnected, causing a ripple effect that left many in a state of confusion and frustration.

The root of the issue seemed to be with Cisco, the company responsible for managing a significant portion of the cellular backbone.… Continue reading