TechFlash: Microsoft layoffs: what's ahead, why it's a good move, who benefits

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Why Microsoft's layoffs are good for the company — and good for the Puget Sound region Microsoft's massive layoffs will be painful for employees, but ultimately beneficial for the company and the region. 5 things Microsoft layoffs mean for the company's future CEO Satya Nadella has sent a clear sign to Microsoft's competitors and customers: The company is transforming and is ready to become a leader once more. Microsoft to close Xbox Entertainment Studios in restructuring ​Microsoft says it will close Xbox Entertainment Studios as part of a company restructuring that will cost 18,000 jobs. Another move: Microsoft takes Nokia off the Android platform ​Microsoft says it is moving Nokia off the Android platform as part of a company restructuring that includes 18,000 layoffs. The company last month announced the ​release of an Android-powered phone after acquiring Nokia's phone division in April for $7.5 billion. Microsoft slashing up to 18,000 jobs Most of the cuts will come in the company's Nokia devices unit, CEO Satya Nadella said, with more than 1,300 Puget Sound-area workers getting cut. Microsoft cuts: Puget Sound contractors will be hit hard Microsoft announced it would lay off 1,351 employees from the Puget Sound region, but that number doesn't include expected cuts to its thousands of contractors. ​Much bigger than expected: Initial reactions to Microsoft's layoffs Microsoft announced today it would cut up to 18,000 jobs, including about 1,350 from the Puget Sound area. Boeing video shows how robots will help build 777X jetliner A new corporate video shows robots in action manufacturing the upcoming 777X model jetliners at Everett. New Amazon lease of old Seattle building a blow to real estate developers Amazon.com leases the 250,000-square-foot building from Seattle Children's Research Institute. Amazon two-day delivery hits United Kingdom Previously, orders took between 3-7 days, but deliveries will get quicker in the UK. Puget Sound area companies show up to hire veterans More than 100 companies – from Amazon.com to Xerox – were represented at a Seattle job fair. National Tech News

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