IBM disputes report of 112,000 layoffs

IBM analysts are skeptical of the report too.

“I don’t know if the report’s right or wrong, but I believe it’s very likely a gross exaggeration,” said Frank Gens, chief analyst at IDC.

But Cringely says he is confident in his reporting.

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