Tech giant IBM is reportedly laying off nearly 9,000 employees across multiple locations in the United States. This latest round of job cuts involves a significant downsizing of its Cloud Classic division, according to the report. According to a former IBM employee who was recently laid off, the job cuts have affected approximately 10% of the company's cloud division. The source, who wished to remain anonymous, revealed that the layoffs were spread across various departments, including sales, marketing, and development. The layoffs are part of IBM's broader effort to restructure its operations and improve efficiency. The company has been investing heavily in emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and cloud computing and is looking to streamline its workforce to better align with these strategic priorities.