To achieve those savings, Illumina plans to step up modularization it began in R&D when it developed its new NovaSeq X sequencing system; conduct more activities at lower-cost hubs; accelerating IT optimization; and carry out "streamlining" of its organization and processes. Illumina did not say if that would include further job cuts—the company reduced its workforce five percent in November—but did say it would be reducing or "rationalizing" its global real estate portfolio and spending on third-party vendors.