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IBM Cuts 3,900 Jobs After Muted Consulting Demand Hits Quarterly Revenue

Jan 25 (Reuters) - IBM Corp on Wednesday said it would lay off 3,900 people as part of some asset di

IBM Cuts 3,900 Jobs After Muted Consulting Demand Hits Quarterly Revenue

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