The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Romania, United States, India, Philippines, Canada, other locations
Sector
Information / Computing 62 - Computer programming, consultancy and related activities 62 - Computer programming, consultancy and related activities 62 - Computer programming, consultancy and related activities
3,000 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
5 September 2025
Employment effect (start)
3 November 2025
Foreseen end date
3 January 2026
Description
Oracle, the American provider of enterprise software, has announced plans to cut more than 3,000 positions worldwide.
The restructuring will affect multiple regions and business units, including the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure division, Oracle Health, architects and corporate unit. In Romania, the company plans to cut 404 jobs, offering severance packages based on tenure and extended paid notice periods. The layoffs are also implemented at its units across the United States, India, the Philippines, and Canada.
The restructuring is driven by a global efficiency program and a strategic shift toward cloud services, infrastructure, and artificial intelligence technologies.The job reductions target roles in IT and cloud-related functions, including software development, technical support, and consulting.
Oracle employs about 162,000 people worldwide.
The previous restructuring recorded in the ERM for Oracle was in 2020: Oracle 2020-EU
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