Microsoft is offering voluntary buyout packages to approximately 60,000 employees, representing more than a quarter of its global workforce, as the technology giant seeks to manage costs while continuing its massive investments in artificial intelligence. According to CNBC, the company announced the voluntary exit program on October 26, 2026, allowing eligible employees to leave Microsoft with financial compensation and career transition support. The decision comes as Microsoft invests heavily in AI infrastructure, particularly data centers and computing capacity. It also raises questions about how major technology companies are balancing workforce expenses with the growing financial demands of artificial intelligence. Around…
Polish e-commerce marketplace Allegro has opened its platform to Ukrainian consumers, giving shoppers direct access to more than one million products from Polish sellers. The expansion marks another step in Allegro's international growth strategy and creates new cross-border opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses. Rather than launching a separate Ukrainian marketplace, Allegro is allowing consumers to place orders through its existing Polish platform, Allegro.pl. The initiative began as a pilot program in October 2026, initially involving several hundred selected Polish merchants. The move gives Allegro access to nearly 12 million active online shoppers while simplifying international sales for Polish businesses.…
