Enterprise SaaS · Canada
OpenText layoffs
We've tracked 2 rounds of OpenText layoffs between Mar 2026 and Jul 2026, affecting 1,280 people in total. None of these cuts were publicly blamed on AI. Headcounts are what was reported at the time, and some may have changed since.
People affected
1K
Across tracked announcements
Announcements
2
Mar 2026 → Jul 2026
AI-attributed
0%
Of affected people
Every tracked announcement
- −400(2% of workforce)
A second round in 2026 followed roughly 880 job cuts in March.
About the figure: The 400 figure is BetaKit's estimate from a 2% cut of more than 20,000 staff.
Source: BetaKit
- −880
The cut is part of a three year business optimisation plan that began with 1,200 layoffs in 2024.
About the figure: The 880 figure is BetaKit's estimate from the 4% share the company confirmed.
Source: BetaKit
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