IBM lays off 150 workers, 30 in RTP
Published: Thu, Jul. 10, 2008 12:30AM
Modified Thu, Jul. 10, 2008 01:00AM
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closeRESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK -- IBM laid off about 30 local employees Tuesday as part of a restructuring at the technology company.
The 30 were among 150 people whose jobs were eliminated nationally, said John Buscemi, director of communications for IBM North America. "These resource actions are done to match customer requirements," he said. "We're continually evaluating the skills we need."
The workers were part of IBM Tivoli, a division that offers services such as storage, security and system management.
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IBM purchased Tivoli in 1996 as part of its shift away from hardware and into software. IBM employs more than 120,000 people in the United States and about 11,000 at its campus in Research Triangle Park.
Employees will have an opportunity to apply for other jobs within the company or receive severance packages if they leave, Buscemi said.
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