Dell to cut 5% of global workforce as ‘uncertain future’ looms

US-based PC maker makes move in order to reduce costs as ‘market conditions continue to erode’

Dell is to cut 6,650 jobs, or 5% of its global workforce, as the PC maker becomes the latest US tech firm to reduce costs amid economic uncertainty.

Dell told employees that market conditions were deteriorating and that initial attempts to save money, such as a hiring freeze and travel curbs, were not enough.