Dell lays off some managers and sales staff to get 'leaner' amid a 'modernization'

• Dell is restructuring its sales division and cutting staff as part of its "modernization."
• Managers and senior managers were the main targets of layoffs, employees told Business Insider.
• Workers said they expected more layoffs as Dell implements its AI strategy internally.

Dell has laid off staff as part of a significant restructuring of its sales division.

In an internal memo titled "Global Sales Modernization Update" sent to staff on Monday, the computer maker unveiled plans to centralize sales teams and modernize internal operations to prepare for "the world of AI."