01:54 PM EDT, 03/26/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Microsoft ( MSFT ) executives have informed managers of major divisions, including Azure cloud and North American sales groups, to freeze new hiring, The Information reported Thursday, citing three current employees with direct knowledge of the decision.

Microsoft ( MSFT ) didn't immediately reply to a request for comment from MT Newswires.

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