Last mentioned: Feb 25, 2026
Target Completion
Expected completion of the two-year workforce reduction and AI integration plan.
AI Revamp Announcement
CEO Zubin Appoo announces 2,000 job cuts and a shift away from manual coding.
Workforce Restructuring
CEO Zubin Appoo announces 2,000 job cuts during the H1 earnings briefing.
Market Volatility
Algorhythm Holdings' SemiCab announcement triggers a shift in the AI narrative toward disruption.
e2Open Acquisition
The company completes the acquisition of supply chain software firm e2Open.
E2open Acquisition
WiseTech completes the $2.1 billion acquisition of U.S. cloud firm E2open.
AI Integration
WiseTech begins building AI agents into the Cargowise platform.
Record High & Scandal
WiseTech shares hit record highs before a 70% drop following allegations against founder Richard White.
Australian logistics software leader WiseTech Global has announced a reduction of 2,000 roles, representing 29% of its workforce, as it transitions to AI-led software development. The two-year restructuring plan marks a fundamental shift away from manual coding toward automated engineering and operational efficiency.
WiseTech Global has announced a workforce reduction of 2,000 positions, targeting engineers as it pivots toward AI-driven software development. The move, representing over a quarter of its global staff, signals a paradigm shift where manual coding is no longer viewed as the core engineering function.