Teradata halts 2026 salary raises, redirects budget to AI investments
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Cloud software company Teradata has informed employees that annual salary raises will be paused in 2026, with the budget being redirected toward artificial intelligence investments. This reflects a broader trend where companies are reallocating funds from employee compensation and benefits to finance AI initiatives.
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Cloud software firm Teradata has told employees not to expect annual salary raises in 2026, and says it is putting the money towards AI instead.
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