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Published 11/03/2009 by Moneynews


Nokia Siemens Networks Laying Off 5,700

HELSINKI -- Nokia Siemens Networks said Tuesday it will lay off up to 5,700 workers globally as part of a move to cut annual costs by euro500 million ($740 million).

The mobile network equipment maker -- a joint venture between Finland's Nokia Corp. and Siemens AG of Germany -- said it will reduce its five business units...

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Nokia Siemens Axing Up To 5,700 Jobs
Finnish mobile giant Nokia ( NYSE: NOK ) will lay off up to 5,700 jobs at Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN), the telecom infrastructure JV between Nokia and Siemens, ... - [11/04/2009 - mocoNews.net]
NSN may cut nearly 6,000 jobs
, reeling from weaker sales and declining market share, said it may cut as many as 5,760 jobs as part of a broad restructuring and cost-cutting program. The program ... - [11/03/2009 - Fierce Wireless]
Nokia plans up to 5,800 job cuts
Struggling telecom equipment maker Nokia Siemens Networks aims to cut up to 5,800 jobs and save more than ¬1 billion to stay competitive in the market.The company ... - [11/03/2009 - Irish Times]

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