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[News] [Rival] More Layoffs at Microsoft Claimed, Novell Collapses, and Robotics Chief Tandy Trower Quit Microsoft

  • Subject: [News] [Rival] More Layoffs at Microsoft Claimed, Novell Collapses, and Robotics Chief Tandy Trower Quit Microsoft
  • From: Roy Schestowitz <newsgroups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Wed, 02 Jun 2010 05:33:01 +0100
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Thoughts on Wrapping Up Microsoft's FY10 

,----[ Quote ]
| Stealth Layoffs: comments here for a while 
| have been saying don't expect anymore large 
| layoffs but do expect ongoing stealth 
| layoffs, the kind that don't trigger the 
| WARN act, let alone publicity. If you see 
| your leadership meeting with HR far more 
| frequently than usual, should you be 
| nervous? Well, first step, ask what's up. 
| If the answer is unsatisfying and doesn't 
| ring true: yep, be nervous, especially as 
| FY10 wraps up and new FY11 reduced budgets 
| kick in.
`----

http://minimsft.blogspot.com/2010/05/thoughts-on-wrapping-up-microsofts-fy10.html

COPC Inc. Recertifies Microsoft Global Outsourcing to VMO 'Block Certification'

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/copc-inc-recertifies-microsoft-global-outsourcing-to-vmo-block-certification-2010-05-25?reflink=MW_news_stmp

Novell Reports Financial Results for Second Fiscal Quarter 2010

http://www.novell.com/news/press/novell-reports-financial-results-for-second-fiscal-quarter-2010-1

Whatâs new at Novell?

,----[ Quote ]
| But then Novell hasnât traded on 
| fundamentals for the past three months, 
| ever since hedge fund Elliott Associates 
| launched an unsolicited offer for the 
| company. Novell, which is being advised by 
| JP Morgan Securities, stiffed the bid, but 
| did leave the door open to other 
| âalternatives to enhance shareholder 
| value.â Since Elliott floated the offer, 
| shares of Novell have basically changed 
| hands at or above the $5.75-per-share bid.
| 
| As a decidedly mixed bag of businesses, 
| Novell isnât the cleanest match for any 
| other company that might want to take it 
| home. For that reason, most speculation 
| around a possible buyer for Novell has 
| centered on private equity firms. (The 
| buyout shops are undoubtedly licking their 
| chops at the prospect of picking up 
| Novellâs $600m of maintenance and 
| subscription revenue, not to mention the 
| $1bn that sits in the companyâs treasury.) 
| However, we understand from a person 
| familiar with the process that there are a 
| handful of strategic buyers still 
| interested in Novell.
`----

http://blogs.the451group.com/techdeals/security/whats-new-at-novell/

Microsoft to businesses: No standalone concurrent programming toolkit for you

,----[ Quote ]
| Given last yearâs departure of Robotics 
| chief Tandy Trower, Iâm wondering about 
| Microsoftâs future intentions and 
| directions in the robotics spaceâ
`----

http://www.zdnet.com/blog/microsoft/microsoft-to-businesses-no-standalone-concurrent-programming-toolkit-for-you/6303


Recent:

Microsoft planning more global job cuts

http://www.caymanmama.com/2009/11/06/microsoft-planning-more-global-job-cuts_200911065534.html


Microsoft to cut jobs worldwide; minimal impact on India

,----[ Quote ]
| Global software major Microsoft will slash
| hundreds of jobs globally as part of its
| effort to realign business activities.
|
| The layoffs are expected to be across
| different locations and businesses. Sources
| said the number of possible lay-offs could be
| close to 800.
|
| When contacted, a Microsoft India
| spokesperson said the impact on the company's
| India headcount would be in single digits.
| The firm currently employs about 5,300 in the
| country.
`----

http://www.ptinews.com/news/363658_Microsoft-to-cut-jobs-worldwide--minimal-impact-on-India


Who's Still Around at Microsoft Cambridge?

http://www.boston.com/business/technology/innoeco/2009/11/whos_still_around_at_microsoft.html


Microsoft slashes jobs

,----[ Quote ]
| Software giant Microsoft has confirmed that jobs will be cut in New Zealand.
|
| The company would not comment on how many people would be made redundant.
`----

http://www.itbrief.co.nz/200905063399/microsoft-slashes-jobs.php


Microsoft to lay off 55 employees in India

,----[ Quote ]
| Software giant Microsoft will lay off about 55 employees in India, which is
| one per cent of its Indian staff, as slowdown hits the sector, affecting
| business and profitability.
`----

http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/microsoft-to-lay-off-55-employees-in-india/61182/on


Microsoft lays off 1% of India staff

http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/microsoft-lays-off-1india-staff/357672/


Microsoft will reduce headcount by 1 percent in India

http://www.infoworld.com/[primary-term-alias-prefix]/[primary-term]/microsoft-will-reduce-headcount-1-percent-in-india-959


Microsoft India: To Cut Local Staff Numbers By About 1%

http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20090511-700986.html


Microsoft announces to cut 1 percent of its workforce in India

http://www.topnews.in/microsoft-announces-cut-1-percent-its-workforce-india-2165088


Here is a report from the Philippines:

Microsoft global layoffs reach RP

http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/infotech/view/20090506-203472/Microsoft-global-layoffs-reach-RP


Microsoft cuts loose dozens of S'pore staff

,----[ Quote ]
| MICROSOFT'S local employees dodged the first bullet but could not escape the
| next, as the economic downturn continues to crimp technology spending by
| businesses and consumers.
`----

http://news.asiaone.com/News/The%2BBusiness%2BTimes/Story/A1Story20090509-140387.html


Microsoft's cuts reach Triangle

,----[ Quote ]
| Microsoft announced earlier this year that the recession would force its
| first mass layoffs, about 5,000 jobs. This week, the Redmond, Wash., company
| notified the N.C. Commerce Department that those cuts will include 55
| positions at an outpost in North Raleigh.
`----

http://www.newsobserver.com/business/story/1520086.html


Microsoft cutting 55 jobs in Raleigh; Wells Fargo, American Express also cut
jobs in N.C.

,----[ Quote ]
| Three mass layoffs notices field with the North Carolina Department of
| Commerce last week show the continuing impact the economic recession is
| having on the high-tech and financial services sectors across North Carolina.
`----

http://localtechwire.com/business/local_tech_wire/wire/story/5122128/


Microsoft dishes out the pink slips. What does it mean for the rest of us?

http://features.csmonitor.com/innovation/2009/05/06/microsoft-dishes-out-the-pink-slips-what-does-it-mean-for-the-rest-of-us/


Microsoft to Axe Over 140 UK Jobs

,----[ Quote ]
| 5% of UK staff to go; CEO Steve Ballmer implies further job cuts may be
| necessary
`----

http://www.mcvuk.com/news/34183/Microsoft-to-Axe-Over-140-UK-Jobs


Related:

Ex-Microsoft boss sentenced

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/business/371393_msftcourt19.html


Former Microsoft Manager Gets 2 Years In Jail

http://news.portalit.net/fullnews_former-microsoft-manager-gets-2-years-in-jail_1427.html
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