Google turns its back on India
The handset business of web giant Google has taken a further step towards reducing its presence in India after shutting down Motorola Mobility’s Indian website. The move follows an announcement made by the firm in August, when it said it will shrink its operations in India and lay off 4,000 employees in Asia as part of its restructuring efforts.
Google to axe 1/5 Motorola employees and close down 94 offices
Web giant Google plans to axe around 4,000 staff of Motorola Mobility’s workforce – which represents 20 per cent of the handset business’s total headcount, according to reports. In addition, 94 facilities – which represent around a third of the handset firm’s worldwide offices – will be shut down as Google continues its overhaul of its $12.5bn acquisition.
Jha replaced as Google overhauls Motorola management
Sanjay Jha, who revived Motorola’s devices business and led the company through its acquisition, has been replaced as CEO, after Google finalised its takeover of the firm.
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With summer supposedly fast approaching, many look to trim some fat and get in shape for the sunny months. The Informer has never been a huge fan of gyms; in fact his favourite machine in the gym is the one that sells chocolate. Telefonica’s UK arm O2, is one business that is looking to get lean for the holidays, though, and this week it announced that it is to trim 3,500 UK employees.