Nokia reduces R&D operations in Japan
(Thomson Reuters ONE) - Corporate news announcement processed and transmitted by Hugin AS.The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Tokyo, Japan - As part of its global efforts to align its researchand development (R&D) operations to be in line with its focusedportfolio of future products, Nokia will be reducing its R&Dactivities in Japan. As previously announced last week, Nokia plansto reduce some of its R&D activities in Finland and Denmark.Today's announcement will impact approximately 220 employees inJapan. The total number would represent slightly more than 1% ofNokia's R&D personnel globally.Nokia will continue its significant sourcing activities in Japan.Japanese manufacturers are important partners who play a criticalrole in Nokia's global supply-chain strategy and with whom Nokiacontinues to develop its world-class logistics operations.The Japanese operation of Nokia Siemens Networks, Nokia's networkinfrastructure business, is not affected by this announcement andcontinues uninterrupted.Vertu, Nokia's exclusive line of handcrafted mobile phones for theluxury market, will also continue operations in Japan unaffected bytoday's announcement.About NokiaNokia is a pioneer in mobile telecommunications and the world'sleading maker of mobile devices. Today, we are connecting people innew and different ways - fusing advanced mobile technology withpersonalized services to enable people to stay close to what mattersto them. We also provide comprehensive digital map informationthrough NAVTEQ; and equipment, solutions and services forcommunications networks through Nokia Siemens Networks.Media Enquiries:NokiaCommunicationsTel: +358 7180 34900Email: press.services(at)nokia.comwww.nokia.com --- End of Message ---NOKIAP.O. Box 226
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Datum: 24.11.2009 - 10:00 Uhr
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