Nokia Siemens Networks slashes 1,500 jobs with UK hit first

Dan Worth
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Employees inherited from Motorola after $1.2bn acquisition to be let go

Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) is to slash 1,500 jobs as the ailing operator reduces the 6,900 employees inherited from its $1.2bn acquisition of Motorola's telecoms unit. The cuts will hit UK emp...

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