LSI cuts jobs
We did not forget you LSI. In fact, LSI is quietly cutting 40 jobs in Kansas, according to The Wichita Eagle. That article can be read here....
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Posted by Mark LaPedus on Jan 31, 2009 11:28 AM in Semiconductors
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Home Alone
Looks like 2009 will be a great year for videoconferencing—providing you already have a Webcam and software. Companies clearly aren't footing the bills for travel, even to local conferences....
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Posted by Rick Merritt on Jan 23, 2009 08:04 PM in Computing
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Connected Hell
Just got a form email from an exec in my company asking me to join his LinkedIn site. Sure, why not. Of course we already have our recently improved Intranet...
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Posted by Rick Merritt on Jan 21, 2009 08:49 PM in Computing
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IBM layoffs coming!
IBM posted decent results yesterday. But look out! Layoffs are coming. An article about the layoffs can be read here....
Posted by Mark LaPedus on Jan 21, 2009 04:28 PM in Semiconductors
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Nine steps to think about
It's a hell of an economy. Richard Bayer wants to prepare you for the worst in case your fate ends in a layoff. The Chief Operating Officer of The Five...
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Posted by Nic Mokhoff on Jan 16, 2009 03:04 PM in Consumer
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Layoffs at TI?
The latest rumors at Texas Instruments? Here's what one source said: TI will finalize an early retirement later this month for 50 year-plus employees. This will result in a 5...
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Posted by Mark LaPedus on Jan 15, 2009 07:13 PM in Semiconductors
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Chartered faces tough road
Singapore's Chartered faces some hard times--and losses, according to the FT. The foundry vendor has been downgraded and taken pay cuts. And what else? The article can be read here....
Posted by Mark LaPedus on Jan 6, 2009 01:50 AM in Semiconductors
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IBM to cut 16,000 jobs?
Rumors are running rampant that IBM will cut 16,000 jobs on Jan. 23. That article from IDG News Service can be read here....
Posted by Mark LaPedus on Jan 5, 2009 03:17 PM in Semiconductors
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