Home BusinessSony Ericsson to cut 2,000 jobs globally
Mobile handset maker Sony Ericsson today said it will cut 2,000 jobs globally as it phases out activities at some of its locations.
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When asked if the move will impact the Indian operations as well, company officials declined to provide details when contacted.
"As part of its programme that started a year ago, Sony Ericsson will phase out activities at some of its locations worldwide and plans to reduce headcount globally by 2,000 people," Sony Ericsson said in a statement.
Sony Ericsson intends to complete its programme by mid-2010, it added.
The company will phase out activities at some of its locations worldwide, as part of a cost reduction programme.
It added that the company was continuing with its business transformation programme as announced earlier and the main aim was to return to profitability as soon as possible.
Sony Ericsson intends to complete its programme by mid-2010.