Last updated: Thursday, 18 March 2010

Technology News

Siemens to axe 4,200 jobs worldwide

Industrial giant Siemens has announced plans to axe 4,200 jobs worldwide in order to simplify its business structure and make its IT business “fit for the future”.

Folding plug wins Brit Insurance Design award

A folding plug designed to fold flat for easy transportation has been crowned the overall winner at the 2010 Brit Insurance Design Awards in London.

Deutsche Telekom introduces a “women’s quota”

Deutsche Telekom, the company behind T-Mobile, has announced plans to introduce a “women’s quota”.

Free online business advice with Business GP™

A new “Business GP” service has been launched in the UK, offering business support to entrepreneurs and SMEs, including free online advice between 12pm and 1pm every day.

June launch for Sony’s 3D TVs

Sony has announced plans for a June launch of its 3D televisions, in what some reports are calling a 3D consumer electronics battle as Samsung and Panasonic also vie for the title with their product launches.

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