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Blackberry maker RIM starts layoffs

Struggling BlackBerry maker Research In Motion said today that it has started laying off employees as part of its restructuring plan aimed at saving about US $1 billion this year.

Blackberry maker RIM starts layoffs

Wed, 20 Jun, 2012 - 20:55

Struggling BlackBerry maker Research In Motion said today that it has started laying off employees as part of its restructuring plan aimed at saving about US $1 billion this year.

RIM said in May that there would be “significant layoffs” this year.

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