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Nov

2011

Nokia Siemens Networks WiMAX business to be acquired by NewNet

Author: The Fonecast

Last week, Nokia Siemens Networks announced plans for reorganisation, which involved massive cost savings and around 17,000 jobs being cut.

Business areas that aren’t consistent with the new strategy were “planned to be divested or managed for value”.

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30

Nov

2011

Today's podcast: job losses, mobile payments, Ofcom reports, luxury phones and more

Author: The Fonecast

This week’s edition of The Fonecast starts with the shocking news that Nokia Siemens Networks plans to lose around 17,000 staff while reorganising.

But we also have some upbeat stories, including a new mobile payment processing service for the UK, new net neutrality guidelines from Ofcom and a couple of luxury smartphones.

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30

Nov

2011

Farmers want QR cows, infrared sheep and mobile-controlled sheepdogs

Author: The Fonecast

Mark Bridge writes:

A brainstorming day run by T-Mobile UK with a dozen farmers, M&C Saatchi Mobile, the National Farmers Union and EBLEX (the organisation for the English beef and sheep industry) has resulted in some fascinating mobile-focussed solutions. The aim was to raise awareness of the benefits that smartphone technology can bring farmers and other small business owners.

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30

Nov

2011

Podcast - 30th November 2011

Author: The Fonecast

This week's podcast starts with news of 17,000 job losses at Nokia Siemens Networks. But we also have some upbeat stories, including a new mobile payment processing service for the UK, new net neutrality guidelines from Ofcom and a couple of luxury smartphones.

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29

Nov

2011

Motorola MOTOACTV fitness device hits the UK next month

Author: The Fonecast

Motorola Mobility has confirmed that the MOTOACTV fitness and music device - announced last month at the same time as the new RAZR smartphone - is coming to the UK next month.

It’ll be stocked by sports retailer Sweatshop from the beginning of December. Current pricing is £249.99.

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