February 20th, 2012

Nokia Siemens Network, Qualcomm Prepare MultiFlow HSPA+ To Keep Data Signals Strong

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Our phones can do all kinds of things these days. Hell, millions of people — people from all different OS persuasions — are walking around talking to their phone. But even some of the most basic features — like, oh I don’t know… connecting to the Internet — could stand a few upgrades.

That said, the Nokia Siemens Network and Qualcomm are putting together a new network… → Read More

September 29th, 2011

Oh, Nokia. Another 3,500 People Laid Off, Manufacturing Operations Trimmed Down

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Nokia this morning announced “plans to take additional actions to align its workforce and operations”. You know what that means: mass layoffs and then some. In a press release, the Finnish mobile giant says it will reduce its staff by at least 3,500 employees by the end of 2012.

Nokia also says there will be reductions in manufacturing; the company is closing its manufacturing facility in… → Read More