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Nokia Moves Subtly to Regain U.S. Share

March 27th, 2008 · No Comments

Nokia Moves Subtly to Regain U.S. Share - The Wall Street Journal
Amid Competitor’s Struggles, Finnish Maker Courts Carriers, Tweaks Its Designs for America
When an archrival in a critical market stumbles, many companies are quick to declare an aggressive attack. Not Nokia Corp.
The Finnish cellphone giant was presented with a golden opportunity to expand in the [...]

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Tags: mobile

Motorola: The End of an Error

February 1st, 2008 · No Comments

Business Week
The Razr maker will likely sell or spin off its cell-phone division. Possible acquirers include Asian rivals and private equity players
For connoisseurs of American electronics, Jan. 31 marks what may become the end of a technology icon. Motorola (MOT), the largest and most successful cell-phone manufacturer in the U.S., announced it’s considering separating the [...]

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