After Nokia Layoffs, Tech Workers in Finland Regroup and Refocus

Re:After Nokia Layoffs, Tech Workers in Finland Regroup and ... by dijit on Monday August 10, 2015 @04:03PM (#10036922)

I was around during the fateful February in 2011 where Nokia shut down the meamo/meego division in Ruoholahti, Helsinki.

I was surrounded by insanely talented and passionate individuals, and while I get the impression a lot of talent dispersed and "went home" (it was a very diverse atmosphere in terms of culture) there were a few that banded together and made `Jolla`.

Which, I don't hear much of these days, but I hope they eventually carve out a small chunk of the market at least.

Nokia is pretty well known in Finland for hiring a _lot_ of contractors/companies. So layoffs can be quick, severance can be avoided but the downshot for them is increased salaries.

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Re:After Nokia Layoffs, Tech Workers in Finland Regroup and ... by spiralpolitik on Monday August 10, 2015 @05:30PM (#10037515)

When Nokia decide to get back into the smartphone market they will have a straight choice whether to go Android or "something else".

If they decide to go the "something else" route then expect them to acquire 'Jolla'. As great as 'Jolla' is that is sadly the best exit strategy they can hope for at this point in the smartphone markets lifecycle.

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