Articles tagged with: Research In Motion and Nortel Networks

RIM urges Canadian government to review

BlackBerry maker Research in Motion says Canadians want and expect the Canadian government to prevent the $1.1-billion sale of Nortel Network's coveted wireless assets to Ericsson of Sweden. more

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RIM hangs tough on bid for Nortel wireless assets

Communication industry analysts say Research In Motion is refusing to budge in its pursuit of Nortel Networks' wireless business because its key technology patents could help secure RIM's future as a mobile phone technology leader. more

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Research In Motion Accuses Nortel of Blocking Bids for its Wireless Assets

BlackBerry manufacturer, Research In Motion ("RIM") has lashed out at Nortel Networks, accusing it of deliberately blocking attempts to buy assets from the bankrupt telecoms vendor. RIM says that it sought to be qualified as a qualified bidder in Nortel's auction bidding process for the Wireless Business, but was told it could be qualified only if it promised not to submit offers for other Nortel assets for a period of one year. In seeking to impose this condition, Nortel and its advisors were allegedly aware of RIM's desire to purchase other Nortel assets.  more

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RIM Looking to Hire Thousands of New Staff in 2009

BlackBerry maker Research in Motion (RIM) is reported to be bucking the general economic trend and is seeking to hire several thousand new employees this year - scooping up available talent as people are laid off at other firms.  more

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