Apple closes Indian software development offices

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6/4/06 4:39:27 PM

Apple closes Indian software development offices

[link|http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1611960.cms|http://timesofindia....eshow/1611960.cms]

The company that redefined the way we listen to music has decided to call it quits in India. Apple, known for its popular iPods, is pulling out its software development and support operations in India.

The company had commenced operations in April and hired about 30 people for its subsidiary, Apple Services India Pvt Ltd.

At a meeting on May 29, Apple announced its decision to lay off all its employees. Apple officials told them that "the company is revaluating its operations and has thought of pulling back its Indian operations".

Apple is giving these employees a severance package of two months salary. It will settle all claims on June 9. When contacted, Steve Dowling, an Apple spokesperson, said, "We have re-evaluated our plans and have decided to put our planned support centre growth in other countries."

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6/5/06 2:49:29 PM

I guess eastern Europe is cheaper

or Vietnam, or wherever...

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Apple closes Indian software development offices - (tuberculosis) - (1) - June 4, 2006, 04:39:27 PM EDT

I guess eastern Europe is cheaper - (lincoln) - June 5, 2006, 02:49:29 PM EDT

Any more than we can resent a dog licking its own testicles.
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