Microsoft Executive Says Layoffs Offset by More R&D

Tue, Mar 3rd, 2009

Up to 3,000 employees could be needed for Microsoft's research efforts this year, in part offsetting layoffs announced in January, a top company executive said Tuesday.

Microsoft's Chief Operating Officer Kevin Turner said during a keynote speech at the Cebit trade show that the remainder of this year will continue to be challenging as the global economy faces a severe downturn.

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