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Hitachi to replace president, split off businesses (AFP)
AFP - Japanese hi-tech giant Hitachi Ltd. said Monday that it was replacing its president and splitting off its automotive systems and consumer electronics operations as it braces for a massive loss.
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Gizmología — ... En un nuevo capítulo deprimente sobre la crisis y como le afecta a las grandes empresas de tecnología, esta vez le toca a la japonesa Hitachi. Harán una reestructuración de sus dos negocios (automoción y electrónica). No se han comentado si habrá despidos, pero si se ha planteado la posibilidad de que sus 40.000 trabajadores en Japón dejen de trabajar y cobrar un día al mes para ahorrar costes. ...

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