Siemens Layoffs: Update

Siemens corporation finally confirmed rumors and reports of nearly 17,000 job cuts/restructuring. This announcement was made by the Siemens parent company, a conglomerate that manufactures myriad products including medical and energy systems. It's unclear at this point whether or how the cuts affect Siemens Enterprise communications; I'm in pursuit of answers on that score. But the (accurately) reported size of the layoff made it a topic of considerable interest within our industry over the last week, so we'll follow up to determine any impact on the Siemens communications company. Afternoon update:

Siemens corporation finally confirmed rumors and reports of nearly 17,000 job cuts/restructuring. This announcement was made by the Siemens parent company, a conglomerate that manufactures myriad products including medical and energy systems. It's unclear at this point whether or how the cuts affect Siemens Enterprise communications; I'm in pursuit of answers on that score. But the (accurately) reported size of the layoff made it a topic of considerable interest within our industry over the last week, so we'll follow up to determine any impact on the Siemens communications company.

Afternoon update:Siemens Enterprise PR sent me the following statement:

Details regarding the planned restructuring for Siemens Enterprise Communications were communicated in February and the announcement made in July regarding a reduction in sales, general and administrative costs within Siemens AG is a totally separate matter.

When I asked for clarification, as to whether this week's announcement would have any effect at all on Siemens Enterprise, the response was: "No, it is a totally separate matter."

Our posting on the February layoffs is here.