Jan 1

landen will be joining Satyam on Jan 1...still not sure whether this is good news or bad!
still digesting.......

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Malaysia Software Development Center to be transitioned to Satyam Corporation

In an effort to drive Motorola’s strategy, strengthen our competitive position and improve cost structure and operational efficiencies, the Home & Networks Mobility business will discontinue operations at the Malaysia Software Development Center, whose primary focus is Network Management System development for Cellular Networks.

Therefore, Motorola will transition all employees and assets of the Malaysia Software Development Center to Satyam, a leading global business and information technology company, located nearby in Cyberjaya, Malaysia. After an extensive search and evaluation of alternatives, it was determined that Satyam is ideally positioned to provide Motorola with superior software development services and the Motorola team with excellent career opportunities.

After the close, Motorola will contract directly with Satyam Corporation for development services on its market leading network management software to continue to fulfill the needs of its customers. The transition is subject to regulatory and other customary closing conditions, and is expected to be completed by 31 December 2008. Until the sale is closed, it will be business as usual for the Malaysia Software Development Center team.

This decision is in the best interest of the Malaysia Software Development Center team and Motorola. We believe that the transition will open career opportunities for these employees and strengthen Motorola’s competitive position in Malaysia.

Motorola is committed to delivering on customers’ expectations without disruption or distraction. The Malaysia Software Development Center provides significant efforts for both internal programs important to customer deliverables and for external Motorola customers, such as Verizon and others. Our commitment to those programs remains constant.

Thank you for your continued support.


Regards,
Employee Communications