Capgemini to shed jobs, close sites in North America overhaul
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Capgemini S.A. of France is planning the restructuring of the North American operation with job cuts and office closings and a view to return the North American arm to profitability. The information-technology services company posted a 16 percent increase to 1.71 billion Euro in first quarter revenue from 1.48 billion Euro a year earlier due largely to growth in the European market and outsourcing contracts. The restructuring would save 125 million Euro.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2005
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How France became a leader in offering faster broadband
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Free by Iliad of France offers 81 television channels, unlimited phone calls within France and 14 other countries and a high speed internet connection for $36 (United States Dollars). The French telecommunications industry was deregulated six years ago and with greater competition broadband has become less expensive than in the United States.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2006
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France fines mobile operators, citing collusion
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Authorities of France have cited three French telecommunications companies for collusion as antitrust law violations. France Telecom S.A. was fined 256 million Euros, Vivendi Universal S.A. was fined 220 million Euros and Bouygues S.A. was fined 58 million Euros.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2005
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