The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Information / Communication Computer Programming, Consultancy And Related Activities Computer Programming, Consultancy And Related Activities 62 - Computer programming, consultancy and related activities
200 - 300 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
27 April 2005
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
Computer company Prokom revealed details of its restructuring plan. Recent weak results forced Prokom to undertake serious restructuring measures. Prokom will become a holding company controlling several subsidiaries operating in various market segments and will concentrate its activity only on large projects as well as research and development. The company will resign from trading and transfer smaller contracts to its subsidiaries. This outsourcing will enable the company to cut workforce by 200 to 300 employees, liquidate two branches and decrease marketing costs. Prokom will also renegotiate contracts for renting office space. Altogether savings should amount to PLN 60-80 million.
Prokom also informed that it negotiates strategic partnership with two large companies, which should allow it to offer them services globally.
Sources
21 May 2005: Rzeczpospolita
18 May 2005: Rzeczpospolita
28 April 2005: Puls Biznesu
24 May 2005: Rzeczpospolita
Citation
Eurofound (2005), Prokom, Outsourcing in Poland, factsheet number 61677, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/61677.
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