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
8,000 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
15 January 2007
Employment effect (start)
1 January 2007
Foreseen end date
31 December 2007
Description
British Logica CMG is a leading global solutions company providing management and IT consultancy, systems integration, products, services and support. After acquiring German IT-consultant Avinci in 2005 and French IT-service provider Unilog in 2006, Logica CMG now announced plans to increase its total workforce of 40,000 by 20%. 400 out of the approximately 8,000 new jobs will be created in Germany. No further information is given.
Sources
16 January 2007: Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
Citation
Eurofound (2007), Logica, Business expansion in World, factsheet number 64799, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/64799.
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