HP cut to 4 major R & D engineering 70 employees retrenched

According to the "San Jose Mercury News" reported that in addition to the 14 thousand and 500 layoffs, HP also cut the 4 major R & D projects, and 70 employees in the Department to cut.

Reported that Dick has been in charge of the laboratory HP - (Dick Lampman) issued to employees of an internal e-mail, he expressed the above content in the message. HP labs worldwide has a total of 700 employees, the Department of the layoffs of 10%, but some of the staff may be cut in HP's other business to find new jobs.

Reported that, in the research and development of the project was cut, including the HP technical experts Alan - Kay (Alan Kay) led by the Advanced Software Research group. In the 70s of last century, Alan Kay, who worked at the Xerox laboratory, was known for his ability to develop graphical user interface technology. In addition, Alan - Kay is also a modern programming language attainments. Alan - Kay joined HP as a senior clerk in 2002. It is reported that Alan - Kay has left HP. Reported that the other three items were cut R & D projects were HP Cambridge research laboratories, user applications and systems laboratory and emerging technology laboratory. In addition to the Cambridge laboratory, the other three laboratories are located in California Alto (Palo) city. The report also quoted a spokesman for HP, said the company plans to carry out research and development goals to be adjusted in order to help HP's long-term stable development.

Reported that HP retention of R & D projects include nanotechnology and quantum computing technology. In addition, HP will continue to strengthen R & D efforts in Business Computing, imaging and printing technology, IT services and other business areas.

HP on Tuesday announced a restructuring plan, saying that by cutting business, improve efficiency and other means, the company will save $1 billion 900 million annually in the next year.