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
300 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
25 April 2003
Employment effect (start)
1 April 2003
Foreseen end date
1 December 2003
Description
Restructuring focuses on three key areas: changes to organisational structures, alignment of research and development activities, scaling-down of marketing and support functions. In Germany, restructuring will lead to a reduction in personnel capacity equivalent to approximately 240 full time staff positions. This measure is currently subject to consultations with employee representatives (works council). Outside Germany, there will be a reduction of some 60 full-time personnel.
February 2004. Among other measures, the technical assistance in Germany will be relocated in India. Negotiations taking place currently are concerning some 164 jobs.
Eurofound (2003), Software AG, Internal restructuring in European Union, factsheet number 59367, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/59367.
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