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Blackberry maker to cut 2000 jobs

Research In Motion to cut jobs as part of cost savings plan, shuffle senior executives

BlackBerry maker Research In Motion is cutting 2000 jobs as part of a cost savings plan announced last month and is shuffling some senior executives.

The job cuts amount to about 10 per cent of the company's workforce. The Canadian company based in Waterloo, Ontario, said Monday it will notify affected employees this week.

It expects to give more information on the layoffs when it reports fiscal second-quarter results on September 15.

Also on Monday, RIM says it is naming two executives to take on different parts of the chief operating officer role. Chief Operating Officer Don Morrison went on medical leave in June.

Thorsten Heins is being named chief operating officer, product and sales. Jim Rowan will become COO, operations.

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