Category Archives: Nortel Networks
Nortel's New CEO Talks the Talk
If first impressions count for anything, new Nortel CEO Mike Zafirovski made it clear he has a strong handle on what needs to be done to resuscitate Canada's flagship high-tech company. At a press conference earlier today, Zafirovski was asked … Continue reading
Nice Knowing You, Bill Owens
Just when you thought things at Nortel were about to get “normal” again, CEO Bill Owens suddenly walks away. It is a strange and somewhat unexpected move because the 65-year-old had given every indication he was enjoying his status as a Fortune … Continue reading
Owens Meets the Press
Looks like Nortel CEO Bill Owens is getting ready to sit down with “local” – aka Canadian – reporters again after he had gave a wide-ranging interview Thursday with Reuters. Owens said Nortel is sticking to its full-year revenue forecast … Continue reading
The Nortel Shuffle
It was nice knowing you, Malcolm Collins. Collins, who has headed Nortel's enterprise business since 2002, is leaving the company (was he pushed or did he jump?). His departure is part of a reorganization by Nortel to “better meet the … Continue reading
Nortel Looks for New CTO; Needs Strategic Acquisitions
According to CEO Bill Owens, Nortel Networks will take its time before it hires a new CTO to replace Gary Kunis, who quit in May along with COO Gary Daichendt. “It is a very important part of Nortel,” Owens told … Continue reading
More Love for Nortel in India?
CIBC World Markets analysts Steve Kamman believes Nortel could get some more love from Indian wireless carrier BSNL, which is expected to unveil a $3-billion RFP soon. The contract would involve a two to three year period and could provide … Continue reading
