Rumor: Eedoo Sold to Unnamed Software Company
Sohu IT, 7/10/13
Chinese consumer electronics manufacturer Lenovo's (0992.HK) digital home entertainment subsidiary Eedoo Technology has been acquired by an unnamed software company, according to industry sources.
Eedoo's development team, led by Eedoo CTO Ma Chunchen, has been transferred to the acquiring firm, while R&D, administrative, and HR personnel have stayed behind to ensure a smooth transition. Employees made redundant due to the acquisition will not receive severance pay.
Eedoo Technology was established by Lenovo in July 2010 as an interactive game equipment developer.
Editor's Note: For more background on this topic, please see "Eedoo Fires Head of Marketing" MD 7/03/12 issue.
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