Difference between revisions of "Marconi plc"
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1999 After demerging its defence interests, [[GEC]] renamed itself '''Marconi plc''', concentrating on communications and IT. | 1999 After demerging its defence interests, [[GEC]] renamed itself '''Marconi plc''', concentrating on communications and IT. | ||
Having made 2 major US acquisitions of companies involved in fibre-optic cables and telecommunications equipment, and having disposed of non-core business such as [[Domestic Appliances]], the company planned to capitalise on telecoms underinvestment in fibre but sell off its [[Fibreway]] JV as an independent telecoms operators,<ref>The Times July 22, 2000</ref> | |||
2003 Marconi plc renamed itself '''Marconi Corporation''' | 2003 Marconi plc renamed itself '''Marconi Corporation''' | ||
Revision as of 10:02, 2 March 2020
1999 After demerging its defence interests, GEC renamed itself Marconi plc, concentrating on communications and IT.
Having made 2 major US acquisitions of companies involved in fibre-optic cables and telecommunications equipment, and having disposed of non-core business such as Domestic Appliances, the company planned to capitalise on telecoms underinvestment in fibre but sell off its Fibreway JV as an independent telecoms operators,[1]
2003 Marconi plc renamed itself Marconi Corporation
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- ↑ The Times July 22, 2000