‘We can now spend $1bn on R&D anually’
How was the separation with Motorola Inc dealt with in terms of new strategy of operation and business?
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What has been the India presence for the company?
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How do you plan to make inroads into the enterprise mobility solutions domain when it is a lesser-known terrain for the company?
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