Global vendor strategies - 07/10/07

Nokia will pay $8bn for the US navigation software maker Navtech. With the move, it confirms it is more and more interested in mobile content.

LogicaCMG has entered into a strategic alliance with Microsoft.

The ALU board has issued a statement to say its support of CEO Pat Russo facing speculation on her future.

Siemens' CEO is unhappy about its JV with Nokia. In separate news, Siemens was fined $284m for illegal behavior of some Siemens People.