First-tier motherboard makers planning layoffs

I'm sure this sort of thing happens all the time..  right?

Asustek commented that its is evaluating a "small" workforce reduction. In addition, the company said it will also adjust its inventory control and channel operation.

As for the first quarter of 2009, Asustek said it expects revenues performance to hit bottom in January and February.

In related news, Micro-Star International (MSI), Gigabyte Technology and Elitegroup Computer System (ECS) are also said to be planning to cut staff by an average of 3% each.

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