Nokians mourn the loss of their company to Microsoft

In the hours after Microsoft's announcement that it would be acquiring Nokia's devices and services business, Twitter has seen an outpouring of reactions from those affected by the merger. No one has more at stake than Nokia's employees; while Microsoft is committing to keep the base of its phone operations in Finland, it's also said it plans to cut $600 million annually in costs within the first 18 months after the merger. Needless to say, tensions are running high.

North American head of operator ecosystem Marc Kleinmaier's tweet underscores the uncertainty in the air while John Kneeland, a developer project manager at Nokia, points out what an emotional time it is for everyone at the company.

I work for Microsoft now (hopefully)...
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