1.   According to Mahoney, the company did not need the cash, but was selling the division in an effort to streamline its operations.

2.   Amelio has said Apple will concentrate development efforts on the Internet and multimedia, streamline operations and pare its unwieldy product lineup.

3.   Apple is going to streamline its operations and concentrate development efforts on the Internet and multimedia.

4.   The company announced it was to streamline its operations and close down three factories in the UK.

5.   Councillors have approved a plan to streamline operations by putting the running of the council in the hands of a chief executive, his deputy and only four directors.

6.   And as the company continues to downsize and streamline its operations, the days of loyal customers may soon be over.

7.   Both sides and the American people would come out winners if the Senate voted to ratify the convention and the State Department streamlined its operations.

8.   About half of the latest jobs being cut are management, while the rest seek to streamline factory operations, including closing its sunglass making operations in Rochester.

9.   Adobe also plans to streamline operations and eliminate three senior vice president positions.