Archived Press Releases - 2002
- 17 December 2002
- Fujitsu launches Australia's first secure electronic messaging service
Fujitsu Australia, in conjunction with the Sunesis Group, has announced SecureXchange, the first ASP-based, secure electronic messaging service to address customers' growing needs for confidential, non-repudiated messaging capabilities.
- 12 December 2002
- CIO role changing as IT industry struggles with shift to smaller projects
Companies in the information technology industry are struggling to deal with a shift from major customer projects to smaller, incremental implementations of technology services, Fujitsu Australia chief executive officer Phil Kerrigan told an industry meeting today.
- 9 December 2002
- Fujitsu and Fed IT score top marks in notebook sale to Methodist Ladies' College
Melbourne's Methodist Ladies' College has purchased 800 Fujitsu LifeBook notebook computers for students and staff in 2003, choosing the Fujitsu notebooks for their lightweight, integrated architecture, advanced technology and competitive pricing.
- 9 December 2002
- New service delivery architecture necessary to realise tangible business benefits of mobile
Launching its new mobile solutions business group today, Fujitsu CEO Phil Kerrigan said that mobility is a major market direction that will require a new architecture to enable changing work patterns.
- 7 November 2002
- Revolutionary Technology Becomes Reality. Fujitsu Ships Stylistic™ ST Series Tablet PC
Capitalizing on more than a decade of experience in designing and manufacturing pen-enabled computers, Fujitsu Limited and its group affiliates today announced the global availability of the Fujitsu StylisticTM ST Series Tablet PC. The announcement comes in conjunction with the launch of Microsoft® Windows® XP Tablet PC Edition, a new version of Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional, with an extensive and integrated suite of utilities such as handwriting and voice recognition.
- 7 November 2002
- Revolutionary technology becomes reality
Capitalising on more than a decade of experience in designing and manufacturing pen-enabled computers, Fujitsu Limited and its group affiliates today announced the global availability of the Fujitsu Stylistic ST Series Tablet PC.
- 6 November 2002
- Intelligent, Ingenious and Inspired
Good things come in small packages, just like the Fujitsu LifeBook P1120. Lightweight and petite, the LifeBook includes ingenious features like wireless connectivity and a large storage capacity that users would normally find in larger notebooks.
- 6 November 2002
- Introducing the Mobile Computing Stars of Tomorrow
Fujitsu has created a range of exciting computing products for today’s information-critical businesses, including the first of its line of Tablet PCs to run on the new Microsoft® Windows® XP Tablet PC operating system, the Stylistic ST4110. Recognising that companies today require high quality, reliable computers built using the latest technologies, Fujitsu unveiled the LifeBook S6110 , C2210 , P1120 , E7010, P2210, and B2620 alongside the Stylistic ST4110 at the latest hotspot in town, Embassy @ Esplanade.
- 6 November 2002
- Living the Digital Lifestyle
One of the first notebooks to come with a DVD-R/RW drive, the new LifeBook C2210 offers a total multimedia experience with its brilliant graphics and fast processors, all encased in a new, curvy and ergonomic form. As a desktop alternative, the LifeBook C2210 also impresses with its full array of functions and features for today’s digital lifestyle.
- 6 November 2002
- Slim, Sleek and Totally Versatile
Busy corporate professionals these days need rugged yet aesthetically pleasing, highly mobile yet powerful personal computing tools to handle the demands of a fast-paced, hectic lifestyle. The new LifeBook S6110 from Fujitsu fits the bill with its slim, sleek and fully functional design.
- 29 October 2002
- A Desktop That Looks Good and Works Even Better
The new DESKPOWER C600 from Fujitsu offers the reliability and consistent performance needed by companies in a slim, stylish housing. Enterprises will also appreciate the wide variety of customisable options available to adapt the DESKPOWER C600 for their own particular needs.
- 29 October 2002
- Fujitsu Unveils New Global Product Development Platform for DESKPOWER PCs
Fujitsu has rebranded and streamlined its desktop personal computer lines into a single, global design and development platform in response to corporate IT consumer trends. The latest DESKPOWER desktop PCs and all future DESKPOWER models will share similar design blueprints which will make it easier to develop security and serviceability features. The global platform will also enable Fujitsu to build machines which incorporate the latest technologies essential for enterprises to conduct business operations.
- 29 October 2002
- Fujitsu partners with Foxboro Transportation
Fujitsu Australia will partner with Brisbane-based Foxboro Transportation to supply a state-of-the-art communications solution to one of Hong Kong's busiest rail networks, the Kowloon Canton Rail Corporation's (KCRC) East Rail Network.
- 22 October 2002
- Costs to tumble with 'SOI' approach to Web services
A leading international expert on Web services, Mark Unak from Fujitsu Consulting in the United States, today told a Sydney conference that organisations could expect to see enterprise integration costs fall by an order of magnitude with the widespread introduction of Web services.
- 25 September 2002
- Fujitsu recognised for ICT industry development activities
The Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts, Senator Richard Alston, today recognised Fujitsu Australia Limited for its contribution to the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector through its industry development activities.
- 18 September 2002
- Arnott's outsources data centre operations to Fujitsu
Fujitsu Australia today announced that leading food manufacturer Arnott's will outsource its data centre operations to Fujitsu under a five-year arrangement valued at approximately $7.5 million. Arnott's will move to Fujitsu from IBM Global Services Australia.
- 29 August 2002
- Take a Closer Look at the Pocket LOOX
Giving new meaning to the term "object of desire" is the latest innovation from Fujitsu - the Pocket LOOX. Fujitsu's first-ever personal digital assistant, the Pocket LOOX is proof that beauty is more than just skin-deep.
- 23 August 2002
- Local Internet hosting company re-signs with Fujitsu
Australian Internet hosting and e-business company, Destra Corporation (ASX:DES) has re-signed with the Fujitsu Internet Data Centre, relying on Fujitsu's extensive facilities and resources to provide the infrastructure for its Web hosting division, OzHosting.com.
- 12 July 2002
- Fujitsu LifeBook Gains Admission to Singapore's Top Universities
Students and teaching staff of Singapore's universities will soon be able to enjoy a whole new learning experience, thanks to Fujitsu. The Fujitsu LifeBook has been chosen by the National University of Singapore (NUS), the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and the Singapore Management University (SMU) as a premier educational tool for students and lecturers alike.
- 25 June 2002
- Fujitsu Enhances Reputation for Reliable, Powerful PCs with New DESKPOWER 5000
Corporate users and IT professionals now have even more options when it comes to choosing a reliable desktop PC for their office, thanks to the latest DESKPOWER 5000 from Fujitsu.
- 4 June 2002
- Fujitsu Introduces Enhancements to the Popular LifeBook B and C Series
Fujitsu announced today the availability of the LifeBook B2610, C2010 and C2111. The new B and C series notebooks come with improved features including more powerful processors to offer users even greater multimedia enjoyment and computing performance.
- 4 June 2002
- Get Carried Away with the Fujitsu LifeBook S6010
Fujitsu announced today the launch of the new LifeBook S6010, a stylish “thin and light” notebook designed for ultra portability, specially for the corporate professional constantly on the move. The latest addition to the LifeBook S series, this new notebook offers superb utility and functionality, all within a sleek, A4-sized magnesium alloy casing.
- 4 June 2002
- Latest Additions to Fujitsu’s Lightweight, Full Featured P Series Pack a Punch
In response to overwhelming consumer demand, Fujitsu today announced the release of the LifeBook P2110 – successor of the LifeBook P2040 which was named “Best Notebook” and overall “Best of Show” at COMDEX Fall 2001*. With its ultra-compact form factor, high-performance processing power and entertainment functionality, the LifeBook P Series delivers a mobile solution perfect for both work and play.
- 4 June 2002
- Top-of-the-Line Notebook for Mobile Corporate Professionals
Fujitsu unveils today the latest LifeBook E Series notebook, the LifeBook E7010. Powered with the latest Intel® Mobile Pentium® 4-M 1.8GHz processor with SpeedStepTM technology within its feature-packed, compact and slim body, the notebook is primed for unprecedented levels of computing performance. Busy executives on the go will enjoy optimized, smoother and faster 3D visualization, video encoding and Internet navigation, and reap significant time-saving benefits from heightened downloading and processing speeds and work productivity.
- 24 May 2002
- Fujitsu introduces new low-profile enterprise Hard Disk Drive series with capacities up to 147GB
Fujitsu, one of the leading suppliers of hard drives and computer peripherals, today unveiled its next generation of low-profile, high-speed and high-capacity hard disk drive (HDD) products designed specifically for high-performance enterprise computing and emerging market applications.
- 8 May 2002
- Fujitsu NZ to deliver turnkey project to Samoa Communications
Fujitsu New Zealand, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fujitsu Australia, has secured a US$1.1 million plus contract from Samoa Communications Limited to design and build a high quality broadband network linking the islands of Upolu and Savaii.
- 1 May 2002
- New Fujitsu PRIMERGY IA server sets TPC-C benchmark record
Fujitsu's latest PRIMERGY IA (Intel Architecture) server model, the H250, has achieved the best result to date of any dual processor server in the TPC-C online transaction benchmark.
- 30 April 2002
- Fujitsu doubles FLASHWAVE 7700 long haul reach to 1,500km
Fujitsu today revealed the latest release of its FLASHWAVE 7700 long haul DWDM platform. The FLASHWAVE 7700 platform can now transmit 80 full-duplex 10Gbps channels up to 1,500km without regeneration, which is more than double its previous distance.
- 18 April 2002
- Fujitsu launches INTERSTAGE middleware into Australian market
Fujitsu Australia announced today the release of its INTERSTAGE middleware to the Australian marketplace, seeking to meet the growing demand from enterprises for application integration solutions to help them link disparate corporate systems, interface legacy systems with state-of-the-art application packages, and provide a sound platform for new Web services solutions.
- 5 April 2002
- Fujitsu invests in high-end Internet Data Centre
Fujitsu Australia Limited today announced the multi-million dollar purchase of a premium, 7,000 square metre Internet Data Centre (IDC) from Exodus Communications Australia Pty Limited. The acquisition of the Sydney facility will extend Fujitsu's data centre capability to include carrier-independent, high-bandwidth Internet access with advanced capabilities within a secure, highly resilient environment.
- 12 March 2002
- Pocket LOOX Set to Hit Asia Pacific in Quarter 2, 2002
Fujitsu and its group affiliates announced today the global launch of the Pocket LOOX, a sleek new handheld PDA designed to serve as a powerful enabler of mobility for demanding business users and consumers. The designer PDA, which will go on sale from Q2 2002, will preview at the Fujitsu Siemens Computers' booth (Hall 1, Stand 5e2) at CeBIT from March 13 - 20 in Hannover, Germany.
- 5 March 2002
- Get Mach 4 Speed with Pentium® 4-M
Fujitsu and its group affiliates announced today the global launch of the Pocket LOOX, a sleek new handheld PDA designed to serve as a powerful enabler of mobility for demanding business users and consumers. The designer PDA, which will go on sale from Q2 2002, will preview at the Fujitsu Siemens Computers' booth (Hall 1, Stand 5e2) at CeBIT from March 13 - 20 in Hannover, Germany.
- 28 February 2002
- Power and Intelligence
The first thing you will notice on the new LifeBook C series is its large screen. Playback your DVD, and you will see what a big difference the new all-in-one multimedia LifeBook models make. With a Super XGA+ standard resolution, bigger memory capacity and enhanced, advanced graphics capability, users are assured of crisp picture quality for both work and leisure. Enjoy a larger, clearer view of spreadsheets, graphic files and movies. This is truly the notebook for professionals.
- 28 February 2002
- Fujitsu President calls for new approach to application development
In his address to the World Congress on IT in Adelaide today, Fujitsu Limited President and CEO Naoyuki Akikusa said that IT service providers need to bridge the gap between technological innovation and IT utilisation if they want to stimulate demand for new products and services to arrest the current slump affecting the IT industry.
- 25 February 2002
- Fujitsu Australia showcases award-winner m-cast at WCIT
Fujitsu Australia Software Technology (FAST) is showcasing its digital distribution system, m-cast, at the IT Business Forum and World Congress on Information Technology in Adelaide this week.
- 19 February 2002
- Fujitsu wins major outsourcing contract with BOC
Fujitsu Australia has won a major outsourcing contract from BOC, the leading provider of gases and related products and services in the South Pacific. The contract is worth an estimated $A33 million over five years.
- 14 February 2002
- Fujitsu announces NetCOBOL for .NET
Fujitsu Australia has reaffirmed its support for the Microsoft .NET platform with the release of NetCOBOL for .NET, a rich development environment and compiler for COBOL built on Microsoft Visual Studio .NET and the .NET Framework.
- 12 February 2002
- Fujitsu wins major TransGrid IT services outsourcing deal
Fujitsu Australia has won a multi-million dollar, multi-year contract for the provision of IT services to TransGrid, the State-owned corporation responsible for the management and development of the $2.5 billion, high voltage electricity network throughout major regional and more isolated areas of NSW.
- 8 February 2002
- Fujitsu Australia partners with Qvalent to deliver end-to-end e-procurement to customers
Leading e-services organisation Fujitsu Australia Limited will be able to deliver an end-to-end e-procurement solution to corporate customers and government agencies through a partnership agreement with business to business e-commerce infrastructure provider Qvalent Pty Ltd (formerly Metiom).
- 5 February 2002
- Fujitsu First Notebook to Offer Biometric Signature Technology
Fujitsu PC Asia Pacific is proud to announce the availability of touch screen notebooks that support biometric signature technology.
- 16 January 2002
- Fujitsu develops 40Gbps optical transmitter module, heralding next wave in high-speed optical communications systems
Fujitsu Limited announced today that it has developed a 40gigabit-per-second optical transmitter module, a major milestone in creating the next generation of high-speed optical communications systems. The company will now focus on commercialising the module and plans to begin shipping samples in March of this year.
- 15 January 2002
- Fujitsu Australia selects Vignette applications to power revamped Web site
Vignette Corp. today announced that leading e-services organisation, Fujitsu Australia Limited, has selected its applications to power its fully redeveloped Web site. The new site is scheduled to debut in early February.