Archived Press Releases - 2004
- 14 December 2004
- Fujitsu and PARC launch joint research on ubiquitous computing
Fujitsu Limited and the Palo Alto Research Center Inc. (PARC), a subsidiary of Xerox Corporation, have signed a multi-year joint research agreement in the field of ubiquitous computing. Working together, the companies will establish and facilitate a new vision of ubiquitous computing that goes well beyond 2010, aiming to make peoples' lives safer, simpler, more efficient, and more comfortable.
- 10 December 2004
- Fujitsu helps Northern Territory Government deliver online services for motorists from the top end to the red centre
Northern Territory motorists will be able to renew their driver's licences and vehicle registrations online from next week, thanks to an initiative from Fujitsu, the Northern Territory Government and Charles Darwin University.
- 9 December 2004
- Fujitsu's record-breaking storage solutions now available in Australia and New Zealand
Following significant sales success and an outstanding 'no-outage' record in Fujitsu's home and Asian markets, the ETERNUS3000 SAN storage range is now available in Australia and New Zealand.
- 6 December 2004
- Fujitsu and Cisco form strategic alliance
Fujitsu Limited and Cisco Systems, Inc. today announced that they have reached a fundamental agreement to enter into a strategic alliance focusing on routers and switches that will enable service providers and enterprises to build advanced Internet Protocol (IP) networks.
- 6 December 2004
- Fujitsu increases mobile hard disk drive performance
Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., one of the world's leading suppliers of hard disk drives and computer peripherals, today announced its next generation MHV2100AH mobile hard disk drive. The new drive offers 100GB capacity with 5400 RPM functionality giving users more performance, but with low power consumption increasing the time that users can spend away from an outlet.
- 30 November 2004
- Fujitsu and IBM partner to promote open standards for autonomic computing
Fujitsu Limited and IBM today announced that they have agreed to collaborate on autonomic computing standards. Initial areas of collaboration are expected to include existing or new standardisation efforts related to the Web Services Distributed Management (WSDM) Event Format, standardisation of a set of actions to manage IT resources, and standards related to software installation and deployment.
- 29 November 2004
- Fujitsu and Onyx Software help Queensland Government improve child safety
As part of a statewide initiative to reform child protection and youth justice service delivery, the Queensland Government has awarded major contracts to Fujitsu Australia and Onyx Software Australia to improve information management.
- 26 November 2004
- Style, Security and Convenience In An Ultra Portable Notebook – Fujitsu’s New LifeBook S7000 Series
Fujitsu PC Asia Pacific today launched two LifeBook notebooks from their S7000 series - the slim and stylish LifeBook S7011 and S7010. Both LifeBook models have been enhanced with AuthenTec TruePrintT Technology, ensuring accurate fingerprint recognition. The LifeBook S7011 is packed with multimedia features making it perfect for work and play while the S7010 offers high-end functionality for corporate professionals.
- 24 November 2004
- Fujitsu to increase sales strength in western region with appointment of Bart Boaden
Fujitsu has strengthened its sales and service capabilities in Western Australia with the appointment of Bart Boaden as General Manager, Western Region. In this role, Mr Boaden will be responsible for business development and services delivery for the West Australian and Northern Territory markets.
- 17 November 2004
- Fujitsu gives enterprise customers new options for protecting and leveraging investments in legacy systems
Pundits have sometimes predicted the death of legacy systems, but at this week's Gartner Symposium/ITxpo 2004 in Sydney Fujitsu is unveiling a series of innovative options for enterprise customers who recognise the inherent value of their legacy applications, mainframe systems and other mature information technology platforms.
- 17 November 2004
- APRA appoints Fujitsu to manage National Claims and Policies Database for general insurance
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) today announced the appointment of Fujitsu Australia and New Zealand to develop and administer the National Claims and Policies Database (NCPD) facility. The appointment follows a rigorous tender process.
- 16 November 2004
- Fujitsu reveals the real value of IT at Gartner Symposium/ITxpo 2004
As a major exhibitor at the Gartner Symposium/ITxpo 2004 starting today at the Sydney Convention Centre, Fujitsu is challenging business leaders to examine and understand the role and value of information technology in their organisation.
- 15 November 2004
- AAPT launches new era of business telephony with Fujitsu VoIP technology
Leading telecommunications company AAPT has launched a new range of business solutions based on hosted voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology and services from Fujitsu.
- 21 October 2004
- Fujitsu expands business application capabilities with acquisition of Atos Origin Australia
Fujitsu has acquired the Australian operations of Atos Origin. Globally, Atos Origin is a €5-billion (A$8.5 billion)-a-year, Paris-based provider of business application and IT outsourcing services.
- 8 October 2004
- Fujitsu LifeBook T4010 - Convertible Tablet PC With Modular Optical Drive
Fujitsu PC Asia Pacific today launched the LifeBook T4010, a convertible notebook that easily transforms to a tablet PC with its swivel-hinged 12.1 inch display. The latest addition to Fujitsu's convertible tablet PC family, the T4010 retains the elegant and sophisticated design of its predecessor, but with improved ergonomics and a new outlook. The LifeBook T4010's ergonomically rounded edges make it more comfortable to hold and grip. Ultra-portable, the T4010 weighs less than two kilograms1 and with its cool black casing, it's the perfect companion for the highly mobile professional.
- 13 August 2004
- Fujitsu's New DESKPOWER Series - Compact and Efficient
Fujitsu PC Asia Pacific today launched three new DESKPOWER desktop PCs for business and home users. With a smart blend of light grey and anthracite black, the DESKPOWER series has a compact design, saving on precious desk space. The range also includes built-in cooling mechanisms that help to ventilate the system while minimising noise and maintaining peak performance.
- 4 August 2004
- Fujitsu Tablet PCs In Education
Learning is going to be more interactive, especially for Secondary 1 students at Crescent Girl's School and first-year undergraduates at the Singapore Management University.
- 3 August 2004
- Fujitsu posts record mobile hard disk drive shipments and grows enterprise sequentially
Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. (FCPA), one of the world's leading suppliers of hard disk drives and computer peripherals, today announced that it significantly increased its hard disk drive market presence in the second calendar quarter 2004
- 31 July 2004
- Case Study - Crescent Girls' School, Singapore
- 29 July 2004
- Fujitsu and TDK plan strategic alliance in hard disk drive head business
Fujitsu Limited and TDK Corporation today announced that they have agreed in principle to form a strategic alliance in the magnetic hard disk drive head business. The agreement covers technological collaboration and a joint manufacturing operation.
- 28 July 2004
- Fujitsu unveils the future at Retail Business Technology expo
Self-checkout systems, new multimedia displays, electronic shelf-labelling and fraud detection systems are just some of the Fujitsu innovations that will dramatically improve retail experiences for customers while delivering cost savings for retailers.
- 20 July 2004
- Betts Group chooses Fujitsu and Australian-made software for 120-store merchandising and point-of-sale systems upgrade
The Betts Group has chosen Fujitsu Australia to supply and support a comprehensive merchandising solution from Retail Directions across its 120-store retail network. The project represents the first success for a new partnership between Fujitsu and Retail Directions that is providing specialty retailers with highly functional and cost-effective technology solutions.
- 20 July 2004
- Fujitsu partners with world-class Australian software company to boost sales and profits for specialty retailers
Australasia's fast-growing specialty retailers now have easier access to powerful business applications and services previously only viable for large retail chains, after Fujitsu announced a systems-integration alliance with Australian software company Retail Directions.
- 15 July 2004
- Caltex Australia chooses Fujitsu as its business technology service provider for three years
Caltex Australia has appointed Fujitsu Australia and New Zealand as its services and technology outsourcing provider for the next three years. The agreement sees Fujitsu delivering a broad array of integrated technology services.
- 28 June 2004
- Fujitsu and Microsoft to deliver mainframe-class capability on open-standard IT platforms for mission-critical environments
Fujitsu and Microsoft will collaborate in the development of Fujitsu's next-generation Intel Itanium servers for Windows Server 2003 and next-generation Windows Server (code-named 'Longhorn'), as well as in platform integration, services and mission-critical customer support. This expanded collaboration is designed to help enterprise customers obtain optimal levels of reliability, scalability, performance and value for mission-critical IT environments.
- 21 June 2004
- Fujitsu and Telegea join forces to help Australasian telcos improve provisioning and profitability of Internet telephony
Fujitsu Australia and New Zealand and TeleGea, a leading provider of software solutions for the rapid delivery of hosted VoIP services, today announced a strategic partnership designed to help telecommunications providers better plan, provision and manage voice-over-Internet-Protocol (VoIP) telephony.
- 10 June 2004
- Fujitsu helps Department of Conservation preserve New Zealand's natural environment with five-year services agreement
The Department of Conservation (DOC) has extended its long-term relationship with Fujitsu by signing a new five-year contract for IT infrastructure management as the result of a tender process.
- 2 June 2004
- Fujitsu and Sun expand partnership to grow Solaris Market and unleash new generation of innovations in the data center
Sun Microsystems, Inc and Fujitsu Limited today announced the expansion of their 20-year strategic relationship to include the joint development and delivery of future generation Solaris and SPARC-based systems.
- 28 May 2004
- Fujitsu helps Public Record Office Victoria secure community access to vital government information
The Victorian Government has acted to safeguard community access to vital public information by appointing Fujitsu to deliver an ambitious digital archive initiative.
- 27 May 2004
- The LifeBook E8010 - Advanced Computing Power For Corporate Professionals
Fujitsu PC Asia Pacific today launched the LifeBook E8010. This high performance corporate notebook incorporates the second generation Intel® Centrino™ Mobile Technology, which gives users longer battery life and greater processing power.
- 27 May 2004
- The New Fujitsu LifeBook P7010 - Secure Fingerprint Recognition Technology In A Lighter Weight Notebook
Fujitsu PC Asia Pacific today launched the LifeBook P7010 for mobile professionals. Lightweight with a sophisticated pearl-white finish, the P7010 combines style with enhanced security, high-performance features and long battery life.
- 25 May 2004
- Self-checkout hits the high street as Coles Myer trials the Fujitsu U-Scan system in two Victorian supermarkets
Self-service shopping may soon become a reality as retail giant Coles Myer begins a six-month trial of Fujitsu's U-Scan self-checkout system at Bi-Lo Fountain Gate and Coles Chadstone in Victoria.
- 25 May 2004
- Self-checkout technology more accessible to Australian retailers following Fujitsu's US$35 million Optimal Robotics acquisition
Fujitsu has acquired the U-Scan self-checkout technology business of Canada's Optimal Robotics for US$35 million in a deal that will see this self-service shopping technology become readily accessible to all Australian and New Zealand retailers.
- 12 May 2004
- Coles Myer and Fujitsu join forces in software development alliance
Coles Myer and Fujitsu Australia will join forces under a new joint alliance to manage, consolidate and develop the software platform which runs the point-of-sale systems across all Coles and BiLo supermarkets in Australia.
- 29 April 2004
- Fujitsu targets market-share growth with latest appointments to leadership team
Fujitsu's integrated customer services strategy and aggressive market-share growth plans took another step forward today with the announcement of major appointments to the Company's leadership team. This follows the recent merger between Fujitsu and DMR Consulting to create one of the region's largest services companies.
- 8 April 2004
- Fujitsu's Stylistic ST5011 Unlocks The Great Outdoors For Mobile Executives
The new Fujitsu Stylistic ST5011 offers corporate executives a Tablet PC with stylish looks and high performance that will make them the envy of the office.
- 15 March 2004
- Fujitsu strengthens services and solutions delivery in Australia and New Zealand
Customers stand to benefit from a simpler interface to the full range of Fujitsu services after an important corporate realignment. The merger with specialist subsidiary DMR Consulting creates a new organisation united by its focus on customer value.
- 10 March 2004
- Fujitsu LifeBook C2310 - Superior Functionality for Both Business and Home Users
The LifeBook C2310 offers business and home users an attractive full feature alternative to their desktop including a 15" SuperFine XGA display and DVD Super Multi drive that supports every DVD format.
- 10 March 2004
- Fujitsu LifeBook S6210 and S2020 - Powerful Performance In A Slim Design
Fujitsu PC Asia Pacific today released the latest two notebooks in their award-winning S series - the LifeBook S6210 and LifeBook S2020. Both models offer corporate, SOHO executives and students a high performance, wireless-capable notebook with a polished and slim form factor.
- 10 March 2004
- Fujitsu LifeBook S7010 - Maximum Sophistication, Minimum Footprint for Corporate Professionals
The new Fujitsu LifeBook S7010 offers mobile executives the high-end functionality of the award-winning S series in one of the smallest form factors among the 14" LCD notebook market. Using the latest 2nd generation mobile micro-architecture processors from Intel, Fujitsu S7010 offers the highest performance of the thin and light S series models.
- 8 March 2004
- Fujitsu announces new enterprise hard disk drives with industry leading technology
Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. (FCPA) today introduced the MAT and MAU series enterprise hard disk drive (HDD) offering up to 300GB of storage capacity. Fujitsu's MAT series hard disk drive is the industry's first 75Gb/sq.in. four-platter enterprise design to deliver 300GB of storage capacity in a 10K RPM 3.5in form factor.
- 9 February 2004
- WorldxChange Offers New Telephony and Data Choices with BroadSoft VoIP Capability from Fujitsu
WorldxChange Communications is set to launch a new range of integrated voice and data services powered by the industry-leading BroadSoft Voice-over-Internet-Protocol (VoIP) platform delivered by Fujitsu.
- 26 January 2004
- Fujitsu to Consolidate Its Japan-Based Semiconductor Assembly and Testing Operations
Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd. today announced the development of a new fuel-cell material technology that enables the use of 30% methanol - highly concentrated methanol - as a fuel source, as well as a prototype power unit that incorporates the technology. This technology enables much higher power capacities for passive micro fuel cells and realizes longer runtimes for mobile devices such as notebook PCs, PDAs and mobile phones.
- 22 January 2004
- Fujitsu reduces TCO for Australian retailers with new retail system terminal
Designed for easy remote management to reduce the total cost of ownership for retailers, the TeamPoS 2000 M is the first point-of-sale system available across the entire retail industry to incorporate the Intel Pentium M processor.
- 9 January 2004
- Fujitsu's Stylistic ST5010 Presents Prestige On A Big Screen
Fujitsu PC Asia Pacific today launched the Stylistic ST5010, currently the only 12.1" slate tablet PC capable of 1000/100/10Mbps Ethernet data transmission speeds and supporting 802.11a/b/g wireless LAN standards.