Archived Press Releases - 2009

11 December 2009

Fujitsu Wins Five Year Services Deal with Meridian

Fujitsu, a leading provider of business, information technology and communications solutions, has entered into an agreement to become the prime vendor for Meridian Energy’s Information and Communication Technology infrastructure (ICTi) support services.

8 December 2009

Fujitsu Australia and New Zealand Plays Leading Role in Global Sustainability Initiative

Fujitsu Australia and New Zealand, a leading provider of information technology and communications solutions, today announced the expansion of its sustainability program through a global initiative, with the aim of achieving a cumulative reduction of 15 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions by fiscal 2012. Fujitsu Australia and New Zealand has been playing a leading role in the global expansion of local activities that will assist customers and societies around the world in reducing their environmental footprint and mark a significant step in Fujitsu’s global environmental vision, Green Policy 2020, to support the creation of a prosperous, low-carbon society.

2 December 2009

Fujitsu Unveils Smallest Multi-Touch Handheld PC with LifeBook UH900

Fujitsu announces the release of LifeBook UH900, a handheld PC which promises to inject ultimate mobility with its ultra lightweight and über-sleek design. Featuring a generous 62GB solid-state drive (SSD) storage space and weighing less than 500g, the UH900 also boasts full Windows® 7 compatibility including multi-touch support, making it the ideal travelling companion.

1 December 2009

Fujitsu releases Research Report into Health Reform

Fujitsu Australia and New Zealand, a leading provider of business, information technology and communications solutions, today released its latest research report into Electronic Health Records, revealing that alarmingly many Australians are not willing to take greater responsibility and control for their personal health outcomes and more Australians need to take ownership of their own health records.

9 November 2009

Fujitsu opens new Service Centre in Auckland

Fujitsu, a leading provider of business, information technology and communications solutions, officially opens its new Service Centre operation in Auckland today. The Global Delivery Centre will be opened by the Prime Minister the honourable John Key during a lunchtime ceremony.

5 November 2009

Fujitsu announces technology plans for 2010

Fujitsu Australia and New Zealand, a leading provider of business, information technology and communications solutions, is set to consolidate its position as the third largest ICT firm in Australia and New Zealand with key product launches and business growth plans for 2010, following the integration of two key acquisitions as well as success with major account wins in 2009.

27 October 2009

Fujitsu wins Verve Energy contract to design energy Trading Management System

Fujitsu, a leading provider of business, information technology and communications solutions has today announced its partnership with Western Australia’s largest electricity generation company, Verve Energy to design its new Energy Trading Management System.

7 October 2009

University alliance leads to green data centre initiative

The University of Melbourne, Monash University and RMIT University today announced an innovative collaboration with Fujitsu Australia to develop a shared data centre that will make a significant contribution to cutting greenhouse gas emissions.

6 October 2009

Joint J.P. Morgan and Fujitsu Consulting Australian Mortgage Industry Report, Vol 10

The major banks have stamped their dominance on the mortgage market, and are now investing significantly to secure their advantage with a focus on reducing cost and driving innovation, according to a new mortgage industry report. Competitive tension between the big four banks is expected to increase as the Global Financial Crisis moves into its next phase.

29 September 2009

Fujitsu Australia releases new research: Green ICT - The State of the Nation

Fujitsu, a leading provider of business, information technology and communications solutions has today released ‘Green ICT: The State of the Nation’, a Fujitsu Australia-commissioned research paper that reveals how Federal Government agencies are responding to the transition to a low carbon economy.

23 September 2009

Fujitsu launches Select Partner Program in Australia

The new two tier partner program supports Fujitsu channel partners to generate high business value in the mid market

2 September 2009

Dynamics NAV implementation puts Fujitsu on Microsoft awards podium

Fujitsu, a leading provider of business, information technology and communications solutions has been presented with a prestigious Microsoft Partner Award for the Microsoft Dynamics ERP Solution of the Year at the 2009 Microsoft New Zealand Partner Awards, held in Auckland.

25 August 2009

Fujitsu partners with Government to reduce Business Reporting Burden

Fujitsu supports the Australian Treasury's Standard Business Reporting Program to reduce the reporting burden for Australian businesses.

13 August 2009

Fujitsu further strengthens capabilites for the Northern Territory Government

Fujitsu, a leading provider of business, information technology and communications solutions has partnered with the Northern Territory Department of Planning and Infrastructure to assist the government to better manage Northern Territory assets.

12 August 2009

Metcash Limited chooses SAP ERP Financials

SAP Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) and Fujitsu Australia today announced that Metcash Limited will commence an SAP core finance replacement project, investing in SAP Finance; Treasury & Risk Management; Property Management and Compliance related software.

11 August 2009

Fujitsu Announces New Senior Management Team

Fujitsu, a leading provider of business, information technology and communications solutions has today announced the appointment of its new senior management team, comprising of a cabinet of Group Executive Directors including individuals from the recent acquisitions of KAZ and Supply Chain Consulting.

30 July 2009

Fujitsu Achieves Gold Level Status in SAP PartnerEdge Program

Fujitsu, a leading provider of business, information technology and communications solutions has been recognised by SAP and awarded Gold level status in the SAP PartnerEdge program, further demonstrating Fujitsu's commitment to SAP and customers with service excellence.

16 June 2009

Fujitsu and Salesforce.com Announce Partnership in Australia

Fujitsu, a leading provider of business, information technology and communications solutions today announced its partnership with salesforce.com, the enterprise cloud computing company. Fujitsu will provide consulting services for salesforce.com’s cloud applications as well as application development and integration services on salesforce.com’s Force.com platform.

15 June 2009

Fujitsu Enables Turnkey Solution for SAP BusinessObjects™ Explorer

Fujitsu, a leading provider of business, information technology and communications solutions today announced plans to support SAP® BusinessObjects™ Explorer software in the Australian market, to enable intuitive, easy search navigation and improved efficiency by providing self-service Business Intelligence reporting.

1 May 2009

Fujitsu Extends Technology Services with Acquisition of KAZ Group

Fujitsu, a leading provider of business, information technology and communications solutions today confirmed the acquisition of KAZ Group Pty Ltd from Telstra Corporation Limited, following receiving approval from the Foreign Investment and Review Board (FIRB).

30 April 2009

Fujitsu Wins Technology Services Deal with Qantas

Fujitsu, a leading provider of business, information technology and communications solutions, has entered into an agreement to provide all user facing services for Qantas' domestic and international operations.

27 April 2009

Fujitsu to Extend SAP Services with Acquisition of Supply Chain Consulting Pty Ltd

Fujitsu, a leading provider of business, information technology and communications solutions today announced that it has expanded its SAP portfolio through the acquisition of the Australia and South East Asia operations of Supply Chain Consulting Pty Ltd, a market leader of SAP enterprise solutions and services.

23 April 2009

Early Action Can Save Stressed Households Thousands - But Some Fixed Rate Holders are Locked in With No Way Out

Fujitsu Australia and New Zealand, a leading service provider of business, information technology and communications solutions today released its April 2009 Mortgage Stress-O-Meter monthly update.

9 April 2009

Fujitsu Australia Releases New Research: Green IT: A Convenient Truth

Fujitsu Australia and New Zealand, a leading provider of business, information technology and communications solutions, today released ‘Green IT: A Convenient Truth’, a Fujitsu Australia-commissioned research paper that reveals that 95 per cent of Australian firms that have a Green IT policy save money.

8 April 2009

Mortgage industry at significant inflection point

First home buyers borrowing too much money at artificially low interest rates will be more sensitive to the inevitable future rises in unemployment and interest rates, according to a new mortgage industry report.

31 March 2009

Short Term Mortgages Stress Relief In Sight, But Long Term Trend Continues To Be Concerning - First Time Buyers Should Be More Conservative

Fujitsu Australia and New Zealand, a leading service provider of business, information technology and communications solutions today released its March 2009 Mortgage Stress-O-Meter monthly update.

2 March 2009

Fujitsu to acquire Kaz Group Pty Ltd from Telstra Corporation Limited

Fujitsu, a leading provider of business, information technology and communications solutions, has entered into an agreement to acquire 100 percent of shares in KAZ Group Pty Ltd from Telstra Corporation Limited for A$200 million, subject to regulatory approval.

6 February 2009

Fujitsu Scientific & Technical Journal (FSTJ) - Approach to Green IT Business at Fujitsu Australia Limited

Whether you are a climate change sceptic or a believer, as a business leader you have an obligation to prepare for the opportunities arising during the transition to a carbon-constrained market.

5 February 2009

Fujitsu Scientific & Technical Journal (FSTJ) - Special Environmental Issue

Environmental problems such as global warming are caused by human and corporate activities—in this regard, we are all involved.

27 January 2009

Mortgage stress easing for some, but with further pain likely, Rudd's handout went straight to the bank for many.

In January 2009, households in Mortgage stress fell 6% from December with 635,000 households in some degree of pain, compared with a peak of 900,000 in August 2008.