Press Releases

April

• Fujitsu Shows Industry-shifting Innovations at Hannover Messe 2018 to Shape, Optimize and Future-proof the Entire Value Chain Munich, EMEIA, 19, April, 2018 - – Fujitsu will be showing the very latest industry-shifting innovations and live demonstrations of intelligently-connected smart manufacturing for Industry 4.0, Industrial IoT and the digital future of transport at Hannover Messe, April 23-27, 2018 on Booth E16 in Hall 7.

• Fujitsu and Nvision Develop New e-Banking Platform for SEB Munich, EMEIA, 17, April, 2018 - Fujitsu and SEB Luxembourg, part of the Swedish banking group SEB, have completed a digital co-creation e-banking project in just 11 months. Fujitsu and SEB worked with Nvision1 to develop the platform design and the overall result is an efficient, user-friendly platform, including mobile applications, which also gives SEB the flexibility to further develop future online banking services.

• Fujitsu Sets the Pace for Virtualized Scale-Out SAP HANA® Deployments With SAP® Standard Application Benchmarks Munich, EMEIA, 16, April, 2018 - – Enterprises running large systems on SAP HANA® can now benefit from certified scale-out performance, optimizing critical virtualized infrastructure in the data center. New SAP® certifications for Fujitsu PRIMEQUEST enterprise servers confirm that they can provide the headroom for fast growth in data volumes used by systems running on SAP HANA, a key enabler for digital transformation.

• Fujitsu Partners with Automation Leader KUKA to Pioneer Human-Robot Collaboration in Mainboard Handling and Testing Munich, EMEIA, 12, April, 2018 - Fujitsu is changing the way computer mainboards are manufactured and tested, with a pioneering collaboration where robots assist humans, working side-by-side on electronics assembly lines. The safety-first deployment is part of a co-creation project with automation expert KUKA at the Fujitsu Digital Smart Factory in Augsburg, Germany, one of the world’s most modern IT production facilities.

• Fujitsu Leverages Artificial Intelligence for Treatment of Diabetes during Pregnancy Munich, EMEIA, 11, April, 2018 - Fujitsu Finland is supporting a new initiative to leverage artificial intelligence to improve the detection and treatment of diabetes during pregnancy. The project aims to improve the treatment and monitoring of expectant mothers using a mobile application to track and measure key lifestyle factors and blood glucose data. Fujitsu is delivering data integration and modelling services in addition to creating a user interface to visualize patients’ data, enabling healthcare professionals to recommend personalized treatment.

• Fujitsu Introduces Brand-New 2 in 1 Tablet, STYLISTIC V727 Munich, EMEIA, 10, April, 2018 - Fujitsu extends its range of ultramobile 2 in 1 devices with the addition of the Fujitsu Tablet STYLISTIC V727. Powerful but completely silent in operation thanks to a fanless design, the STYLISTIC V727 is a slimline business tablet that combines elegance with a practical touch – easily enough battery power for a full working day.

• Fujitsu Launches International Co-creating Program to Help Customers Accelerate Digital Innovation and Create New Business Value Munich, EMEIA, 09, April, 2018 - Fujitsu today marks the global expansion of its Co-creating Program, a unique approach to help customers accelerate digital transformation, with the introduction of a worldwide network of Digital Transformation Centers (DTCs).

• Fujitsu World Tour Roadshow 2018 Showcases Co-Creation for Success Munich/Warsaw, EMEIA, 05, April, 2018 - Fujitsu is gearing up to start its 2018 World Tour, bringing the latest technology demonstrations and most innovative customer stories to businesses in over 20 countries across five continents. Under the theme of “Co-creation for success” the largest customer roadshow of its kind demonstrates how Fujitsu is bringing customers’ digital business ideas to life, by connecting the right partnerships and expertise to deliver transformational outcomes. The 2018 Fujitsu World Tour kicks off in Warsaw, Poland, on April 10.

• NFLEX Joint Solution from Fujitsu and NetApp Now Available Munich, EMEIA, 04, April, 2018 - The NFLEX Converged Infrastructure solution, developed and sold jointly by Fujitsu and NetApp, is now available to order in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Designed to take the complexity out of implementing and operating virtualized application environments in the data center, NFLEX provides a simple, ready-to-run infrastructure solution for medium and large enterprises.

• Fujitsu Rolls Out Refreshed SELECT Partner Program Munich, EMEIA, 03, April, 2018 - Fujitsu today unveils a refreshed SELECT Partner Program designed to give channel partners a boost in supporting their customers on their digital transformation journeys

March

• Fujitsu and Inria Collaborate on Artificial Intelligence Co-creation Program Munich, EMEIA, 29, March, 2018 - Fujitsu has embarked on a long-term research and co-creation program with the French National Institute for Research in Computer Science and Automation (Inria). Just one year after the start of their partnership, the two organizations have formally committed to even closer collaboration, reflecting Fujitsu’s commitment to driving digital innovation in France.

• Fujitsu Boosts Research Capabilities in France to Accelerate Artificial Intelligence for Customers across Europe
  Munich, EMEIA, 29, March, 2018 - Fujitsu is boosting its Artificial Intelligence (AI) research activities in Europe, including an extension of its AI Center of Excellence (CoE) in Paris-Saclay¹, plans to recruit additional AI researchers, and participation in a prestigious new EU AI research project. These plans were shared by Fujitsu at the ‘AI for Humanity’ summit hosted by Emmanuel Macron, President of France, at the Collège de France in Paris on March 29.

• Fujitsu Opens Blockchain Innovation Center in Brussels to Accelerate Development of Next Generation Applications Brussels / Munich, EMEIA, 21, March, 2018 - Fujitsu today inaugurates its international Blockchain Innovation Center in Brussels, Belgium. Located in the heart of Europe, the center underscores Fujitsu’s commitment to blockchain and other distributed ledger technologies as a means to revolutionize the way consumers and enterprises buy, sell and exchange goods and services and for organizations to transform their commercial and operational models.

• Fujitsu to Provide Cloud IoT Infrastructure Solution for Swedish Real Estate Firm Akademiska Hus Munich, EMEIA, 20, March, 2018 - One of Sweden’s largest real estate companies, Akademiska Hus, has selected Fujitsu to develop a cloud-based Internet of Things (IoT) infrastructure solution to digitalize its office environment, support growth and reduce energy costs for customers. The property group will implement Fujitsu PRIMEFLEX for VMware Cloud Foundation, a highly-scalable IT architecture which combines the high performance and energy efficiency of Fujitsu PRIMERGY servers with the flexibility and scalability of VMware’s integrated hybrid cloud platform.

• Fujitsu Recognized as an IT Channel Champion in Canalys Leadership Matrix Munich, EMEIA, 01, March, 2018 - Leading channel analyst firm Canalys has recognized Fujitsu’s SELECT Partner Program as a “Champion” in the IT channel in its latest EMEA Leadership Matrix. This prestigious rating is achieved by obtaining the highest scores from partners across 10 areas of channel management, while demonstrating significant ongoing channel program momentum.

February

• Fujitsu Survey Reveals Failed Digitalization Projects Cost Retailers EUR 330,000 Munich, EMEIA, 26, February, 2018 - Digital transformation is well advanced in retail, but while 93 percent of organizations claim to have a clearly defined digital strategy, the sector lags behind when it comes to completing projects that deliver outcomes, according to Fujitsu’s latest global survey report, The Digital Transformation PACT1.

• Fujitsu To Transform Damm's IT Infrastructure With Cloud Service K5 Munich, EMEIA, 22, February, 2018 - Fujitsu has been awarded a contract by leading Spanish brewery Damm to manage its entire IT infrastructure. The Barcelona-based brewer has entrusted Fujitsu with implementing a hybrid cloud infrastructure based on the IT company’s next-generation Cloud Service K5 platform specifically created to enable efficient, easy and cost effective enterprise level digital transformation.

• Fujitsu to Showcase Latest Advances in Quantum-Inspired Computing at Mobile World Congress 2018 Munich, EMEIA, 15, February, 2018 - At Mobile World Congress 2018, Fujitsu will showcase how it is at the forefront of the next wave of computing technology. With its pioneering work to accelerate the application of Quantum Computing concepts, visitors will be able to see how Fujitsu addresses real-world business challenges across different industry sectors such as finance, chemistry, energy, and distribution.

• Fujitsu Unveils Fully Featured, Lightweight LIFEBOOK U938 Munich, EMEIA, 13, February, 2018 - Fujitsu introduces the LIFEBOOK U938 – an enhanced version of its flagship ultra-mobile notebook designed for road warriors and frequent travelers. The lightest fully featured business notebook on the market today, the LIFEBOOK U938 comprises powerful 8th generation Intel® Core™ vPro processors, full size connectivity ports and enterprise-grade biometric authentication.

• UShareSoft, a Fujitsu Company, Announces UForge AppCenter 3.8, Making Hybrid Cloud Application Delivery Easier than Ever Grenoble, France, EMEIA, 08, February, 2018 - UShareSoft, a Fujitsu company and leader in Hybrid IT application automation, today launches UForge AppCenter 3.8. The new release further simplifies application delivery in hybrid IT environments, letting customers model, build and deploy applications from a single console. It also makes it faster and easier for customers to move workloads between data centers and clouds.

January

• Fujitsu Delivers Cloud-like Scalability and Agility for On-Premises Backup Infrastructures Munich, EMEIA, 31, January, 2018 - Fujitsu today brings the benefits of the cloud - in terms of service, agility, resilience, scale and cost - to on-premises backup storage through its new Fujitsu Reference Architecture for Commvault HyperScaleTM Software, a new data protection solution based on pre-tested configurations and built with Commvault HyperScaleTM Software and Fujitsu Server PRIMERGY industry-standard server systems.

• Fujitsu Palm Vein Recognition Technology Helps Homeless Youth in India to Receive Essential Support Munich, EMEIA, 30, January, 2018 - Fujitsu is providing its PalmSecure palm vein recognition technology1 to the international development and human rights organization itwillbe.org2, to help improve the lives and outlook of millions of children living on the streets in India.

• Fujitsu Maximizes Storage Performance with Next-Generation ETERNUS All-Flash and Hybrid Storage Systems Munich, EMEIA, 24, January, 2018 - Fujitsu today announces its next generation of ETERNUS AF S2 all-flash storage arrays and ETERNUS DX S4 midrange hybrid systems. The new storage systems are designed to meet the high-performance requirements for digital business growth, continuity and efficiency, while providing a maximum of interoperability and an easy migration path between hybrid and all-flash storage.

• Fujitsu Wins IT Services and Digital Learning Solution Contract with City of Stockholm Munich, EMEIA, 23, January, 2018 - Fujitsu has been selected by the City of Stockholm as the new ICT service supplier for the city’s 780 schools and preschools. Under the agreement, Fujitsu and the City of Stockholm are co-creating an IT environment to help Stockholm realize its ambition to become the world’s smartest city by 2040. Fujitsu will support digital learning in Stockholm by delivering Digital Workplace Services, including its next generation Service Desk (Social Command Centre), to more than 108,000 students and teachers.

• Fujitsu Boosts Mobile Business Productivity with the new 2 in 1 Tablet STYLISTIC Q738 Munich, EMEIA, 22, January, 2018 - Fujitsu introduces its latest flagship 2 in 1 detachable device – the Fujitsu Tablet STYLISTIC Q738.

• Fujitsu Creates New Business Opportunities for SELECT Channel Partners with Dedicated Security Portfolio Munich, EMEIA, 18, January, 2018 - Fujitsu is making it easier for SELECT Channel partners to address their customers’ growing security needs by providing an extensive security portfolio for resellers.

• Fujitsu Recognized as a Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Managed Workplace Services, Europe Munich, EMEIA, 17, January, 2018 - Fujitsu has been recognized as a Leader in the latest Gartner Magic Quadrant for Managed Workplace Services, Europe, for the fifth successive time. The report, published on January 3, 2018, provides an understanding of the market for managed workplace services (MWS) and vendor offerings in Europe.

• Fujitsu Ensures Long-Term Availability of Mainframes as Core Engines for Digitalization Munich, EMEIA, 11, January, 2018 - Fujitsu further extends the future outlook for customers running BS2000 mainframes, with upgrades to the software and guaranteed support for up to seven years for SE300B and SE700B servers. Underlining the long-term relevance and availability of mainframes as the backbone of digital business, the latest software upgrades also introduce live migration capabilities.

• Fujitsu Enhances Scale-Out SAP Environments with PRIMEFLEX Integrated Systems Munich, EMEIA, 10, January, 2018 - Fujitsu today announces two powerful new solutions designed to help organizations deploy extremely data intensive applications needed for their digital transformation, through greatly improving the ease of management for scale-out SAP HANA® in-memory database deployments.