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Fujitsu Canada

Effective April 1st, 2009, Fujitsu Consulting and Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Canada have been integrated and are operating as Fujitsu Canada, Inc.

21 December 2004  Plano, TX
C&K Market Selects StoreNext's ISS45 Platform with RBO and TeamPoS 2000

Plano, TX, December 21, 2004 – C&K Market Inc. of Brookings, Ore. has chosen StoreNext Retail Technologies' ISS45 point-of-sale (POS) platform with RBO office software and Fujitsu TeamPoS 2000 terminal systems for chainwide implementation.

15 December 2004  Frisco, TX
Staples Signs Wireless Deal With Fujitsu

Frisco, TX, December 15, 2004 – In a move to improve associate productivity, Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLS), the largest operator of office superstores in the world, is installing new wireless technology from Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. in its nearly 1200 U.S. retail stores.

1 December 2004  Plano, TX
Dallo Connects With StoreNext's Connected Services

Plano, TX, December 1, 2004 – Dallo Enterprises, Inc., a 10-store San Diego, Calif.-based independent grocer, is implementing Connected Services(tm) Item Hosting from StoreNext Retail Technologies. Dallo has also selected StoreNext's ISS45 point-of-sale solution to be rolled out to all stores, including their Harvest Ranch, Orchards, Foodland, Hometown, Gigante, and Jonathan's La Jolla banners.

24 November 2004  Mississauga, Ontario
Performance Enhanced Fujitsu Stylistic Tablet PC Has Its Finger on Biometric Identification

Mississauga, Ontario, November 24, 2004 – Fujitsu Canada, Inc. today announced the StylisticR ST5020/D Tablet PC that now includes an integrated biometric fingerprint swipe sensor for enhanced security. The Tablet PC Slate joins the recently released ultra-portable LifeBook P7000 Series with an easy-to-use and convenient fingerprint reader, eliminating the need for managing multiple passwords to access the network, email accounts or other protected systems.

16 November 2004  Mississauga, ON
Fujitsu Ships Second Generation Convertible Tablet PC With New Wide Angle Display and Modular Bay

Mississauga, ON, November 16, 2004 – Fujitsu Canada, Inc. today announced it has begun shipping in volume its second-generation convertible Tablet PC, the LifeBook® T4000 Series Tablet PC. The company's convertible Tablet PC is the ideal solution for students and mainstream business users, field force and sales force automation, and verticals such as insurance, healthcare, consumer packaged goods and more.

26 October 2004  Frisco, TX
Fujitsu Certified To Help Online Retailers Safeguard Customer Cardholder Information

Frisco, TX, October 26, 2004 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. has successfully completed the MasterCard Site Data Protection (SDP) compliance testing process. As an SDP-compliant vendor, Fujitsu is certified to help retailers evaluate the security of IT systems and media that store cardholder account information to ensure online merchants' compliance with the MasterCard Security Standard. Fujitsu is also qualified to evaluate merchants' compliance with Visa's Cardholder Information Security Program (CISP).

19 October 2004  Issaquah, WA
Naurtech Now Offers Fujitsu MobileReady Solution

Issaquah, WA, October 19, 2004 – Naurtech Corp. announced today that it has successfully ported its CETerm Terminal Emulation and ADC Browser smart client to Fujitsu's iPAD mobile platform, creating a powerful Fujitsu MobileReady solution that will give retailers a seamless, cost-effective approach to integrating and implementing hardware and software for wireless retail use.

15 October 2004  Mississauga, ON
Fujitsu and Bell Microproducts Expand Storage Distribution Agreement to Canada

Mississauga, ON, October 15, 2004 – Fujitsu Canada, Inc. today announced a distribution agreement with Bell Microproducts Canada, a leading value-added distributor focused on storage technology, enterprise solutions and services. This agreement expands the recent announcement made by Fujitsu subsidiary Fujitsu Computer Products of America (FCPA) and Bell Microproducts (Nasdaq: BELM - News) for storage products distribution rights in the U.S. and South American marketplaces.

2 September 2004  Frisco, TX and Salt Lake City, UT
Fujitsu and Klever Marketing Expand Strategic Alliance and Joint Development Agreement

Frisco, TX and Salt Lake City, UT, September 2, 2004 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. and Klever Marketing Inc. (KLMK.OB) have expanded their strategic alliance announced in February through which the companies are developing a fully integrated, intelligent shopping cart.

31 August 2004  Frisco, TX
Fujitsu Appoints Raymark a Value-added Reseller for TeamPoS and iPAD

Frisco, TX, August 31, 2004 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. has signed Raymark Xpert Business Systems, Inc. (Raymark), as a value-added reseller for Fujitsu's TeamPoS 2000 point-of-sale terminals and iPAD handheld computers. Raymark will market its Xpert-Store POS software and Pocket-Xpert mobile application to its retailer customers worldwide.

18 August 2004  Sunnyvale, CA
Fujitsu Recognized As An Industry Leader For Most Reliable Windows-Based Notebooks

Sunnyvale, CA, August 18, 2004 – Fujitsu LifeBook® notebooks are some of the most reliable in the industry, according to the newly released 17th Annual Reader Satisfaction Survey published by PC Magazine. Fujitsu captured the highest reliability score among all Windows-based notebooks, tying IBM, and had the lowest percentage of notebooks needing repairs.

17 August 2004  Sunnyvale, CA and Frisco, TX
Fujitsu Teams With SonicWALL to Add Secure Networking To Retail Point of Sale Solutions

Sunnyvale, CA and Frisco, TX, August 17, 2004 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. and SonicWALL, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNWL) have teamed to deliver cost-effective, reliable and secure wired and wireless networked solutions for the retail market.

20 July 2004  Las Vegas, NV
Geissler's increases efficiency and responsiveness with StoreNext's electronic shelf labeling system

Las Vegas, NV, July 20, 2004 – Geissler's Supermarkets Inc., a New England independent grocery chain, has chosen StoreNext Retail Technologies LLC for its electronic shelf labeling (ESL) solution for its four stores in the state of Connecticut.

30 June 2004  San Diego, CA
Fujitsu Named Microsoft Windows Embedded OEM Partner of the Year for 2004

San Diego, CA, June 30, 2004 – Microsoft Corp. has named Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. "Windows Embedded Partner of the Year" in the OEM category for the Americas at the Windows Embedded Developers' Conference 2004 -- DevCon -- being held in San Diego June 28-July 1.

28 June 2004  Mississauga, Ontario
Siemens and Fujitsu bring global alliance to the Canadian market

Mississauga, Ontario, June 28, 2004 – Fujitsu Canada Inc., a leading IT hardware and infrastructure services provider, today announced a strategic alliance with Siemens Canada Limited, one of the largest and most comprehensive IT and electrical and electronic companies in Canada. Both partners expect to strengthen their respective market shares in Canada and further support their parent organization agreements on global cooperation.

24 June 2004  Plano, TX
July Marks Launch of StoreNext "Declaration for Independents"

Plano, TX, June 24, 2004 – In a move designed to reinforce its position as the brother-in-arms for the independent grocer, StoreNext Retail Technologies LLC is launching the Declaration for Independents campaign.

21 June 2004  Toronto, ON
Best-selling Authors Launch New Business Book at Toronto Stock Exchange Gallery

Toronto, ON, June 21, 2004 – Advances in business leadership and problem-solving concepts will be showcased during the upcoming launch of The Power of the 2 x 2 Matrix, a compelling new business book by best-selling Canadian author Alex Lowy and Silicon Valley-based Phil Hood. Lowy and Hood are partners in the Toronto-based consulting firm Transcend Strategy Group.

7 June 2004  Frisco, TX
Absolute ATM to Offer Fujitsu Series 8000 in Central and South Texas

Frisco, TX, June 7, 2004 – Absolute ATM has joined the ranks of Fujitsu Transaction Solutions' business partners to market Fujitsu's automated teller machines (ATMs) to financial institutions in Central and South Texas.

3 June 2004  Calgary, AB
Top Marks Awarded to Fujitsu in $2.2 Million Deal with Calgary Board of Education

Calgary, AB, June 3, 2004 – Fujitsu Consulting and the Calgary Board of Education (CBE) today announced an innovative partnership that will facilitate the replacement of the Board’s aging library information system with a state-of-the-art Integrated Media System (IMS).

25 May 2004  Edison, NJ
Fujitsu Consulting Integrates TRIOLE Strategy to Enhance Service and Solution Offerings

Edison, NJ, May 25, 2004 – Fujitsu Consulting today announced that it will leverage the Fujitsu group's TRIOLE™ strategy for IT optimization in combination with its existing award-winning Macroscope® methodology to build additional benefits into its best-in-class solutions, quality delivery and project management capabilities.

17 May 2004  Frisco, TX
Fujitsu Expands U-Scan Product Line from Kiosk to the Max

Frisco, TX, May 17, 2004 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions announces the immediate availability of two new models in its U-Scan line of self-checkout systems. The new U-Scan Kiosk and dual-belt U-Scan Max extend the product range to make self-checkout solutions available for more retailers.

16 May 2004  Chicago, IL
MEDIA ADVISORY: Fujitsu and Klever Marketing To Demonstrate Future of Intelligent Shopping At Retail Systems 2004

Chicago, IL, May 16, 2004 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. and Klever Marketing Inc. (OTC BB:KLMK) will demonstrate a prototype of a turnkey personal shopping solution at Retail Systems 2004. The integrated, intelligent shopping cart is now being developed through an alliance announced in February.

13 May 2004  Edison, NJ and Richardson, TX
Fujitsu Honored by SBC Communications

Edison, NJ and Richardson, TX, May 13, 2004 – Commitment to excellence has earned Fujitsu Consulting and Fujitsu Network Communications recognition as outstanding suppliers to SBC Communications Inc. (NYSE: SBC), one of the world’s leading data, voice and Internet services providers.

13 May 2004  Mississauga, Ontario
Thin-and-Light Fujitsu LifeBook® S Series Notebook Gets Makeover Inside and Out

Mississauga, Ontario, May 13, 2004 – Fujitsu Canada, Inc. today announced the latest addition to its thin-and-light LifeBook® S Series, the LifeBook S7010 notebook. The 4.3-pound notebook now features a larger display, a faster Intel® Pentium® M Processor and several other enhancements for improved performance, functionality and security.

11 May 2004  Sydney
Australia's Coles Myer and Fujitsu join forces in POS software development alliance

Sydney, May 11, 2004 – Coles Myer and Fujitsu Australia will join forces under an alliance to manage, consolidate and develop the software platform that runs the point-of-sale systems across almost 700 Coles Myer-owned stores throughout Australia.

4 May 2004  Mississauga, ON
Canadian Tire Retail Selects Fujitsu For In-store Technology Systems and Services

Mississauga, ON , May 4, 2004 – Canadian Tire Retail and the Canadian Tire Dealers' Association have named Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. as its supplier of retail point-of-sale hardware systems and services for Canadian Tire stores. Fujitsu will supply its TeamPoS 2000 M POS terminals, PRIMERGY TX150 servers and managed services, including staging, integration, on-site/depot maintenance and call center support.

4 May 2004  Chicago, IL
UWG Selects StoreNext's RBO

Chicago, IL, May 4, 2004 – Unified Western Grocers, Inc. (UWG) has selected the RBO system from StoreNext Retail Technologies LLC as its preferred back office software platform for its 3,000-plus customers.

2 May 2004  Chicago, IL
Lowe's secures real-time reporting system with StoreNext Connected Services

Chicago, IL, May 2, 2004 – Lowe's Food Stores, Inc., a Littlefield, Texas-based independent grocery chain, has chosen StoreNext Retail Technologies LLC's Connected Services as its preferred hosting solution. Initially, Lowe's will use StoreNext's Connected Item Hosting and Connected Direct Store Delivery (C-DSD) applications.

2 May 2004  Chicago, IL
StoreNext and Trax announce partnership to offer loss prevention application to independent grocers

Chicago, IL, May 2, 2004 – StoreNext Retail Technologies LLC and Trax Retail Solutions Inc. have teamed up to offer a new profit optimization and loss prevention application for independent grocers via the StoreNext Connected Services(tm) portfolio. ShrinkTrax(r) for POS in the grocery industry's leading loss prevention solution that helps prevent cashier theft and errors by identifying and modifying behaviors of fraudulent or inefficient cashiers.

2 May 2004  Chicago, IL
StoreNext introduces Connected Direct Store Delivery

Chicago, IL, May 2, 2004 – StoreNext Retail Technologies LLC has developed Connected Direct Store Delivery (C-DSD), a Web-based Connected Services(tm) application that automates an independent grocer's direct store delivery and receiving functions without the need for a back-office system.

29 April 2004  Frisco, TX
Fujitsu introduces grocery industry's first software application for real-time self-checkout lane management

Frisco, TX, April 29, 2004 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. has developed LaneAlert, a new lane management software application for self-checkout terminals that monitors lane activity and sends real-time alerts to store management when problems arise or utilization benchmarks are not met.

15 April 2004  Mississauga, ON
New Fujitsu Tablet PC Adapts to Lighting Conditions

Mississauga, ON, April 15, 2004 – Fujitsu Canada, Inc. today gave mobile professionals the option of an indoor/outdoor display on its new slate Stylistic® ST5000 Tablet PC. The new screen is ideal for field workers who need a reliable mobile computing solution as they inspect job sites, conduct surveys or visit clients.

13 April 2004  Frisco, TX and Long Beach, MS
Fujitsu, Triton Team Up to Serve Mid-Size Financial Sector Through Worldwide Joint Licensing of Prism ATM Software

Frisco, TX and Long Beach, MS, April 13, 2004 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. and Triton have entered into a strategic licensing agreement that will provide a broader range of automated-teller machine solutions for small to mid-size financial institutions and the retail ATM market.

12 April 2004  Frisco, TX
Fujitsu Completes Acquisition of Optimal Robotics' Self-Checkout Business

Frisco, TX, April 12, 2004 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. has completed its acquisition of the Optimal Robotics self-checkout business for $35 million in cash and an assumption of liabilities.

5 April 2004  Frisco, TX
Fujitsu To Acquire Optimal Robotics' Self-Checkout Business

Frisco, TX, April 5, 2004 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. has signed a definitive agreement with Optimal Robotics Corp. (NASDAQ: OPMR) to acquire Optimal's self-checkout business for $35 million in cash and an assumption of liabilities. The agreement is subject to approval by Optimal's shareholders.

1 April 2004  Mississauga, ON
Fujitsu Consolidates Business Operations in Canada and Takes Aim at the Enterprise

Mississauga, ON, April 1, 2004 – Fujitsu Canada, Inc. and Fujitsu Technology Solutions Canada, Inc. today announced they are merging resources to better target the enterprise customer with a broader range of products and services geared for business-critical server and enterprise mobility solutions. Hardware offerings include advanced computer systems such as reliable and scalable servers and full-featured wireless notebooks and Tablet PCs. Large enterprise business can select from a combination of hardware, software and integration services, as well as services and maintenance in support of the IT infrastructure.

23 March 2004  Vancouver, BC
Best Buy Canada Awards $3.9-million Point-of-sale Systems Contract to Fujitsu

Vancouver, BC, March 23, 2004 – Fujitsu Consulting (Canada) today announced it has been selected by Best Buy Canada Ltd. to be their integration partner for the company's multi-million dollar Canadian Point-of-Sale (POS) Replacement Program (CPR). Once complete, the program will replace the current, aging store systems and provide the company, which operates all Best Buy and Future Shop stores in Canada, with an integrated suite of store applications and the infrastructure to quickly implement future retail technologies.

11 March 2004  Frisco, TX
Fujitsu Selects Seibold Security as ATM Business Partner

Frisco, TX, March 11, 2004 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. has enlisted Seibold Security Inc. as its exclusive business partner for Fujitsu's Series 8000 and Series 7000 automated-teller machines (ATMs) in the upstate New York area. Rochester, N.Y.-based Seibold will sell, install, service and upgrade Fujitsu's ATMs, targeting mid-size financial institutions.

27 February 2004  Frisco, TX
Extenda is "RetailReady" for Fujitsu's TeamPoS Platform

Frisco, TX, February 27, 2004 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. has awarded its "RetailReady" designation to Extenda AB's retail point-of-sale software application Extenda Retail 5. Extenda will market its software application to tier-one grocery chains in North America for use on Fujitsu's TeamPoS 2000 retail terminal.

27 February 2004  San Francisco, CA
Fujitsu Introduces New Cash Dispensers to SlimLine Product Family Serving OEM Market

San Francisco, CA, February 27, 2004 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. has added the Model F53 and Model F56 cash dispensers to its SlimLine product family, providing two compact and low-cost options for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of ATMs, transactional kiosks and other cash handling equipment.

27 February 2004  San Francisco, CA
Fujitsu Names Sweda's Safari Renaissance Software "RetailReady" for TeamPoS 2000 Platform

San Francisco, CA, February 27, 2004 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. has designated Sweda Corp.'s Safari Renaissance 3.0 retail point-of-sale (POS) software as "RetailReady." The designation indicates that a software vendor's application fully integrates with Fujitsu's TeamPoS 2000 POS terminals.

27 February 2004  San Francisco, CA
StoreNext adds Item Hosting to Connected Services online application suite

San Francisco, CA, February 27, 2004 – Wholesalers, small chains and independent grocers can now manage entire item files - including pricing and promotions - from one central location through Connected Item Hosting, a new Web-based, Connected Services application from StoreNext Retail Technologies LLC.

27 February 2004  San Francisco, CA
StoreNext bolsters Connected Services portfolio with Analytics & Reporting Application

San Francisco, CA, February 27, 2004 – In an effort to further level the competitive playing field for independent grocers, StoreNext Retail Technologies LLC has introduced a Store Analytics & Reporting application within its Connected Services portfolio. The application combines four Web-based modules that remotely gather transaction data so storeowners can view and analyze sales information via the Internet.

27 February 2004  San Francisco, CA
StoreNext to provide electronic check conversion for independent grocers

San Francisco, CA, February 27, 2004 – Independent grocers can now benefit from reduced check-processing costs and greater security against check fraud using ISS45's new electronic check conversion (ECC) system from StoreNext Retail Technologies LLC.

4 February 2004  Salt Lake City, UT and Frisco, TX
Fujitsu, Klever Marketing Announce Alliance For Personalized Shopping

Salt Lake City, UT and Frisco, TX, February 4, 2004 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. and Klever Marketing Inc. (KLMK.OB) will jointly develop and market a turnkey personal shopping solution for the retail market.

23 January 2004  Edison, NJ
Fujitsu Consulting Announces Sale of Spain Subsidiary to Management-led Group

Edison, NJ, January 23, 2004 – Fujitsu Consulting, the global consulting and services arm of the $38 billion Fujitsu Limited, has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its ownership interest in the companies comprising DMR Consulting Spain to a group that includes the DMR Consulting Spain management team backed by private investment firms. Both sides anticipate that the transaction will be completed within the next few months. DMR Consulting Spain currently provides consulting and services in nine countries, including Argentina, Austria, Brazil, Chile, Italy, Germany, Mexico, Portugal, and Spain. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

23 January 2004  Mississauga, ON
Fujitsu's fi-4860C Colour Scanner Receives 2003 Product of the Year Award from Transform Magazine

Mississauga, ON, January 23, 2004 – Fujitsu Canada today announced that CMP Media's Transform Magazine selected Fujitsu's fi-4860C production-level scanner, equipped with state-of-the-art ultrasonic double-feed detection technology, as its 2003 Product of the Year winner in the "Document Scanner" product category.

20 January 2004  Mississauga, ON
Fujitsu Introduces World's First 2.5-Inch SATA Hard Disk Drive

Mississauga, ON, January 20, 2004 – Fujitsu Canada, Inc. today redefined the possibilities for manufacturers in emerging notebook and enterprise storage markets by announcing the MHT-BH. The Fujitsu MHT-BH is the world's first 2.5-inch 9.5mm mobile hard disk drive (HDD) with SATA Extensions that supports Native Command Queuing.

12 January 2004  New York, NY
Dress Barn entrusts next-generation POS to Fujitsu

New York, NY, January 12, 2004 – The Dress Barn, Inc. (NASDAQ: DBRN) has selected Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. as its strategic partner for point-of-sale hardware systems and retail technology lifecycle services. Fujitsu will supply more than 2,000 TeamPoS 2000 M terminals to replace Dress Barn's older-generation POS systems. The companies also signed a five-year agreement covering a complete range of managed services.

12 January 2004  New York, NY
Fujitsu supports Microsoft's Smarter Retailing Initiative

New York, NY, January 12, 2004 – Through its "relentless cost reduction" model and SmartPoS strategies, Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. provides a complete set of retail offerings that dovetail into Microsoft Corp.'s new Smarter Retailing Initiative. Microsoft is introducing the Smarter Retailing Initiative as a comprehensive solutions framework for unleashing the next generation of retail innovation.

12 January 2004  New York, NY
Payless taps Fujitsu as preferred supplier, strategic lifecycle partner

New York, NY, January 12, 2004 – Payless ShoeSource, Inc. (NYSE: PSS) and Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. have extended terms of a GlobalSTORE point-of-sale software agreement announced in April of 2003. The extended agreement makes Fujitsu the preferred supplier of POS hardware, software, services and mobile applications.

12 January 2004  New York, NY
Regal Entertainment Group awards "Oscar" for POS systems, taps Fujitsu for 1200 touch-screen concession terminals

New York, NY, January 12, 2004 – Regal Entertainment Group has awarded an Oscar to Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. following a successful six-month pilot of more than 70 new point-of-sale systems at theatre concession stands in seven Regal locations.

11 January 2004  New York, NY
Fujitsu introduces TeamPoS 2000 M, new LCD display to complete its "SmartPoS solution"

New York, NY, January 11, 2004 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. announces two new products for retail store systems that extend the company's "SmartPoS" concept introduced in 2003. The new TeamPoS 2000 M point-of-sale terminal and SmartPoSLCD color display emphasize manageability to reduce cost of ownership for retailers.

9 January 2004  Frisco, TX
Fujitsu selects Xerxes as iSTORE value-added reseller

Frisco, TX, January 9, 2004 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. has signed Xerxes Computer Corporation as a value-added reseller for Fujitsu's iSTORE suite of retail hardware, software and services. Xerxes will market iSTORE to tier-two and tier-three general merchandise retailers.

9 January 2004  Charlotte, NC
TreoSystems now offers Fujitsu MobileReady Solution

Charlotte, NC, January 9, 2004 – TreoSystems announced today that it has successfully ported its iPAL merchandise locator system to Fujitsu's iPAD mobile platform, creating a powerful Fujitsu MobileReady solution that will give retailers a seamless, cost-effective approach to integrating and implementing hardware and software for wireless inventory location tracking.


2004 Press Releases by Subsidiary

Fujitsu Components America

25 October 2004  Sunnyvale, CA
Fujitsu Develops World's First Ultra Wide Band Ring Filter; UWB Plane Antenna with World's Highest-Class Characteristics Per Unit Area

Sunnyvale, CA, October 25, 2004 – Fujitsu Component Ltd. [Head Office: 2-3-5 Higashi Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, Capital: 2,764 Million ¥, President: Tozo Ono ] announced at the IEIEC Society Conference, held in Tokushima, Japan, September 21-24, that it has developed the world's first UWB (Ultra Wide Band) ring filter capable of being pattern-formed onto a printed circuit board. It also announced a UWB plane antenna with the world’s highest-class characteristics per unit area.

19 October 2004  Sunnyvale, CA
Fujitsu Adds Differential Right-Angle Copper Connector for High-Speed Coplanar

Sunnyvale, CA, October 19, 2004 – Fujitsu Components America, Inc. today expanded the packaging options of its internal microGiGaCN™ (FCN-260) mezzanine connector offering by releasing a high-speed differential signal, right-angle SMT plug connector. With this latest addition, the microGiGaCN series now accommodates co-planar and perpendicular board-to-board connections, in addition to 8mm through and 14mm stacking (mezzanine) applications.

11 October 2004  Sunnyvale, CA
Fujitsu’s New Cat5 Extender Enables Remote KVM Switch Access Up to 200m over Cable

Sunnyvale, CA, October 11, 2004 – Supports high-quality video and audio transmission

4 October 2004  Sunnyvale, CA
Fujitsu Receives Sun's "Best in Class" Award

Sunnyvale, CA, October 4, 2004 – Citing "exceptional performance in delivering the best customer value and highest product quality," Sun Microsystems Inc., presented Fujitsu Components America, Inc., with a Best in Class award for Sun's fiscal year 2004.

4 October 2004  Sunnyvale, CA
Fujitsu’s New 3-inch Thermal Printer Mechanism With Auto Cutter Is Smallest in Product Line

Sunnyvale, CA, October 4, 2004 – Fujitsu Components America, Inc. today released its smallest, 24-volt, 3-inch print mechanism with integrated cutter. Developed to assist OEMs design smaller and lighter products with print functionality, targeted applications for the printer include POS terminals, banking terminals, and measurement and medical equipment.

7 June 2004  Sunnyvale, CA
Fujitsu Introduces New 20A Slim Relay for HVAC and Major Appliances

Sunnyvale, CA, June 7, 2004 – Fujitsu Components America, Inc., today released a slim, 20A power relay that is targeted primarily to OEMs developing commercial and industrial products.

25 May 2004  Sunnyvale, CA
Fujitsu Announces Production Schedule and North American Marketing Efforts for Industry’s First Conductive Polymer Film Touch Panels

Sunnyvale, CA, May 25, 2004 – Fujitsu Components America, Inc., today announced it will begin North American marketing efforts for new resistive touch panels that use an extremely durable conductive polymer film and cost less to produce than conventional resistive touch panels. An industry-first technology developed by Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd. and Fujitsu Component Limited, the custom touch panels will start sampling in early 2006 with production following in Q2 2006.

24 May 2004  Sunnyvale, CA
Fujitsu Begins Producing Plastic Touch Panels for Mobile Products

Sunnyvale, CA, May 24, 2004 – Fujitsu Components America, Inc., today announced the availability of ultra-thin, lightweight, flexible and rigid touch panels for mobile applications. The full-custom touch panels use plastic film substrates to reduce weight, improve durability and provide a wider operating temperature range than traditional film-glass touch panels.

11 May 2004  Sunnyvale, CA
Fujitsu Introduces Optical Transceiver Module with Media Converter

Sunnyvale, CA, May 11, 2004 – Fujitsu Components America, Inc., today released a 4-channel optical transceiver module that uses an internal media converter to extend the signal transmission reach of a copper interface up to 300m at 2.5Gb/s or 100m at 3.125Gb/s over multimode fiber (MMF) ribbon cable. Using the Fujitsu optical module, IT managers have the flexibility to implement either a copper or an optical solution using one low-cost copper I/O interface.

11 May 2004  Sunnyvale, CA
Fujitsu Releases X2 Copper Transceiver Module for 10Gbit-CX4 Ethernet Applications

Sunnyvale, CA, May 11, 2004 – Fujitsu Components America, Inc. today announced the release of a copper electrical transceiver module compliant with the X2 multi-source agreement (MSA) specification Rev. 1.0b. The X2 x-mGC module transmits 10Gb/s Ethernet over 20m of standard InfiniBand copper cable (AWG24) or VSR parallel optics through a single port, offering a cost-effective, standards-compliant product targeted for multiple applications in 10Gb/s enterprise, storage, and telecom markets. Using the imbedded media detect circuit, transmission up to 300 meters over standard multi-mode can also be achieved using Fujitsu’s o-MGC optical media converter.

3 May 2004  Sunnyvale, CA
Fujitsu Brings to Market Copper XENPAK Module for Network/Server Markets

Sunnyvale, CA, May 3, 2004 – Fujitsu Components America, Inc., today released a copper XENPAK module (xMGC) that conforms to the new 10GBASE-CX4 specification (IEEE 802.03ak/D4.2) for low-cost 10-Gigabit copper Ethernet. The new module reduces the cost per port by offering a low-cost copper solution that has the flexibility to support VSR parallel optics through a single port.

26 April 2004  Sunnyvale, CA
Fujitsu Enhances Compact Printer Unit for High-Capacity Kiosk Applications

Sunnyvale, CA, April 26, 2004 – Fujitsu Components America, Inc. has enhanced its high-capacity thermal printer assembly with more standard features and print capabilities for expanded use in various self-service, informational, and transaction kiosk applications.

20 April 2004  Sunnyvale, CA
Fujitsu Expands Its 7-Wire Touch Panel Offering

Sunnyvale, CA, April 20, 2004 – Larger Panels Address Emerging Applications

5 April 2004  Sunnyvale, CA
Fujitsu Expands Copper Connector Offering for High-Speed Switching Applications

Sunnyvale, CA, April 5, 2004 – Fujitsu Components America, Inc. today announced it has expanded its high-speed copper microGiGaCN™ connector series by adding a vertical board-mount I/O socket. The new socket expands Fujitsu’s offering of standard, copper I/O and mid-plane interconnects that comply with InfiniBand®, 10G CX4 Ethernet, and 10G Fiber Channel requirements while meeting the needs of other high-speed applications. For distances less than 20m, the microGiGaCN series provides a low-cost alternative to optical fiber.

30 March 2004  Sunnyvale, CA
Fujitsu Releases Semi-Rugged Standalone Printer for Mobile Applications

Sunnyvale, CA, March 30, 2004 – Fujitsu Components America today released a semi-rugged, mobile thermal printer unit with a Bluetooth® interface for handheld, portable and wireless applications.


2004 Press Releases by Subsidiary

Fujitsu Interconnect Technologies

9 March 2004  Tokyo
Fujitsu Develops World's First Multi-layer PCB Capable of 5Gbps Transmission and 4000 Pin Mounting

Tokyo, March 9, 2004 – Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd., Fujitsu Interconnect Technologies Ltd., and Fujitsu Limited today announced the joint development of new manufacturing technologies for large-sized, high-count multi-layer printed circuit boards (PCBs) that enable support of 5Gigabits per second (5Gbps) high-speed transmission and 4000 pin high-density mounting (0.8mm pitch). Fujitsu's new technologies succeed in improving manufacturing yields and significantly reducing production time for high-count multi-layer PCBs. The technologies were developed for use in such areas as next-generation, high-speed servers and telecommunication base station equipment, which demand fast transmission speeds and high-density mounting.


2004 Press Releases by Subsidiary

Fujitsu Microelectronics America

13 December 2004  Sunnyvale, CA
Fujitsu Names Keith Horn Senior Vice President of Marketing and Sales

Sunnyvale, CA, December 13, 2004 – Keith Horn has been named senior vice president of marketing and sales for Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA), with full responsibility for all FMA products and services, including packaging and foundry services.

17 November 2004  Sunnyvale, CA
Fujitsu Launches High-Capacity, Next-Generation Non-Volatile Memory

Sunnyvale, CA, November 17, 2004 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) today introduced its 1MBit FRAM (Ferroelectric Random Access Memory), the highest-ever capacity FRAM ever developed. The new FRAM also features high-speed read-and-write operations, low power consumption, and high endurance.

15 November 2004  Cambridge, UK
Fujitsu Issues the Second White Paper on WiMAX: “RF Spectrum Utilization in WiMAX”

Cambridge, UK, November 15, 2004 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) has issued a new White Paper, “RF Spectrum Utilization in WiMAX,” focusing on the WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) standard and its implementation. Fujitsu’s first White Paper, “WiMAX Technology and Deployment for Last-Mile Wireless Broadband and Backhaul Applications,” was published in August 24, 2004.

8 November 2004  Sunnyvale, CA
Fujitsu Introduces New 128Mbit Mobile FCRAM for Advanced Cellular Phone Applications

Sunnyvale, CA, November 8, 2004 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) today announced the sample availability of a new 128Mbit Mobile Fast Cycle RAM (FCRAM™) device that adopts burst mode operations complying with Common Specifications for Mobile RAM (COSMORAM) Revision 3, for use in mobile phone applications. The device's high-speed performance and density make it ideal for advanced applications in 3G mobile phones.

19 October 2004  Sunnyvale, CA
Fujitsu to Demonstrate Industry-Leading, 10Gbps Ethernet Switch Chip with CX4 Interface

Sunnyvale, CA, October 19, 2004 – Fujitsu to Take Part in October 19 Roundtable Chaired by iSuppli

18 October 2004  Detroit, MI
Fujitsu Adds New 32-Bit Microcontrollers to FR60Lite Family

Detroit, MI, October 18, 2004 – Designed with Inverter Control Functionality for Home-Appliance Applications

18 October 2004  Detroit, MI
Fujitsu Coral PA Graphics Display Controller Leads Geometry-Processing Performance

Detroit, MI, October 18, 2004 – Latest GDC Version Supports 70Mbps PCI Bandwidth, Dual Display Output

18 October 2004  Detroit, MI
Fujitsu Presents FlexRay™ Support Product Plan at Convergence 2004

Detroit, MI, October 18, 2004 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA), and Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe GmbH (FME) today jointly announced Fujitsu’s plans to support the FlexRay™ technology at the automotive industry conference, Convergence 2004.

18 October 2004  Detroit, MI
Fujitsu to Demonstrate New Coral PA Graphics Display Controller

Detroit, MI, October 18, 2004 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA), the industry leader in graphics display controller ICs for vehicle systems, will introduce its newest 32-bit Coral PA controller at Convergence 2004 in Detroit, October 18-20.

28 September 2004  Sunnyvale, CA
Fujitsu MBF310 Sweep Sensor™ Designed into New JumpDriv™ TouchGuard USB Flash Drive

Sunnyvale, CA, September 28, 2004 – Cogent Systems Provides World-class Software Algorithms for MBF310

22 September 2004  Sunnyvale, CA
Fujitsu Continues ASIC Leadership with 90-nanometer CS101 CMOS Standard Cell Series

Sunnyvale, CA, September 22, 2004 – Thirteen New Designs Underway Using Leading-Edge 90nm Process Technology

21 September 2004  Sunnyvale, CA, and Tokyo, Japan
Fujitsu and Synplicity Join Forces to Deliver Customized Amplify Product for Fujitsu AccelArray

Sunnyvale, CA, and Tokyo, Japan, September 21, 2004 – Customized Optimization Speeds Time-to-Market and Offers Optimal Performance

20 September 2004  Sunnyvale, CA, and Arlington, VA
Datastrip Selected Fujitsu MBF200 Single-Touch Sensor for its DSVII®-SC Biometric Smart Card Reader

Sunnyvale, CA, and Arlington, VA, September 20, 2004 – Datastrip Corporation, a leading provider of software, hardware, and biometric verification devices, has selected the Fujitsu MBF200 single-touch fingerprint sensor for use in its portable biometric smart card reader, the DSVII®-SC.

20 September 2004  Sunnyvale, CA
Fujitsu Enters New Reseller Agreement with silex technology america for Fingerprint Authentication Solutions

Sunnyvale, CA, September 20, 2004 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) and silex technology america, Inc., a U.S. subsidiary of silex technology, Inc., have entered into a new reseller agreement under which FMA’s sales force will market silex fingerprint authentication products throughout North and South America.

20 September 2004  Arlington, VA
Fujitsu to Demonstrate Fingerprint Sensor ICs at Biometrics Consortium, Sept. 20-22

Arlington, VA, September 20, 2004 – MBF200 Single Touch Sensor and MBF310 Sweep Sensor™ on Display at Booth 207

14 September 2004  Sunnyvale, CA
New 8-Bit Microcontrollers from Fujitsu Deliver High Performance and Low-Power Consumption

Sunnyvale, CA, September 14, 2004 – F2MC-8FX Series Runs at 100 Nanoseconds on Full CISC Architecture

24 August 2004  Sunnyvale, CA
Fujitsu Set for Leadership Role in Emerging WiMAX Broadband Access Technology

Sunnyvale, CA, August 24, 2004 – Working with Equipment, Infrastructure Vendors on WiMAX-compliant Development developers a royalty-free solution in which to build high-end applications in the automotive, industrial, communications, consumer electronics and computer peripherals markets.

7 June 2004  Sunnyvale, CA
Fujitsu to Display New DACs, PLLs and PMICs at Annual IEEE MTT-S

Sunnyvale, CA, June 7, 2004 – Fujitsu's Paul Maddox Presents "Next-Generation DAC Technology - Frequency Planning" at Microwave Application and Product Seminar

10 May 2004  Sunnyvale, CA
Fujitsu Delivers Trio of ASICs to Innovative Start-Up Greenfield Networks

Sunnyvale, CA, May 10, 2004 – Built Using Fujitsu's 0.11-Micron Process Technology, ASIC Includes the First Network Processor Streaming Interface at 1.3 Gigabit/Second

10 May 2004  Las Vegas, NV
Fujitsu to Introduce Industry's First 10Gbps Ethernet Products at Annual Networld+Interop

Las Vegas, NV, May 10, 2004 – Eudyna, the Fujitsu-Sumitomo Joint Venture, to Release New Products in U.S.

30 April 2004  Sunnyvale, CA and Calgary, Canada
Wi-LAN and Fujitsu Expect to Produce First-to-Market WiMAX Certified System

Sunnyvale, CA and Calgary, Canada, April 30, 2004 – System-on-Chip Engineering Samples Planned for Fall 2004

30 March 2004  Sunnyvale, CA
Fujitsu Introduces New Mobile Media Processors for Mobile Phones and PDAs

Sunnyvale, CA, March 30, 2004 – MPEG-4 Codec Delivers Optimal Video with the World's Lowest Power Consumption of just 13mW

30 March 2004  Sunnyvale, CA
Fujitsu Microelectronics America Announces New AccelArray Vertical Platforms for Communications, Storage, Servers and Imaging Applications

Sunnyvale, CA, March 30, 2004 – Platforms Set for 0.11-Micron Technology Cut Development Time, Cost and Risk

29 March 2004  Sunnyvale, CA
Fujitsu to Introduce New Mobile Media Processors, Embedded CPU and Giga Frame Platforms at Electronics USA March 30

Sunnyvale, CA, March 29, 2004 – New MCUs, FRAM and Biometric Sensor ICs Also on Display in Booth 726

24 March 2004  Sunnyvale, CA
Fujitsu Introduce New 10Gbps Ethernet Switch Chip Featuring 10GBASE-CX4 Interface Support

Sunnyvale, CA, March 24, 2004 – 10GBASE-CX4 Interface Reduces Cost and Power Requirements in 10Gbps Ethernet-based Systems

22 March 2004  Sunnyvale, CA
Fujitsu Accelerates the Performance of the World's Fastest CMOS 14-bit DAC

Sunnyvale, CA, March 22, 2004 – Conversion Rate Increases from 800MSa/s to 1GSa/s

9 March 2004  Sunnyvale, CA
Fujitsu’s 10 Gigabit Ethernet Layer-2 Single Chip Switch Will Highlight Server Blade Summit in San Jose, March 9-11

Sunnyvale, CA, March 9, 2004 – Yukihiko Nakagawa, Senior Researcher, Reviews 10GE IC Design, March 10 in Session 101

8 March 2004  Sunnyvale, CA
Fujitsu Introduces New Spread Spectrum Clock Generator (SSCG) Devices Developed to Reduce EMI at High Frequencies

Sunnyvale, CA, March 8, 2004 – Cost-Effective, Space-Efficient SSCGs Modulate Clock Frequencies to Curb Emissions

8 March 2004  Sunnyvale, CA and San Diego, CA
Fujitsu to Demonstrate New PLLs, Power Management Devices and Spread Spectrum Clock Generators

Sunnyvale, CA and San Diego, CA, March 8, 2004 – "Benefits of WiMAX Implementations" Presentation Scheduled for March 8, 11 a.m.

8 March 2004  Sunnyvale, CA
New Power-Management Devices from Fujitsu Support Fast Switching, Miniaturization Requirements

Sunnyvale, CA, March 8, 2004 – DC/DC Converter ICs Deliver Independent Control, Soft-Start Capabilities

8 March 2004  Sunnyvale, CA
New Single-Serial-Input PLL Synthesizers from Fujitsu for Wireless and Mobile Communications

Sunnyvale, CA, March 8, 2004 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA), a leading supplier of advanced devices for wireless communications applications, today introduced three single-serial-input Phase Locked Loop (PLL) frequency synthesizers featuring very low phase noise.

18 February 2004  Sunnyvale, CA
Fujitsu to Highlight 10-Gigabit Ethernet Technology at OFC 2004 February 24-26

Sunnyvale, CA, February 18, 2004 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA), a leader in advanced network application-specific semiconductor products for 10Gbps systems, will present the industry's first single-chip 10Gbps Ethernet switch IC at booth 4113 during the annual Optical Fiber Communications Conference (OFC), February 24-26 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

3 February 2004  Mobile, AL
Accelerated Technology Offers Nucleus PLUS Support to High-End Applications Market

Mobile, AL, February 3, 2004 – Accelerated Technology®, the Embedded Systems Division of Mentor Graphics Corporation, today announced support for the FR family of 32-bit RISC controllers from Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA), beginning with the Nucleus® PLUS real-time kernel support for the MB91301 microcontroller. The Nucleus PLUS kernel is the first commercial source code, no-royalty kernel support for the MB91301 microcontroller, giving embedded developers a royalty-free solution in which to build high-end applications in the automotive, industrial, communications, consumer electronics and computer peripherals markets.


2004 Press Releases by Subsidiary

Fujitsu Network Communications

22 November 2004  Richardson, TX
Light Reading Live! Roadshow in New York Becomes the Latest Stop on the Fujitsu Metro Photonic Freeway™

Richardson, TX, November 22, 2004 – Stan Hubbard, senior analyst at Heavy Reading and a communications professional with extensive experience in wireline-related business analysis and strategic marketing, invites industry veterans from Fujitsu, Intel and JDS Uniphase to speak about the construction of the Metro Photonic Freeway™.

16 November 2004  Richardson, TX
SWIN Completes a Triple Play across Southwest Iowa with Fujitsu FLASHWAVE® 4000 MSPPs

Richardson, TX, November 16, 2004 – Fujitsu Network Communications Inc., a leading supplier of IT and wireline/wireless networking solutions, today announced the successful deployment of their FLASHWAVE® 4000 Multi-Service Provisioning Platforms (MSPPs) for the South West Iowa Network (SWIN) consortium.

15 November 2004  Richardson, TX
Fujitsu to Sponsor and Discuss “The Future of SONET” at Light Reading Live! Roadshows in Boston and Atlanta

Richardson, TX, November 15, 2004 – Scott Clavenna, chief analyst at Heavy Reading and a leading authority on next-generation SONET technology, has invited industry veterans from Fujitsu to speak on a variety of topics, including the future of SONET services, data-aware optical networks, SONET access technologies and SONET/WDM convergence.

8 November 2004  Richardson, TX
Fujitsu Opens New Distribution Sales Channel with Walker & Associates

Richardson, TX, November 8, 2004 – Walker & Associates becomes the Latest Distributor for the FLASHWAVE® 4000 MSPP Product Portfolio

28 October 2004  Richardson, TX
Fujitsu Principal Network Architect on Panel Debating “WiMAX vs. 3G vs. Wi-Fi” at WiMAX World 2004

Richardson, TX, October 28, 2004 – Jim Orr, principal network architect in the wireless market development group at Fujitsu, will debate “WiMAX vs. 3G vs. Wi-Fi” as part of a panel discussion during the 2004 WiMAX World Conference & Exposition.

27 October 2004  Richardson, TX
Fujitsu Launches FLASHWAVE® 7500 Small System with ROADM Switch to Enable Network Convergence

Richardson, TX, October 27, 2004 – Fujitsu Network Communications Inc., a leading supplier of networking solutions, today announced the introduction of its FLASHWAVE® 7500 Small System for small- to medium-sized Multiple System Operator (MSO) and telecom network convergence.

26 October 2004  Richardson, TX
Fujitsu to Discuss FASST Transition Solutions and Offer “A Pragmatic Migration Path to Packet-Based Networks” at NGN 2004

Richardson, TX, October 26, 2004 – John Cupit, principal network architect for the data and customer solutions group at Fujitsu, will present “Transition without Compromise - A Pragmatic Migration Path to Packet-Based Networks” at the Next Generation Networks (NGN) 2004 conference.

20 September 2004  Richardson, TX
Principle Network Architect from Fujitsu to present “WiMAX™: Status and Applications” at Luncheon

Richardson, TX, September 20, 2004 – Jim Orr, principle network architect at Fujitsu, will present the keynote speech, “WiMAX™: Status and Applications”, at the Dallas Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Communications and Vehicular Technology (CVT) Society technical luncheon.

27 July 2004  Richardson, TX
Fujitsu FLASHWAVE® 4020 Access Platform Selected by Cox Communications

Richardson, TX, July 27, 2004 – Fujitsu Network Communications Inc., a leading supplier of IT and networking solutions, today announced that Cox Communications, a multi-service broadband communications company with approximately 6.7 million total customers, has added the FLASHWAVE® 4020 Ethernet Service Platform (ESP) to its portfolio of approved business service delivery platforms.  Cox will use the device to extend the proven reliability of SONET to the edge of their metro networks and simultaneously deliver low cost DS1 and Ethernet services to customer premises within all their U.S. markets.  Cox chose the FLASHWAVE 4020 ESP because it is simple to deploy, and achieves a quick return on investment (ROI) with dramatically low operational costs. Deployment of this field-proven platform will also provide full interoperability with Cox’s extensive installed base of Fujitsu optical transport products.

12 July 2004  Richardson, TX
Fujitsu Supports Thomas J. Polis Memorial Scholarship Fund

Richardson, TX, July 12, 2004 – Fujitsu Network Communications Inc., a leading supplier of IT and networking solutions, today announced their support of the Tom Polis Classic with the gift of a Fujitsu LifeBook® S2000 laptop computer. The laptop will be raffled off to raise money during the third annual Tom Polis golf tournament benefiting the SCTE scholarship fund and Young Life, a youth organization for high school students. The Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE) hosts the charity event in memory of cable pioneer Thomas J. Polis.

21 June 2004  Chicago, IL
Fujitsu and BTI Announce Reseller Agreement

Chicago, IL, June 21, 2004 – Fujitsu Network Communications Inc., a leading supplier of IT and networking solutions, today announced a reseller agreement with BTI Photonic Systems Inc., a pioneer of independent photonic layer systems.  This relationship enhances the formidable transport capabilities of the FLASHWAVE® 4500 multi-service core transport system and the FLASHWAVE 7500 Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) system.  The addition of the BTI Netstender™ system to the Fujitsu FLASHWAVE optical networking portfolio allows longer network spans to be traversed, while enabling simple, low cost DWDM support for up to 32 wavelengths.  The Netstender system is being demonstrated this week at SUPERCOMM 2004 (Fujitsu Booth #20814).

21 June 2004  Chicago, IL
Fujitsu Sets New Direction for Core Grooming with MSSP Expansion for FLASHWAVE® 4500 Platform

Chicago, IL, June 21, 2004 – Fujitsu Network Communications Inc., a leading supplier of IT and networking solutions, today announced the availability of a highly-scalable, Multi-Service Switching Platform (MSSP) based on its widely deployed FLASHWAVE® 4500 Multi-Service Provisioning Platform (MSPP).  The new FLASHWAVE 4500 MSSP is specifically engineered to support ultra high-capacity, core grooming applications that traditionally require a high-cost Digital Cross-Connect System (DCS), or the deployment of a completely new, large-scale MSSP network element.  The standard Fujitsu FLASHWAVE 4500 MSPP is easily expandable to deliver full-scale MSSP functionality as demand for increased capacity dictates.

17 June 2004  Chicago, IL
Fujitsu to Demonstrate Telecom Convergence at SUPERCOMM 2004 in Chicago

Chicago, IL, June 17, 2004 – Fujitsu will announce a significant enhancement for its FLASHWAVE® 4500 core optical transport product that will take the platform into a new market segment.  In addition, Fujitsu will announce a reseller agreement to broaden its FLASHWAVE product line.

15 June 2004  Orlando, FL
Bright House Networks Converges Network with Fujitsu FLASHWAVE® 7500

Orlando, FL, June 15, 2004 – Fujitsu Network Communications Inc., a leading supplier of IT and networking solutions, today announced that Bright House Networks selected and deployed the FLASHWAVE® 7500 high?capacity, all?optical, metro Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) platform for cable television systems in and around Tampa Bay and Central Florida.  Bright House Networks, with over 2 million subscribers, will use the system as a converged platform to transport Video on Demand (VOD), High Definition Television (HDTV), broadcast video, digital telephony and high-speed data to its customers over a single core network.

15 June 2004  Orlando, FL
Fujitsu FLASHWAVE® 7500 Extension System Slashes Cost

Orlando, FL, June 15, 2004 – Fujitsu Network Communications Inc., a leading supplier of IT and networking solutions, today announced the availability of the FLASHWAVE® 7500 extension system, the latest configuration of the existing core platform that lowers the cost and space required to deliver the field-proven benefits of Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) to the edge of metropolitan networks.  This new extension configuration and the existing FLASHWAVE 7500 core platform will be demonstrated this week at SCTE Cable-Tec Expo 2004 (Fujitsu Booth #1523).

14 June 2004  Richardson, TX
Fujitsu to Distribute and Support Hammerhead

Richardson, TX, June 14, 2004 – Hammerhead Systems, Inc., the market leader in revenue migration solutions, and Fujitsu Network Communications Inc., a leading supplier of IT and networking solutions, today announced a reseller agreement involving joint marketing, product planning, customer support and services.  The agreement brings together the innovative technology and disruptive economics of the Hammerhead™ HSX 6000™ Migration Edge solution and the Fujitsu financial and operational strength along with their proven track record with working with Tier 1 service providers and Multiple System Operators (MSOs).  Fujitsu also announced today that Hammerhead Systems has been selected as part of its Flexible Architecture for Subscriber Service Termination (FASST™) solution portfolio.

10 June 2004  Richardson, TX
Fujitsu to Demonstrate MSO Network Convergence without Compromise

Richardson, TX, June 10, 2004 – Fujitsu will announce the successful deployment of a converged network for a major Multiple System Operator (MSO) and introduce several significant products and enhancements during the Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE) Cable-Tec Expo 2004.  Fully converged carrier-class optical transport solutions will be demonstrated in their booth covering the following topics:

9 June 2004  Richardson, TX
Fujitsu Demonstrates Seamless Interoperability at SUPERCOMM

Richardson, TX, June 9, 2004 – The interoperability demonstration at SUPERCOMM 2004 proves the viability of interoperable control plane technologies and is an important first step toward carrier deployment of services based on them into individual networks.

7 June 2004  Richardson, TX
Fujitsu Delivers Powerful FASST Solutions

Richardson, TX, June 7, 2004 – Fujitsu Network Communications Inc., a leading supplier of IT and networking solutions, today announced an all-out, major assault on the advanced packet network market with a new network-based service delivery initiative.  Fujitsu is targeting service providers and Multiple System Operators (MSOs) who wish to transition to an efficient packet infrastructure capable of delivering the new business and broadband services required for them to effectively compete, while leveraging their installed infrastructure as well as advanced Optical Ethernet infrastructure.  These carriers are finding this task impossible with products currently offered by traditional IP vendors.  To satisfy this growing solution gap, Fujitsu has partnered with innovative companies to create the Flexible Architecture for Subscriber Service Termination (FASST™) solution portfolio.

2 June 2004  Richardson, TX
Fujitsu Boosts FLASHWAVE® 4500 MSPP Ethernet and Core Transport Capabilities

Richardson, TX, June 2, 2004 – Fujitsu Network Communications Inc., a leading supplier of IT and networking solutions, today announced several new improvements added to its FLASHWAVE® 4500 Multiservice Provisioning Platform (MSPP) that further extend its ability to transport Ethernet services more efficiently across a SONET-based infrastructure.  These new service transport capabilities include support for Virtual Concatenation (VCAT) and Generic Framing Procedure (GFP) to enable efficient transport of 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps and Gigabit Ethernet services.  Support for Four Fiber - Bidirectional Line Switched Ring (4F-BLSR) applications at an OC-192 rate provides additional capacity and a highly robust protection option for service providers.  All of these improvements can be ordered immediately.

24 May 2004  Richardson, TX
TelCove Selects Fujitsu FLASHWAVE Platforms

Richardson, TX, May 24, 2004 – Fujitsu Network Communications Inc., a leading supplier of IT and networking solutions, today announced that TelCove is activating a new metro and intercity Ethernet service with the FLASHWAVE® 4000 Multi-Service Provisioning Platforms (MSPPs) as a key transport component. TelCove’s Metropolitan Ethernet Transport service leverages their highly reliable SONET network to reach more customers and provide 10/100Base-TX and Gigabit Ethernet services across their entire network.  The advanced Ethernet over SONET (EoS) capabilities of the FLASHWAVE 4000 MSPPs allow TelCove to utilize existing network capacity and provide these advanced services without requiring wholesale changes to their embedded network or existing operating procedures.

13 May 2004  Edison, NJ
Fujitsu Honored by SBC Communications

Edison, NJ, May 13, 2004 – Commitment to excellence has earned Fujitsu Consulting and Fujitsu Network Communications recognition as outstanding suppliers to SBC Communications Inc. (NYSE: SBC), one of the world's leading data, voice and Internet services providers.

5 May 2004  Richardson, TX
Fujitsu Revolutionizes Ethernet and DS1 Service Deployment

Richardson, TX, May 5, 2004 – Fujitsu Network Communications Inc., a leading supplier of IT and networking solutions, today announced the general availability of its new FLASHWAVE® 4020 Ethernet Service Platform (ESP).  This new device simultaneously delivers Ethernet and DS1 services and dramatically lowers the overall cost of deployment for these services, while extending the proven reliability of SONET directly to customer premises.  The compact size, low power requirements and ability to transport traditional voice and next-generation data services across a single, converged access network positions the FLASHWAVE 4020 ESP as an ideal solution for operation in small to midsize customer sites.

5 May 2004  Richardson, TX
Rye Telephone Becomes the First Customer for the FLASHWAVE® 4020

Richardson, TX, May 5, 2004 – Fujitsu Network Communications Inc., a leading supplier of IT and networking solutions, today announced that Rye Telephone Company (RTC) is the first customer to purchase the new FLASHWAVE® 4020 Ethernet Service Platform (ESP).  The low cost ESP can simultaneously deliver Ethernet and DS1 services across a new or existing infrastructure.  The ESP dramatically lowers the operational cost of deployment for these services and extends the proven reliability of SONET to the edge of the RTC network.  RTC is using the FLASHWAVE 4020 ESP to relieve congestion in its access network and to offer its customers competitive voice and broadband data services.

22 March 2004  Richardson, TX
Fujitsu Introduces New Optical Transport Solutions for Wireless Carriers at CTIA Wireless 2004, Booth No. 429

Richardson, TX, March 22, 2004 – Fujitsu Network Communications Inc., a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Fujitsu Limited (TSE: 6702), is a leading provider of customer-focused IT and carrier-class telecommunications solutions for the wireline, wireless and cable TV service provider market in North America. Supported by smart innovation and deep-rooted research from Fujitsu Labs, plus more than 20 years of optical transport and 10 years of worldwide wireless experience, Fujitsu is uniquely positioned to deliver fully integrated IT/Telecom solutions for its customers.

22 March 2004  Richardson, TX
Fujitsu Takes On Wireless Segment

Richardson, TX, March 22, 2004 – Fujitsu Network Communications Inc., a leading supplier of IT and networking solutions worldwide, is introducing its optical transport solutions for wireless service providers at the CTIA Wireless 2004 tradeshow in Atlanta, Ga.  Fujitsu expects significant interest within the wireless segment for its robust, SONET-based FLASHWAVE® 4000 Multi-Service Provisioning Platforms (MSPPs).  Fujitsu is also finding its network expertise in terms of providing professional services ranging from Network Operations Center (NOC) outsourcing to Engineering, Furnishing and Installation (EF&I) to the turn-up and testing of new networks in strong demand.

22 March 2004  Atlanta, GA
Western Wireless Corporation Selects Fujitsu FLASHWAVE® 4300 Optical Transport Solution

Atlanta, GA, March 22, 2004 – Fujitsu Network Communications Inc., a leading supplier of IT and networking solutions, today announced that Western Wireless Corporation (NASDAQ: WWCA), a leading provider of rural wireless communications services, has deployed the FLASHWAVE® 4300 Multi-Service Provisioning Platform (MSPP) as its Digital Cross-connect System (DCS) to transport and groom traffic within eight Cellular One® markets. The platform allows Western Wireless Corporation to support the increasingly high number of connection agreements with other cellular operators in the Midwestern part of the U.S., as well as to prepare for additional, future growth. Western Wireless Corporation is also using the FLASHWAVE 4300 platform to satisfy high capacity bandwidth requirements generated from increased wireless usage and new high-speed data services for its Cellular One customers.

16 March 2004  Richardson, TX
Fujitsu Introduces Integrated Element Management Software

Richardson, TX, March 16, 2004 – Fujitsu Network Communications Inc., a leading supplier of IT and networking solutions, announced today the immediate availability of a fully integrated and powerful optical network management solution combining the NETSMART® 1500 Element Management System (EMS) and the PRIMEPOWER® 650 server from Fujitsu.  This bundled solution is positioned for telecommunication service providers and Multiple System Operators (MSOs).

2 March 2004  Richardson, TX
Fujitsu Delivers Netcool® Ready™ Solution

Richardson, TX, March 2, 2004 – Fujitsu Network Communications Inc., a leading supplier of IT and networking solutions, and Micromuse Inc. (Nasdaq: MUSEE), a leading provider of business and service assurance solutions, today announced that the Fujitsu NETSMART® 1500 Element Management System (EMS) has been certified as Netcool® Ready™.  As a partner within the Micromuse Alliance Program, Fujitsu has worked closely with Micromuse to certify interoperability of the NETSMART 1500 EMS with the Netcool/OMNIbus™ application.  Carriers who use Netcool solutions for management of hardware platforms from multiple vendors can now also directly control Fujitsu equipment from a central location and system.

22 February 2004  Richardson, TX
Fujitsu Introduces New Optical Transport Solutions

Richardson, TX, February 22, 2004 – Fujitsu Network Communications Inc., a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Fujitsu Limited (TSE: 6702), is a leading provider of customer-focused IT and carrier-class telecommunications solutions for the wireline, wireless and cable TV service provider market in North America. Supported by smart innovation and deep-rooted research from Fujitsu Labs, plus more than 20 years of optical transport and 10 years of worldwide wireless experience, Fujitsu is uniquely positioned to deliver fully integrated IT/Telecom solutions for its customers.

17 February 2004  Richardson, TX
Fujitsu FLASHWAVE® 4010 Access Device Awarded

Richardson, TX, February 17, 2004 – Fujitsu Network Communications Inc., a leading supplier of IT and networking solutions, today announced that the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) branch of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has granted “RUS Technical Acceptance” and “Buy American” status upon the Fujitsu FLASHWAVE® 4010 remote SONET access device. By conferring this status upon the FLASHWAVE 4010 device, the capital expenditure required by rural service providers to build next-generation optical access networks has been significantly reduced. The small size, low cost and operational simplicity of the FLASHWAVE 4010 device enables carriers to easily extend optically delivered HiCap (DS1 or DS3) services to more customers at a lower initial capital and operational cost than they ever could in the past, and still receive all the benefits of SONET.

16 February 2004  Richardson, TX
Fujitsu Reduces Bandwidth Requirements for Ethernet Transport across Embedded SONET Networks

Richardson, TX, February 16, 2004 – Fujitsu Network Communications Inc., a leading supplier of IT and networking solutions, today announced the availability of both high-order and low-order virtual concatenation (VCAT) on its popular FLASHWAVE® 4100 optical access platform.  Support for both high-order and low-order VCAT enables carriers to transport next-generation services across existing SONET networks more efficiently. Moreover, enhanced circuit monitoring capabilities ensure the high performance of Ethernet and other advanced services across larger metro networks and longer span distances.

9 February 2004  Richardson, TX
USCarrier Telecom Selects Fujitsu Platforms for E-Max 1000 Long Haul Wholesale Ethernet Service

Richardson, TX, February 9, 2004 – Fujitsu Network Communications Inc., a leading supplier of IT and networking solutions, today announced that USCarrier Telecom, LLC selected the FLASHWAVE® 4100 optical access platform, FLASHWAVE 4500 Multi-Service Provisioning Platform (MSPP) and FLASHWAVE 7420 metro Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) platform to support its recently launched E-Max 1000 Long Haul Wholesale Ethernet Service. The new E-Max 1000 service will allow customers to build Ethernet networks connecting major cities and rural communities throughout Georgia and the southeast United States. In addition, USCarrier has chosen the Fujitsu NETSMART® 1500 Element Management System (EMS) to provision a wide variety of advanced broadband services and monitor the entire network.