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11 December 2003 El Segundo, CA: Glovia Receives Funding From California’s Employment Training Panel To Expand Ongoing Programs
El Segundo, CA, December 11, 2003 – Glovia International, a subsidiary of Fujitsu and a leading provider of extended ERP solutions for engineer-to-order and high volume manufacturers, today announced the company received a $128,080 performance based contract from California’s Employment Training Panel (ETP) to continue and expand employee computer, business and advanced technology training programs. The scheduled rollout plan for the ETP-funded training is between December 3, 2003 and December 2, 2005 and will affect 107 of Glovia’s California-based employees.
20 November 2003 Sunnyvale, CA: Fujitsu Licenses Verification Technology to Cadence
Sunnyvale, CA, November 20, 2003 – Fujitsu Limited, a leading provider of customer-focused IT and communications solutions for the global marketplace, today announced it has licensed three verification technology patents to Cadence Design Systems, Inc. The agreement provides Cadence® with extended technologies related to equivalence checking for system-on-chip design verification.
19 November 2003 Sunnyvale, CA: Fujitsu Licenses Verification Technology to Cadence
Sunnyvale, CA, November 19, 2003 – Fujitsu Limited, a leading provider of customer-focused IT and communications solutions for the global marketplace, today announced it has licensed three verification technology patents to Cadence Design Systems, Inc. The agreement provides Cadence® with extended technologies related to equivalence checking for system-on-chip design verification.
6 October 2003 Kawasaki, Japan and Sunnyvale, CA: Fujitsu Brings Dynamism and Power of Negotiation to the Electronic Marketplace
Kawasaki, Japan and Sunnyvale, CA, October 6, 2003 – Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd. and Fujitsu Laboratories of America, Inc. today announced that they have developed an open protocol to bring automated negotiation to the electronic marketplace. Computers representing two sides of an e-commerce transaction can generate and exchange proposals back and forth until they find a set of terms that is optimal for both sides. Experienced negotiators know that when a negotiation is enlarged to include a richer set of business terms it becomes easier for both sides to extract value from the transaction. By using computers to automate the negotiation process, a very large number of business terms can be used. This allows both sides to extract more value from each transaction than ever before. This will make e-commerce transactions more efficient, and potentially create entirely new markets.
20 August 2003 Sunnyvale, CA: Fujitsu's Softek Announces New EMEA Leader
Sunnyvale, CA, August 20, 2003 – Softek™, a leading provider of storage management software, today announced that Jonathan Grantham has been named as vice president, Sales and Services Operations for the company’s Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region, reporting to Softek President and CEO Steven Murphy. Grantham previously was the company’s vice president of worldwide channel sales operations.
19 August 2003 Sunnyvale, CA: Fujitsu's Softek Announces West Coast Channel Partner
Sunnyvale, CA, August 19, 2003 – Softek™, a leading provider of storage management software, today announced FusionStorm, an integrator of remote IT managed services, has joined the Softek Synergy Partner Program as part of the company’s aggressive channel expansion program in North America. FusionStorm has integrated Softek Automated Storage software as a key component of solutions offered to its customers enabling them to achieve a compelling return-on-investment through simplifying and optimizing multi-vendor storage infrastructures.
6 August 2003 Sunnyvale, CA: Fujitsu's Softek Names New VP of Development
Sunnyvale, CA, August 6, 2003 – Softek™, a leading provider of storage management software, today announced that software industry veteran Maureen Ohara-Norris has been named to the newly created position of vice president of development, responsible for overseeing development of the award-winning Softek Automated Storage™ solutions, which simplify and optimize the management of complex, multi-vendor storage infrastructures.
5 August 2003 Orlando, FL and San Jose, CA: Sybase and Fujitsu Software Corporation Forge New Strategic Partnership
Orlando, FL and San Jose, CA, August 5, 2003 – Sybase, Inc. (NYSE: SY), a leading enterprise infrastructure and integration company, and Fujitsu Software Corporation (Fujitsu), a leading provider of customer-focused IT and communications solutions for the global marketplace, today announced they signed a Memorandum of Understanding to form a new partnership. Fujitsu will market Sybase’s Content Capture technology and offer it as a component of Fujitsu Interstage Portalworks, and Sybase will integrate Fujitsu’s Interstage XWand Developer XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) solution with PowerDesigner, Sybase’s all-in-one modeling and design tool and co-market the combined solution.
29 July 2003 Tokyo: Fujitsu Reports FY2003 First Quarter Financial Results
Tokyo, July 29, 2003 – Fujitsu Limited, a leader in customer-focused IT and communications solutions for the global marketplace, today reported consolidated net sales of 938.7 billion yen, approximately US$7.8 billion*, for the first quarter of fiscal year 2003 (April 1 - June 30, 2003), a 4.5% decrease from the first quarter of fiscal 2002. Lower sales of platforms products and other factors contributed to the overall decline in sales. While the company is reaping the benefits of lower fixed costs stemming from the restructuring initiatives implemented last year, the impact of lower sales resulted in an operating loss of 37.8 billion yen.
29 July 2003 Santa Clara, CA: Fujitsu Streamlines North America Operations
Santa Clara, CA, July 29, 2003 – Fujitsu, a premier provider of customer-focused information technology and communications solutions, today announced plans to streamline its North America operations to better focus on customers needs, while continuing to deliver cutting-edge technological innovation and uncompromising product quality.
17 July 2003 Mississauga, ON: Fujitsu and SYNNEX Ink Distribution Agreement for Notebooks, Storage, and More in Canada
Mississauga, ON, July 17, 2003 – Fujitsu Canada, a leading IT vendor of PC products and peripheral devices, and SYNNEX Canada, a major distributor and supplier of computer products and value-added solutions, have entered into a distribution agreement. SYNNEX Canada will carry Fujitsu Canada’s flagship line of LifeBook® notebooks and storage products --2.5-inch Mobile MHT series and 3.5-inch Enterprise AL series families -- and other peripheral devices, including keyboards, Magneto-Optical (MO) drives, and floppy disk drives.
14 July 2003 Sunnyvale, CA and Tokyo, JP: AMD and Fujitsu Launch New Flash Memory Company and Unveil "SPANSION" Global Product Brand
Sunnyvale, CA and Tokyo, JP, July 14, 2003 – AMD (NYSE: AMD) and Fujitsu Limited (TSE: 6702, "Fujitsu") today announced the formation of a new Flash memory semiconductor joint venture that will market its solutions under the new Spansion™ global product brand name. The new company, FASL LLC, was formed by the integration of AMD's and Fujitsu's Flash memory businesses. The new joint venture is the largest Flash memory company in the world based on dedicated resources that include gross assets having a net book value of approximately US$3 billion and approximately 7,000 employees. Spansion Flash memory solutions are available worldwide from AMD and Fujitsu.
2 May 2003 Fairfield, NJ: Fujitsu Broadens its Halcyon Mini-Split Lineup with New 42,000 and 36,000 BTU Ceiling Cassette Systems
Fairfield, NJ, May 2, 2003 – Fujitsu General America, Inc., a leader in advanced-technology HVAC solutions, has added its slim-profile model 42RC and model 36RC ceiling cassette systems to its Halcyon product line. The new 42,000 BTU System 42RC and 36,000 BTU System 36RC mini-split cooling/heating systems are the first to incorporate Fujitsu’s new Slender-Fit feature, which enables the cassette housing to be moved downward into the room by 1-3/8", requiring just 9-7/8" of clearance above the ceiling.
17 April 2003 San Jose, CA: Fujitsu Software Corporation Appoints Vice President of Sales and Marketing Industry Leader to Strengthen Management Team
San Jose, CA, April 17, 2003 – Fujitsu Software Corporation announced today the appointment of Robert Sepanloo as vice president of sales and marketing for the Interstage product line. Sepanloo, who most recently served as vice president of marketing for Verticalnet, brings to Fujitsu Software more than 20 years experience in worldwide sales and marketing within the software industry. At Fujitsu Software Corporation, Sepanloo will lead sales, professional services, customer support, and marketing functions.

Services & Solutions

17 October 2003 Halifax, NS: Fujitsu Consulting and Membertou Create New Company to Pursue IT Services Opportunities
Halifax, NS, October 17, 2003 – Fujitsu Consulting (Canada) Inc. and the Mi’kmaq First Nation Community of Membertou, today announced their intention to create a new IT services company. Once fully constituted, the new venture will operate as Membertou Technologies, Inc. (MTI). The new organization will soon have its first significant opportunity as Lockheed Martin Canada today announced its intention to use Membertou Technologies, Inc. as an integral part of a multi-million dollar project with Canada’s Department of National Defence (DND).
8 October 2003 Edison, NJ: Fujitsu Consulting Launches Application Value Assessment Solution for Enterprise Clients
Edison, NJ, October 8, 2003 – Fujitsu Consulting, the global consulting and services arm of $38-billion Fujitsu Limited, today launched Application Value Assessment (AVA), that enables enterprises to optimize their investments in total software application spending in order to reduce costs, manage risk and maximize the business value of their application portfolios.
29 September 2003 Toronto, ON: Fujitsu Using Industry-Leading TCO Modelling Tools to Offer Comprehensive IT Optimisation Solutions
Toronto, ON, September 29, 2003 – Fujitsu Technology Solutions Canada Inc., a member of the worldwide group of Fujitsu companies, today announced that it is utilizing Gartner Inc.’s total cost of ownership (TCO) modelling tools to provide industry-leading consolidation and optimisation analysis of IT infrastructures. Fujitsu is excited to integrate the industry-standard Gartner TCO methodologies into Fujitsu's IT Optimisation initiatives. Gartner’s Rapid Assessment for TCO in the Enterprise Operations Center (EOC) modelling tool is the initial step in a comprehensive set of IT Optimisation services from Fujitsu that allow significant improvements in infrastructure costs and capacity utilisation.
10 September 2003 Toronto, ON: Fujitsu Consulting North America Signs Cdn$150 million in New Business during First Quarter
Toronto, ON, September 10, 2003 – Fujitsu Consulting today announced significant new business growth during the first quarter of the 2003 fiscal year (April-June 2003), reflecting the company’s successful strategy of emphasizing industry-focused solutions including managed services, enterprise value management, and legacy migration. Numerous contracts with a total value of over Cdn$150 million were signed in North America between April and June.
28 August 2003 Edison, NJ: Fujitsu Consulting Receives "CRM Consultant One to Watch" Award at CRM Magazine’s 2003 CRM Leader Awards
Edison, NJ, August 28, 2003 – CRM Magazine has awarded Fujitsu Consulting the distinction of "CRM Consultant One to Watch" at CRM Magazine’s 2003 CRM Leader Awards held during the Digital Consulting Institute’s Customer Relationship Management Conference and Exposition, August 26 through 28 at the Jacob K Javits Convention Center in New York City.
24 June 2003 Goose Bay, NL: Fujitsu Consulting and Innu Nation Partner to Launch Joint Venture: Innuvations
Goose Bay, NL, June 24, 2003 – Fujitsu Consulting (Canada) Inc. and the Innu Development Limited Partnership (IDLP) today announced the launch of Innuvations—a joint venture to foster high-tech job skills within the Innu community, and offer world-class IT consulting services to Canadian organizations in northern Canada. At its very root, the initiative will result in job creation and community development.
11 June 2003 Edison, NJ: Fujitsu and ProSight Introduce Playbook for OMB Compliant Business Cases
Edison, NJ, June 11, 2003 – Fujitsu Consulting, the global consulting and services arm of $38-billion Fujitsu Limited, and ProSight®, the leading company in portfolio management software, today launched the Fujitsu and ProSight Playbook for OMB Business Cases. The new offering is the most comprehensive software and services solution available for significantly improving government agencies’ internal business case assessment and preparation, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Exhibit 300 and 53 submissions, and the capital planning and investment control process. Fujitsu Consulting and ProSight will jointly provide consulting and implementation services for the solution using ProSight® Portfolios software.
27 March 2003 Edison, NJ: Fujitsu Consulting Named a Top Supplier for Boeing in 2002
Edison, NJ, March 27, 2003 – Fujitsu Consulting, the global consulting and services arm of Fujitsu Ltd., today announced that its longtime client, The Boeing Company, [NYSE: BA], has selected it as a "Supplier of the Year" for 2002. Boeing commended Fujitsu Consulting for its consistent delivery of management and technology consulting services that have improved its business processes and contributed to the aerospace company’s competitiveness and success in 2002.
12 March 2003 Edison, NJ: Fujitsu Consulting Issues Revised Edition of the Information Paradox
Edison, NJ, March 12, 2003 – Fujitsu Consulting, the global consulting and services arm of the Fujitsu Group, today announced the publication of the revised edition of its influential best-seller, The Information Paradox: Realizing the Business Benefits of Information Technology [McGraw-Hill Ryerson, 2003, 340 pages, ISBN 0-07-0926-98-0]. Updated with insights from Fujitsu Consulting’s industry leading Enterprise Value Management practice, this enhanced work provides a practical and proven approach for business executives grappling with the question of how to extract value from information technology.
24 February 2003 Los Angeles, CA: Fujitsu Consulting Brings Leading Enterprise Mobility Solution to North America
Los Angeles, CA, February 24, 2003 – Fujitsu Consulting, the global consulting and services arm of Fujitsu Ltd., today announced the immediate availability in North America of its Enterprise Mobility offering, a complete lifecycle solution designed to enhance business performance and productivity by extending the enterprise to the mobile workforce. Based on numerous successful implementations in Europe and Asia-Pacific, Enterprise Mobility integrates strategic business consulting with innovative technology from Fujitsu into one of North America’s only complete set of wireless solutions for the enterprise.
13 February 2003 Edmonton, AB: AFSC and Fujitsu Consulting Celebrate 10 Years of Working Together
Edmonton, AB, February 13, 2003 – Ten years ago today, Fujitsu Consulting (formerly DMR Consulting) and what is now known as AFSC (Agriculture Financial Services Corporation), signed a groundbreaking agreement. The decision, to outsource its entire IT department was the first such initiative within the Government of Alberta, and created a relationship that has resulted in significant gains in IT effectiveness.
11 February 2003 Edison, NJ: CIOs Take Note: Fujitsu Consulting's 2003 ITSM Survey Identifies Seven Steps Needed for Greater IT Effectiveness
Edison, NJ, February 11, 2003 – Chief Information Officers (CIOs) will have to work harder to prove that IT is adding significant value to their business, according to the 2002 Information Technology Services Management Survey released today by Fujitsu Consulting, the global consulting and services arm of the Fujitsu group. Fujitsu Consulting proposes seven steps for the CIO to enhance IT's contribution to their business.
4 February 2003 Edison, NJ: Fujitsu Consulting Strengthens Market Leadership in Portfolio Management with Addition of New Clients
Edison, NJ, February 4, 2003 – Fujitsu Consulting announced today that its Portfolio Management practice has solidified its position as the marketplace leader with the addition of several major clients across key vertical industries. The company also said it has stepped up the marketing of its Portfolio Management practice for the first half of 2003.
17 January 2003 Valcartier, QC: Fujitsu Consulting Wins Key Contract with Canadian Military Research Agency
Valcartier, QC, January 17, 2003 – DMR Conseil, a division of Fujitsu Consulting, announced today that it has won a Cdn$3.75-million contract with Defence R&D Canada (DRDC).
9 January 2003 San Jose, CA: Web Services Reliability Specification Published by Leading IT Vendors
San Jose, CA, January 9, 2003 – A group of leading IT vendors, consisting of Fujitsu Limited, Hitachi, Ltd., NEC Corp, Oracle Corp., Sonic Software, and Sun Microsystems, today announced the publication of the Web Services Reliability (WS-Reliability) specification working draft (see links below). By providing a fundamentally more reliable transport infrastructure, WS-Reliability will help accelerate adoption of Web services, making them relevant for an even wider range of enterprise application and integration challenges.

Software

11 December 2003 El Segundo, CA: Glovia Receives Funding From California’s Employment Training Panel To Expand Ongoing Programs
El Segundo, CA, December 11, 2003 – Glovia International, a subsidiary of Fujitsu and a leading provider of extended ERP solutions for engineer-to-order and high volume manufacturers, today announced the company received a $128,080 performance based contract from California’s Employment Training Panel (ETP) to continue and expand employee computer, business and advanced technology training programs. The scheduled rollout plan for the ETP-funded training is between December 3, 2003 and December 2, 2005 and will affect 107 of Glovia’s California-based employees.
8 December 2003 San Jose, CA: GlobalSight Ambassador Software Employs Next Generation Fujitsu Interstage Business Process Manager Continued Commitment to State-of-the-Art Technology
San Jose, CA, December 8, 2003 – GlobalSight Corporation, the leading provider of business process automation software for content globalization, today announced the incorporation of the Fujitsu next-generation Interstage® Business Process Manager software into Ambassador 5, the leading multilingual content management software. Demonstrating a continuing commitment to partner with leading-edge technology providers, the use of Interstage Business Process Manager (formerly i-Flow) complements and extends Ambassador’s capabilities to deliver superior workflow processes in a globalization management system.
17 November 2003 Sunnyvale, CA: Softek Announces New Data Replication Strategy For UNIX, Windows and z/OS Environments
Sunnyvale, CA, November 17, 2003 – Softek™, a leading global provider of storage management software, today outlined a new data replication strategy for its open systems and mainframe product lines that is designed to deliver the industry's most flexible and cost-effective data replication solutions, in addition to enabling significant operational efficiencies for IT administrators.
14 November 2003 San Jose, CA: iJET's Use of Fujitsu Software Earns Recognition for Process Innovation
San Jose, CA, November 14, 2003 – Fujitsu Software Corporation today announced that iJET Travel Intelligence, Inc. is a second-place winner of the 2003 Process Innovation Award. The eighth annual awards program, which was created by Kinetic Information and is co-sponsored by IMERGE Consulting, is designed to honor superior applications for their business effectiveness. In 2003, iJET has been recognized for the business benefits gained from implementing applications based on Fujitsu’s Interstage Business Process Manager software.
11 November 2003 El Segundo, CA: Glovia International Selected by Leading Cotton Fiber and Foam Manufacturer
El Segundo, CA, November 11, 2003 – Glovia International, a subsidiary of Fujitsu and a leading provider of extended ERP solutions for engineer-to-order and high volume manufacturers, announced today that Barnhardt Manufacturing Company, a 103 year old diversified manufacturer based in Charlotte, NC, is implementing its extended ERP suite, glovia.com, at all 11 of its operating companies.
6 November 2003 Sunnyvale, CA: Softek Dedication to Interoperability Recognized By SNIA Membership
Sunnyvale, CA, November 6, 2003 – Softek™, a leading provider of storage management software, today announced that the company received an Outstanding Corporate Member, Evangelist and Leadership awards from voting members of the Storage Networking Industry Association (SNIA). The awards were announced last week at the Storage Networking World Conference in Orlando.
6 November 2003 Sunnyvale, CA: Softek Executive Elected to SNIA Board of Directors
Sunnyvale, CA, November 6, 2003 – Softek™, a leading provider of storage management software, today announced that Softek Senior Director, Ed von Adelung has been elected to the SNIA Board of Directors for fiscal year 2003/2004. The company also announced it has become the industry leader in completing SNIA-certified technical training courses, with more than 110 sales, systems-engineers and other customer-facing employees passing Professional (Level 1), Practitioner (Level 2) and Specialist (Level 3) competency tests.
3 November 2003 Sunnyvale, CA: Softek Debuts Storage Health Assessment Program
Sunnyvale, CA, November 3, 2003 – Softek™, a leading provider of storage management software, today announced a new diagnostic program that gives Softek channel partners a powerful way to evaluate their customers' storage environment and demonstrate how businesses can better plan and optimize their storage resources.
28 October 2003 Los Angeles, CA: NetCOBOL for .NET Brings COBOL Stored Procedures to Microsoft SQL Server "Yukon" Safely
Los Angeles, CA, October 28, 2003 – At the opening of Microsoft Professional Developers Conference (PDC) 2003, Fujitsu Software Corporation announced that its NetCOBOL for .NET compiler will produce code that can be used with Microsoft SQL Server “Yukon᾿ server-side procedures.
21 October 2003 San Jose, CA and Orlando, FL: Fujitsu Interstage Suite is Application Infrastructure of Choice for Growing Base of Customers and Partners Worldwide
San Jose, CA and Orlando, FL, October 21, 2003 – Fujitsu Software Corporation today announced that more than 8,000 customers and partners worldwide are making Interstage® Suite products their solutions of choice to design, develop and manage their customized, mission-critical applications. More than 83,000 sites have now installed software from the Interstage Suite, one of the world’s broadest lines of application infrastructure software products.
21 October 2003 San Jose, CA and Orlando, FL: Fujitsu Introduces Next Generation of its Interstage Suite, the Application Infrastructure Software Choice for Over 8,000 Enterprises Worldwide
San Jose, CA and Orlando, FL, October 21, 2003 – Fujitsu Software Corporation today announced the next generation of its Interstage® Suite, one of the world’s broadest families of application infrastructure software products for designing, developing, and managing scalable, customized mission-critical applications. The Interstage Suite, now available, offers groundbreaking new products and feature enhancements, which are designed to facilitate the management of processes and content, and support Web services. Today, more than 8,000 enterprises, representing over 83,000 installations worldwide, have made the Interstage Suite of modular, flexible real-time software products their solutions of choice. Customers include Toyota Motor Corporation, Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi, Ltd., Nippon Oil, the Medical Benefits Fund of Australia, Zenith Insurance Company, and iJet Travel Risk Management.
21 October 2003 El Segundo, CA: Glovia International and Fujitsu Software Corporation Form Strategic Alliance
El Segundo, CA, October 21, 2003 – Glovia International, a subsidiary of Fujitsu and a leading provider of extended ERP solutions for engineer-to-order and high volume manufacturers, announced today the company has formed a strategic alliance with Fujitsu Software Corporation to provide manufacturers, their customers and suppliers with improved collaboration and integration capabilities. The strategic alliance allows Glovia International to improve the ability of its customers to collaborate with trading partners and reduce supply chain costs while enabling Fujitsu Software Corporation to further penetrate the manufacturing industry.
14 October 2003 El Segundo, CA: Fenner Dunlop Expands Use Of glovia.com To Enhance Business Performance
El Segundo, CA, October 14, 2003 – Glovia International, a subsidiary of Fujitsu and a leading provider of extended ERP solutions for engineer-to-order and high volume manufacturers, today announced that Fenner Dunlop Europe has selected Glovia International's extended ERP solution to streamline its operations.
6 October 2003 El Segundo, CA, Luton, United Kingdom and Eindhoven, The Netherlands: Fujitsu Telecommunications Europe Expands Use of glovia.com
El Segundo, CA, Luton, United Kingdom and Eindhoven, The Netherlands, October 6, 2003 – Glovia International, a subsidiary of Fujitsu and a leading provider of extended ERP solutions for engineer-to-order and high volume manufacturers, today announced that Fujitsu Telecommunications Europe, a leading supplier of high performance telecommunications services and products, has implemented glovia.com's new collaboration and integration capabilities to streamline its trading relationships with suppliers and customers.
30 September 2003 Sunnyvale, CA: Fujitsu's Softek Announces Oracle Database Compatibility For Open Systems Storage Management Solution
Sunnyvale, CA, September 30, 2003 – Softek™, a leading provider of storage management software and member of the Oracle PartnerNetwork, today announced that its Softek TDMF, Open Systems Edition data migration and replication software has successfully completed validation testing for synchronous and asynchronous data replication of Oracle® Database environments under the Oracle Storage Compatibility Program (OSCP). The OSCP is a comprehensive program designed to foster Oracle-compatible solutions.
22 September 2003 Sunnyvale, CA: InfoWorld Names Softek "Best Solution for Integrating SANs"
Sunnyvale, CA, September 22, 2003 – Softek™, a leading provider of storage management software, today announced the company's Softek Automated Storage™ solution suite earned top marks from InfoWorld magazine in a comparative test published in the Sept. 15 issue.
16 September 2003 San Jose, CA: Fujitsu Software Corporation and SSA Global Technologies Enter Strategic Partnership
San Jose, CA, September 16, 2003 – Fujitsu Software Corporation today announced a strategic alliance with SSA Global TechnologiesTM, Inc. (SSA GTTM) to bring powerful workflow capabilities to SSA enterprise resource planning (ERP) customers worldwide. Under terms of the agreement, SSA GT will use Fujitsu Software’s Interstage® i-Flow™ business process management (BPM) software to workflow-enable its ERP applications, and Fujitsu Software will work with SSA GT to facilitate the integration and educate the company’s global sales force. SSA GT plans to market the integrated solutions to its customers, which today number 16,000 organizations around the globe. The strategic alliance will allow SSA to address growing customer demand for best-in-class workflow capabilities while enabling Fujitsu Software to extend its penetration in the manufacturing and healthcare markets.
26 August 2003 El Segundo, CA: Glovia International Earns Top Spot in Customer Satisfaction Survey
El Segundo, CA, August 26, 2003 – Glovia International, a subsidiary of Fujitsu and a leading provider of extended ERP solutions for engineer-to-order and high volume manufacturers, announced today that it earned the highest overall rating from enterprise software end-users in an annual customer satisfaction survey by Nikkei Computer, Japan's leading IT publication.
20 August 2003 Sunnyvale, CA: Fujitsu's Softek Announces New EMEA Leader
Sunnyvale, CA, August 20, 2003 – Softek™, a leading provider of storage management software, today announced that Jonathan Grantham has been named as vice president, Sales and Services Operations for the company’s Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region, reporting to Softek President and CEO Steven Murphy. Grantham previously was the company’s vice president of worldwide channel sales operations.
19 August 2003 Sunnyvale, CA: Fujitsu's Softek Announces West Coast Channel Partner
Sunnyvale, CA, August 19, 2003 – Softek™, a leading provider of storage management software, today announced FusionStorm, an integrator of remote IT managed services, has joined the Softek Synergy Partner Program as part of the company’s aggressive channel expansion program in North America. FusionStorm has integrated Softek Automated Storage software as a key component of solutions offered to its customers enabling them to achieve a compelling return-on-investment through simplifying and optimizing multi-vendor storage infrastructures.
6 August 2003 Sunnyvale, CA: Fujitsu's Softek Names New VP of Development
Sunnyvale, CA, August 6, 2003 – Softek™, a leading provider of storage management software, today announced that software industry veteran Maureen Ohara-Norris has been named to the newly created position of vice president of development, responsible for overseeing development of the award-winning Softek Automated Storage™ solutions, which simplify and optimize the management of complex, multi-vendor storage infrastructures.
5 August 2003 Orlando, FL and San Jose, CA: Sybase and Fujitsu Software Corporation Forge New Strategic Partnership
Orlando, FL and San Jose, CA, August 5, 2003 – Sybase, Inc. (NYSE: SY), a leading enterprise infrastructure and integration company, and Fujitsu Software Corporation (Fujitsu), a leading provider of customer-focused IT and communications solutions for the global marketplace, today announced they signed a Memorandum of Understanding to form a new partnership. Fujitsu will market Sybase’s Content Capture technology and offer it as a component of Fujitsu Interstage Portalworks, and Sybase will integrate Fujitsu’s Interstage XWand Developer XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) solution with PowerDesigner, Sybase’s all-in-one modeling and design tool and co-market the combined solution.
30 July 2003 Sunnyvale, CA: Department Store Giant Utilizes Fujitsu’s Softek Software for Managing Multi-Vendor Storage Infrastructure
Sunnyvale, CA, July 30, 2003 – Softek™, a leading provider of storage management software, today announced that one of America’s largest department retailers has selected Softek Storage Manager software to manage portions of its direct-attached and networked storage infrastructure at selected locations in the United States. JCPenney’s utilization of Softek Storage Manager software adds to their deployment of Softek TDMF software that has been used for data migration, replication and disaster recovery deployments. To date, the company has deployed Softek Storage Manager across more than 50 servers in both Windows and UNIX environments.
29 July 2003 New Yok, NY: NetCOBOL® for .NET Version 2.0 Released with Microsoft Visual Studio Premier Partner Edition
New Yok, NY, July 29, 2003 – Fujitsu Software Corporation announced the release of Version 2.0 of its NetCOBOL® for .NET product, the company’s compiler and rich development environment for COBOL built on Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2003 and the Microsoft .NET Framework. As a premier partner in Microsoft’s new Visual Studio Industry Partner (VSIP) program, this release of NetCOBOL for .NET will include the Visual Studio Premier Partner edition. The Visual Studio Premier Partner edition provides Fujitsu with a language independent version of the Visual Studio integrated development environment (IDE) that enables the delivery of a customized COBOL solution for .NET developers.
28 July 2003 Sunnyvale, CA: Fujitsu’s Softek and GlassHouse Technologies Collaborate to Deliver Enterprise Storage Solutions
Sunnyvale, CA, July 28, 2003 – Softek™, a leading provider of storage management software, today announced it has signed a strategic services agreement with GlassHouse Technologies, the leading provider of vendor-neutral storage services and consulting, that will enable Softek and its partners to deliver powerful solutions that combine a fundamental understanding of enterprise storage challenges with Softek’s award-winning storage management product line.
28 July 2003 El Segundo, CA: Glovia International Establishes the Glovia Innovation Center to Help Manufacturers Understand and Implement Advanced Solutions
El Segundo, CA, July 28, 2003 – Glovia International, a subsidiary of Fujitsu and a leading provider of extended ERP solutions for engineer-to-order and high volume manufacturers, announced today the establishment of the Glovia Innovation Center. The new group enables Glovia to share its deep manufacturing expertise and advanced extended ERP solutions more effectively with customers, prospects and partners. The company also announced the appointment of Jerry Wills as Vice President, Glovia Innovation Center to lead the new initiative.
15 July 2003 El Segundo, CA: Glovia International Named One of Top 100 Largest Application Vendors by MSI
El Segundo, CA, July 15, 2003 – Glovia International, a subsidiary of Fujitsu and a leading provider of extended ERP solutions for engineer-to-order and high volume manufacturers, announced today that the company was named as one of the world's Top 100 largest manufacturing software vendors by MSI, a manufacturing and information technology magazine published by Reed Business Information.
30 June 2003 Sunnyvale, CA: Fujitsu's Softek Names New VP of Product Management
Sunnyvale, CA, June 30, 2003 – Softek, a leading provider of storage management software, today announced that storage industry visionary Karen Dutch has been named to the newly created position of vice president, product management, responsible for defining and overseeing product management strategy and technical marketing activities for the company's next generation of Softek Automated Storage solutions.
19 June 2003 Sunnyvale, CA: Softek CEO Named Finalist For Northern California Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Award
Sunnyvale, CA, June 19, 2003 – Softek™, a leading provider of storage management software, today announced that President and CEO Steven Murphy has been named a finalist for Northern California’s 2003 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Award® (EOY). Award recipients will be announced tomorrow at a banquet to be held at the Fairmont Hotel San Jose.
18 June 2003 San Jose, CA: Fujitsu Software Partners with Covigna to Provide Advanced BPM Capabilities to Contract Management Offering
San Jose, CA, June 18, 2003 – Fujitsu Software Corporation today announced an alliance with Covigna, a provider of advanced contract management software for Global 2000 companies. Under terms of the agreement, Covigna will integrate with Fujitsu Software’s Interstage® i-Flow™ product, enabling Covigna to offer advanced business process management (BPM) capabilities as part of its contract management solutions. Covigna is the latest company to join the ranks of Fujitsu Software’s Centerstage Partner Program, a collaborative partner community whose benefits include access to Fujitsu Software’s complete Interstage® family of products, product training, education, technical support, and business development opportunities.
11 June 2003 Sunnyvale, CA: Fujitsu's Softek Announces General Availability Of Second-Generation SRM Solution
Sunnyvale, CA, June 11, 2003 – Softek™, a leading provider of storage management software, today announced general availability of Softek Storage Manager, its award-winning multi-vendor storage resource management (SRM) solution.
4 June 2003 El Segundo, CA, and Sao Paulo, Brazil: Fotini Informatica Joins Glovia Affiliate Program
El Segundo, CA, and Sao Paulo, Brazil, June 4, 2003 – Glovia International, subsidiary of Fujitsu and a leading provider of extended ERP solutions for Engineer-to-Order and High Volume manufacturers, today announced the latest value added reseller to join the Glovia Affiliate Program, Fotini Informatica. Fotini Informatica provides business management software solutions to companies in a wide variety of industries, including manufacturing, transportation, logistics, healthcare, food and distribution and telecommunications.
27 May 2003 Sunnyvale, CA: Got SRM? Fujitsu’s Softek Software To Help Major Milk Producer Defer Storage Purchases for Five Years
Sunnyvale, CA, May 27, 2003 – Softek™, a leading provider of storage management software, today announced that its enterprise storage resource management (SRM) solution, Softek™ Storage Manager, has already helped Seoul Milk, South Korea’s oldest and one of the largest suppliers of dairy products, defer storage purchases during a five-year period. With the Softek SRM solution, Seoul Milk is now reducing its overall cost of ownership by managing its storage assets more efficiently, improving IT staff productivity and preventing application outages.
21 May 2003 Sunnyvale, CA: Former EMC Sales Executive Joins Fujitsu’s Softek To Oversee Worldwide Channel Operations
Sunnyvale, CA, May 21, 2003 – Softek™, a leading provider of storage management software, today announced that Jonathan Grantham has been named to the newly-created position of vice president, worldwide channel sales operations. He joins the company from EMC, where he served for over seven years in senior-level sales and management roles, most recently overseeing channel sales throughout Europe.
19 May 2003 El Segundo, CA: Glovia International Enhances Extended ERP Suite
El Segundo, CA, May 19, 2003 – Glovia International, a subsidiary of Fujitsu and a leading provider of extended ERP solutions for engineer-to-order and high volume manufacturers, today announced the availability of the latest version of the company's extended ERP suite, glovia.com.
1 May 2003 El Segundo, CA: Glovia Supports Successful International User Group Conference
El Segundo, CA, May 1, 2003 – Boasting a broad attendance of customers, partners and prospects, Glovia International, a subsidiary of Fujitsu and a leading provider of extended ERP solutions for ETO and high volume manufacturers, today successfully concluded its 2003 Glovia International User Group Training Conference and Symposium at The Sheraton Sand Key Resort in Clearwater, Florida.
28 April 2003 El Segundo, CA: Portola Packaging Migrates to Glovia's Extended ERP Solution
El Segundo, CA, April 28, 2003 – Glovia International, a subsidiary of Fujitsu and a leading provider of extended ERP solutions for companies with global operations, today announced that Portola Packaging has migrated to Glovia's newest ERP solution, glovia.com. Portola is the largest U.S. manufacturer of plastic, tamper-evident closures for noncarbonated beverages, such as snap caps for milk bottles, pull-ring caps for juice cartons and pop-up sports caps for water bottles.
24 April 2003 San Jose, CA: Fujitsu Software Corporation Announces Release Plans for Next Version of NetCOBOL for .NET
San Jose, CA, April 24, 2003 – Fujitsu Software Corporation announced today that in July it will release Version 2.0 of NetCOBOL for .NET, the only COBOL compiler currently available for the Microsoft .NET Framework. Version 2.0 will support the just released version of Visual Studio .NET 2003. This version of NetCOBOL for .NET will also have numerous enhancements, including features to enable better integration with other products and enhanced programmability of the .NET Framework.
22 April 2003 San Jose, CA: Fujitsu Software Corporation Announces NetCOBOL® for SPARC® Architecture Version 7.1
San Jose, CA, April 22, 2003 – Fujitsu Software Corporation today announced the immediate availability of a major upgrade to its COBOL compiler for SPARC Architecture (for Sun’s Solaris™ Operating Environment) systems. With this version of NetCOBOL for SPARC Architecture, developers can use NetCOBOL for Windows to give them the ability to develop their applications on their Windows desktops and test and deploy them on the SPARC Architecture system - all from within the NetCOBOL for Windows development environment. This is made possible by communication links between the two products and enhancements to the interface in the NetCOBOL for Windows Version 7 development environment (already released).
17 April 2003 San Jose, CA: Fujitsu Software Corporation Appoints Vice President of Sales and Marketing Industry Leader to Strengthen Management Team
San Jose, CA, April 17, 2003 – Fujitsu Software Corporation announced today the appointment of Robert Sepanloo as vice president of sales and marketing for the Interstage product line. Sepanloo, who most recently served as vice president of marketing for Verticalnet, brings to Fujitsu Software more than 20 years experience in worldwide sales and marketing within the software industry. At Fujitsu Software Corporation, Sepanloo will lead sales, professional services, customer support, and marketing functions.
14 April 2003 Sunnyvale, CA: Fujitsu's Softek to Develop First SAN Fabric Management Solution For Sanera 10-Gigabit, Datacenter-Class Director SAN Switch
Sunnyvale, CA, April 14, 2003 – Softek™, a leading provider of storage management software, today announced a partnership has been established with Sanera Systems, Inc., a provider of highly scalable and reliable enterprise storage networking solutions, that will result in Softek SANView storage area network software becoming the first fabric management solution to support Sanera’s new datacenter class, 1.6 terabit/sec switching platform, the DS10000.
7 April 2003 San Jose, CA: Fujitsu Software Corporation's Interstage i-Flow 6.0 Delivers Significant Customer-Driven Enhancements
San Jose, CA, April 7, 2003 – Fujitsu Software Corporation today announced the controlled release of its business process management (BPM) solution, Interstage i-Flow 6.0.
1 April 2003 El Segundo, CA: Making Business Transaction Solutions Truly Portable: Glovia Ports Its Newest ERP Solution to Fujitsu Tablet PC
El Segundo, CA, April 1, 2003 – Glovia announces that it has ported the newest version of its fully integrated, extended ERP solution to Fujitsu PC Corporation's line of pen-enabled Tablet PCs. "Thanks to this 'joining' of Glovia's extended ERP solution and the Fujitsu Tablet PCs, our customers are now truly mobile," says Dennis R. Michalis, Glovia President and CEO. "As they're no longer 'locked' to a desktop PC or even a notebook, they're using Glovia ERP in many remote locations - from sales and field service calls to the manufacturing floor. Our customers now conduct real-time business transactions in situations where before they couldn't, and this is allowing them to bring added value to their customers."
31 March 2003 Sunnyvale, CA: Fujitsu's Softek Announces Second-Generation Storage Resource Management Software Solution
Sunnyvale, CA, March 31, 2003 – Softek™, a leading provider of storage management software, today announced the second generation of Softek Storage Manager, its award-winning multi-vendor storage resource management (SRM) solution.
31 March 2003 Toronto, ON: Fujitsu Expands Sales of its Highly Successful Solaris Compatible PRIMEPOWER Servers into Canada
Toronto, ON, March 31, 2003 – Fujitsu Technology Solutions, Inc., a member of the worldwide group of Fujitsu companies, today announced the introduction of the PRIMEPOWER™ family of industry-leading open systems servers from Fujitsu into the Canadian market. As part of a worldwide branding effort by Fujitsu Limited to extend its global brand and market leadership in IT services and solutions, Amdahl Canada Limited is being renamed Fujitsu Technology Solutions Canada, Inc. The new company will build upon its heritage as a leader in solving the mission-critical computing needs of Canadian businesses for over 25 years.
24 March 2003 Sunnyvale, CA: Fujitsu's Softek Offers Aid to Abandoned Customers Who Were 'Voted Off' BMC's Storage Mgmt. Island
Sunnyvale, CA, March 24, 2003 – To relieve fear, uncertainty and doubt among enterprise customers who were recently abandoned by BMC Software’s recent decision to exit the storage resource management (SRM) software business, Softek today announced a competitive upgrade program to immediately offer free user licenses and installation of its award-winning SRM solution - Softek™ Storage Manager.
25 February 2003 Sunnyvale, CA: eWEEK Names Fujitsu's Softek Storage Manager "Best IT Buy"
Sunnyvale, CA, February 25, 2003 – For the second time in five weeks, Softek™ Storage Manager has been honored for its compelling return on investment (ROI) in managing multi-vendor storage infrastructures. Lab analysts at eWeek magazine named Softek Storage Manager as one of the “Best IT Buys᾿ in a February 10 cover feature, stating that Storage Manager “will likely pay for itself very quickly᾿ when purchased. Softek Storage Manager was the only storage management software solution honored by eWeek as a best buy.
4 February 2003 San Jose, CA: Fujitsu Software Corporation Delivers Third Release of NetCOBOL™ for .NET
San Jose, CA, February 4, 2003 – With the release of NetCOBOL for .NET V1.1 today, Fujitsu Software Corporation is maintaining its leadership role as the only company with a released COBOL compiler for Microsoft® .NET. This is the third release of the NetCOBOL for .NET product in less than 12 months, making it possible for companies that are bringing their COBOL applications to .NET to take advantage of features as soon as they are ready for production use.
4 February 2003 San Jose, CA: NetCOBOL™ for Windows V7.0 Brings Legacy and Web Applications Closer Together
San Jose, CA, February 4, 2003 – Fujitsu Software Corporation today announced the release of version 7 of its NetCOBOL for Windows product, which features enhancements to most of the product's components. The most significant are: the ability to convert COBOL data to and from XML, bringing legacy and Web applications closer together, and enhancements to the development environment in preparation for a NetCOBOL for SPARC® release later this year.
28 January 2003 San Jose, CA: Fujitsu Software Corporation Partners with RCO
San Jose, CA, January 28, 2003 – Fujitsu Software Corporation today announced an OEM agreement with RCO, a provider of Internet-based records management solutions. Under terms of the agreement, Fujitsu Software Corporation's Interstage i-Flow business process management (BPM) solution will be embedded in RCO's Image 2000 records management software. The addition of Interstage i-Flow's best-in-class BPM and workflow capabilities will extend RCO's ability to support complex and heavily regulated industries where tracking processes and data are equally critical.
22 January 2003 San Jose, CA: Fujitsu Software Corporation Adds Optimization and Multi-Threading in NetCOBOL for Linux V7.0
San Jose, CA, January 22, 2003 – Fujitsu Software Corporation today announced the immediate availability of an upgrade to its NetCOBOL for Linux product. The upgrade contains two important features for those creating production applications: the addition of NetCOBOL's compiler code optimization and an upgrade in the run-time support so that it can be used in multi-threaded applications.
8 January 2003 Sunnyvale, CA: Fujitsu’s Softek SRM Software Wins Storage Management Product of the Year Award
Sunnyvale, CA, January 8, 2003 – The editors of Tech Target’s Storage magazine and SearchStorage.com, two of the industry’s most respected resources for storage-related news and information, announced Monday that Softek™ Storage Manager storage resource management (SRM) software received the Storage Management Product of the Year award in the publications’ first annual competition.

Computing Products

5 December 2003 Mississauga, Ontario: Fujitsu Taps into Wireless Mobile Market: New Pen-Based LifeBook® B Series Notebook is More Powerful and Versatile
Mississauga, Ontario, December 5, 2003 – Fujitsu Canada today introduced its latest LifeBook® B Series notebook -- LifeBook B3010 -- offering an impressive mix of power and versatility in a slim 3.3-pound design measuring only around 10 by 9-inches. The latest generation features the Ultra Low Voltage Intel® Pentium® M Processor operating at 1.0 GHz and equipped with high-speed 802.11a+b/g wireless LAN and a spacious 40GB hard drive.
27 November 2003 Mississauga, Ont.: Fujitsu and SYNNEX Dot the I’s on Dot Matrix Printer Distribution Agreement
Mississauga, Ont., November 27, 2003 – Fujitsu Canada, a leading IT vendor of PC products and peripheral devices, and SYNNEX Canada Limited, a leading distributor and supplier of computer products and value-added solutions, have entered into a distribution agreement for the complete family of Fujitsu dot matrix printers. This is in addition to the recent joint announcement that SYNNEX Canada will carry Fujitsu Canada’s flagship line of LifeBook™ notebooks and storage products 2.5-inch Mobile MHT series and 3.5-inch Enterprise AL series families and other peripheral devices, including keyboards, Magneto-Optical (MO) drives, and floppy disk drives.
27 October 2003 Sunnyvale, CA: Fujitsu Offers Unprecedented Value, Performance With LifeBook® S2000 Notebook
Sunnyvale, CA, October 27, 2003 – Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation today refreshed its powerful yet affordable LifeBook® S2000 notebook, making it even more attractive to students and budget-conscious mobile professionals. The latest version features the low-voltage mobile AMD Athlon™ XP-M 2000+ processor with AMD PowerNow!™ Technology for improved performance and extended battery life.
30 September 2003 Mississauga, ON: Fujitsu's New Prescription for Tablet PC Computing Has a Twist
Mississauga, ON, September 30, 2003 – Fujitsu Canada today introduced a new addition to its Tablet PC product line, the LifeBook® T3000 Tablet PC series. The company has artfully blended its award-winning LifeBook notebook and Stylistic® Tablet PC product lines to produce one of its most versatile PCs ever. With a flip of its screen, the LifeBook T3000 Tablet PC transforms from a traditional notebook into a highly mobile wireless enabled Tablet PC, and comes with a price of only $2,659 (CAN). The Convertible LifeBook Tablet PC is now shipping and available through Fujitsu Canada’s nationwide reseller network (visit www.fujitsu.ca/shop).
2 September 2003 Toronto, ON: Fujitsu Provides the World's Most Powerful Single Server for Data Warehousing and Decision support with Oracle Database
Toronto, ON, September 2, 2003 – Fujitsu Technology Solutions, Inc., a member of the worldwide group of Fujitsu companies, today announced a record-breaking data warehousing benchmark result for its Solaris™ compatible SPARC® based PRIMEPOWER™ 2500 server running 64 SPARC64® V processors. Fujitsu achieved a TPC-H™ benchmark of 34.345.4QphH™ @3000GB, setting another world record in industry-leading standards. The Oracle Database was the scalable and performant data warehouse environment. Highest IO-throughput were enabled through the Emulex LP9802 PCI-X Fibre Channel host bus adapters. The close technology collaboration between Oracle and Emulex made this benchmark record possible proving that the PRIMEPOWER 2500 clearly demonstrates superior performance and outstanding capability running mission-critical applications, making it the best choice for users of large data warehouses.
17 July 2003 Mississauga, ON: Fujitsu and SYNNEX Ink Distribution Agreement for Notebooks, Storage, and More in Canada
Mississauga, ON, July 17, 2003 – Fujitsu Canada, a leading IT vendor of PC products and peripheral devices, and SYNNEX Canada, a major distributor and supplier of computer products and value-added solutions, have entered into a distribution agreement. SYNNEX Canada will carry Fujitsu Canada’s flagship line of LifeBook® notebooks and storage products --2.5-inch Mobile MHT series and 3.5-inch Enterprise AL series families -- and other peripheral devices, including keyboards, Magneto-Optical (MO) drives, and floppy disk drives.
9 July 2003 Mississauga, ON: Fujitsu Unveils World’s Smallest Full-Featured Notebook PC with Intel® Centrino™ Mobile Technology
Mississauga, ON, July 9, 2003 – Fujitsu Canada today introduced the world’s smallest full-featured notebook PC, incorporating a modular DVD/CD-RW combo drive and Intel® Centrino™ mobile technology. Starting at $2,4991(CAN), the new LifeBook® P5000 notebook bridges the gap between ultraportable and full-feature computing. The notebook has already won many industry awards, including ‘Best of Show’ at the recently held CeBit America trade show, and Laptop Magazine’s ‘Best Buy’ designation.
25 June 2003 Mississauga, ON: New Fujitsu LifeBook N Series Presents 'A Beautiful Screen' to Digital Media Enthusiasts
Mississauga, ON, June 25, 2003 – Fujitsu Canada closed the performance gap between notebook and desktop computing today, unveiling the all-in-one LifeBook N Series notebook. Packed with a powerful desktop CPU (as high as 2.8 GHz), integrated 802.11b/54g wireless functionality and the latest multimedia advancements, including a DVD-RW drive, a brilliant high-resolution 15-inch Multi-Domain Vertical Alignment (MVA) display and an impressive graphics solution, this latest addition to the LifeBook notebook family will certainly turn the heads of digital media enthusiasts and mainstream users alike.
18 June 2003 Toronto, ON: Fujitsu's High-End PRIMEPOWER Servers Break One Million Operations Per Second Barrier
Toronto, ON, June 18, 2003 – Fujitsu Technology Solutions Canada Inc. today announced record-breaking results for its PRIMEPOWER ™ 2500 UNIX ® system in the SPECjbb ® 2000Java performance benchmark. Breaking the one million operations per second barrier for the first time, Fujitsu achieved performance of 1,420,177 operations per second with a 112-way PRIMEPOWER 2500 system using the company’s 1.3GHz SPARC64 ® V processors,shattering records previously set by HP, Sun, and IBM in the same performance tests. In the 64-way server category, as well, PRIMEPOWER 2500 outpaced the competition with performance of 835,479 operations per second. These benchmark results were published on www.spec.org as of May 29, 2003.
18 June 2003 Santa Clara, CA: Siemens and Fujitsu Enter Into Strategic IT Procurement Alliance In North America
Santa Clara, CA, June 18, 2003 – Fujitsu PC Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702), today announced it has formed a strategic relationship with Siemens Corporation (NYSE:SI) allowing all Siemens operating companies in North America to purchase and resell a broad range of Fujitsu PC Corporation's IT solutions, including mobile computers, desktop PCs, workstations, Intel-based servers and storage.
21 May 2003 Toronto, ON: Fujitsu Debuts Powerful Next Generation of Entry-Level Servers with Mainframe-Like Performance and Reliability
Toronto, ON, May 21, 2003 – Fujitsu Technology Solutions Canada Inc., a member of the worldwide group of Fujitsu companies, today announced its next generation of entry-level PRIMEPOWER™ servers featuring mainframe technologies and reliability previously unavailable on lower end computing platforms. Fujitsu’s new Solaris™ compatible, SPARC® compliant PRIMEPOWER 250 and 450 server models extend the reach of PRIMEPOWER servers to the edge of the network, to deliver performance to critical customer-facing systems and applications.
15 May 2003 Toronto, ON: Fujitsu High-End Servers Achieve Unprecedented Results in SAP Standard application Sales & Distribution Benchmark
Toronto, ON, May 15, 2003 – Fujitsu Technology Solutions Canada Inc. today announced that they had achieved a score of 13,000 SAP® SD Benchmark users in the two-tier SAP Standard Application Sales & Distribution (SD) Benchmark with a 128-processor Solaris™ compatible SPARC® based PRIMEPOWER™ 2500 server and using Oracle9i™ Database Release 2. This not only breaks through the 10,000-user barrier for the first time, but firmly places PRIMEPOWER servers and Oracle9i Database technology in the No. 1 position worldwide on this key performance benchmark.
10 April 2003 Mississauga, Ont.: Fujitsu Unveils First LifeBook® Featuring the New Mobile AMD Athlon™ XP-M Processor
Mississauga, Ont., April 10, 2003 – Fujitsu Canada today unveiled a new addition to the LifeBook® S Series family-the LifeBook S2000 notebook. With all the functionality of a LifeBook S Series notebook, plus the latest low-voltage mobile AMD Athlon™ XP-M 1700+ processor with AMD PowerNow!™ technology, the LifeBook S2000 is a powerful yet affordable solution whose appeal will extend beyond its traditional corporate enterprise market. Until today, the "thin and light- performance category was unaffordable for many small and medium-sized businesses, students and budget-conscious consumers. The LifeBook S2000 notebook family is now shipping and consists of 3 standard configurations with a starting price of $1,999 (CAN).
24 March 2003 Sunnyvale, CA: Fujitsu's Midrange Server Family Continues Success In The North American Market Through Impressive Benchmark Results And Industry-Leading Mainframe-Like Technology
Sunnyvale, CA, March 24, 2003 – Fujitsu Technology Solutions, Inc. ("Fujitsu"), a member of the worldwide group of Fujitsu companies, today announced best-in-class results for the PRIMEPOWER™ 900 SPARC® compatible server, on the SPECjbb™ 2000 benchmark and five new top-rated positions in SAP® Standard Application Benchmark performance. PRIMEPOWER 900 now holds the top spot in both the 16-way and 8-way configuration performance standards on the SPECjbb 2000 benchmark, and is simultaneously continuing to expand its success in the SAP arena.
12 March 2003 Sunnyvale, CA: Fujitsu Previews Further Advances To PRIMEPOWER Server Technology
Sunnyvale, CA, March 12, 2003 – Fujitsu Technology Solutions, Inc., a member of the worldwide group of Fujitsu companies, today announced first shipments of its fifth generation Solaris™ compatible PRIMEPOWER™ models and a roadmap that shows how it will build upon its current momentum and success by accelerating its performance leadership in the UNIX® server marketplace. The announcement of continuous PRIMEPOWER server enhancements demonstrates Fujitsu's long term commitment to SPARC64® technology.
12 March 2003 Mississauga, Ontario: Fujitsu Unveils LifeBook® S6000 Notebook with Intel® Centrino™ Mobile Technology
Mississauga, Ontario, March 12, 2003 – Fujitsu Canada today unveiled the new "thin and light᾿ form factor LifeBook® S6000 notebook with Intel® Centrino™ mobile technology. The notebook is powered by the Intel® Pentium® M processor 1.4GHz (formerly code-named "Banias᾿), and features the Intel® PRO/Wireless Network Connection 802.11b and Intel® 855GM chipset. This combination of technologies was designed specifically for mobile applications and works in concert to deliver the best mobile experience. Fujitsu will begin shipping the LifeBook S6000 in late April. Models will start in the low $3,000 (CAN) range.
10 March 2003 Mississauga, Ontario: Fujitsu Makes Business Class Mobile Computing More Affordable and Flexible with New LifeBook® E2000 Series
Mississauga, Ontario, March 10, 2003 – Fujitsu Canada today introduced the company's newest addition to the LifeBook E Series product line with the LifeBook E2000 Series notebook with 5 standard configurations to choose from. Sporting a completely new look, this no-nonsense machine is designed for maximum scalability and stability yet still maintains an economical starting price point of $2,299 (CAN)¹.
18 February 2003 Sunnyvale, CA: Fujitsu Supplies Solaris Based PRIMEPOWER Servers to First American Real Estate Solutions
Sunnyvale, CA, February 18, 2003 – Fujitsu Technology Solutions, Inc. ("Fujitsu"), a member of the worldwide group of Fujitsu companies, today announced First American Real Estate Solutions (RES® ), the nation's largest provider of property and ownership information and applications, has chosen UNIX® compliant Solaris™ based compatible PRIMEPOWER servers from Fujitsu to house logic and business applications as well as drive the company's Oracle® database. First American RES is using Fujitsu's reliable and scalable PRIMEPOWER platform to provide continuous availability to two terabytes of property data, the largest database of real estate information in the United States.
3 February 2003 Sunnyvale, CA: Fujitsu Combines with EMC to Deliver Integrated PRIMEPOWER and Symmetrix DMX Solutions to Solaris Marketplace
Sunnyvale, CA, February 3, 2003 – Fujitsu Technology Solutions, Inc. ("Fujitsu") a member of the worldwide group of Fujitsu companies, today announced that it will add the new EMC Symmetrix DMX series to its storage product offering. The latest generation of the Symmetrix storage family, the Symmetrix DMX series, will enable Fujitsu's PRIMEPOWER™ server customers to meet their high-end storage challenges with outstanding performance, reliability and scalability in a Solaris™ environment for the next decade and beyond. This addition extends the Fujitsu alliance with EMC to resell their storage systems and software.

Telecommunications

1 December 2003 Richardson, TX: Fujitsu Adds Full Ring Functionality to its FLASHWAVE® 4010 DS1 and DS3 Service Device
Richardson, TX, December 1, 2003 – Low-Cost Access Solution Now Supports UPSR Capability
17 November 2003 Richardson, TX: Current Analysis Names Fujitsu One of Only Two Vendors with “Very Positive Momentum”
Richardson, TX, November 17, 2003 – Fujitsu Also Given Highest Marks for Current Perspective and Vision
3 November 2003 Richardson, TX: Fujitsu and Tellabs Successfully Demonstrate Enhanced Service Activation using the OIF UNI 1.0 Specification
Richardson, TX, November 3, 2003 – Fujitsu Network Communications Inc. and Tellabs today announce they have successfully demonstrated rapid DS3 and Fast Ethernet service activation using the User-Network Interface (UNI), as defined by the Optical Internetworking Forum (OIF) UNI 1.0 specification. The purpose of the UNI 1.0 specification is to enhance carriers’ ability to provision new services and reduce operational costs by distributing network control across direct signaling interfaces. Fujitsu used its next-generation FLASHWAVE® 4300 Multiservice Provisioning Platform (MSPP) to demonstrate UNI 1.0 interoperability with the Tellabs® 6500 transport switch and the Tellabs 5500 NGX-S transport switch. This demonstration also established that Generalized Multi-Protocol Label Switching (GMPLS) signaling offers carriers the best protocols for improving service provisioning.
27 October 2003 Richardson, TX: Fujitsu Equips Carriers with Data Center Connectivity Solutions for Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
Richardson, TX, October 27, 2003 – Fibre Channel over SONET Interfaces Introduced on Next-Gen FLASHWAVE 4000 MSPPs for Affordable Storage Transport
23 October 2003 Richardson, TX: Fujitsu To Demonstrate SAN IT/Telecom Solutions At Storage Networking World
Richardson, TX, October 23, 2003 – Fujitsu To Demonstrate SAN IT/Telecom Solutions At Storage Networking World, Orlando 2003. Visit Fujitsu in Hall CC, Booth No. PP26
13 October 2003 Richardson, TX and Santa Clara, CA: Fujitsu and Entrisphere Announce Strategic "Triple Play" Initiative
Richardson, TX and Santa Clara, CA, October 13, 2003 – Fujitsu Network Communications Inc. and Entrisphere, Inc. are combining their efforts to deliver a fully-integrated, fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP), ‘triple play’ solution that provides a variety of broadband services to residential users and home offices at prices equivalent to, or less than, today’s copper-based networks.
13 October 2003 Richardson, TX: Live "Triple Play" Demo Proves FTTP Is Ready For Deployment!
Richardson, TX, October 13, 2003 – Fujitsu Network Communications Inc. announced it is conducting the first live multivendor interoperable, packet-based data, advanced video, and voice services over copper and fiber infrastructures at the USTA Telecom ’03.
9 October 2003 Richardson, TX: Fujitsu and Entrisphere Demonstrate Industry First Multivendor Interoperable FSAN at USTA Telecom’03
Richardson, TX, October 9, 2003 – Fujitsu Network Communications Inc., a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Fujitsu Limited, is a leading provider of customer-focused IT and carrier-class telecommunications solutions for the Service Provider and Cable TV market in North America. Supported by smart innovation and deep-rooted research from Fujitsu Labs, Fujitsu is uniquely positioned to deliver fully integrated IT/Telecom solutions for its customers. The company's comprehensive consulting and customer services offer support at any network design, development, deployment and maintenance stage. For more news and information, please visit http://www.fnc.fujitsu.com.
1 October 2003 TOKYO and Richardson, TX: Fujitsu Goes To The Moon With Its Field-Proven GeoStream Routers
TOKYO and Richardson, TX, October 1, 2003 – Fujitsu Ltd and Fujitsu Network Communications Inc., leading suppliers of IT and Telecommunications solutions, today announced it will join other vendors at the University of New Hampshire InterOperability Laboratory (UNH-IOL) to demonstrate the security and reliability of Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) with its GeoStream R920 IP/MPLS router in a project named Moonv6.
29 September 2003 Richardson, TX: Fujitsu Develops High-Speed Multichannel Optical Switch Based on MEMS Mirrors
Richardson, TX, September 29, 2003 – Fujitsu Network Communications Inc. today announced the development of an 80-channel optical communications switch that adopts MEMS (Micro Electro-Mechanical System) mirrors (see figure 1). The new MEMS device, which integrates electrical circuitry and mechanical structures, achieves a switching speed of one millisecond, the fastest of any multi-channel optical switch to date. The new switch is expected to enable the development of Dynamic OADMs essential for next-generation optical transmission networks.
24 September 2003 Richardson, TX: Fujitsu FLASHWAVE® 4300 Achieves “Buy American” Status from USDA Rural Utilities Service
Richardson, TX, September 24, 2003 – Fujitsu Network Communications Inc., the leader in the optical telecommunications market, today announced that the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) branch of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has granted “Buy American” status upon the Fujitsu FLASHWAVE® 4300 next-generation multiservice optical transport platform.
9 September 2003 Richardson, TX: Fujitsu Delivers Wide Range of Telecommunication Topics at NFOEC 2003
Richardson, TX, September 9, 2003 – Eight in-depth technical papers and presentations by 13 telecommunication industry experts from Fujitsu Network Communications, Inc. were selected from a pool of applicants to deliver presentations at the National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference (NFOEC) being held at the Orlando County Convention Center from September 7-11, 2003. Representatives from Fujitsu, the market leader in IT and telecommunications, will cover a variety of topics, ranging from the future of SONET, decreasing carrier expenditures and implementing carrier-class Ethernet services.
21 July 2003 Richardson, TX: Fujitsu Brings DWDM Capabilities to Access Networks
Richardson, TX, July 21, 2003 – Fujitsu Network Communications Inc., the leader in the optical telecommunications market, today announced new enhancements for its FLASHWAVE® 7420 managed wavelength services platform. These enhancements, which include a new slimline chassis and variable-rate transponder, increase service provisioning options for metro carriers and are available immediately. The FLASHWAVE 7420 platform gives carriers a competitive edge by supporting voice, video, data, storage or any access application between 8 Mbps and 10 Gbps.
24 June 2003 Richardson, TX: Verizon Chooses Fujitsu as One of Several Suppliers for Next Generation Add/Drop Multiplexers
Richardson, TX, June 24, 2003 – Verizon has selected the Next Generation Add/Drop Multiplexer (NGADM) platforms from Fujitsu, the FLASHWAVE® 4500 core transport system, the FLASHWAVE 4300 aggregation system and the FLASHWAVE 4100 access system, as well as NGADM products from other suppliers, for SONET services. The FLASHWAVE 4000 products feature advanced data functionality and traffic grooming to enable a wide range of multiservice solutions for metro interoffice and access applications. With this selection, Verizon is well positioned to offer next-generation services to its subscribers, while conserving operating expenses, reducing network complexity and maintaining compatibility with existing network hardware and systems.
2 June 2003 Atlanta, GA: Carriers NET Greater Value From Fujitsu
Atlanta, GA, June 2, 2003 – Fujitsu Network Communications Inc., the leader in the optical telecommunications market, today unveiled at SUPERCOMM 2003 (Fujitsu Booth #11340) the latest release of its NETSMART® 1500 Element Management System (EMS). This release represents the most powerful version of NETSMART 1500 EMS to date, and reinforces the software’s position as a “best in class” EMS. New features reduce the time to provision circuit connections by 90% and provide carriers with the ability to manage existing connections and perform alarm correlation. Other additions enhance server survivability and introduce new security functionality.
2 June 2003 Atlanta, GA: Fujitsu Packs More Capacity, Flexibility to the Edge
Atlanta, GA, June 2, 2003 – Fujitsu Network Communications Inc., the leader in the optical telecommunications market, today announced at SUPERCOMM 2003 (Booth #11340) significant enhancements to its popular FLASHWAVE® 4100 multiservice optical access platform. New capabilities include an OC-48 line unit, OC-12 and Gigabit Ethernet service units, DS3 transmux, and higher capacity STS and VT1.5 switching. These enhancements will allow service providers to build higher capacity access networks, offer next-generation optical services and dramatically reduce recurring operational expenses. Each of these new carrier-class features can be easily introduced into existing access networks with a seamless, in-service upgrade.
2 June 2003 Atlanta, GA: Fujitsu Steps Up Capacity on Popular Next-Generation FLASHWAVE 4500 Multiservice Platform
Atlanta, GA, June 2, 2003 – Fujitsu Network Communications Inc., the market leader in the optical telecom market, today unveiled at SUPERCOMM 2003 (Booth #11340) two new capacity enhancements for its next-generation FLASHWAVE® 4500 multiservice optical transport platform—support for multiple OC-192 protected interfaces on a single FLASHWAVE 4500 shelf and a new 70G STS switch fabric with the ability to groom up to 1344 STS channels. These enhancements will be shown at SUPERCOMM with general availability in the fall.
23 May 2003 Atlanta, GA: Fujitsu to Showcase VPLS Solution in the Metro Ethernet Forum Booth at SUPERCOMM 2003
Atlanta, GA, May 23, 2003 – Visit Fujitsu in the MEF SUPERDemo (Hall C-1, Booth No. 10115).
22 May 2003 Atlanta, GA: Fujitsu To Demonstrate IT/Telecom Solutions At SUPERCOMM 2003
Atlanta, GA, May 22, 2003 – Visit Fujitsu in Hall C, Booth No. 11340
12 May 2003 Philadelphia, PA: Fujitsu Converges Telecom and MSO Networks
Philadelphia, PA, May 12, 2003 – Fujitsu Network Communications Inc., the leader in the optical telecommunications market, today announced availability of its high-capacity, all-optical FLASHWAVE® 7500 metro Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) system. The platform supports the convergence of Telecom and Cable Television (CATV) networks and allows telephone companies and Multiple System Operators (MSOs) to provide new data, video and wavelength services cost-effectively. The new system is being demonstrated at Cable-Tec Expo 2003 (Hall C, Booth # 523).
12 May 2003 Philadelphia, PA: Fujitsu Takes Aim at MSO/CATV Market with Breakthrough in Digital Video Transport
Philadelphia, PA, May 12, 2003 – Fujitsu Network Communications Inc., the leader in the optical telecommunications market, today announced its expansion into the MSO/CATV market with a breakthrough in digital video transport. Fujitsu can deliver 99.999% availability for next-generation broadband multiservice networks with the addition of a Digital Video Broadcast - Asynchronous Serial Interface (DVB-ASI) to its carrier-class FLASHWAVE® 4500 platform.
9 May 2003 Richardson, TX: Fujitsu Enters MSO/CATV Market With Cable-Ready Broadband Solutions at Cable-Tec Expo 2003
Richardson, TX, May 9, 2003 – WHO: With more than 300,000 network elements deployed in North America and 56% market share in the metro ADM market (RHK 2003). Fujitsu sets the standard for performance, industry-leading “five-9s” of reliability (99.999%) and carrier-grade quality ensuring digital video and cable transport solutions always perform beyond customer expectations.
24 April 2003 Richardson, TX: Fujitsu Network Communications Receives Well Workplace Gold Award Wellness Councils of America Again Includes Fujitsu on the Elite List of America's Healthiest Companies
Richardson, TX, April 24, 2003 – Fujitsu Network Communications Inc., the leader in the optical telecommunications market, announced today that the company has once again received the coveted Well Workplace Gold Award, acknowledging its commitment to the health and well-being of its employees. Presented by the Wellness Councils of America (WELCOA), the 2002 Well Workplace Gold Award recognizes Fujitsu for successfully integrating health promotion into its corporate culture and overall business practices.
22 April 2003 Richardson, TX: SBC to Install Fujitsu Next-Generation FLASHWAVE® 4500 Optical Transmission Platform
Richardson, TX, April 22, 2003 – Fujitsu Network Communications Inc., a leader in the metro optical telecommunications market, announced today that SBC Services, Inc., an SBC Communications Inc. company, has approved the FLASHWAVE® 4500 next-generation multiservice optical transport platform for use and network deployment. The agreement will enable SBC to efficiently provide scalable SONET across its networks and deliver Ethernet services.
11 February 2003 Richardson, TX: Midvale Telephone Exchange Becomes First Fujitsu FLASHWAVE 4010 Customer
Richardson, TX, February 11, 2003 – Fujitsu Network Communications Inc., the leader in the optical telecommunications market, announced today that Midvale Telephone Exchange, Inc. has become the first customer to both purchase and install the FLASHWAVE® 4010 remote extension device to economically deliver DS3 services to the Washington County Courthouse in Weiser, Idaho. The FLASHWAVE 4010 device extends the reach of SONET networks and dramatically lowers the cost and complexity of delivering low-density DS1 and DS3 services to more customers.
13 January 2003 Richardson, TX: Fujitsu Announces General Availability of the FLASHWAVE 4010 Remote Extension
Richardson, TX, January 13, 2003 – Fujitsu Network Communications Inc., the leader in the optical telecommunications market, today announced the general availability of its new, low-cost, easily deployable, FLASHWAVE® 4010 SONET extension platform. This compact access device meets a continual need for delivering the thousands of DS1 lines and hundreds of DS3 lines that are installed each month. Service Providers can extend the reach of their SONET networks and dramatically lower the cost and complexity of delivering low-density DS1 and DS3 services to more customers with the FLASHWAVE 4010 platform.
9 January 2003 Richardson, TX: Fujitsu Earns First 'Verizon Testing Partner' Certification
Richardson, TX, January 9, 2003 – Fujitsu Network Communications Inc. announced today it has earned the ‘Verizon Testing Partner’ certification. This certification is granted to product testing teams that demonstrate an understanding and commitment to Verizon’s tough Systems Integration and Testing (SIT) expectations for initial product quality.

Microelectronics

16 December 2003 Sunnyvale, CA: Fujitsu and Cogent Systems to Collaborate to Provide Comprehensive Fingerprint Biometric Solutions
Sunnyvale, CA, December 16, 2003 – Industry Leaders will Enable Hardware-Software Solutions for Physical and Logical Access Control, Network and Mobile Security
24 November 2003 Sunnyvale, CA: Fujitsu Adds Ultra-Slim Solid State Relay for Industrial and Appliance Markets
Sunnyvale, CA, November 24, 2003 – Fujitsu Components America, Inc. today announced it has expanded its relay offering for the industrial control and appliance markets with the addition of an ultra-slim solid-state device.
20 November 2003 Sunnyvale, CA: Fujitsu Introduces ARM9 Multi-CPU Evaluation Device
Sunnyvale, CA, November 20, 2003 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) today introduced a new ARM9 multi-CPU evaluation device, the MB87Q1100, as part of a platform developed to enable customers to design large, complex systems with very high levels of predictability and efficiency. The MB87Q1100 integrates the ARM926EJ-S and ARM946E-S embedded macrocell cores in Fujitsu's next-generation System-on-Chip (SoC) platform.
28 October 2003 Sunnyvale, CA: Fujitsu Introduces Its Smallest Thermal Printer Mechanism with Cutter
Sunnyvale, CA, October 28, 2003 – Fujitsu Components America, Inc. today released an ultra-compact 24V thermal printer mechanism and guillotine cutter combination that is the smallest the company offers.
21 October 2003 Sunnyvale, CA: Fujitsu Interconnect Technologies Introduces Third-Generation Multi-Via Technology to Reduce Manufacturing Costs for Printed Circuit Boards
Sunnyvale, CA, October 21, 2003 – Fujitsu Interconnect Technologies Limited (FICT) today introduced products based on its next-generation Multi-Via 3 (MV3) technology, which reduces manufacturing costs and makes it easier to design multi-layer Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs).
24 September 2003 Sunnyvale and San Diego, CA: Pulse~LINK Selects Fujitsu to Co-develop CMOS SoC ASIC
Sunnyvale and San Diego, CA, September 24, 2003 – Pulse~LINK, Inc. and Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) today signed an agreement to jointly develop a digital baseband processor using Fujitsu’s 0.11-micron CMOS SoC ASIC solutions. This ASIC will be used in the Pulse~LINK system designed specifically for the world’s first Ultra Wideband Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN).
16 September 2003 Sunnyvale, CA and Boston, MA: New 16-bit Microcontrollers from Fujitsu for LCD Display Control
Sunnyvale, CA and Boston, MA, September 16, 2003 – To be Introduced at Embedded Systems Conference, Booth 909.
9 September 2003 Sunnyvale, CA: Fujitsu Announces New FRAM ICs for Security
Sunnyvale, CA, September 9, 2003 – Company Extends Leadership in Advanced Memory Technology with Embedded and Standalone FRAM Devices
9 September 2003 Sunnyvale, CA: Fujitsu Delivers a Series of High-Performance ASICs to Foundry Networks
Sunnyvale, CA, September 9, 2003 – Fujitsu, Foundry Networks Continue Strong, Multi-Year Collaboration
9 September 2003 Sunnyvale, CA: Fujitsu Introduces Industry’s First 10Gbps SERDES Macro for Networking Designs
Sunnyvale, CA, September 9, 2003 – Low Power, Low Voltage and High-Performance Macro Maintains Fujitsu’s Leadership in 10Gbps Technology
9 September 2003 Sunnyvale, CA: Fujitsu’s New Printer Mechanisms Offer Performance and Durability at a Cost-Effective Price Point
Sunnyvale, CA, September 9, 2003 – Fujitsu Components America, Inc. today released a new series of 24V compact and lightweight, high-speed thermal printer mechanisms for cost-conscious POS, banking, kiosk, test and measurement, and medical equipment applications.
9 September 2003 Sunnyvale, CA: New 32-Bit FR60Lite RISC Microcontrollers from Fujitsu
Sunnyvale, CA, September 9, 2003 – MCUs Designed for Digital Consumer, Mobile Devices and Intelligent Household Equipment
3 September 2003 Sunnyvale, CA: Fujitsu Demonstrates New 10Gbps Ethernet Switch IC At Gigabit Ethernet Conference
Sunnyvale, CA, September 3, 2003 – Also presenting “Gigabit to the Desktop / Gigabit Ethernet and Beyond᾿ on September 9 at 3 p.m. at GEC Pavilion
25 August 2003 Sunnyvale, CA: Fujitsu Expands High-Speed Connector Series
Sunnyvale, CA, August 25, 2003 – Fujitsu Components America, Inc. has expanded its microGiGaCN™ high-speed, differential connector line by adding an I/O plug with thumbscrews, which is the standard I/O configuration for Serial Attached SCSI 4-lane, Serial ATA-2 4-lane and 10G Fiber Channel technology. Fujitsu’s microGiGaCN series now offers a full-range of industry-standard, high-speed copper interconnects for various high-speed transport technologies.
25 August 2003 Sunnyvale, CA: Fujitsu Introduces New 128Mbit Burst Mode Mobile FCRAM
Sunnyvale, CA, August 25, 2003 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) has introduced a new 128Mbit mobile FCRAM device based on the company's Fast Cycle RAM (FCRAMTM) architecture.
11 August 2003 Fairfield, NJ: Fujitsu General America Inc.'s High-Performance PLASMAVISION® SLIMSCREEN® Displays Take Center Stage in Global Installation of Interactive Telepresence Technology Invented by Teliris
Fairfield, NJ, August 11, 2003 – Fujitsu General America Inc., the global leader in plasma display technology, was selected by Teliris Ltd., the world's leading provider of Interactive Telepresence solutions, as a technology provider for the installation of a state-of-the-art GlobalTable meeting environment. The unique installation for a multinational pharmaceutical corporation features 43 Fujitsu Plasmavision SlimScreen monitors as part of a complete interactive telepresence system in corporate offices networked throughout the United States and England.
5 August 2003 Sunnyvale, CA: New Ultra-Small Dual PLL Frequency Synthesizer from Fujitsu
Sunnyvale, CA, August 5, 2003 – Volume Reduction Enables Significant Miniaturization with Excellent System Performance
29 July 2003 Sunnyvale, CA: Fujitsu Releases Matched-Impedance Loop Back Module for High-Speed Systems
Sunnyvale, CA, July 29, 2003 – Fujitsu Components America, Inc. today released a matched-impedance loop-back module for testing systems operating at 500Mbps to 3.2Gbps per channel. The new module is an expansion of Fujitsu’s high-speed, microGiGaCNTM differential connector series.
22 July 2003 Sunnyvale, CA: Fujitsu's New MBF310 Fingerprint Sensor Ideal for New Generation of Mobile Phones
Sunnyvale, CA, July 22, 2003 – FIFO Memory and Low Power Consumption Delivered in Compact, Durable 42-pin Plastic FBGA Package with Integrated Finger Guide
25 June 2003 Sunnyvale, CA: Fujitsu Introduce Industry’s First Single-Chip 10Gbps Ethernet Switch Chip
Sunnyvale, CA, June 25, 2003 – Layer 2 Switch Features Shared Memory, Wire-Speed Operation for New Generation of Server, Storage Applications
16 June 2003 Fairfield, NJ: Fujitsu Plasmavision Slimscreen Monitors Star in "James Bond-ish" Home Theater Installation at Posh Four Seasons Condo Residence
Fairfield, NJ, June 16, 2003 – Home Entertainment Design (HED), a high-end custom installation specialist located in Long Island City, New York, has just completed the installation of an ultra-posh multi-screen home theater system featuring three Fujitsu Plasmavision SlimScreen® monitors at the Four Seasons condominium residences in San Francisco. The home theater installation, featuring a futuristic design worthy of a James Bond film, incorporates two Fujitsu P50XHA10 50-inch high-definition widescreen (16:9) monitors (one in the kitchen and one in the bedroom), as well as a 61-inch PDS-6101 Plasmavision set in the living room.
9 June 2003 Chicago, IL: PFU Systems™ Bases Next Generation Plug-N-Run™ G3 System-on-Modules on Intel ® Pentium ® M Processor and Intel ® 855GM Chipset
Chicago, IL, June 9, 2003 – PFU Systems, Inc., a Fujitsu Company, leader in applied information technology and System-on-Module (SoM) components for OEM embedded applications, announced today support for the newly announced Intel ® Pentium ® M processor and Intel® 855GM chipset in its third-generation Plug-N-Run™ System-on-Modules for embedded solutions. The new modules enable OEM designers to quickly develop Pentium M processor embedded systems with fully qualified and tested, off-the-shelf components; thereby minimizing development time, cost and risk.
28 May 2003 Sunnyvale, CA: Fujitsu Offers Copper Cable Assemblies for High-Speed Applications
Sunnyvale, CA, May 28, 2003 – Fujitsu Components America, Inc., the developer of the high-speed MicroGiGaCN™ interconnect series, today announced availability of high-bandwidth copper cable assemblies that meet the InfiniBand™ electrical and mechanical specifications.
21 May 2003 Sunnyvale, CA: Fujitsu Introduces Two Mobile FCRAM Burst Mode Devices for 3G Cellular Phones
Sunnyvale, CA, May 21, 2003 – Complies with Common Specifications for Mobile RAM (COSMORAM)
20 May 2003 Sunnyvale, CA: Fujitsu Releases Circularly Polarized Resistive Touch Panels for Sunlight Readability
Sunnyvale, CA, May 20, 2003 – Fujitsu Components America, Inc. today expanded its touch panel offering by releasing a line of custom, circularly polarized touch panels that greatly enhance display readability in direct sunlight conditions. The touch panels eliminate over 60% of reflected ambient light while maintaining 79% luminance transmissivity.
19 May 2003 Sunnyvale, CA: Fujitsu Components and Apollo Display Technologies Offer Smart Kits for LCD and Touch-Panel Integration
Sunnyvale, CA, May 19, 2003 – Fujitsu Components America, Inc., a touch panel manufacturer, and Apollo Displays, a manufacturer and value-added distributor of display products, today announced they have joined forces and introduced a new line of touch-integrated display kits for fine-pixel LCDs. The kits are designed to save time and money by simplifying the integration of a LCD with a touch panel for various applications.
13 May 2003 Sunnyvale, CA: New Printer Design Simplifies Mounting Process
Sunnyvale, CA, May 13, 2003 – Fujitsu Components America Inc. today released an ultra-compact thermal printer mechanism with a platen unit that is “easy mount.᾿ The new design simplifies the printer’s installation into applications such as portable or mobile devices, Point-of-Sale equipment, and measurement and medical instrumentation.
6 May 2003 Sunnyvale, CA: Fujitsu Components and Comodo Demonstrate the Future of Secure Input at WINHEC 2003
Sunnyvale, CA, May 6, 2003 – Fujitsu Components, Ltd., manufacturer of quality electronic components, and Comodo, the Internet security specialists, have today announced a demonstration of SIDEN Trust Chip, among the first 'Secure Input Devices Ever Developed' as defined by the new NGSCB, at WinHEC 2003, May 6-8 2003.
2 May 2003 Fairfield, NJ: Fujitsu Broadens its Halcyon Mini-Split Lineup with New 42,000 and 36,000 BTU Ceiling Cassette Systems
Fairfield, NJ, May 2, 2003 – Fujitsu General America, Inc., a leader in advanced-technology HVAC solutions, has added its slim-profile model 42RC and model 36RC ceiling cassette systems to its Halcyon product line. The new 42,000 BTU System 42RC and 36,000 BTU System 36RC mini-split cooling/heating systems are the first to incorporate Fujitsu’s new Slender-Fit feature, which enables the cassette housing to be moved downward into the room by 1-3/8", requiring just 9-7/8" of clearance above the ceiling.
1 May 2003 Sunnyvale, CA: Fujitsu's Sweep Sensor, MBF300 Biometric Sensor IC Wins 2002 EDN Magazine Innovation Award
Sunnyvale, CA, May 1, 2003 – EDN Magazine announced that Fujitsu's MBF300, Sweep Sensor™ IC won the 2002 "Innovation of the Year" award in the peripherals category. The announcement was made at EDN's annual award dinner April 22 in San Francisco.
29 April 2003 Sunnyvale, CA: Fujitsu Begins Manufacturing Lead-Free Relays
Sunnyvale, CA, April 29, 2003 – To address world-wide environmental concerns, Fujitsu Components America, Inc. today announced that it will switch to lead-free relays and begin shipments in June 2003. The company’s other product lines (connectors, resistive touch panels, thermal printers, KVM switches, and keyboards) will be converted to lead-free materials by March 2004.
23 April 2003 Sunnyvale, CA: Fujitsu Introduces 32-Bit MCU with Embedded Flash, Dual CAN Buses
Sunnyvale, CA, April 23, 2003 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America Inc. (FMA) today introduced a 32-bit microcontroller for automotive and industrial applications, built with the Control Access Network (CAN) interface, 768 Kilobytes of embedded flash memory and a wide range of peripherals. The new MCU is ideal for dashboard display, data gateway with central-control capability and other in-vehicle applications.
23 April 2003 Sunnyvale, CA: Fujitsu Launches MB89210 Series of General-Purpose 8-Bit MCUs
Sunnyvale, CA, April 23, 2003 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) today introduced two cost-effective 8-bit microcontrollers for automotive body-control module subsystems.
23 April 2003 San Francisco, CA: Fujitsu to Demonstrate New Microcontrollers, IP-Phone, Graphics Controllers, Biometric Sensor ICs
San Francisco, CA, April 23, 2003 – New AccelArray Design Technology and PFU’s Fast-Scan Access in Booth 1916
23 April 2003 Sunnyvale, CA: Fujitsu’ New IP-Phone Chip, Built Around Customized VoiceDSP™
Sunnyvale, CA, April 23, 2003 – SoC, Reference Design Board and Software Deliver Cost-effective, Complete Single-Chip Solution for Carrier Suppliers
23 April 2003 Sunnyvale, CA: Fujitsu’s New AccelArray Technology Delivers Improved Time-to-Market
Sunnyvale, CA, April 23, 2003 – Architecture Resolves Key Design Challenges Competitors Overlook
22 April 2003 Sunnyvale, CA: Fujitsu Delivers Compact Printer Mechanism Series with 200mm-per-second Output
Sunnyvale, CA, April 22, 2003 – Fujitsu Components America, Inc. today introduced a new series of compact thermal printer mechanisms with 200mm-per-second print output speeds. The company also added a high-speed serial and USB interface board to the series in addition to its standard serial and parallel offerings.
15 April 2003 Sunnyvale, CA: Fujitsu Introduces the Industry’s First 16-Bit CAN MCU
Sunnyvale, CA, April 15, 2003 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) today introduced the industry’s first 16-bit microcontrollers with dual-operation flash memory.
14 April 2003 Sunnyvale, CA: Fujitsu Releases System Packet Interface Level-4 I/O Macro
Sunnyvale, CA, April 14, 2003 – Newest in Series of High-end I/Os for SoC ASICs Joins SFI-4, SFI-5, Transceiver Macros
8 April 2003 Sunnyvale, CA: Fujitsu Introduces Compact All-in-One Printer Unit with USB Interface for Versatile Kiosk Applications
Sunnyvale, CA, April 8, 2003 – Fujitsu Components America, Inc. today released an ultra-high-speed thermal printer subassembly with a high speed serial and USB interface for high-capacity POS, ATM, receipt and ticket dispensing applications. The one-piece unit provides durability and simplifies installation of several components within an end device.
8 April 2003 Sunnyvale, CA: New Compact, Low-Power, Flash-equipped 16-Bit Microcontrollers from Fujitsu
Sunnyvale, CA, April 8, 2003 – A new ultra-compact series of 16-bit flash microcontrollers from Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) delivers excellent value for user-interface control systems in handheld appliances and as smart remote controllers or home appliances.
7 April 2003 San Jose and Sunnyvale, CA: Bell Microproducts and Fujitsu Announce New Distribution Agreement
San Jose and Sunnyvale, CA, April 7, 2003 – Bell Microproducts, Inc. (Nasdaq: BELM), a leading value-added provider of high technology products and solutions serving the industrial and commercial markets, today announced a non-exclusive distribution agreement with Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA), under which Bell Microproducts will distribute FMA’s LCD and plasma products throughout North and South Americas. The Fujitsu display product family includes a wide range of XGA, W-XGA, SXGA and UXGA LCDs ranging in size from 15 inches to 23.1 inches, and 32- and 42-inch high-definition color plasma modules.
7 April 2003 Santa Clara, CA: PFU Systems Extends Plug-N-Run Functionality with Plug-N-Run G2 Introduction
Santa Clara, CA, April 7, 2003 – PFU Systems, Inc., a Fujitsu Company, and a leader in applied information technology and System-On-Module (SOM) components for OEM embedded applications, announced today the Plug-N-Run G2, extending the Plug-N-Run SOM family of products with embedded Ethernet and Sound. The PnR G2 builds on the same architecture as the PnR, keeping electrical and mechanical backward compatibility with the PnR. Thus, OEMs can use the PnR G2 on carrier boards that were designed for PnR modules. The integrated Ethernet, Sound, 3D graphics and ATA100 functions provide OEMs with cost-effective SOM solutions, while maintaining low-power, ruggedness, reliability and well-documented design guidelines, standard for PnR products. The PnR G2 is targeted for the same embedded applications and markets as the company's high-performance PnR products at 400MHz, 500MHz and 700MHz, thus providing OEMs with a smooth transition path to higher integrated PFU Systems SOM products.
31 March 2003 Fairfield, NJ: Fujitsu General America Inc.'s New PLASMAVISION SLIMSCREEN P50XHA10 is Centerpiece of Totally "Future-Ready" Home Installation in Simi Valley, CA
Fairfield, NJ, March 31, 2003 – Precision Audio/Video, a high-end custom installation specialist located in Moorpark, CA, recently completed the installation of a totally "future-ready" home theater system in Simi Valley, featuring Fujitsu's new 50-inch high-definition widescreen (16:9) P50XHA10 Plasmavision SlimScreen® monitor as its focal point. The system, installed in a private residence, makes full use of the monitor's DVI-D digital input with HDCP, which connects to a satellite TV system and HDTV set-top box to provide crystal-clear high definition digital images.
20 March 2003 Sunnyvale, CA: Fujitsu to Deliver a Major Presentation on the 802.16a Standard
Sunnyvale, CA, March 20, 2003 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA), an industry leader in system-on-chip (SoC) technology for the wireless network market, will provide a presentation on the 802.16a standard at the annual Broadband Wireless World Conference at the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose.
5 March 2003 San Jose, CA: Design News Magazine Names Fujitsu's MBF300 Sweep Sensor 2002 Product of the Year
San Jose, CA, March 5, 2003 – Readers Select Fujitsu's Fingerprint Sensor Technology from Seven Finalists
3 March 2003 San Jose, CA: Fujitsu to Move its Headquarters to Corporate Campus in Sunnyvale March 17
San Jose, CA, March 3, 2003 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) will move its corporate headquarters to 1250 East Arques Avenue, Sunnyvale, from 3545 North First Street, San Jose, on March 17, 2003.
27 February 2003 San Jose, CA: Fujitsu and Sanmina-SCI Establish Strategic Relationship
San Jose, CA, February 27, 2003 – Fujitsu’s Fingerprint Sensor IC Technology Expertise to Combine with Sanmina-SCI’s Design Integration, Global Manufacturing Capabilities
26 February 2003 Fairfield, NJ: Fujitsu General America, Inc. Introduces New Plasmavision Monitors For The Commercial Market
Fairfield, NJ, February 26, 2003 – Fujitsu, the leader in plasma display technology, today announced the introduction of three new widescreen (16:9) Plasmavision SlimScreen monitors designed for the commercial market. The ultimate-performance 50-inch P50XCA11 and 42-inch P42HCA11, and 42-inch P42VCA21 are completely redesigned from previous models to provide improved image quality with higher brightness and contrast, along with a host of useful features that make them ideal for use in commercial installations.
25 February 2003 San Jose, CA: Fujitsu Microelectronics America to Demonstrate New Bluetooth Reference Platform, 14-Bit 800Msa/s DACs, PLL Synthesizers at Wireless Systems Design Conference
San Jose, CA, February 25, 2003 – Wireless SoC Technology, CMOS Sensors and Global Locate’s Assisted GPS Technology Also in Booth 1028
20 February 2003 San Jose, CA: FCSI announces new APD/TIA and PIN/TIA receiver modules
San Jose, CA, February 20, 2003 – Fujitsu Compound Semiconductor, Inc. (FCSI) of San Jose, CA announces new APD / TIA and PIN / TIA receiver modules with integrated Variable Optical Attenuators (VOA) for 10Gb/s Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) applications. The FRM5N144DS and FRM5J144DS have APD or PIN-PD, TIA and MEMS VOA in an industry standard 16 pin butterfly package. The attenuation range of the VOA is 20 dB or more. The overload characteristics have been improved by integrating VOA because VOA controls optical input power level. As a result of this, the receivers have much wider dynamic range (-24 dBm to +6 dBm for APD / TIA and -18 dBm to +10 dBm for PIN / TIA) than current receivers. And these devices are suitable for 10Gb/s WDM applications for linear operation.
20 February 2003 San Jose, CA: FCSI announces new APD/TIA and PIN/TIA receiver modules
San Jose, CA, February 20, 2003 – Fujitsu Compound Semiconductor, Inc. (FCSI) of San Jose, CA announces new APD / TIA and PIN / TIA receiver modules with integrated Variable Optical Attenuators (VOA) for 10Gb/s Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) applications. The FRM5N144DS and FRM5J144DS have APD or PIN-PD, TIA and MEMS VOA in an industry standard 16 pin butterfly package. The attenuation range of the VOA is 20 dB or more. The overload characteristics have been improved by integrating VOA because VOA controls optical input power level. As a result of this, the receivers have much wider dynamic range (-24 dBm to +6 dBm for APD / TIA and -18 dBm to +10 dBm for PIN / TIA) than current receivers. And these devices are suitable for 10Gb/s WDM applications for linear operation.
18 February 2003 Sunnyvale, CA: Miniature 6A Power Relay Has High Sensitivity and High Insulation
Sunnyvale, CA, February 18, 2003 – Fujitsu Components America, Inc. today added to its power relay line a miniature 6A-class device with high-sensitivity properties for industrial and programmable logic controller applications.
17 February 2003 San Jose, CA and Tokyo: Fujitsu, NEC and Toshiba Agree on Common Specifications for “Burst Mode" Pseudo SRAM User Interface
San Jose, CA and Tokyo, February 17, 2003 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA), Fujitsu Limited, NEC Electronics Corporation and Toshiba Corporation announced today that they have reached an agreement on common specifications for Pseudo Static Random Access Memory (PSRAM) devices that feature burst mode function enabling fast access operation. Each of the three companies will independently manufacture and market PSRAM products based on the common specifications, which are to be called Common Specifications for Mobile RAM (COSMORAM), with product introduction expected to begin in the first half of fiscal 2003.
28 January 2003 Sunnyvale, CA: Fujitsu Develops All-Plastic Ferrule for Optical Connectors
Sunnyvale, CA, January 28, 2003 – Fujitsu Component Ltd. (Head Office: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; Capital: 2764 Million Yen; President: Tozo Ono] and Fujitsu Laboratory Ltd. [Head Office: Nakahara-ku, Kawasaki City; Capital: 5 Billion Yen; President: Michio Fujisaki] have jointly developed a process for mass-producing inexpensive, all-plastic ferrules with high strength, high durability and optical characteristics equivalent to traditional Zirconia ferrules.
21 January 2003 Kawazaki, Japan: Announcing the Joint Development of a Printed Wiring Board with a New Structure in Partnership with Matsushita Electric Components Co., Limited and Fujitsu Interconnect Technologies, Limited
Kawazaki, Japan, January 21, 2003 – Matsushita Electric Component Co., Limited, President, Koshi Kitadai, (hereinafter referred to as “Matsushita᾿) and Fujitsu Interconnect Technologies Limited, President Yukichi Takeda, (hereinafter referred to as “FICT᾿) have reached an agreement on launching the joint development of a new Printed Wiring Board, which is expected to answer the mounting needs of following generation, by integrating “ALIVH (1)᾿ of Matsushita and “MV-technology (2)᾿ of FICT.
21 January 2003 Sunnyvale, CA: KVM Switch Provides USB Link; Allows Audio and Peripheral Sharing
Sunnyvale, CA, January 21, 2003 – Targeting the small office/home office market, Fujitsu Components America, Inc. today released a 2-port KVM switch with dual functionality for PC control and peripheral sharing. The device conserves desktop space, reduces power consumption, and minimizes equipment requirements.
14 January 2003 San Jose, CA, and Richardson, TX: Fujitsu Delivers Seven New High Performance ASICs to Texas-Based Chiaro Networks
San Jose, CA, and Richardson, TX, January 14, 2003 – FMA, Chiaro Collaboration Moves ASICs from Design to Fabrication in One Year
14 January 2003 Sunnyvale, CA: Fujitsu’s MicroGiGaCN™ Connector Among EDN Magazine’s Top 100 Products of 2002
Sunnyvale, CA, January 14, 2003 – From the thousands of new electronic devices submitted to EDN Magazine, Fujitsu’s matched-impedance MicroGiGaCN™ mezzanine connector ranked as one of the Top 100 products introduced in 2002.
2 January 2003 Fairfield, NJ: Fujitsu General America, Inc. Debuts New 42-Inch P42HHA10 Plasmavision SlimScreen® Display with Upgraded Performance and Features
Fairfield, NJ, January 2, 2003 – Fujitsu, the leader in plasma display technology, today announced the introduction of its next-generation 42-inch widescreen (16:9) Plasmavision SlimScreen monitor, the P42HHA10. The new, redesigned high-definition plasma display features improved picture quality with increased brightness, as well as a wider variety of features including a DVI-D digital input with HDCP.

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