Fujitsu Network Communications Inc.

Fujitsu to Discuss Multiservice Packet Transport Solutions at Next Generation Networks (NGN) 2005

Richardson, TX, September 22, 2005 — Fujitsu Network Communications Inc., a leading supplier of IT and wireline/wireless networking solutions, is a platinum sponsor of the Next Generation Networks (NGN) 2005 conference, which is being held next week in Washington, D.C. Backed by a comprehensive portfolio of multiservice packet transport solutions and its Network Life Cycle Services, Fujitsu will discuss how they can help carriers manage the transition to a seamless, converged network, while diminishing risk and leveraging their multi-billion dollar network infrastructure investments. Fujitsu will also participate in the “Mobile Device Evolution” panel discussion and present their vision for the future. For more information about the conference, please visit http://www.bcr.com/ngn.

Industry-leading FLASHWAVE® optical networking solutions from Fujitsu comprise all facets of multiservice packet networking, including Ethernet over SONET (EoS), Ethernet over Wavelength Division Multiplexing (EoWDM), Carrier Ethernet, and Layer 2.5 aggregation. Ethernet service interworking and pseudowire capabilities, which are based on direct customer feedback, provide the means to migrate services and the revenues associated with them to a converged network based on MPLS.

The “Mobile Device Evolution” panel session will discuss the evolution of the handheld device and how manufacturers are balancing a long list of conflicting requirements, including size, weight, user interface, screen size, cost, power consumption, and ruggedness. Jim Orr and other industry professionals will discuss current choices and future trends, features and functionality, operating system software options, and mobile connectivity requirements of today’s handheld devices.

During the Fujitsu corporate overview segment, Rod Naphan will discuss the company’s enviable reputation for innovation, leading-edge technology, market leadership, and technical excellence. Rod will also discuss how Fujitsu consistently produces an award-winning portfolio of secure and dependable optical networking platforms. These solutions are optimized for enterprises, MSOs, wireline and wireless carriers, which have various networking requirements that span from simple point-to-point communications to complex ring and mesh networks, all supported by Fujitsu Network Life Cycle Services.

WHEN:

Panel Discussion: Tuesday, September 27, 2005; 1:30 to 2:45 p.m.
Corporate Overview: Wednesday, September 28, 2005; 4:45 to 5:15 p.m.
Exhibit/Reception: Tuesday, September 27, 2005; 4:30 to 7:00 p.m.
and Wednesday, September 28, 2005; 4:30 to 7:00 p.m.

WHERE:

Marriott Wardman Park
2660 Woodley Road NW
Washington, D.C.

WHO:

Jim Orr, principal network architect in the wireless market development group at Fujitsu, has worked in the telecommunications industry for 15 years, serving in various engineering, network planning, network architecture and marketing roles in both the vendor and the carrier community. Before joining Fujitsu in November 2001, Jim increased his industry experience through progressively expanding responsibilities in network architecture and implementation with Latus Lightworks, McLeod Communications, Caprock Communications, GST Telecom and Electric Lightwave. He began his career with Northern Telecom in systems and sales engineering roles. Jim holds a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering from Texas A&M University and a master’s degree in business administration from Washington State University.

Rod Naphan, vice president of business access and data planning at Fujitsu, is responsible for strategic planning and product line management of business access and data product portfolios. Rod has 15 years of telecommunications experience in the design and planning of successful communications equipment. In his career spanning 11 years at Fujitsu, Rod has spent 10 years in the engineering organization in various leadership roles responsible for software and systems engineering, and served as program manager for FLASHWAVE 4000 product development in North America. Prior to joining Fujitsu, he worked as a software engineer within the SONET transmission division at Nortel Networks in Ottawa. Rod holds a bachelor of applied science degree from Wilfrid Laurier University and a master of science degree in system engineering from the University of Waterloo in Ontario.

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About Fujitsu Network Communications Inc.

Fujitsu Network Communications Inc. creates and delivers robust wireline and wireless solutions that power next-generation telecommunication networks. With an unequalled portfolio of IT and telecom products and the support of Fujitsu Limited, a $44.5B company with over 150,000 professionals in more than 100 countries, Fujitsu helps its customers fuse information and networking technology with commercial value. Over 320,000 Fujitsu network elements have been deployed by all major carriers across North America. As the metro market leader in both SONET and ROADM technology, the fundamental building blocks of next-generation networks, Fujitsu is helping customers take networking beyond convergence.
For more information, please see: http://us.fujitsu.com/telecom

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