Fujitsu Network Communications Inc.

Fujitsu Positioned in Leaders Quadrant in New Magic Quadrant for Next-Generation SONET Equipment

Fujitsu FLASHWAVE® 4000 MSPP Portfolio Evaluated for "Completeness of Vision" and "Ability to Execute"

Richardson, TX, June 01, 2006 — Fujitsu Network Communications, a leading supplier of wireline/wireless optical networking and IT solutions, announced today that it has been positioned by Gartner, Inc. in the "Leaders" quadrant in their new "Magic Quadrant for Next-Generation SONET Equipment, 2006" report.

The Gartner Magic Quadrant for Next-Generation SONET Equipment provides advice for those Network Service Providers (NSPs) who plan to build or update networks and invest in next-generation SONET equipment. Vendors of this equipment are evaluated against ten criteria, grouped in the two standard dimensions of Gartner’s Magic Quadrants: "Completeness of Vision" and "Ability to Execute." Gartner evaluates technology providers on the quality and efficiency of the processes, systems, methods or procedures that enable IT provider performance to be competitive, efficient and effective, and to positively affect revenue, retention and reputation. Ultimately, technology providers are judged on their ability and success in capitalizing on their vision.

The Fujitsu FLASHWAVE® 4000 MSPP portfolio addresses all facets of the multiservice SONET market from the core of the network with a high-capacity switching platform to customer premises via a micro MSPP. The platforms offer service providers the ability to leverage their SONET investment and offer advanced, carrier-class Ethernet services as certified by the Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF), as well as support other mission-critical data, voice and video applications. The optional NETSMART® 1500 Element Management System (EMS) further simplifies Operations, Administration, Maintenance & Provisioning (OAM&P) through a point-and-click interface.

"Gartner consistently does an excellent job of analyzing vendors via their Magic Quadrant framework," said Jim Hintze, senior vice president of marketing at Fujitsu Network Communications. "We believe our position in their ‘Leaders’ quadrant reflects not only our dedication and commitment to producing a powerful set of multiservice SONET solutions, but also our ability to deliver all of the other intangibles that help make our customers successful."

Gartner Magic Quadrants provide a visual snapshot of a specific market by plotting the relative positions of vendors. Analysts evaluate vendors on their strengths in vision and ability to execute using a set of standard evaluation criteria. Information regarding Gartner’s methodology is available at http://www.gartner.com/it/products/mq/mq_sr.jsp, and an editorial calendar that shows which markets Gartner will cover during the next several quarters is at www.gartner.com/it/products/mq/mq_ms.jsp.

About the Magic Quadrant

The Magic Quadrant is copyrighted March 28, 2006 by Gartner, Inc. and is reused with permission. The Magic Quadrant is a graphical representation of a marketplace at and for a specific time period. It depicts Gartner's analysis of how certain vendors measure against criteria for that marketplace, as defined by Gartner. Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in the Magic Quadrant, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors placed in the “Leaders” quadrant. The Magic Quadrant is intended solely as a research tool, and is not meant to be a specific guide to action. Gartner disclaims all warranties, express or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

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About Fujitsu Network Communications Inc.

Fujitsu Network Communications Inc. delivers robust wireline and wireless solutions that power next-generation communication networks. With an unequalled portfolio of IT and telecom products and the support of Fujitsu Limited, a $40.6B 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. Fujitsu is illustrating innovation at work through its well-established and highly-regarded position as a market leader in both SONET and ROADM technology, the fundamental building blocks of next-generation networks. For more information, please visit http://us.fujitsu.com/telecom.

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