2008 Press Releases for Fujitsu Services

28 April 2008  United Kingdom

Scottish Water awards £28m IT transformation contract to Fujitsu and anticipates 20% cost savings

April 28, 2008 – Fujitsu Services, one of Europe’s leading IT services companies, today announced it had secured a contract with Scottish Water in an 8 year deal worth £28m to supply service desk support and infrastructure services as well as desktop managed services.

3 April 2008  United Kingdom

Electrolux chooses Fujitsu as partner for European IT infrastructure

April 3, 2008 – Fujitsu Services, one of Europe’s leading IT services companies, has signed a five year contract with Electrolux, a leading global home appliances company, to provide services for elements of their European IT infrastructure.

27 March 2008  United Kingdom

Fujitsu implements first ERP Shared Service across County Councils

March 27, 2008 – Fujitsu Services, one of Europe’s leading IT services companies, today announced a groundbreaking shared services partnership with Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire County Councils.

20 March 2008  United Kingdom

Fujitsu sign £25 million deal with Cafcass for public sector Flex

March 20, 2008 – Cafcass (The Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service), a non-departmental public body which looks after the interests of children involved in family legal proceedings, joins public sector Flex. Flex is the framework which allows Fujitsu Services in conjunction with the Cabinet Office to provide information and communication technology (ICT) as a shared service across the public sector. The contract, valued at £25 million, is for a seven year term with a refresh of both hardware and software after four years.

10 March 2008  United Kingdom

Fujitsu launches Customer Experience Centre

March 10, 2008 – Fujitsu Services, one of Europe’s leading IT services companies, has launched a ‘Customer Experience Centre’ at its office in Staines. The centre is designed to showcase the plethora of new and emerging technologies available to help retailers to maximise the shopping experience across multiple channels for their customers.

4 February 2008  United Kingdom

UK Research Councils to implement shared services with Fujitsu

February 4, 2008 – £40 million project will generate cost and efficiency savings across the organisations

24 January 2008

Fujitsu Awarded Irish Courts Service Digital Audio Recording Contract

January 24, 2008 – The Irish Courts Service has awarded a contract for the delivery and management of a Digital Audio Recording (DAR) system in courtrooms nationwide to Fujitsu.

14 January 2008  United Kingdom

FirstInfo Ltd upgrades rail telesales operations in partnership with Fujitsu

January 14, 2008 – FirstInfo Ltd, a part of the FirstGroup transport operations company, has announced that it is to replace its existing ticket telesales system with Fujitsu STAR telesales.

3 January 2008

Fujitsu links Eurostar and UK National Rail ticketing systems for online sales

January 3, 2008 – Fujitsu Services and Eurostar, the high-speed international rail operator, announced today that Fujitsu has connected Eurostar’s online ticket system with seven UK train operators’ systems.

2008 Press Releases for Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe

11 December 2008

Fujitsu awarded Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status by the Darmstadt Customs Authority

Langen, Germany, December 11, 2008 – Fujitsu awarded Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status by the Darmstadt Customs Authority

27 November 2008

Fujitsu launches SD multi-standard decoders supporting MPEG-2 and H.264

Langen, Germany, November 27, 2008 – Devices target H.264 SD broadcasts in Russia, Eastern Europe and China

11 November 2008

Fujitsu to show state-of-the-art automotive graphics solutions at Electronica

Langen & Munich, Germany, November 11, 2008 – Fujitsu to show state-of-the-art automotive graphics solutions at Electronica

30 October 2008

Fujitsu launches ultra-low power full HD H.264 CODECs

Langen, Germany, October 30, 2008 – Includes 60 frames-per-second ‘60p’ processing for superior picture quality

24 September 2008

Leica Camera and Fujitsu Microelectronics Co-develop Image Processing System Solution for High-end Digital SLR Cameras

Tokyo and Cologne, Germany, September 24, 2008 – New image processing system to feature outstanding image quality, fast processing times, and low power consumption

12 September 2008

Fujitsu presents comprehensive range of digital broadcasting and set-top box solutions at IBC 2008

Langen, Germany, September 12, 2008 – Come and meet Fujitsu on Stand 4.B75

11 September 2008

Fujitsu launches digital HDTV SoC for superior picture quality

Langen, Germany, September 11, 2008 – Video processing engine integrated with multi-decoder reduces total cost

9 September 2008

Fujitsu launches low pin-count 8-bit flash MCU family for cost-sensitive applications

Langen, Germany, September 9, 2008 – Delivers fast processing, low power consumption, integrated high-precision clocks and free-of-charge software development environment.

8 September 2008

QNX Drives Development of Virtual Dashboards with Support for Fujitsu ‘Jade’ System-on-Chip

Ottawa, Kanada, September 8, 2008 – QNX Drives Development of Virtual Dashboards with Support for Fujitsu ‘Jade’ System-on-Chip

15 July 2008

Fujitsu launches ARM1176 prototyping kit

Langen, Germany, July 15, 2008 – FME announces the launch of an ARM1176 prototyping kit, designed to shorten the development time for customers using its ASIC and COT services to develop SoCs.

26 June 2008

Fujitsu Launches Low-Power Consumption 256Mbit FCRAM for Digital Consumer Electronics

Langen, Germany, June 26, 2008 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (FME) announced today the development of a 256Mbit Consumer FCRAM? for digital consumer electronics, the MB81EDS256545. The new FCRAM has low power consumption and is suited for system-in-package (SiP) designs, with samples available from today.

17 June 2008

WiMAX Dual-Band USB Dongle reference design kit

Langen, Germany and Amsterdam, The Netherlands, June 17, 2008 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (FME) launches its WiMAX dual-band USB Dongle reference design kit, bringing together its Mobile WiMAX system development kit, its MB86K21 SoC and Infineon's WiMAX RF Transceiver SMARTi™ WiMAX.

16 June 2008

Fujitsu announces Mobile WiMAX chip-set optimised for small embedded modules

Langen, Germany, June 16, 2008 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (FME) today announces a mobile WiMAX chip-set optimised for small embedded modules targeting mobile WiMAX devices such as smart phones and PDAs.

2 June 2008

Fujitsu selects Rohde & Schwarz for WiMAX SoC test solution

Langen, Germany, June 2, 2008 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe and Rohde & Schwarz have partnered to provide a highly optimised test solution for the industry. The solution is designed for customers who develop and manufacture WiMAX mobile stations and terminals, PC cards, and media-rich hand-held devices.

27 May 2008

Fujitsu to exhibit at WiMAX Forum Global Congress 2008

Langen, Germany, May 27, 2008 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (FME) will showcase its range of WiMAX solutions on Stand 3.47 at the WiMAX Forum Global Congress, 17-18 June 2008, RAI, Amsterdam.

7 May 2008

Fujitsu to demonstrate new and exciting multimedia devices at ANGA Cable

Langen, Germany, May 7, 2008 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (FME) is set to exhibit its latest multimedia devices at ANGA Cable in Cologne, 27-29 May 2008.

21 April 2008  USA

Fujitsu Introduces the First 802.3ap (KR) Compliant 10GbE Switch IC, Featuring the Industry's Highest Density of 26 Ports and Lowest Power Consumption

Sunnyvale, CA, April 21, 2008 – : Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) has extended its global leadership in advanced, single-chip Ethernet switch technology by introducing the 26-port MB86C69RBC. The industry's highest density, lowest power and smallest footprint 10-Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) switch IC, the new L2/L3 capable device features the direct support of 10Gbps serial interface for Ethernet backplane standardized as 802.3ap (KR) on all 26 ports, as well as SFP+ capability.

19 March 2008

Fujitsu and SEGGER announce embOS real-time operating system for 16FX microcontroller series

Langen and Hilden, Germany, March 19, 2008 – : Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (FME) and SEGGER Microcontroller, a leading manufacturer of middleware for embedded systems, have today announced the availability of SEGGER’s real-time operating system, embOS, for FME’s 16FX microcontroller family.

11 March 2008

Fujitsu introduces MB91460 MCU integrating SMSC's MediaLB® interface

Langen, Germany & Hauppauge, New York, March 11, 2008 – : Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (FME) and SMSC (Nasdaq: SMSC) have today announced the implementation of SMSC's Media Local Bus (MediaLB) technology in the latest member of Fujitsu's 32-bit MB91460 microcontroller product series, the MB91F467M.

26 February 2008

Fujitsu adds FreeRTOS.org™ port on 16FX and FR MB91460 series MCUs

Langen and Nürnberg, Germany, February 26, 2008 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (FME) is pleased to announce the availability of a FreeRTOS.orgTM port on its 16FX and FR MB91460 series microcontrollers.

26 February 2008

Fujitsu and EB team-up to provide complete AUTOSAR packages for MCUs

Langen and Nürnberg, Germany, February 26, 2008 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (FME) and EB, Elektrobit, are pleased to announce the expansion of their AUTOSAR (AUTomotive Open System Architecture) software solutions for Fujitsu’s MB91460 series automotive microcontrollers with a new AUTOSAR V2.1 package. A package for AUTOSAR V2.0 is already available.

26 February 2008

Fujitsu announces new Graphics Display Controller for automotive applications

Langen and Nürnberg, Germany, February 26, 2008 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (FME) is pleased to announce the expansion of its graphics controllers family with the MB88F332 – a highly integrated single-chip graphics solution for automotive display systems.

26 February 2008

Fujitsu Graphics Controller enables hi-tech dashboard in futuristic Artega GT Sports car

Langen and Nürnberg, Germany, February 26, 2008 – FME’s MB86R01 graphics controller codenamed ‘Jade’ plays a crucial role in enabling a state-of-the-art instrument panel in the futuristic Artega GT sports car

26 February 2008

Fujitsu launches full HD multi-standard decoder device supporting both MPEG-2 and H.264

Langen, Germany, February 26, 2008 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (FME) today announced the launch of a new full high-definition (HD) multi-standard video decoder device for DVB broadcasts, that decodes both MPEG-2 and H.264 compressed video up to full HD resolution (1920 dots x 1080 lines).

26 February 2008

Fujitsu shows ‘live’ demonstrations across all key markets at Embedded World 2008

Langen and Nürnberg, Germany, February 26, 2008 – Fujitsu shows ‘live’ demonstrations across all key markets at Embedded World 2008

26 February 2008

Fujitsu’s latest 16FX MCUs integrate CAN & USB MiniHost functionality together on one chip

Langen and Nürnberg, Germany, February 26, 2008 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (FME) today announces the MB96F338U, the latest member of its 16FX family of powerful 16-bit microcontrollers developed for automotive and industrial applications. This new device integrates a USB full-speed interface plus MiniHost functionality and three CAN interfaces together on one chip - a first for Fujitsu.

11 February 2008

Fujitsu demonstrates state-of-the-art WiMAX solutions at the Mobile World Congress

Langen, Germany, February 11, 2008 – Fujitsu demonstrates state-of-the-art WiMAX solutions at the Mobile World Congress

11 February 2008

Fujitsu expands its Mobile WiMAX™ options with Infineon’s advanced WiMAX RF Transceiver

Barcelona, Spain and Langen, Germany, February 11, 2008 – Fujitsu expands its Mobile WiMAX™ options with Infineon’s advanced WiMAX RF Transceiver

11 February 2008

Fujitsu joins Alcatel-Lucent’s WiMAX™ Open CPE program

Barcelona, Spain and Langen, Germany, February 11, 2008 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (FME) has joined Alcatel-Lucent’s Open Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) Program, established to ensure that WiMAX operators have access to the widest possible variety of terminal devices.

7 February 2008

Fujitsu Launches World’s Smallest RF Module for Mobile WiMAX Devices

Tokyo, Japan, February 7, 2008 – Fujitsu Limited today announced the launch of the world’s smallest radio frequency (RF) module for mobile devices, which supports all of the RF circuitry necessary for Mobile WiMAX (*1), the highly anticipated next-generation broadband wireless technology.

29 January 2008

Fujitsu to show ‘live’ demonstrations across all key markets at Embedded World 2008

Langen, Germany, January 29, 2008 – Fujitsu to show ‘live’ demonstrations across all key markets at Embedded World 2008

4 January 2008

Fujitsu to demonstrate state-of-the-art WiMAX solutions at the Mobile World Congress

Langen, Germany, January 4, 2008 – Fujitsu to demonstrate state-of-the-art WiMAX solutions at the Mobile World Congress

2008 Press Releases for Fujitsu Telecommunications Europe

30 September 2008  United Kingdom

Fujitsu Broadens Wireless with WiMAX at Broadband World Forum 2008

Birmingham, September 30, 2008 – Fujitsu showcases class-leading WiMAX solutions designed for rapid and cost-efficient deployment, complemented by Network Provisioning Services that ensure best-fit to an operator's business model.

30 September 2008  United Kingdom

Fujitsu Provides the Answers to Migration at Broadband World Forum 2008

Birmingham, September 30, 2008 – Fujitsu's European launch of the FLASHWAVE® 9500 Packet ONP combines with its second generation MSAN solutions to provide a complete answer to network migration

2 September 2008  United Kingdom

Fujitsu Advances Next Generation Networks at Broadband World Forum 2008

Birmingham, September 2, 2008 – Fujitsu Telecommunications Europe Limited (FTEL), a leading supplier of IT and Networking Solutions, will be announcing the European launch of a new class of networking equipment, the FLASHWAVE® 9500 Packet Optical Networking Platform (Packet ONP), on Stand No: 464 at this year's Broadband World Forum, taking place in Brussels from 29th September - 2nd October.

30 June 2008  United Kingdom

Fujitsu Telecommunications Europe Announces Final Decision on PCB Manufacturing Transfer

Birmingham, June 30, 2008 – Solihull-based Fujitsu Telecommunications Europe Limited (FTEL) announced today that following exhaustive consultations, a final decision has been taken to transfer its PCB (printed circuit board) manufacturing operations to sister company, Fujitsu Network Communications (FNC), in the United States. The key factor in the decision was the continuing volatility in demand for products in the global telecommunications market. The transfer is scheduled for completion by 31 December 2008.

21 May 2008  Germany

Fujitsu BroadOne™ WX300 Macrocell Base Station Wins Best of WiMAX World EMEA Award for System Design

Munich, May 21, 2008 – Fujitsu, a leading supplier of IT and wireline/wireless networking solutions, announced today that the Fujitsu BroadOne™ WX300 macrocell base station has received the prestigious System Design Award at WiMAX World EMEA (Munich, May 19 – 21). The annual awards, which are presented in six categories, recognize leaders in the development and deployment of WiMAX technologies and are presented by a judging panel of experts from the WiMAX community.

7 May 2008  United Kingdom

Fujitsu Telecommunications Europe Wins Substantial BT Re-Manufacturing Contracts in Ireland

Birmingham, May 7, 2008 – Fujitsu Telecommunications Europe Limited announces that its Antrim-based specialist re-manufacturing and repair division, Fujitsu Telecommunications Ireland (FTI), has recently won two major re-manufacturing contracts with a combined value of nearly GB £2.5 million. BT Convergent Solutions has awarded FTI a significant two-year contract for re-manufacturing and component-level repair services. Underlining re-manufacturing’s value as a waste-reduction strategy, the contract will involve the processing of approximately 1500 products per month, and spans around one hundred business-telephone product lines, including legacy products as well as a growing number of IP-based systems. In addition, FTI has also won a two-year contract to re-manufacture and repair BT’s installed base of Sovereign SM1 payphones throughout the UK, with 120 units refurbished in the first month.

29 February 2008  United Kingdom

Fujitsu Spotlights Global Workforce Talent with Prime Ministerial Visit

Birmingham, February 29, 2008 – Fujitsu Telecommunications Europe Limited today welcomed the Prime Minister Gordon Brown and the Home Secretary Jacqui Smith to its UK headquarters today, as Britain introduced the new points system for foreign nationals wanting to work in the country. Eight percent of the total workforce at the company’s specialist European telecommunications headquarters is drawn from overseas, highlighting Fujitsu’s advocacy of bringing in expertise from around the world.

27 February 2008  United Kingdom

Fujitsu to Install SDH Backbone in €Multi-Million North African Project

Birmingham, February 27, 2008 – Fujitsu Telecommunications Europe Limited announces that it has been awarded a €multi-million contract to modernise an existing radio backbone for a North African customer. Scheduled for completion in 2009-2010, the first phase involves the installation of a turnkey SDH (Synchronous Digital Hierarchy) microwave network. Fujitsu will be acting as the prime contractor, partnering with the French company, Twist.

6 February 2008  United Kingdom

Fujitsu Launches Highly Flexible, Scalable Mobile WiMAX Base Stations

Birmingham, February 6, 2008 – Fujitsu Telecommunications Europe Limited today announced the launch of its new BroadOne™ WX series of mobile WiMAX base stations (BTS). Designed to be among the smallest, most power-efficient in the industry, the new base stations provide operators with an ideal in-service solution that offers fast, easy installation and maintenance. Fujitsu is positioning mobile WiMAX base stations as a key part of its product strategy for the fast-emerging global wireless broadband industry, and will be marketing the first in the series – the BroadOne WX300 outdoor macrocell – globally from the second quarter of 2008 (April - June).

2008 Press Releases for Fujitsu Europe

10 December 2008

Fujitsu launches 2.5” Enterprise hard disk drives supporting 6Gb/s SAS(*1) interface

London, December 10, 2008 – Fujitsu launches 2.5” Enterprise hard disk drives supporting 6Gb/s SAS(*1) interface

19 November 2008

Fujitsu delivers 3.5” Parallel-SCSI hard disk drives until the end of 2010

London, November 19, 2008 – Fujitsu delivers 3.5” Parallel-SCSI hard disk drives until the end of 2010

14 November 2008

World’s first half-terabyte(*1) 2.5” hard disk drive with AES 256-bit(*2) encryption

London, November 14, 2008 – World’s first half-terabyte(*1) 2.5” hard disk drive with AES 256-bit(*2) encryption

17 October 2008

Fujitsu network scanner fi-6010N improves business efficiency

London, October 17, 2008 – Fujitsu network scanner fi-6010N improves business efficiency

8 October 2008

PalmSecureTM Login Kit: Forget the password, use your palm

London, October 8, 2008 – PalmSecureTM Login Kit: Forget the password, use your palm

12 September 2008

Snap your documents into virtual e-binders

London, September 12, 2008 – Snap your documents into virtual e-binders

3 September 2008

Fujitsu launches specialist scanners for superior document management

London, September 3, 2008 – Fujitsu launches specialist scanners for superior document management

29 July 2008

Esker Partners with Fujitsu Imaging to Help Organisations Quit Paper

London, July 29, 2008 – Esker Partners with Fujitsu Imaging to Help Organisations Quit Paper

11 July 2008

Fujitsu increases storage mobility to 500GB*

London, July 11, 2008 – Fujitsu increases storage mobility to 500GB*

23 June 2008

Fujitsu introduces new workgroup scanners with enhanced intelligence

London, June 23, 2008 – Fujitsu introduces new workgroup scanners with enhanced intelligence

19 May 2008

Fujitsu to Release New 2.5" Hard Disk Drive Designed for 24-hour Continuous Operation

London, May 19, 2008 – Fujitsu to Release New 2.5" Hard Disk Drive Designed for 24-hour Continuous Operation

23 April 2008

Fujitsu Introduces World’s Smallest* Mac® Compatible Colour ADF Scanner for EMEA

London, April 23, 2008 – Fujitsu Introduces World’s Smallest* Mac® Compatible Colour ADF Scanner for EMEA

21 April 2008

Fujitsu to Launch World’s First 2.5” 320GB(*1) Hard Drive with AES(*2) 256-bit Encryption

London, April 21, 2008 – Fujitsu to Launch World’s First 2.5” 320GB(*1) Hard Drive with AES(*2) 256-bit Encryption

4 April 2008

Sparkling, Sharp Scans: Certified Scanner Cleaning Kits from Fujitsu

London, April 4, 2008 – Sparkling, Sharp Scans: Certified Scanner Cleaning Kits from Fujitsu

31 March 2008

Fujitsu Unifies Imaging Channel Market in EMEA

London, March 31, 2008 – Fujitsu Unifies Imaging Channel Market in EMEA

24 March 2008

Fujitsu combines capacity, performance and power efficiency into the industry`s first 320GB (*1) 7200 RPM 2.5" SATA hard disk drive

London, March 24, 2008 – Fujitsu combines capacity, performance and power efficiency into the industry`s first 320GB (*1) 7200 RPM 2.5" SATA hard disk drive

25 February 2008

Fujitsu to Release 2.5” SATA Hard Disk Drive with World-Class 500GB*1 Storage Capacity

London, February 25, 2008 – Fujitsu to Release 2.5” SATA Hard Disk Drive with World-Class 500GB*1 Storage Capacity

8 February 2008

Fujitsu Introduces Multi-Language Network Scanner for Europe

London, February 8, 2008 – Fujitsu Introduces Multi-Language Network Scanner for Europe

1 February 2008

Fujitsu expands market leading Imaging Channel Program to all of EMEA

London, February 1, 2008 – Fujitsu expands market leading Imaging Channel Program to all of EMEA

2008 Press Releases for Fujitsu Components Europe

12 December 2008  The Netherlands

Fujitsu Components releases secure power relay

Hoofddorp, December 12, 2008 – Fujitsu Components Europe has released the FTR-K2G power relay for appliances that need to disconnect power in a secure way.

18 September 2008  The Netherlands

FUJITSU FTR-K1 TAB Terminal

Hoofddorp, September 18, 2008 – The FTR-K1 .250 tab terminal combines the Fujitsu FTR-K1 relay and tab terminals

7 August 2008  The Netherlands

Fujitsu - your trusted partner for relays

Hoofddorp, August 7, 2008 – Twenty years ago Fujitsu and Takamisawa entered the market as high quality relay manufacturers.

13 February 2008  The Netherlands

Fujitsu Releases Low Profile Latching Power Relay

Hoofddorp, February 13, 2008 – Fujitsu Components Europe B.V., today released a low profile latching power relay.