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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).
28 August 2007 United Kingdom: Fujitsu Telecommunications Ireland Launches Out of Warranty Laptop Repair Service
Birmingham, August 28, 2007 – Fujitsu Telecommunications Europe Ltd announces that its Antrim-based specialist re-manufacturing and repair division, Fujitsu Telecommunications Ireland, has launched a new UK-wide service to provide out-of-warranty support for laptop computers. Introduced initially for owners of Fujitsu Siemens Computers’ notebooks and tablet machines, the Out of Warranty Repair Service is available to private individuals, as well as businesses with hundreds of units. Fujitsu’s comprehensive new service can handle a wide range of repairs, from the correction of minor faults to complete as-new rebuilds that rectify major cosmetic or mechanical damage.
21 August 2007 United Kingdom: Fujitsu Telecommunications Europe Appoints Stavros Petrides in Senior Strategy Role
Birmingham, August 21, 2007 – Fujitsu Telecommunications Europe Ltd, the leading supplier of high performance telecommunications solutions, announces the appointment of Stavros Petrides as Chief Strategy Officer. Stavros’ prime objective is to build on the company’s established business base, evolving the company’s strategic approach within Europe. His focus will include exploring the market potential for the creation of innovative new products and services.
9 July 2007 United Kingdom: Fujitsu Hits Major MSAN Milestones for BT 21CN Multi Service Access Node Roll-Out
Birmingham, July 9, 2007 – Fujitsu Telecommunications Europe Limited announced today that it has contributed to two significant milestones involving the roll-out of Multi Service Access Nodes (MSANs) across BT’s new 21st Century Network, known in the industry as 21CN. The first milestone was the completion of the MSAN installation at all 64 exchanges in South Wales, which comprises the initial phase of BT’s 21CN deployment. This involved the supply and installation of some 164 MSANs, comprising 104 copper and 60 fibre in total. In parallel, Fujitsu has also completed the installation of the 34 exchanges required to enable a major trial of next generation broadband services, also involving a combination of copper and fibre MSANs. These next generation broadband services will be rolled out to some 60,000 customers in the West Midlands later this year, before extending the new service nationally early in 2008. With the installation and commissioning of these latest 100 sites, Fujitsu now has almost 300 MSANs deployed in the 21CN.
23 March 2007 United Kingdom: Fujitsu and MetaSwitch announce demonstration of Centrex-featured VoIP services at VoIP for Business 2007
Birmingham, March 23, 2007 – Fujitsu Telecommunications Europe Ltd, the leading supplier of high performance telecommunications solutions, and MetaSwitch announced the demonstration earlier this week by BT of hosted business VoIP services from the platform supplied by Fujitsu and MetaSwitch. The demonstration took place at VoIP for Business 2007, Olympia, in London (March 21-22, 2007).
21 September 2006 United Kingdom: Fujitsu Telecommunications Ireland Gains the Investors in People Standard
Birmingham, September 21, 2006 – Fujitsu Telecommunications Europe Ltd, the leading supplier of high performance telecommunications solutions, announces that its re-manufacturing and service division, Fujitsu Telecommunications Ireland, has been granted the Investors in People (IIP) Standard. Based in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, the division prides itself on high levels of employee satisfaction and underwent stringent IIP assessment earlier this year, involving a rigorous set of new criteria.
22 May 2006 United Kingdom: Fujitsu launches VoIP solution
May 22, 2006 – VoIP from Fujitsu – cost effective, resilient and secure.
4 May 2006 United Kingdom: Re-Manufacturing Contract Win for Fujitsu Telecommunications Ireland
Birmingham, May 4, 2006 – Fujitsu Telecommunications Europe Ltd, the leading supplier of high performance telecommunications solutions, announces that Fujitsu Telecommunications Ireland, its re-manufacturing and service division, has been awarded a two-year million-pound-plus contract from BT, covering the complete turnkey support of BT’s Sovereign Paychoice coin-&-card payphones, including warehousing and logistics services.
9 March 2006 United Kingdom: Fujitsu Unveils Latest Evolution of GeoStream Access Gateway at 21st Century Communications World Forum in London
Birmingham, March 9, 2006 – Fujitsu Telecommunications Europe highlights the latest innovations to its market-leading Multi Node Access Network (MSAN) platform, from 27-30 March at the Business Design Centre Islington, London
6 March 2006 United Kingdom: Fujitsu and BT Sign Up for 21st Century Network
Birmingham, March 6, 2006 – Fujitsu Telecommunications Europe announces today that it has formally signed contracts with BT, as a key preferred supplier in the access domain, providing Multi Service Access Node (MSAN) solutions to link BT’s existing access network to the 21CN core IP-based network.
2 March 2006 United Kingdom: Fujitsu’s Award-Winning Technology Receives Royal Scrutiny
Birmingham, March 2, 2006 – The Duke of York visited Fujitsu in his capacity as the Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, with this Inward Mission visit to Fujitsu in recognition of the company’s excellent track record.
24 November 2005 United Kingdom: Fujitsu Telecommunications Europe announces new CEO
Birmingham, November 24, 2005 – Fujitsu Telecommunications Europe promotes Andy Stevenson to post of CEO.
3 October 2005 United Kingdom: Fujitsu Demonstrates Broadband Evolution at BWF Madrid
Birmingham, October 3, 2005 – Fujitsu Telecommunications Europe majors on broadband evolution and innovation, with dynamic live demonstrations, at the European Broadband World Forum in Madrid.
18 July 2005 United Kingdom: Fujitsu Presented with Queen’s Award for Enterprise - Innovation 2005
London, July 18, 2005 – Fujitsu Telecommunications Europe receives Queen’s Award for Enterprise - Innovation 2005, for the Fujitsu GeoStream Access Gateway technology, delivering broadband services to homes and business across the UK.
9 May 2005 United Kingdom: Fujitsu Enters into Strategic Partnership with Terawave
London, May 9, 2005 – Fujitsu Telecommunications Europe partners with Terawave for Next-Generation PON Solutions.

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