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April 2006
- 27 April 2006 Japan
- Fujitsu Reports FY 2005 Financial Results
Tokyo, April 27, 2006 – Fujitsu Limited, a leader in customer-focused IT and communications solutions for the global marketplace, today reported consolidated net sales of 4,791.4 billion yen (approximately US$40,605 million) for fiscal year 2005 (April 1, 2005 - March 31, 2006), a slight increase over the net sales recorded in the previous fiscal year. Solid business results outside Japan, including robust sales of optical transmission systems in North America, outsourcing services in the UK, and hard disk drives in overseas markets, helped to offset sales declines in servers and PCs in Japan.
- 25 April 2006 US
- Fujitsu and Accelitec Form Strategic Alliance for RFID-based Transaction Systems
Frisco, TX, April 25, 2006 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. and Accelitec, Inc., an innovator in RFID-based transaction systems, have formed a strategic alliance to offer contactless transaction systems to retailers, enabling faster, more secure and convenient payment methods for consumers.
- 25 April 2006 US
- Fujitsu to Showcase PalmSecure(TM) Biometric Authentication Technology at CMP XChange Government Integrator Conference
Sunnyvale, CA, April 25, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., one of the world's leading suppliers of innovative computer products including hard disk drives, peripherals and biometric security solutions, today announced that it will showcase its PalmSecure™ biometric authentication device at the 2nd annual CMP XChange Government Integrator Conference on May 3-5 in, Washington D.C.
- 25 April 2006 US
- Fujitsu Vice President to Present at 16th Annual CardTech/SecurTech Conference
Sunnyvale, CA, April 25, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., one of the world's leading suppliers of innovative computer products including hard disk drives, peripherals and biometric security solutions, today announced that its PalmSecure™ biometric authentication device will be showcased at the 16th Annual CardTech/SecurTech Conference (CTST), May 2-4 in San Francisco. In addition Joel Hagberg, vice president, marketing and business development, will participate in the conference's "Emerging Biometric Technologies: Vein Pattern, 3D Facial, Fingerprint Recognition" panel on May 3 at 2:00 p.m. PT
- 24 April 2006 US
- Fujitsu and Partner Customers to Address Opportunities in Broadband Wireless at Broadband Wireless World 2006
Sunnyvale, CA, April 24, 2006 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) and five customer partners will showcase the Fujitsu fixed WiMAX SoC and their systems with a variety of applications at the Broadband Wireless World 2006, April 27 to 28, in Las Vegas.
- 24 April 2006 US
- Fujitsu fi-4120C2 Workgroup Scanner Receives 2006 Web Week Editor's Choice Award for Value and Speed
Sunnyvale, CA, April 24, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., a market leader in document imaging scanners and services, today proudly announced that its fi-4120C2 color, duplex workgroup scanner earned an Editor’s Choice Award by the reviewers of Web Week Magazine. In the review the fi-4120C2 scanner also received the publication’s coveted five star ranking.
- 20 April 2006 Japan
- Fujitsu and Mitsui Launch Optical Device Venture for Commercialization of Quantum Dot Lasers
Tokyo, April 20, 2006 – Fujitsu Limited and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. today announced that they have established a new optical device venture, QD Laser, Inc. ("QDL"), leveraging venture capital funding from both companies and Fujitsu's quantum dot laser technology.
- 20 April 2006 Japan
- Fujitsu Releases ETERNUS8000 and ETERNUS4000 Storage Platforms
Tokyo, April 20, 2006 – Fujitsu Limited today announced the release of two new storage platforms, the ETERNUS8000 and ETERNUS4000 disk array systems. The ETERNUS8000 is an enterprise disk array available in four models, including a top-of-the-line model that boasts the world's largest storage capacity (1.36 petabytes) as well as the highest I/O processing performance. The ETERNUS4000, also available in four models, is a mid-range disk array providing superior cost performance. Both new product lines combine massive scalability and high performance with robust data security and encryption features to manage the information assets of the enterprise, making them ideal storage platforms for customers dealing with new business compliance laws. The company will begin taking orders today in Japan and in other countries.
- 20 April 2006 US
- Fujitsu Senior Vice President Lorne Wilson Recognized As One Of VARBusiness Magazine's 'Top 100 Channel Executives'
Sunnyvale, CA, April 20, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., one of the world's leading suppliers of innovative computer products including hard disk drives, peripherals and biometric security solutions, today proudly announced that its hard disk drive group achieved record channel sales in the fiscal 2005 year, ended March 31. During the period Fujitsu increased its mobile hard disk drive sales to North American OEMs and Solution Providers an unprecedented 86% over the previous year, with enterprise hard disk drive sales rising an impressive 26%.
- 20 April 2006 US
- Fujitsu To Showcase High Speed Internet Solutions for the Broadcast Market at NAB2006 Conference
Sunnyvale, CA, April 20, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., one of the world’s leading suppliers of innovative computer products including hard disk drives, peripherals and biometric security solutions, today announced it will showcase its industry leading, Internet-based IP-7500 real time high-definition (HD) encoder/decoders as well as its low latency XG1200 and XG700 10Gb Ethernet switches at the Annual NAB2006 Conference, April 22-27, 2006 in Las Vegas. At the show the company also plans to give attendees a special sneak preview of an innovative, new secure Internet optimizer for high speed secure data transmissions over long distances.
- 20 April 2006 US
- Myricom and Fujitsu Demonstrate Wire-Speed 10-Gigabit Performance
Arcadia, CA & Sunnyvale, CA, April 20, 2006 – With the needs of High-Performance Computing (HPC) and advanced data centers converging, Myricom, Inc., has successfully tested joint 10-Gigabit Ethernet networking solutions with Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., one of the world's leading suppliers of innovative computer products. Addressing the demands of HPC environments seeking broader interoperability and of enterprises requiring HPC-caliber performance in media, storage, and other intensive applications, Myricom and Fujitsu demonstrated interoperability and near-wire-speed user-level throughput in combined tests of both companies' latest 10-Gigabit products.
- 19 April 2006 US
- Fujitsu To Demonstrate SAS Hard Disk Drive Interoperability at Upcoming Plugfest
Sunnyvale, CA, April 19, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., one of the world's leading suppliers of innovative computer products including hard disk drives, peripherals and biometric security solutions, today announced that it will test the interoperability of its small form factor (SFF) Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) hard disk drives during the 6th SAS Plugfest, April 24-28 at the University of New Hampshire InterOperability Laboratory (UNH-IOL) in Durham, NH.
- 18 April 2006 Japan
- Fujitsu Revises Fiscal 2005 Full-Year Financial Results Forecast
Tokyo, April 18, 2006 – Fujitsu Limited today revised its consolidated earnings forecast for the fiscal 2005 full-year period, ending March 2006, which was previously issued on January 31, 2006 at the time of its third-quarter financial results announcement. Details are as follows.
- 18 April 2006 US
- Fujitsu Computer Systems and ACS Deliver Greater Scalability and Flexibility for Hosted SAP Solutions
Sunnyvale, CA, April 18, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Systems today announced that Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. (NYSE: ACS), a premier provider of diversified business process outsourcing and information technology solutions, is offering its customers hosted SAP solutions using Fujitsu's FlexFrame™ for mySAP™ Business Suite. With FlexFrame for mySAP Business Suite, ACS will be able to significantly reduce its SAP infrastructure costs while offering mySAP customers unparalleled flexibility, scalability, and reliability.
- 18 April 2006 US
- Fujitsu Corporate Notebook Trio Combines Dual-Core Processing Power with Security and Style
Sunnyvale, CA, April 18, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Systems today introduced the LifeBook® E8210 widescreen corporate notebook. It also announced that it is shipping two new editions to its award-winning mobile enterprise lineup, the LifeBook S7110 and LifeBook E8110 notebooks. With enhanced performance delivered by Intel® Centrino® Duo Mobile Technology, multiple layers of security, and durable yet elegant exteriors, this trio of corporate notebooks represents mobile computing for the next-generation enterprise.
- 18 April 2006 US
- Fujitsu NeoBatch Accelerates Mainframe Batch Jobs on the Microsoft Platform
Sunnyvale, CA, April 18, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Systems today announced the release of the NeoBatch™ solution, the Microsoft Windows-based software that manages and executes migrated mainframe JCL batch jobs in the Microsoft Windows and .NET environment. Included with NeoBatch is the record-breaking Fujitsu NeoSort™ software, based on Ordinal™ Technology's Nsort™ technology, providing the fastest JCL batch job sort capability available on any platform. Moving mainframe JCL to the Microsoft platform using the NeoBatch and NeoSort tools can reduce hardware, maintenance, and development costs while slashing processing time.
- 18 April 2006 US
- Fujitsu Unveils Strategy for North America
Sunnyvale, CA, April 18, 2006 – Fujitsu today unveiled its strategy for growth in North America and for solidifying its position as one of the world's leading strategic solutions providers for the enterprise. At the first-ever "Media Day" at the Silicon Valley campus of Fujitsu Computer Systems - the Japanese company's North American subsidiary - Fujitsu discussed a three-pronged strategy for organic growth, strategic acquisitions, and the role that Fujitsu Computer Systems will play in delivering solutions to the "next generation enterprise."
- 18 April 2006 US
- Helen Ross McNabb Center Receives Largest Technology Donation in their History
Frisco, TX, April 18, 2006 – The Helen Ross McNabb Center has received two grants worth a combined total of more than $567,000 in cash, hardware and software from Microsoft and Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc.
- 18 April 2006 US
- In a Class of its Own: Fujitsu Introduces LifeBook Q2010 Notebook Delivering Executive Mobility with Incomparable Style
Sunnyvale, CA, April 18, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Systems today announced the exclusive LifeBook® Q2010 high-end executive notebook, featuring the latest mobile technology embodied in a sophisticated design and built inside and out with meticulous craftsmanship and style. Just 2.2 pounds with a 12.1-inch wide display and approximately 3/4 of an inch thin, the LifeBook Q2010 notebook is in a class by itself.
- 18 April 2006 US
- World’s Leading Greeting Card Company Selects Fujitsu
Frisco, TX, April 18, 2006 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. has been awarded a five-year point-of sale (POS) hardware refresh and store technology maintenance contract by Kansas City-based Hallmark Cards, Inc., one of the best-known global brands in the specialty retail industry.
- 12 April 2006 Japan
- Fujitsu's Grid Computing System for Telecom Carriers Passes Test
Tokyo, April 12, 2006 – Fujitsu Limited and Fujitsu Laboratories, Ltd. today announced that, in collaboration with France Telecom, they have developed a system based on grid computing that enables telecommunications carriers to optimize use of their IT resources, and have successfully completed testing of the system. In these tests, service loads were automatically allocated among servers located in Paris, Tokyo, and Kawasaki, enabling the overall system to handle loads that would have been beyond the capacity of conventional systems.
- 12 April 2006 US
- AC Analytical Controls Selects Glovia to Manage Global Operations
El Segundo, CA, April 12, 2006 – 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 AC Analytical Controls has selected Glovia's extended ERP solution, glovia.com, to manage their global operations. AC Analytical Controls is a leader in developing, configuring, marketing and supporting dedicated chromatographic (various techniques for separating complex mixtures) solutions for the worldwide petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries.
- 12 April 2006 US
- Fujitsu Delivers Keynote, Exhibits Reference Boards at Upcoming Broadband Wireless World Forum 2006
Sunnyvale, CA, April 12, 2006 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) announced today that two leaders from Fujitsu will keynote the Broadband Wireless World Forum 2006, hosted at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas. In addition, the company has released a new technology backgrounder detailing the application of its WiMAX reference design board for systems developers creating WiMAX-compliant subscriber units.
- 11 April 2006 Japan
- Fujitsu Opens Platform Solution Center in Shanghai
Tokyo, April 11, 2006 – Fujitsu Limited today announced that it has opened a new facility, "Platform Solution Center (Shanghai)," to promote the full-scale penetration of Fujitsu's platform products in China's rapidly-growing IT market. The center offers a full range of services, from consulting to system verification of platform products from Fujitsu and its partners, enabling customers to pre-verify systems tailored to their needs.
- 11 April 2006 Japan and the US
- Technology Leaders to Create Specification for Federating and Accessing IT Information
Tokyo and New York City, April 11, 2006 – BMC Software, Fujitsu Limited, HP and IBM today announced plans to create a new interoperability specification designed to enable customers to federate and access information from their complex, multi-vendor IT infrastructures. The companies plan to submit a draft specification to an industry standards organization later this year.
- 11 April 2006 US
- Fujitsu and LSI to Host Web Seminar on the Availability, Proven Interoperability and Benefits of Serial Attached SCSI
Sunnyvale, CA, April 11, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., one of the world's leading suppliers of innovative computer products including hard disk drives, peripherals and biometric security solutions today announced the company will join with LSI Logic Corporation (NYSE: LSI) to host a free web seminar on April 20 to discuss the performance and value of SAS storage technology. During this event, attendees will also learn about SAS solutions in the marketplace that are compatible with a wide range of certified enclosures.
- 11 April 2006 US
- Fujitsu to Feature Low-Power, High-Speed 10Gbps Ethernet Prototype Board at Server Blade Summit 2006
Garden City, CA, April 11, 2006 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) will make a presentation on the PICMG-defined, ATCA standard design practice, and feature its 10-Gigabit Ethernet prototype board at the Server Blade Summit 2006 in Garden City, California (Hyatt Regency Orange County, booth 807).
- 7 April 2006 US
- Fujitsu Demonstrates "Innovation at Work" with ROADM and Wi-Fi Solutions at the 2006 National Show
Atlanta, Ga, April 7, 2006 – Fujitsu Consulting Inc. today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Rapidigm, Inc. a Pittsburgh, PA-based information technology consulting and integration firm focused on application development, deployment and management. With Rapidigm offices in 22 major metropolitan markets in the United States and offshore development centers in India, Fujitsu Consulting now adds approximately 1,200 U.S.-based consultants in major markets throughout the country and another 900 India-based consultants in three developments centers.
- 6 April 2006 US
- Fujitsu Completes Acquisition of Rapidigm
Edison, April 6, 2006 – Fujitsu Consulting Inc. today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Rapidigm, Inc. a Pittsburgh, PA-based information technology consulting and integration firm focused on application development, deployment and management. With Rapidigm offices in 22 major metropolitan markets in the United States and offshore development centers in India, Fujitsu Consulting now adds approximately 1,200 U.S.-based consultants in major markets throughout the country and another 900 India-based consultants in three developments centers.
- 5 April 2006 US
- Fujitsu, 3G Technology Leader, Leverages Global Wireless Expertise to Offer New Broadband Wireless Options
Las Vegas, NV, April 5, 2006 – Fujitsu Network Communications Inc., a leading supplier of IT and wireline networking solutions, is leveraging their global expertise and experience in wireless solutions to deliver a complete portfolio of broadband wireless access products for service providers. Fujitsu holds technology leadership in 3G networking, and will offer a native mobile WiMAX solution based on the IEEE 802.16 2005 standard. Fujitsu is also offering a series of Wi-Fi mesh products that allow telecom carriers, cable/MSO operators, utilities and municipalities to offer turnkey wireless services that integrate seamlessly within current infrastructure and operations. Live demonstrations of the products will be a highlight of this week's Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA) conference and exhibition in Las Vegas within the Fujitsu booth (No. 763).
- 4 April 2006 US
- DNV Certifies Fujitsu as Compliant Under ISO 14001 Standard for Environmental Management
Frisco, TX, April 4, 2006 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. has been certified by Det Norske Veritas (DNV) as compliant under the ISO's 14001 standard for environmental management (International Organization for Standardization).
- 4 April 2006 US
- Fujitsu Announces Merger of Hardware and Software Subsidiaries
Sunnvale, CA, April 4, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fujitsu Limited, announced it has merged with Fujitsu Software Corporation, a leader of application infrastructure software products, including the Interstage® Suite and NetCOBOL®. The new company, which retains the name Fujitsu Computer Systems, will be better positioned to deliver the most complete enterprise computing solutions for customers and will accelerate Fujitsu's ability to deliver on its TRIOLE strategy for creating highly reliable and adaptive business-critical IT infrastructure that meets the real-world needs of customers in healthcare, financial services, government, and other markets.
- 4 April 2006 US
- Fujitsu Demonstrates "Innovation at Work" with ROADM and Wi-Fi Solutions at the 2006 National Show
Sunnyvale, CA, April 4, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., a market leader in document imaging scanners and services, today proudly announced that Victor Kan, vice president, sales and marketing, Imaging Products Group was recognized by the editors of CMP Media's VARBusiness on the list of North America's "Top 100 Channel Executives." The list represents a pedigree of executives whose imagination and innovation are driving the information technology (IT) distribution channel.
- 4 April 2006 US
- Fujitsu Introduces New 32-bit Microcontroller for Home Appliances
San Jose, CA, April 4, 2006 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) today announced the June availability of the latest addition to its FR series of RISC based 32-bit microcontrollers, the MB91470 series. The new series is designed to complement the trend towards advanced, highly sophisticated functionality in home appliances by supporting highly accurate and speedier control. The series delivers energy-efficient, and low-noise operation.
- 4 April 2006 US
- Fujitsu Introduces Real-Time Kernel and Network Protocol Stack from Micriµm on its 32-Bit MB9040x Series
San Jose, CA, April 4, 2006 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) and Micriµm today announced that Fujitsu has ported Micriµm’s µC/OS-II real-time kernel and µC/TCP-IP network protocol stack to its 32-bit MB9040x MCUs, which are designed to provide network security for users accessing the Internet from handheld or personal computers.
- 3 April 2006 Japan
- Fujitsu to Host Fujitsu Forum 2006
Tokyo, April 3, 2006 – Fujitsu Limited today announced that it will be holding a two-day event, Fujitsu Forum 2006 on May 18 (Thursday) and 19 (Friday) at the Tokyo International Forum. This is the largest annual event hosted by Fujitsu, and it will demonstrate the specific ways in which the company, in its role as a key business partner to its customers, can harness its extensive capabilities and technological strengths to help foster innovation on the front lines of business.
- 3 April 2006 US
- Fujitsu to Demonstrate Innovation at Work with New WiMAX and Wi-Fi Solutions at CTIA Wireless 2006
Las Vegas, NV, April 3, 2006 – Fujitsu Network Communications Inc., a leading supplier of wireline and IT networking solutions, will be announcing details of their new broadband wireless access strategy that leverages global expertise and experience in wireless solutions. The associated products, which comprise both WiMAX and Wi-Fi mesh solutions, will be demonstrated within the Fujitsu booth (No. 763) at the upcoming Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA) Wireless 2006 conference and exhibition in Las Vegas. For more information about the event, please visit http://www.ctiawireless.com.
