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June 2007
- 30 June 2007 Japan
- Fujitsu Services' Public Tender Offer for GFI Informatique in France Opens
Tokyo, June 30, 2007 – Fujitsu Limited announced the following with regard to its earlier announcement dated May 2, 2007 that Fujitsu Services, its wholly owned subsidiary based in the U.K., filed a public tender offer to acquire the entire issued share capital of GFI Informatique of France.
- 28 June 2007 Japan
- Notice Regarding Completion of Acquisition of Company's Own Stock
Tokyo, June 28, 2007 – Fujitsu Limited announced that in accordance with Article 156 of the Company Law as applied in lieu of Article 165, Section 3 of the same law it has purchased shares of its own stock on the open market as described below. This marks the completion of the acquisition of the company's own stock as authorized at a meeting of the board of directors on May 24, 2007.
- 27 June 2007 Singapore
- Fujitsu Asia Launches ETERNUS2000 SAN System for ASEAN
Singapore, June 27, 2007 – Leading regional IT and communications solutions provider Fujitsu Asia today announced the ETERNUS2000 disk array storage system for the ASEAN markets.
- 26 June 2007 Singapore
- Fujitsu Asia Launches Three New Series of SAS Hard Disk Drives for ASEAN
Singapore, June 26, 2007 – Leading regional IT and communications solutions provider Fujitsu Asia today announced the launch of three new series of Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) hard disk drives (HDDs).
- 26 June 2007 US
- Fujitsu PRIMERGY Blade Servers Deliver Better Performance, Consume Less Energy
Sunnyvale, CA, June 26, 2007 – Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation today announced improved performance and reduced energy consumption for its PRIMERGY(R) BX600 S3 ecosystem. The ecosystem includes the PRIMERGY BX600 S3 blade chassis and the quad-core PRIMERGY BX620 S4 blade server, which recently set a world record benchmark for a dual-socket server.
- 26 June 2007 US
- Fujitsu PRIMERGY Maintains Performance Benchmark Dominance
Sunnyvale, CA, June 26, 2007 – Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation today announced that its PRIMERGY(R) TX300 S3 server set a world record in the Single Server category of the Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 MAPI Messaging Benchmark (MMB3), developed by Microsoft to compare the performance of server systems from various manufacturers. With a performance throughput of 13,552 users, the PRIMERGY TX300 S3 topped the rankings, serving 48 more users than the fastest competing server. For the complete ranking, visit the Microsoft Exchange MMB3 website.
- 26 June 2007 US
- Three Fujitsu Customers Awarded Computerworld Honors Program Laureate Status
Sunnyvale, CA, June 26, 2007 – IDG's Computerworld magazine honored three Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation customers -- the College of Engineering at the University of Virginia Tech, Provena Home Care and Saint Clare's Hospital -- as members of the Computerworld Honors Program Laureates Class of 2007.
- 25 June 2007 US
- First Station-To-Station Transmission of High Definition Video Programming In Japan Using MPEG-4 AVC (H.264)
Sunnyvale, CA, June 25, 2007 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., one of the world's leading suppliers of innovative computer products including hard disk drives, peripherals, and Ethernet switches, announced that Fujitsu Limited developed a new High-Definition (HD) video encoder to enable station-to-station transmission between TV Asahi and All Nippon Network (ANN) affiliated companies. The new service enables high quality video transmission from station-to-station using inexpensive broadband public IP lines.
- 25 June 2007 US
- Fujitsu Positioned in Leader Quadrants of Three Independent Software Research Reports
Sunnyvale, CA, June 25, 2007 – Fujitsu was positioned in the leader's quadrant in three new Gartner Magic Quadrant reports on Application Infrastructure, New Service-Oriented Business Application Projects, and Back-End Integration Projects. Fujitsu was also placed in the Challenger Quadrant for Composite-Application Projects.
- 22 June 2007 Japan
- Fujitsu Develops Technology for High-Reliability Gallium Nitride HEMT
Kawasaki, Japan, June 22, 2007 – Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd. today announced the development of a new high-reliability technology for high power gallium nitride (GaN) high electron-mobility transistors (HEMT), paving the way for commercialization of high power GaN HEMTs. The new technology enables the transistors to operate even at the high temperature of 200 degrees Celsius for more than one million hours, equivalent to over 100 years, under pinch-off condition with a drain voltage of 50 volts (50V), thereby enabling the world's longest lifecycle for GaN HEMTs. Fujitsu will strive toward applying GaN HEMTs using this new technology for the high-speed wireless communications market, such as for satellite communication (VSATs), cellular base stations, WiMAX base stations, and other high-speed wireless communications infrastructure.
- 20 June 2007 UK
- Fujitsu Services Awarded Government ICT Shared Services Framework
London, June 20, 2007 – Fujitsu Services has been awarded a framework contract by the UK Government to provide information and communication technology (ICT) as a shared service. The seven year framework called public sector Flex, (known as Project ISAAC in the procurement phase), will deliver on the shared services vision as set out in the Transformational Government strategy. Following on from the award of the eHR Shared Services contract for the Northern Ireland Civil Service, this positions Fujitsu Services as the market leader in the Shared Services arena.
- 19 June 2007 US
- Fujitsu Adds a Splash of Color to Its Ultra-Light Lineup With a Limited Edition Thistle Pink LifeBook P7230 Notebook
Sunnyvale, CA, June 19, 2007 – Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation added fashion, flair and energy efficiency to its ultra-light notebook line today announcing a limited edition thistle pink LifeBook(R) P7230 notebook that complies with the newest ENERGY STAR(R) version 4.0 standards in advance of the July deadline. Weighing less than three pounds with a slim 1.17-inch silhouette and a 10.6-inch bright Crystal View wide screen display, the LifeBook P7230 notebook is one of the industry's smallest and lightest full-featured notebooks with a built-in media bay.
- 19 June 2007 US
- Fujitsu Offers Integrated 40 Gbps Wavelengths on Widely-Deployed FLASHWAVE® 7500 ROADM
Chicago, IL, June 19, 2007 – Fujitsu Network Communications, a leading supplier of IT and wireline/wireless networking solutions, announced today integrated 40 Gbps transmission capabilities for its popular FLASHWAVE® 7500 Reconfigurable Optical Add/Drop Multiplexer (ROADM). Fujitsu has developed an advanced modulation scheme and per-wavelength variable dispersion compensation (VDC) to create the industry's first fully integrated 40 Gbps ROADM solution that offers up to 1.6 terabytes of capacity and a seamless upgrade of existing 10 Gbps-based Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexer (DWDM) networks to support 40 Gbps wavelengths.
- 19 June 2007 Finland
- Medivire Continues with Fujitsu's Patja Operating Model
Helsinki, June 19, 2007 – Medivire Occupational Health Services Ltd. and Fujitsu Services Oy have signed an agreement on continuing their Patja collaboration for the next three years. The Patja service covers all in all 1050 workstations at 60 Medivire offices in 40 towns across Finland.
- 18 June 2007 Japan
- Fujitsu Announces Resignation of Corporate Vice President
Tokyo, June 18, 2007 – Following a meeting of its Board of Directors on June 15, 2007 Fujitsu Limited today announced that Toshio Morohoshi has resigned as Corporate Vice President, effective June 17.
- 18 June 2007 Japan
- Fujitsu Develops Technology for Low-Power, High-Performance 45nm Logic Chips
Tokyo, June 18, 2007 – Fujitsu Limited and Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd. today announced their development of a platform technology for 45 nanometer (45nm) generation LSI logic chips, which combines technologies for low power consumption and high-performance interconnect. Compared to previous 45nm technologies on record, the new platform reduces the leakage current that occurs when current is wasted in wait states to one-fifth that of previous levels and reduces interconnect-induced lag times by approximately 14%. The realization of these new 45nm generation platform technologies will enable Fujitsu to offer its customers LSI logic chips that feature even higher speeds, smaller size and lower power consumption than currently available.
- 18 June 2007 Singapore
- Fujitsu LifeBook S6410 – A Salute to Definitive Elegance and Slimness
Asia Pacific, June 18, 2007 – Fujitsu PC Asia Pacific today proudly announces the release of the LifeBook S6410 – an elegantly attractive, high-powered and super-portable winner - immaculately designed to set stylish professionals ahead as leaders of the new ultra-mobile lifestyle. Incorporating optimum mobile capabilities, converged communication and high security into its absolutely sophisticated body, this new magnum opus of the popular S series quietly yet compellingly proclaims that you have arrived.
- 18 June 2007 US
- Fujitsu Promotes Bruce Kopp to Vice President, Sales and Client Management
Frisco, TX, June 18, 2007 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. today announced it has promoted Bruce Kopp to vice president of sales and client management. Kopp, who previously held the role of vice president of territory sales, now leads Fujitsu's entire sales team in generating market demand for the company's retail technology offerings. He reports directly to Ed Soladay, chief operating officer (COO).
- 14 June 2007 Japan
- Fujitsu FENICSII Personal Access Solution Wins Interop Tokyo 2007 "Best of Show Award" Special Award for Security
Tokyo, June 14, 2007 – Fujitsu Limited today announced that its FENICSII Personal Access Solution has won the "Best of Show Award" Special Award in the Security category at Interop Tokyo 2007, being held in Tokyo from June 13 to 15. Of the various network-related products, solutions, and services exhibited, the award is presented to the best and most suitable one for the Interop theme of this year, which is "The Internet: Solutions to Accelerate Your Business." The Special Award won by Fujitsu is the top award that was presented in the Security category at Interop Tokyo 2007.
- 13 June 2007 US
- Fujitsu Demonstrates Award-Winning ScanSnap™ Scanners At Leading Industry Events
Sunnyvale, CA, June 13, 2007 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., a market leader in document imaging scanners and services, today announced the latest version of the award-winning Fujitsu ScanSnap™ will be demonstrated at leading-edge industry events across North America in the month of June including, AICPA Technology Conference, CMSA National Conference, LegalTech West, National Education Computing Conference, MACPA Summer Management Information Show and 2007 National Apartment Association Education Conference.
- 13 June 2007 US
- Fujitsu Signs Synnex to Increase Distribution and Integration of Leading Storage Solutions
Sunnyvale, CA, June 13, 2007 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. (FCPA), one of the world's leading suppliers of innovative computer products including hard disk drives, peripherals and biometric security solutions, today announced a distribution relationship with SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE: SNX), a global IT supply chain services company, to begin shipping Fujitsu enterprise and mobile hard disk drives (HDDs) to resellers in the United States. In addition to HDDs Synnex will also offer other leading edge products including XG Series 10Gb Ethernet switches to its customers.
- 12 June 2007 Singapore
- Revel in Your Work and Life with the Fujitsu LifeBook U1010 World’s Smallest* Tablet-Convertible UMPC in the Palm of Your
Hands
Asia Pacific, June 12, 2007 – Fujitsu PC Asia Pacific today proudly launches its first ever ultra mobile PC series, the futuristically-inspired LifeBook U1010. Created explicitly for the tech lover, mobile executives and field professionals, this small wonder ends your search for the ultimate mobile entertainment device. Bundled with optimum capabilities in its svelte frame, this compact gadget is set to impress!
- 11 June 2007 US and Germany
- Fujitsu and Software AG Accelerate Delivery of Customer-Centric SOA Solutions with CentraSite 3.1
SUNNYVALE, CA and DARMSTADT, June 11, 2007 – Fujitsu and Software AG today unveiled CentraSite(TM) 3.1, the latest version of their jointly developed solution for Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) governance. This integrated registry/repository has been enhanced to deliver greater out-of-the-box support for the third-party tools offered by members of the CentraSite Community. Through this pre-integration, enterprises can more quickly develop customized solutions while also benefiting from federated management of their heterogeneous environments. With the launch, the two companies have also introduced a series of measures to enhance the CentraSite Community. Established in 2006, the CentraSite Community is a collaborative network of independent software vendors and system integrators that work together to ensure their products interoperate through CentraSite. This enhanced collaboration is designed to reduce the cost required for both deploying and sustaining SOA implementations.
- 11 June 2007 UK
- Fujitsu Services Posts Record Financial Results
London, June 11, 2007 – The last year has been a great success for the company. We've progressed our European expansion ambitions and we've driven significant organic growth through our major clients such as HM Government and the Financial Services Authority in the UK, KLM in Holland and Servicio Andaluz de Salud in Spain. All in all our order book has increased to £6.6 billion – a figure that will support our 2007/08 plans and ensures we can continue on our current strong revenue growth path.
- 11 June 2007 UK
- Fujitsu Siemens Computers Announces Two New BS2000 Business Servers
Bracknell, June 11, 2007 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers has announced its two new B2000 Business Servers: the SX100-D which is aimed at entry-level mainframe users, and the SX160 with its medium performance range. Both systems are based on SPARC64 processor technology that Fujitsu Siemens Computers also uses in its high-end UNIX servers.
- 7 June 2007 Japan
- Fujitsu Initiates FENICS Global VPN Service
Tokyo, June 7, 2007 – Fujitsu Limited today announced that, through alliances with telecommunications carriers in Japan and overseas, it is now offering FENICS global VPN services, enabling network connection with 167 countries and regions around the world.
- 7 June 2007 US
- Fujitsu Adds Real-Time Strategic Dashboard to Enable Organizations to Monitor Progress Against Business Scorecard
Edison, N.J, June 7, 2007 – Fujitsu Consulting has announced the most recent enhancement of Macroscope for Microsoft products. The new Benefits Realization dashboard is an extension of Macroscope specifically designed for Microsoft's Business Intelligence products. Benefits Realization is a set of tools and techniques designed to guide the planning, execution and monitoring of business strategies. Based on Fujitsu's industry leading Macroscope® methodology and powered by Microsoft technology, Benefits Realization aims to close the crucial gap between strategic intentions and successful execution.
- 7 June 2007 UK
- Fujitsu Named Supplier of the Year at the European Retail Solutions Awards
London, June 7, 2007 – Fujitsu Services is celebrating success at this year's European Retail Solutions Awards, which saw the company receive an impressive two awards; one for the much coveted 'Supplier of the Year' and the other, an innovation award, in partnership with its client Vodafone.
- 7 June 2007 UK
- Fujitsu Research Reveals Retailers are not Meeting High Consumer Expectations
London, June 7, 2007 – Research commissioned by Fujitsu Services, one of Europe's leading IT services companies, has revealed that retailers are not meeting high consumer expectations for automated services that offer increased convenience and improved customer experience – despite the technology being available.
- 6 June 2007 UK
- Fujitsu Creates Over 400 New Jobs in Northern Ireland
London, June 6, 2007 – Fujitsu Services, one of Europe's leading IT services companies, has announced today the establishment of a new Managed IT Services Centre of Excellence in Northern Ireland with the creation of over 400 new jobs. The centre is a new build property located in Timber Quay, Londonderry, and is where the majority (328) of the jobs will be created. Fujitsu's investment at the new Centre of Excellence is just over £18m. Invest Northern Ireland (INI) has been invaluable in the creation of these new job opportunities with £5.65m of investment being awarded to Fujitsu by them.
- 5 June 2007 Germany
- Fujitsu Siemens Computers Enhances the PRIMERGY Blade Ecosystem BX600 S3
Munich, June 5, 2007 – IT managers must continuously improve performance and reduce energy consumption in their data centers. Products from Fujitsu Siemens Computers, the leading European IT provider, meet such needs.The already excellent ratio of performance to energy consumption offered by the PRIMERGY blade server system has been improved by the new server blade BX620 S4. It is based on the latest Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® processor 5300 series, which has particularly low power consumption, yet delivers top-level performance. The new PRIMERGY BX620 S4 has achieved a benchmark world-record result for dual-socket servers on the two-tier SAP® Sales and Distribution (SD) Standard Application Benchmark. On May 16, 2007, the PRIMERGY BX620 S4 achieved the following result on the SAP SD Standard Application Benchmark: 1,870 SAP SD Benchmark users and an average dialogue-response time of 1.95 seconds.
- 5 June 2007 China
- Fujitsu Unveils Industry Leading 250GB 2.5" Hard Disk Drive in a 9.5mm-thin Form Factor to Hong Kong Consumers
Hong Kong, June 5, 2007 – Fujitsu Hong Kong Limited, a leading provider of customer-focused information technology and telecommunications solutions and services, today announced the launch of the MHY2250BH series of mobile hard disk drives (HDDs) to Hong Kong consumers. The new Perpendicular Magnetic Recording (PMR) drive series attains up to 250GB in a slim 9.5mm-thin form factor, the industry's highest capacity point for a 2.5" 5,400RPM HDD, and was developed in response to the growing adoption for slim and higher capacity storage products required for notebook PCs, compact desktop PCs and consumer electronics.
- 5 June 2007 Germany
- The Fujitsu Siemens Computers ESPRIMO P Energy Saving Edition with New AMD Processor Saves Energy up to 50 Percent
Munich, June 5, 2007 – The new ESPRIMO P Energy Saving Edition from Fujitsu Siemens Computers is setting new energy saving standards in everyday office life. This new Professional PC cuts energy consumption in half for the standard configuration. While a three-year-old system currently uses an average of 183kWh, the ESPRIMO Energy Saving Edition only needs 87kWh. This is made possible by the combination of state-of-the-art AMD processor technology and proven Fujitsu Siemens Computers energy savings settings. The ESPRIMO Energy Saving Edition is available immediately, priced from €609 (e.g. in Germany, incl. VAT).
- 4 June 2007 US
- Fujitsu Creates the Next Generation in Optical Networking; Brings Manageable Scalability to Packet-Centric Networks
Richardson, TX, June 4, 2007 – Fujitsu Network Communications, a leading supplier of IT and wireline/wireless networking solutions, announced today a new class of optical networking equipment, the Packet Optical Networking Platform (Packet ONP), which provides modular integration of Ethernet, ROADM, and SONET transport technologies built on a single addressable optical networking class element. Fujitsu is introducing the definitive implementation of the Packet ONP in its new optical networking flagship, the FLASHWAVE® 9500 platform.
- 4 June 2007 UK
- Fujitsu Focuses on the Future at Retail Solutions 2007
London, June 4, 2007 – Fujitsu Services, one of Europe's leading IT services companies, will be taking a look at the future of retailing at this year's Retail Solutions show, at the NEC in Birmingham from 5-7 June.
- 4 June 2007 US
- Fujitsu Introduces New ScanSnap Scanner With Windows Vista™ Compatibility
Sunnyvale, CA, June 4, 2007 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., a market leader in document imaging scanners and services, today introduced the ScanSnap S510 scanning solution equipped with Adobe® Acrobat® 8 Standard, providing support for customers using the Windows Vista™ operating system. Additionally, the latest introduction into the award-winning suite of Fujitsu ScanSnap scanning solutions includes enhanced utility features with the addition of Quick Menu, enabled in the ScanSnap Manager V4.1 task panel.
- 1 June 2007 UK
- Fujitsu Launches Four New Hard Disk Drive Series for Enterprise and Entry Server Applications
London, June 1, 2007 – Fujitsu Europe Limited today announced the launch of four new hard disk drives (HDD) designed to meet the needs of enterprise and entry server applications. Fujitsu's Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) and Serial ATA (SATA) hard disk drives provide a one-stop solution for a broad range of applications, such as business to mission-critical, multi-drive server, and storage system environments requiring 24/7 reliability and performance.
