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31 May 2007 US: Junior Seau Foundation Elects Fujitsu Senior Vice President Lorne Wilson As Newest Board Member
Sunnyvale, CA, May 31, 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, today announced that Lorne Wilson has been elected to the Junior Seau Foundation board of directors. Junior Seau’s Foundation is recognized as one of the largest professional athlete non-profit foundations in the United States by the Wall Street Journal. The San Diego organization focuses on inspiring and empowering youth through educational and recreational support programs that enable them to face life’s challenges with hope and optimism.
31 May 2007 Japan: Notice Regarding Results of Order to Purchase Company's Own Stock via ToSTNet-2
Tokyo, May 31, 2007 – Fujitsu Limited announced that it has today carried out a transaction to acquire shares of the company's own stock as outlined below.
30 May 2007 Japan: Fujitsu Updates Line-up of Enterprise Hard Disk Drives
Tokyo, May 30, 2007 – Fujitsu Limited today announced that it has updated its line-up of hard disk drives (HDDs) for enterprise applications. The new product line includes 2.5'' drives running at 15,000 rpm which support the mainstream Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface and Serial ATA interface, providing a one-stop solution to meet an increasingly diverse array of market needs.
30 May 2007 Japan: Notice Regarding Order to Purchase Company's Own Stock via ToSTNet-2
Tokyo, May 30, 2007 – Fujitsu Limited announced that at a meeting of its board of directors held today a decision was made with respect to the specific method for acquiring shares of the company's own stock in accordance with Article 156 of the Company Law as applied in lieu of Article 165, Section 3 of the same law, as outlined below.
30 May 2007 US: Fujitsu Launches Four New Hard Disk Drive Series For Enterprise and Entry Server Applications
Sunnyvale, CA, May 30, 2007 – 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 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.
30 May 2007 Brazil: Fujitsu Opens Platform Solution Center in Brazil
São Paulo, May 30, 2007 – Fujitsu do Brasil Ltda., a subsidiary of Fujitsu Limited and a leader in IT and Telecommunication solutions, hard disks, computers and peripherals, today announced the launch of its Platform Solution Center (PSC) in São Paulo. The center provides the latest technologies for homologation, performance benchmarking and customized IT solutions. Fujitsu customers and partners can now evaluate and test solutions, execute Proof of Concept, and best tailor solutions to their needs, prior to implemention. They can also take advantage of the high availability and performance of the latest Fujitsu equipment.
29 May 2007 US: Fujitsu Demonstrates Award-Winning ScanSnap™ Scanner At CPA Industry Conference
Sunnyvale, CA, May 29, 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 the 2007 California Accounting & Business Show & Conference, June 4-5 at the LAX Hilton Hotel, Los Angeles.
28 May 2007 Finland: Digita Renews Patja Collaboration with Fujitsu
Helsinki, May 28, 2007 – ICT services company Fujitsu Services Oy and Digita Oy, a provider of wireless data network services, have signed a continuance agreement on the outsourcing of Digita's office environment.
25 May 2007 Japan: Fujitsu Services Launches Public Tender Offer for GFI Informatique in France
Tokyo, May 25, 2007 – Fujitsu Limited announced that Fujitsu Services, its wholly owned subsidiary based in the U.K., has today filed an offer with the French regulatory body (AMF) to acquire the entire issued share capital of GFI Informatique of France. The filing follows the earlier announcement dated May 2, 2007.
25 May 2007 Japan and US: Jazz and Fujitsu to Collaborate on Providing Complete Solution for 90nm and 65nm RF CMOS Foundry Customers
Tokyo, May 25, 2007 – Fujitsu Limited (Fujitsu), Fujitsu Microelectronics of America, Inc. (FMA), and Jazz Semiconductor (Jazz), a wholly owned subsidiary of Jazz Technologies, Inc. (AMEX: JAZ), announced today that they will work together to manufacture System-on-Chip (SoC) products for RFCMOS devices. Under a Memorandum of Understanding signed by the companies, the collaboration is designed to combine superior RF and mixed signal expertise from Jazz and leading-edge existing 90nm and 65nm manufacturing technology from Fujitsu, enabling both companies to deliver high-performance Customer Owned Tooling (COT) foundry services to SoC customers. The alliance will enable Fujitsu to offer Jazz's high-precision RF models and design kits using Fujitsu's 90nm and 65nm low-leakage, leading-edge LSI manufacturing process. The companies will conduct joint marketing and sales activities, and the products will be manufactured at Fujitsu's 300 mm Mie fab located in Kuwana city, Mie prefecture in Japan.
25 May 2007 US: CorEdge Networks and Fujitsu Demonstrate Industry’s First 10GbE MicroTCA Implementation at the MicroTCA Summit, May 30 to June 1, Baltimore, at Booth #29
Boston, MA, and Sunnyvale, CA, May 25, 2007 – CorEdge Networks and Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) have collaborated to develop the industry’s first 10GbE MicroTCA demonstration. It will be shown at the MicroTCA Summit in Baltimore, Maryland, between May 30th and June 1st. The demonstration is housed in CorEdge’s 2U PicoTCA system, a 3.5” x 13” x 8.5” (H x W x D) platform, which integrates a MicroTCA Carrier Hub (MCH), Power Module (PM), and up to four Advanced Mezzanine Cards (AMCs). Video streams are transferred between two of CorEdge’s 10Gbps programmable AMCs through the 10GbE-capable MCH, using Fujitsu’s MB8AA3020 20-port, 10 Gigabit Ethernet switch chip.
25 May 2007 France: Fujitsu Services Launches Public Tender Offer for GFI Informatique in France
Paris, May 25, 2007 – The acquisition of GFI would create a leading IT services business in Europe, integrating the existing strengths of Fujitsu Services with GFI Informatique's strong position established in systems integration business markets in France and Southern Europe. Customers of the two companies would also benefit from further business expansion and growth made possible by the acquisition.
25 May 2007 Finland: Nice Is Among the 100 Best Workplaces in Europe
Helsinki, May 25, 2007 – Nice-business Solutions Finland Oy, a subsidiary of Fujitsu in Finland, is currently among the hundred best workplaces in Europe. All in all seven Finnish companies made the list, produced by the Great Place to Work Institute Europe, of which Nice is the only ICT services company.
25 May 2007 Singapore: The Latest Updates to Key Fujitsu LifeBook and Desktop Models Give Customers the Extra Power They Demand
Asia Pacific, May 25, 2007 – Fujitsu PC Asia Pacific today releases major upgrades to three new corporate LifeBook notebooks and ESPRIMO desktop models, the LifeBook E8410 and A6030, and the ESPRIMO P5110. Boasting powerful hardware upgrades, a range of corporate friendly features and full Windows Vista™ compatibility, these new models offer the next generation levels of performance and security today’s professionals need for peak performance in any situation.
24 May 2007 Japan: Fujitsu Announces Corporate Executive Officer Appointments and Resignations
Tokyo, May 24, 2007 – Following a meeting of its board of directors today, Fujitsu Limited announced the following corporate executive officer appointments, to become effective June 22, 2007.
24 May 2007 Japan: Notice Regarding Acquisition of Company's Own Stock
Tokyo, May 24, 2007 – Fujitsu Limited announced that at a meeting of its board of directors held today a decision was made to acquire shares of the company’s own stock in accordance with Article 156 of the Company Law as applied in lieu of Article 165, Section 3 of the same law. This is consistent with Fujitsu’s Articles of Incorporation pursuant to Article 165, Section 2 of the Company Law.
24 May 2007 Japan: Notice Regarding Fujitsu Access Limited Becoming a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Fujitsu Limited through an Exchange of Shares
Tokyo, May 24, 2007 – Fujitsu Limited (TSE-1 Code: 6702; hereafter "Fujitsu") and Fujitsu Access Limited (TSE-1 Code: 6717; hereafter "FJAC"), in accordance with the decisions today by their respective boards of directors, announced that they have signed a share exchange agreement through which FJAC will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Fujitsu by means of an exchange of shares (hereafter "share exchange"). This agreement is outlined below.
24 May 2007 Japan: Notice Regarding Fujitsu Devices Inc. Becoming a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Fujitsu Limited through an Exchange of Shares
Tokyo, May 24, 2007 – Fujitsu Limited (TSE-1 Code: 6702; hereafter "Fujitsu") and Fujitsu Devices Inc. (TSE-2 Code: 7582; hereafter "FDI"), in accordance with the decisions today by their respective boards of directors, announced that they have signed a share exchange agreement through which FDI will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Fujitsu by means of an exchange of shares (hereafter "share exchange"). This agreement is outlined below.
24 May 2007 Japan: Notice Regarding Fujitsu Wireless Systems Limited Becoming a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Fujitsu Limited through an Exchange of Shares
Tokyo, May 24, 2007 – Fujitsu Limited (TSE-1 Code: 6702; hereafter "Fujitsu") and Fujitsu Wireless Systems Limited (hereafter "FWL"), in accordance with the decisions today by their respective boards of directors, announced that they have signed a share exchange agreement through which FWL will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Fujitsu by means of an exchange of shares (hereafter "share exchange"). This agreement is outlined below.
24 May 2007 Japan: Notice Regarding the Shift of Consolidated Subsidiaries to Wholly Owned Subsidiaries through Exchange of Shares
Tokyo, May 24, 2007 – The Fujitsu Group delivers comprehensive solutions in the field of information technology through the provision of high-performance, high-quality electronic devices and products based on powerful technologies, as well as services that utilize them, and the business environment in which it operates is in the process of rapid expansion and change as a result of technological advancements in fields of network and IT utilization.
24 May 2007 Canada: Fujitsu to Install AbsoluteSKY's RFID Inventory Tracking Systems at Staples Business Depot
TORONTO, May 24, 2007 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. today announced that Staples Business Depot, Canada's largest supplier of office supplies, business machines, office furniture and business services, will perform an initial installation of AbsoluteSKY's (OTC: ABSY) intelliTRACKER™ RFID-based product suite at a Canadian store beginning May 2007.
23 May 2007 US: Fujitsu Launches Industry's First Single-Chip IC for Full HD H.264 Video Processing with Embedded Memory
Sunnyvale, CA, May 23, 2007 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) today introduced the latest in its family of highly integrated video processing devices that support the H.264 format.
22 May 2007 Germany: Fujitsu Introduces H.264 HDTV CODEC with Integrated System Memory and Very Low Power Consumption
Langen & Cologne, May 22, 2007 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (FME) today announces the introduction of a new semiconductor chip capable of real-time compression and decompression of high-definition H.264 video format and Dolby Digital sound format.
22 May 2007 UK: Fujitsu Launches Bold New Imaging Channel Program in EMEA
London, May 22, 2007 – Fujitsu Europe Limited, a leading provider of imaging products today announces the launch of a market leading channel program designed to focus on reseller channel expansion and strengthen its indirect sales model. The Fujitsu EMEA-wide loyalty program has been specifically created for partners in the imaging segment, enhancing its partner network and customer interaction.
22 May 2007 Singapore: Fujitsu LifeBook T4220 – the Superior Full-Featured Convertible Tablet PC for All Your Needs
Asia Pacific, May 22, 2007 – Fujitsu PC Asia Pacific today proudly unveils the LifeBook T4220 – a 12.1-inch full-featured convertible tablet PC - aimed at mobile professionals, students and workers in vertical industries like healthcare. The successor to the LifeBook T4215 strives to achieve much more with less and at the best price.
22 May 2007 Germany: Fujitsu’s SmartMPEG-C Digital Television Decoder Offers Advanced Features for PVR Applications
Langen & Cologne, May 22, 2007 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe today announces the latest member of its SmartMPEG family, the SmartMPEG-C, an advanced Digital Television Decoder designed to meet the needs of tomorrow’s Set-Top Box and IDTV market.
21 May 2007 Japan: Fujitsu Launches Industry's First One-Chip LSI for Full HD H.264 Video Processing with Embedded Memory
Tokyo, May 21, 2007 – Fujitsu Limited today announced a new large-scaled integrated (LSI) chip that can compress and decompress full High-Definition (HD) video (1,920 dots x 1,080 lines) in the H.264 format in real-time. The new chip, the MB86H51, is the industry's first one-chip LSI for full HD H.264 High Profile video processing with embedded memory. Sample shipments will start from July 1, 2007.
21 May 2007 US: Fujitsu and Gennum Showcase Unprecedented 10Gbps SFP+ Performance
Las Vegas, NV, May 21, 2007 – Highlighting dramatic performance improvements for networking applications, Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. and Gennum Corporation (TSX: GND) are hosting a unique demonstration at this week’s Interop tradeshow in Las Vegas. The demonstration utilizes Fujitsu’s innovative 10-Gigabit per second (Gbps) serial interconnect, Intel Corporation’s small form factor pluggable (SFP+) modules and Gennum’s industry-leading clock and data recovery (CDR) chip. Showcasing a working 10-Gigabit Ethernet switch solution with SFP+, this demonstration underscores the significant signal integrity optimization achieved with the use of CDRs.
21 May 2007 US, Germany, China, and Singapore: Fujitsu Announces Mobile WiMAX SoC Performance and Delivery Schedule
Sunnyvale, Langen, Shanghai, Singapore, May 21, 2007 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA), Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (FME), Fujitsu Microelectronics (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (FMC), and Fujitsu Microelectronics Asia Pte Ltd. (FMAL) announced today the specifications and delivery schedule for the company's first mobile baseband System-on-Chip (SoC), its next wave of innovation in WiMAX silicon solutions. The Fujitsu MB86K21 802.16e will provide substantial speed and performance improvements over comparable market alternatives, at low power consumption in a very compact form factor. The SoC is targeted to be the first in its class to participate in WiMAX Forum Wave 2 certification. Samples will be available in August 2007.
21 May 2007 US: Fujitsu ScanSnap Wins “100 Best Products Of 2007 Award” From PC World
Sunnyvale, CA, May 21, 2007 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., a market leader in document imaging scanners and services, today announced the Fujitsu ScanSnap™ S500 was honored by PC World with a 100 Best Products of 2007 Award. The article is available now on PCWorld.com, and will also be featured in the July 2007 issue of PC World, which hits newsstands June 12.
18 May 2007 UK: Fujitsu Announces Industry Leading Perpendicular 250GB 2.5” 5400RPM SATA Hard Disk Drive
London, May 18, 2007 – Fujitsu Europe Limited today announced the global launch of its MHY2xxxBH series mobile hard disk drive (HDD). The new Perpendicular Magnetic Recording (PMR) drive series is available in capacities of up to 250GB (model MHY2250BH), the industry’s highest capacity point in a 2.5” 5400RPM form factor HDD, and was developed in response to the growing demand for higher capacity storage products required for notebook PCs and consumer electronics. The first MHY2xxxBH samples will be available in the second quarter of 2007.
17 May 2007 US: Fujitsu and Industry Leaders Collaborate To Deliver High Performance Computing Solutions
Sunnyvale, CA, May 17, 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, today announced the availability of the Best Practice paper for High Performance Computing (HPC) solutions. With the needs of HPC and advanced data centers converging, Fujitsu has bridged wire-speed 10-Gigabit performance with Microsoft® Windows® Compute Cluster Server (CCS) 2003, to enable HPC supercomputing power for a maximum of 254 nodes.
17 May 2007 US: Fujitsu and Partners Teak Technologies, Gennum, CorEdge and Terranetics to Exhibit Leading 10-Gigabit Ethernet Applications at Interop Las Vegas 2007
Sunnyvale, CA, May 17, 2007 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) and four customer partners will showcase the Fujitsu 20-port, 10 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) switch chip, and their GbE solutions used in a variety of applications at Interop Las Vegas, May 20 - 25, 2007, in the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas.
17 May 2007 US: Fujitsu Demonstrates Mobile WiMAX SoC at Broadband Wireless @ Interop Las Vegas
Sunnyvale, CA, May 17, 2007 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) will exhibit its first mobile System-on-Chip (SoC) at Broadband Wireless @ Interop Las Vegas. Fujitsu is a platinum sponsor of this industry-leading event, and will exhibit its MB86K21 mobile SoC at Booth 1931 in the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada. Fujitsu is also invited to speak on two prominent panels during the show.
17 May 2007 US: Fujitsu Releases Latest 10Gbps Ethernet Tech Backgrounder; Addresses Design Challenges and Opportunities
Sunnyvale, CA, May 17, 2007 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) released its latest technical backgrounder, "Benefits of the MB8AA3020 20-Port, 10GbE Switch Chip in the Data Center".
17 May 2007 Singapore: Image-Processing LSI Chip for High-Resolution Digital Cameras Compatible with X3 Sensors
Singapore, May 17, 2007 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Asia Pte Ltd (FMAL) today announced the release of its new LSI image-processing chip MB91680A-T, for use with cutting edge Foveon X3 image sensors and 3CCD technology, as a new addition to Fujitsu's Milbeaut™ line of advanced image processing LSI chips for digital cameras, which includes the flagship model MB91680. The new chip enables sharp, high-quality images to be processed in cameras in real time with low power consumption, thereby offering leading-class performance.
17 May 2007 China: New Fujitsu LifeBook Additions Provide Mobile Customers The Extra Power And Functionality They Demand
Hong Kong, May 17, 2007 – Fujitsu PC Asia Pacific today releases three new notebooks, the LifeBook A6030, E8410 and T4220. Boasting the latest powerful platform, a full range of corporate friendly features and Windows Vista™ compatibility, these new models offer the next generation levels of performance and security today's professionals’ need for peak performance in any situation.
16 May 2007 Japan: Fujitsu and SAP Sign Global Hosting Partner Agreement
Tokyo, May 16, 2007 – Fujitsu Limited today announced that it has entered into a global hosting partnership agreement with SAP AG. After an extensive qualification process conducted by SAP in Japan and the UK, Fujitsu has become the first Asia-based company to join the select group of companies with "SAP Global Partner – Hosting" status.
16 May 2007 Japan: Fujitsu Announces the New 'U Series' of Tablet-Convertible Notebook PCs, the World's Smallest in its Class
Tokyo, May 16, 2007 – Fujitsu Limited today announced the addition of the U Series of ultra-mobile PCs (UMPCs) to its FMV-LIFEBOOK line of notebook PCs. Intended for business users, the U Series is the world's smallest tablet-convertible UMPC, weighing only 580g and with a thickness of only 26.5mm. The new series is available as of today. Combining the usability advantages of a UMPC with robust security features, the U Series has wide-ranging appeal as a powerful mobile machine.
16 May 2007 Japan: Fujitsu Unveils 'Network as a Service' Concept
Tokyo, May 16, 2007 – Fujitsu Limited today announced its new "Network as a Service" concept, which seeks to deliver innovation to customers' businesses by leveraging the power of network-enabled IT utilization based on an integrated services platform comprising computers, networks and other IT resources, security technologies such as personal authentication, and an array of programs and interfaces for rapid business deployment. The services platform will be created through a combination of Fujitsu's dramatically enhanced FENICS value-added multi-carrier network service, dubbed FENICS II, and a soon-to-be-announced new SaaS (Software as a Service) platform, which will enable network delivery of advanced applications and content.
16 May 2007 US: Fujitsu Demonstrates High Performance Computing and Internet Accelerator At 2007 Interop Conference
Sunnyvale, CA, May 16, 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, today announced it will showcase the capabilities, exceptional performance, and value of the Fujitsu 10Gb Ethernet switch series, as well as the power of the Trusted Network Gateway, a secure Internet accelerator, at the 2007 Interop Conference, May 20-25, 2007 in Las Vegas.
16 May 2007 US: Fujitsu Demos Production Samples of Longer Life Resistive Touch Panels
Sunnyvale, CA, May 16, 2007 – Fujitsu Components America, Inc. today released production samples of its next-generation, resistive touch panels using an organic conductive polymer material. The new, custom touch panels offer five times the durability and comparable optical properties of conventional ITO (Indium Tin Oxide)-film panels at a small price premium. Demonstrations of the new panels will highlight the Fujitsu booth (1548) during the Society for Information Display exhibits held May 22-24 in Long Beach, California.
16 May 2007 US: Roots Selects Fujitsu POS Hardware and Maintenance Service
Frisco, TX, May 16, 2007 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. today announced that Roots, the leading Canadian lifestyle brand, will replace its point-of-sale (POS) hardware chain-wide with Fujitsu TeamPoS 3000 POS terminals.
15 May 2007 Japan: Fujitsu To Release New 2.5" HDD with 250 GB Capacity in a 9.5mm-thin Profile
Tokyo, May 15, 2007 – Fujitsu Limited today announced the development of a new series of 2.5" hard disk drives with a storage capacity of 250 GB in a slim 9.5mm-thin profile, among the industry's highest capacity HDDs in its class. Sales of the new MHY2 BH series will begin during the second quarter of 2007, targeting global markets for consumer electronics products and notebook PCs.
15 May 2007 US: Fujitsu Announces Industry Leading Perpendicular 250GB¹ 2.5" 5400 RPM SATA Hard Disk Drive
Sunnyvale, CA, May 15, 2007 – 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 launch of its MHY2250BH series mobile hard disk drive (HDD). The new Perpendicular Magnetic Recording (PMR) drive series attains up to 250GB, the industry's highest capacity point for a 2.5" 5400RPM HDD, and was developed in response to the growing demand for higher capacity storage products required for notebook PCs and consumer electronics. The MHY2250BH samples will be available to specific customers in the second quarter of 2007.
15 May 2007 UK: Fujitsu Signs €400 Million Outsourcing Partnership with Allianz IT Service Provider AGIS
London, May 15, 2007 – Fujitsu Services, one of Europe's leading IT services companies, has signed a strategic outsourcing partnership for desktop, network and telecommunication services with AGIS (Allianz Dresdner Informationssyteme GmBH) – the German IT service provider for the global insurance and financial services group Allianz. The deal is worth €400 million (£274 million) over five years and will see 500 jobs transitioning from AGIS to Fujitsu. Fujitsu's role will be as the main service provider for AGIS, focusing on supply, installation, support and maintenance. AGIS will continue to act as a full service provider, will manage all of the relevant services and will be responsible overall for projects, billing and engineering.
15 May 2007 US, Russia: Kedah Electronics Engineering Selects the Fujitsu Fixed WiMAX System-on-Chip for 3.5GHz Wireless Systems in Russia
Sunnyvale, CA, and Moscow, Russia, May 15, 2007 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA), a leading provider of wireline and wireless systems-on-chip (SoCs) for next-generation networks, will provide its MB87M3550 fixed WiMAX SoCs to Kedah Electronics Engineering, an entrepreneurial Russian company that designs and manufactures telecommunication products and systems. Kedah will use the Fujitsu WiMAX SoCs for its new AsterPlex+ WiMAX Customer Premises Units (CPE) and WiMAX base stations. Kedah plans to ship systems for the 3.5GHz band this year, and expand into 2.5 – 2.7GHz and 5.1 – 6.4GHz thereafter.
15 May 2007 US: New Graphics Controller from Fujitsu Integrates 32-bit CPU and Graphics Engine on Single Chip
Sunnyvale, CA, May 15, 2007 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) today added to its industry-leading series of graphics display controllers by introducing the first controller with a 32-bit CPU and graphics engine on a single chip. Fujitsu will feature the new SoC at the annual Telematics Update Conference at the Rock Financial Showplace in Novi, Michigan, May 22-23, booth 47.
14 May 2007 Japan: Fujitsu Launches PRIMERGY BX620 S4 Blade Server
Tokyo, May 14, 2007 – Fujitsu Limited today announced the release of the PRIMERGY BX620 S4 blade server, which is designed to facilitate system expansion and reconfiguration while reducing the workload for systems administrators during server consolidation. The PRIMERGY BX620 S4 is being offered in Japan starting today and will be gradually offered in other markets.
14 May 2007 Japan: Fujitsu Releases Systemwalker Resource Coordinator Virtual server Edition V13.2
Tokyo, May 14, 2007 – Fujitsu Limited today announced the release of version 13.2 of its Systemwalker Resource Coordinator Virtual server Edition, which enables the virtualization of blade servers. The package will be available in Japan initially, followed by other markets.
14 May 2007 Japan: Fujitsu Signs Contract for Upgrade of Japan-US Cable Network
Tokyo, May 14, 2007 – Fujitsu Limited today announced that it has signed the contract for the upgrade of the Japan-US Cable Network, a submarine fiber-optic cable system, with a consortium represented by seven telecommunications carriers, including AT&T Corp, KDDI Corporation, NTT Communications Corporation, Qwest Communications International Inc., Reach Global Networks Ltd, Softbank Telecom Corp., and Verizon Business. With this transpacific contract, Fujitsu’s FLASHWAVE S650 submarine line terminal equipment will be implemented at three landing points each in Japan and the US.
11 May 2007 Germany: Fujitsu's Multimedia Products Deliver Advanced Solutions
Langen, May 11, 2007 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (FME) will be showcasing its new multimedia devices at the ANGA Cable Trade Fair for Cable, Satellite & Multimedia in Cologne 22-24 May.
11 May 2007 Singapore: Fujitsu LifeBook S6410 – A Salute to Definitive Elegance and Slimness
Asia Pacific, May 11, 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.
10 May 2007 Germany: Fujitsu Siemens Computers Launches New Promotional Activities to Support Ongoing Demand for SAP® Discovery System
Munich, May 10, 2007 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers, the leading European IT provider, today launched several new promotional activities to better help customers realize the benefits of the SAP® Discovery System. SAP Discovery System provides a range of new and unique features which facilitate, secure and accelerate the transition from traditional architecture to the new and exciting world of enterprise service-oriented architecture (enterprise SOA).
10 May 2007 UK: Fujitsu Strengthens Retail Consulting Team
London, May 10, 2007 – Fujitsu Services has strengthened its retail team with the appointment of two leading consultants, Andy Taylor as retail principal in the Business Transformation Group and Richard Clarke as lead for the Retail Consulting Practice.
10 May 2007 Philippines: Redwood Ventures, Inc. is Now a Fujitsu LifeBook Distributor
Manila, May 10, 2007 – Fujitsu Philippines, Inc. (FPI) announced the appointment of Redwood Ventures, Inc. (RVI) as a distributor of Fujitsu LifeBook mobile personal computers.
9 May 2007 Japan: Fujitsu Releases ETERNUS2000 Entry-Level Disk Array
Tokyo, May 9, 2007 – Fujitsu Limited today announced the release of the ETERNUS2000 series, an entry-level addition to its existing line of disk arrays. The new series comes in three compact, power-saving models that offer extensive copying features, including the ability to run backups during regular operations, and can be expanded to handle increased data storage needs. Fujitsu is today starting a phased launch of the new series worldwide.
9 May 2007 US: Fujitsu Launches Spring Lineup of LifeBook Corporate, Consumer and Vertical Notebooks Powered by Next-Generation Intel(R) Centrino(R) Pro Processor Technology
Sunnyvale, CA, May 9, 2007 – Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation today debuted four LifeBook(R) notebooks powered by next-generation Intel(R) Centrino(R) Pro processor technology designed to improve the overall mobile computing experience. The LifeBook E8410 notebook, the flagship of the Fujitsu corporate desktop replacement portfolio, is among the first systems equipped with Intel(R) Centrino(R) Pro processor technology, which offers enhanced security, system and wireless manageability for reduced total cost of ownership.
9 May 2007 US: Fujitsu PRIMEQUEST Enterprise-Class Server Achieves Best-in-Class Performance in Java Server Benchmark
San Francisco, CA, May 9, 2007 – Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation today announced that the PRIMEQUEST(R) 580 server has achieved a best-in-class record in the Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation (SPEC(R)) Java Business Benchmark 2005 (SPECjbb(R)2005), with performance of 1,214,351 business operations per second.
9 May 2007 Singapore: The Latest Updates to Key Fujitsu LifeBook and Desktop Models Give Customers the Extra Power They Demand
Asia Pacific, May 9, 2007 – Fujitsu PC Asia Pacific today releases major upgrades to three new corporate LifeBook notebooks and ESPRIMO desktop models, the LifeBook E8410 and A6030, and the ESPRIMO P5110. Boasting powerful hardware upgrades, a range of corporate friendly features and full Windows Vista™ compatibility, these new models offer the next generation levels of performance and security today's professionals need for peak performance in any situation.
8 May 2007 US: Fujitsu Recognized By Document Imaging Publications At The 2007 AIIM ON DEMAND Conference
Sunnyvale, CA, May 8, 2007 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., a market leader in document imaging scanners and services, today announced that the company, as well as its customers and channel partners, have been honored by four leading industry publications for their innovative installations and commitment to the document imaging market. The following awards were presented during a ceremony at the AIIM ON DEMAND 2007 Conference and Exhibition in Boston:
7 May 2007 Singapore: A*STAR's Data Storage Institute & Fujitsu Asia to Establish First SAN Academy in Singapore
Singapore, May 7, 2007 – With the explosion of digital information in the last few years, organizations globally are facing a real challenge of managing storage systems that will have to keep up with the endless stream of data and information being generated and received.
3 May 2007 China: Fujitsu's Palm-Vein Biometric Authentication System Paves Way for School of the Future
Hong Kong, May 3, 2007 – Fujitsu Hong Kong Limited, a leading provider of customer-focused information technology and telecommunications solutions and services, today announced the introduction of its leading-edge biometric authentication technology for Hong Kong primary and secondary schools, known as PalmSecure™. This is the first ever trial of biometric palm vein authentication in Hong Kong's education sector, aiming to streamline administrative processes, and enhancing the efficiency of school operations. Yaumati Catholic Primary School will be a partner in the development and trialing of this solution.
3 May 2007 US: Fujitsu Announces GlobalSTORE POS Software for North American Grocers
Frisco, TX, May 3, 2007 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. today announced its plans to develop the next release of its GlobalSTORE point-of-sale (POS) software, which will include advanced features for North American grocers that are not available in the market today. Stop & Shop/Giant-Landover has signed an agreement to collaborate with Fujitsu on the development of, and is scheduled to be the first to deploy, the new software release.
3 May 2007 US: Fujitsu Goes Pervasive at the FMI Show
Frisco, TX, May 3, 2007 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. today announced that a suite of solutions from Fujitsu and its partners will come to life in a Pervasive Retailing™ experience at booth #607 at The New FMI Show plus MARKETECHNICS®, May 6-8, 2007 in Chicago.
2 May 2007 Japan: Fujitsu Limited Wholly Owned Subsidiary Fujitsu Services Announces Intention to File a Tender Offer for GFI Informatique
Tokyo, May 2, 2007 – Fujitsu Limited today announced that it has authorized Fujitsu Services, its wholly owned subsidiary based in the UK, to initiate a tender offer to acquire the shares and warrants of GFI Informatique of France, subject to conditions, including the withdrawal of the proposed capital restructuring involving Itefin Participations or the defeat of this proposal at GFI Informatique’s forthcoming Extraordinary General Meeting.
2 May 2007 US: Fujitsu Announces Launch of U-Scan Genesis Self-checkout
Frisco, TX, May 2, 2007 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. today announced that the U-Scan GenesisTM family of advanced self-checkout systems has successfully completed live retail trial testing. The U-Scan Genesis will be demonstrated in booth #607 at The New FMI Show plus MARKETECHNICS®, May 6-8, 2007 in Chicago.
2 May 2007 US: Fujitsu Awarded Product Innovation Of The Year By Frost & Sullivan
Sunnyvale, CA, May 2, 2007 – 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 the company has been honored with the Frost & Sullivan Product Innovation of the Year Award for its revolutionary approach in biometric technology. The Fujitsu palm vein authentication device, PalmSecure™, was recognized for its high level of security and consistency, ease-of-use, and strong level of user acceptance due to its contactless, non-invasive authentication process.
2 May 2007 UK: Fujitsu Services launches offer for GFI Informatique
London, May 2, 2007 – These prices imply a significant premium of 19.6% over GFI Informatique's closing share price of €7.11, adjusted for the proposed 2006 dividend of €0.20 per share, and of 21.6 % over its adjusted 1 month weighted average price of €6.99, all as of 27 April 2007 (this date being the last day before GFI Informatique announced a decision to postpone its proposed extraordinary general meeting to 21 May 2007), which would be a very attractive offer to all shareholders and warrant holders. In addition, at present, it is also expected to be a significant premium over the share subscription warrants in connection with GFI Informatique's proposed share capital increase reserved for a company controlled by private equity group Apax.
2 May 2007 US: Fujitsu To Demonstrate Serial Technology At Gartner IT ChannelVision
Sunnyvale, CA, May 2, 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, today announced it will participate in the four-day Gartner IT ChannelVision Conference, May 6-9, 2007, at the Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa, Hollywood, FL. At the show, Fujitsu will exhibit its expansive offering of industry leading Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) and Serial ATA (SATA) hard disk drives.

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