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31 July 2008 Japan: Fujitsu Reports Fiscal 2008 First-Quarter Financial Results
Tokyo, July 31, 2008 – Fujitsu Limited, a leading provider of IT-based business solutions for the global marketplace, today reported consolidated operating income of 5.8 billion yen (US$55 million*) for the first quarter of fiscal 2008 (April 1 – June 30, 2008), nearly double the previous year's first-quarter result on strong growth in the IT services business.
30 July 2008 Germany: Fujitsu Siemens Computers Rewrites the Rules for Business Notebooks
Munich, July 30, 2008 – Mobility and flexibility make more of a difference than ever between success or failure for business users: some 85 percent of companies use mobile devices in their daily business, according to the results of a TNS Infratest Study* commissioned by Fujitsu Siemens Computers. The penetration level has even reached 95 percent in Germany, while across EMEA, "Mobile Computing" is considered to be an important topic by almost 75 percent of all companies.
29 July 2008 UK: Esker Partners with Fujitsu Imaging to Help Organisations Quit Paper
London, July 29, 2008 – Esker S.A., the worldwide leader in document process automation announced a new partnership with Fujitsu Europe Limited, a market leader in document imaging scanners and services. As part of this strategic cooperation, Esker and Fujitsu Europe will combine high throughput technologies and document scanners to eliminate manual imaging processes, reduce costs and "Quit Paper".
28 July 2008 Singapore: Fujitsu Asia Announces HandyDrive 2.5-inch External USB Hard Disk Drives for ASEAN and India
Singapore, July 28, 2008 – Singapore, July 28, 2008 – Leading regional IT services provider Fujitsu Asia today announced the new HandyDrive series of external Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) hard disk drives (HDDs) for the ASEAN and India markets.
28 July 2008 US: New White Paper from Fujitsu Microelectronics, Cisco, Describes Benefits of Adaptive Beamforming in WiMAX Networks
Sunnyvale, CA, July 28, 2008 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA), a global leader in WiMAX SoC technology and solutions, has co-authored with Cisco a new white paper entitled “Beamforming Boosts the Range and Capacity of WiMAX Networks.” The paper, which describes how adaptive beamforming can magnify the advantages of a WiMAX network, is available at http://us.fujitsu.com/micro/wimax/beamforming
28 July 2008 Australia: One Million Stressed Households by Christmas
Sydney, July 28, 2008 – More than 1 million Australian households are projected to experience some form of mortgage stress by December this year, according to the latest Fujitsu Consulting / Wizard Home Loans Mortgage Stress-O-Meter.
25 July 2008 US: Fujitsu Expands Manufacturing Capacity in North Texas
Richardson, Texas, July 25, 2008 – Fujitsu Network Communications, a leading supplier of innovative optical and wireless networking solutions, announced today that they are expanding manufacturing capacity at their Richardson, Texas, headquarters. In an era where many companies are outsourcing manufacturing to locations outside the U.S., Fujitsu is shifting manufacturing of key optical and electronic components from Europe and Japan to the U.S. In the process, 67 new professional and production jobs will be created in North Texas.
24 July 2008 Hong Kong: Fujitsu Introduces 2.5" Portable HandyDrive Series up to 500GB in Hong Kong
Hong Kong, July 24, 2008 – Fujitsu Hong Kong Limited, a leading provider of customer-focused information technology and telecommunications solutions and services, today announced the launch of its new travel-ready HandyDrive series, featuring 2.5-inch external hard disk drive (HDD) with up to 500GB(*¹) of storage space in a sleek, compact and self-powered design, to Hong Kong customers. Engineered for frequent travellers and mobile professionals, the new Fujitsu HandyDrive, is equipped with a new password-lock tool option to secure stored data. Its new utility management also reduces the HDD's power consumption in stand-by mode by 35% over normal idle mode.
23 July 2008 Japan: Fujitsu Establishes Medium-Term Environmental Vision: "Green Policy 2020"
Tokyo, July 23, 2008 – Fujitsu Limited today announced that the Fujitsu Group has established "Green Policy 2020," its medium-term environmental vision which defines the role the Group seeks to play in addressing global environmental issues.
23 July 2008 US: Fujitsu PalmSecure Selected by Pearson VUE to Verify Identities of Test Takers
Sunnyvale, CA, July 23, 2008 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., a leading supplier of innovative computer products including hard disk drives, peripherals and biometric security solutions, today announced that Pearson VUE, the computer-based testing business of Pearson, will implement Fujitsu’s PalmSecure palm vein authentication solution as an integral component of its Secure Testing Framework™. PalmSecure’s highly accurate, non-intrusive authentication methods will allow Pearson VUE’s clients—beginning with the Graduate Management Admission Council® (GMAC®), the organization of business schools around the world that owns and administers the Graduate Management Admission Test® (GMAT®)—to verify the identities of test takers to maintain the integrity of the exams and ensure the reliability of test results.
22 July 2008 US: Fujitsu PRIMERGY TX300 S4 Server Delivers Top Price/Performance in Latest Benchmark Test
SUNNYVALE, CA, July 22, 2008 – Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation today announced that as of the date of this release, the PRIMERGY(R) TX300 S4 server has delivered the best price/performance in a benchmark developed by TPC. The PRIMERGY TX300 S4 server has also achieved top performance for a dual-processor system in the same test.
21 July 2008 US: Fujitsu Announces Low-Volume Production Scanners
Sunnyvale, CA, July 21, 2008 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., a market leader in document imaging scanners and services, today introduced the next generation of its award winning low-volume production scanners, the Fujitsu fi-6670 and fi-6770. The new color, duplex scanners offer new intelligent functions for advanced paper handling, improved feeding technology and enhanced image processing speeds to provide best-in-class document scanning.
21 July 2008 US: New Microcontroller Drivers from Fujitsu Microelectronics and Elektrobit Deliver Maximum Efficiency for Automotive Software Development
Sunnyvale, California, July 21, 2008 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc (FMA) today announced that Fujitsu Microelectronics Limited (FML), a leading developer of advanced microcontrollers for automotive applications, has joined Elektrobit of Finland to develop new MCU drivers for Fujitsu’s MB91460 series of 32-bit microcontrollers. The new drivers are compatible with AUTOSAR (AUTomotive Open System Architecture) release 2.1, and will offer customers a high degree of code reusability and maximum efficiency for application designs.
18 July 2008 Germany: The Right Companion for (Almost) All Situations
Munich, July 18, 2008 – The search for the right companion is now over - at least as far as a notebook is concerned. The new AMILO Notebook Pi 3540 is the perfect companion for all those who have been looking for the classic all-rounder that satisfies all requirements. Thanks to its state-of-the-art Intel® Centrino® 2 processors and a main memory of up to 4 GB RAM, it is a real powerhouse. In comparison to the predecessor models it offers improved processing of high-definition contents, for example up to 90% faster encoding of HD videos or up to 300% improved graphics performance as well as a general performance increase of up to 50%! Due to this higher and faster processing performance, the user can confidently allow several applications to run in parallel as multitasking is child's play for the AMILO Notebook Pi 3540. The new all-rounder from Fujitsu Siemens Computers will be available in specialist shops as of August 2008.
16 July 2008 Japan: Fujitsu Microelectronics Launches AUTOSAR 2.1-Compatible Driver for Automotive Onboard Microcontrollers
Tokyo, July 16, 2008 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Limited announced today the development and launch of a new microcontroller driver for its MB91460 Series of high-performance 32-bit automotive microcontrollers, jointly developed with EB, Elektrobit Corporation and compatible with Release 2.1 of AUTOSAR, the open software architecture for automobiles from the AUTOSAR automotive software standards consortium. The new microcontroller driver will be available from Fujitsu Microelectronics and EB from July 18, 2008. When used with Fujitsu Microelectronics’ microcontrollers, this new driver will offer customers a greater degree of code reusability for automotive onboard applications already developed, and greater efficiency when developing automotive software.
16 July 2008 Hong Kong: Fujitsu Unveils Winning Formula for Success with Refreshed Processor Technology
Asia Pacific, July 16, 2008 – Fujitsu PC Asia Pacific today inaugurates its new and refreshed corporate range of LifeBook models refreshed with Intel®’s next generation processors for business users who aspire to greater computing capabilities replete with optimal connectivity and elegant designs for aesthetic delight. Aware that the IT-savvy and style-conscious typically gravitate towards its brand, Fujitsu has tailored its latest range to meet the customised demands of different consumers even as every effort is made to ensure that its products remain kind to our environment through its green factory concept.
16 July 2008 Hong Kong: Twist to Infinite Writing and Computing Possibilities with Fujitsu’s LifeBook T5010 and T1010
Asia Pacific, July 16, 2008 – Fujitsu PC Asia Pacific today introduces its latest enhanced LifeBook tablet-convertible PCs, the LifeBook T5010 and LifeBook T1010. Both notebooks boast a generous 13.3” WXGA 1280 by 800 widescreen on an extended glass cover pivoting on a bi-directional hinge and yet delivering a weight that gives its users complete mobility and agility.
15 July 2008 US: Fujitsu Accelerates Mobile Computing With Six New Notebooks and Product Upgrades Based on Next-Generation Intel(R) Centrino(R) 2 Processor Technology
SUNNYVALE, CA, July 15, 2008 – Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation today debuted six LifeBook(R) notebooks powered by next-generation Intel(R) Centrino(R) 2 processor technology offering increased performance and longer battery life. Perfect for advanced users and consumers who want desktop performance and sophisticated style on the go, the enhanced LifeBook A6210 notebook features a stylish high-gloss black lid, bright 15.4-inch LCD display, wireless USB, faster E-SATA port, and a new gesture-enabled touchpad that lets users control many functions though simple finger movements for an enhanced interactive experience.
15 July 2008 Germany: Fujitsu Launches ARM1176 Prototyping Kit
Langen, July 15, 2008 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (FME) announced the launch of an ARM1176 prototyping kit, designed to shorten the development time for customers using its ASIC and COT services to develop SoCs that include the ARM1176JZF-S™, ARM926EJ-S™, or ARM946E-S™ processor cores.
15 July 2008 US: Fujitsu Showcases Tablet Computing Design Expertise Introducing Two New Thin and Light 13.3-Inch Widescreen Convertibles
SUNNYVALE, CA, July 15, 2008 – Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation has once again demonstrated its tablet computing design expertise, today announcing the availability of the 13.3-inch widescreen, LifeBook(R) T5010 and LifeBook T1010 convertible tablet PCs equipped with the next-generation Intel(R) Centrino(R) 2 processor technology. Among the lightest 13.3-inch display convertibles on the market, the new tablet PCs are designed for on-the-go mobile users who require the flexibility of a tablet for note-taking or navigating through forms-based applications, along with the traditional keyboard input of a notebook computer.
15 July 2008 Germany: Fujitsu Siemens Computers Introduces First Notebooks with Latest Intel? Processor Technology
Munich, July 15, 2008 – Underlining its commitment to technological leadership, Fujitsu Siemens Computers is launching a series of business notebooks based on the new Centrino2® processor technology from Intel® – on the same day that the technology is introduced. And further notebook models in the pipeline featuring the new technology include a smart tablet PC for beginners and students as well as a series of ultra-mobile premium models. The new models are available from the beginning of August and, thanks to the new Intel® 45 chipset, provide more performance.
14 July 2008 Japan and US: Fujitsu and Sun Microsystems Unveil Next-Generation SPARC Enterprise Servers
TOKYO and SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 14, 2008 – Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) and Sun Microsystems, Inc. (NASDAQ:JAVA) today announced an enhanced line of SPARC® Enterprise servers – M4000, M5000, M8000 and M9000 -- that delivers a highly scalable, enterprise-class virtualization and consolidation platform with up to 80 percent better performance on commercial applications and 2x better performance on HPC workloads and using 44 percent less energy per core. Based on the quad-core SPARC64™ Ⅶ processor and the Solaris™ Operating System (OS), the new SPARC Enterprise servers are ideal platforms for high-availability, mission-critical enterprise applications including large-scale databases, BIDW, ERP and CRM. The new processor is also available as an option for seamless upgrades in existing SPARC Enterprise servers.
11 July 2008 UK: Fujitsu Increases Storage Mobility to 500GB
London, July 11, 2008 – Fujitsu Europe Limited today announced its newest travel-ready portable HandyDrive additions, featuring the world’s highest capacity 2.5-inch external hard disk drive (HDD) with up to 500GB* of storage space in one drive. Suitable for the busy mobile professional looking for a compact-size external HDD with industry-leading capacities, Fujitsu HandyDrives are equipped with the necessary components for safe and easy data transports. Its utility management reduces the drive’s power consumption in stand-by mode by 35% over normal idle mode. And for extra security, Fujitsu provides a new password lock tool option to secure stored data and prevent unauthorized access.
10 July 2008 China: Sinosoft Technology Offers Solutions Using Fujitsu PalmSecure Biometric Authentication System
Nanjing, July 10, 2008 – Fujitsu Limited today announced that its PalmSecure palm vein biometric authentication system has been selected for use in IT solutions offered by Jiangsu Province-based systems integration company Sinosoft Technology Plc.
10 July 2008 Germany: “Dynamic Data Center Challenge” Extended to Six New Countries after Successful First Wave
Munich, July 10, 2008 – The Dynamic Data Center (DDC) Challenge, helping customers determine data center savings of at least 40 percent, has proven to be such a success that Fujitsu Siemens Computers is now extending the campaign into six new markets. The DDC Challenge, carried out at Fujitsu Siemens Computers’ own expense, invites companies to participate in a discovery workshop that will help identify savings of at least 40 percent in data center operational costs. If Fujitsu Siemens Computers is unable to demonstrate that this level of saving can be achieved, the company promises to donate 10,000 Euros to the Forest Stewardship Council, a non-governmental organization promoting socially- and environmentally-responsible forest management worldwide.
9 July 2008 Germany: Fujitsu Siemens Computers Selects Questra IDM Application Suite to Launch a New Generation of Proactive Remote Support
Munich, July 9, 2008 – Extending its portfolio to include the Questra IDM Application Suite, an auto-intelligent remote support solution, Fujitsu Siemens Computers heralds a new era in IT services. The company turns traditionally reactive support services upside down, delivering proactive problem monitoring, identification and solving, also using Auto Immune Systems® (AIS) for high-availability IT operations . This will provide managed services customers as well as consumers with a significant improvement in quality of service.
8 July 2008 Singapore: Dancing to the Decibel of ∞LIFE10, Fujitsu PC Breaks Dynamic Moves
Singapore, July 8, 2008 – Fujitsu PC Asia Pacific jumpstarted its series of ∞LIFE10 activities last Saturday with a group of energetic street dancers athletically executing power moves. In doing so, the street dancers physically spread their infectious rhythmic vibes and good spirits to an atmosphere already charged with invigorating beats.
8 July 2008 Germany: Fujitsu Siemens Computers Reinforces its Commitment to Open Innovation and Industry-Leading Services
Munich, July 8, 2008 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers is proud to announce the winners of its ground breaking Innovation Contest, ‘IT Services for Tomorrow’s Data Center’ – designed specifically to deliver leading service innovation that meets the precise and varying needs of its customers.
3 July 2008 Japan: Fujitsu Laboratories Develops World's First Practical-Use Technology that Ensures Authenticity of Digital Video Clips
Kawasaki, Japan, July 3, 2008 – Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd. announced today the development of the world's first technology that makes it possible to ensure that digital video data recorded over long time periods and then stored and managed in segments, or clips extracted from the video, are actual parts of the original video and that the segments have not been falsely manipulated, while at the same verifying the time that the video data was recorded. This new technology makes it possible to ensure that when portions of video - such as from 24-hour surveillance cameras - are public disclosed, that the video data segments have not been tampered with.
3 July 2008 Australia: Steep Decline in Business Confidence Crunches SMEs
Sydney, July 3, 2008 – Plunging business confidence and borrowing intentions paint a grim picture for lenders battling for market share and profitability, a new report into Australia’s small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) market has found.
1 July 2008 US: Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. Has Introduced the Hypermarket U-Scan® Genesis Payment Station, Which Combines In-person Customer Service with Self-service Convenience.
Richardson, TX, July 1, 2008 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. has introduced the Hypermarket U-Scan® Genesis Payment Station, which combines in-person customer service with self-service convenience.
1 July 2008 Germany: New ServerView Virtual-I/O Manager Provides Fast-Track to Virtualization
Munich, July 1, 2008 – Setting up and managing Blade Servers in complex network environments is dramatically streamlined and simplified thanks to the introduction of ServerView Virtual-I/O Manager from Fujitsu Siemens Computers.
1 July 2008 Belgium: The European Commission Is Signing a 4-year IT services Supply Contract with Fujitsu Services
Brussels, July 1, 2008 – Fujitsu Services, one of the leading IT services companies in Europe, was recently awarded a new contract relating to a 4-year mission within the Directorate General for External Relations (DG Relex) of the European Commission.

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