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August 2009
- 31 August 2009 Germany
- Fujitsu Puts a Stop to Notebook Thefts
Munich, August 31, 2009 – Fujitsu today announces that the company extends its security portfolio with "Advanced Theft Protection" (ATP) technology, and is the first infrastructure provider to offer complete protection for mobile equipment and its system and user data.
- 27 August 2009
- Fujitsu Microelectronics and TSMC to Collaborate on 28nm Process Technology
Tokyo and Hsin-chu, Taiwan, August 27, 2009 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Limited and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd. (TWSE: 2330, NYSE: TSM) today announced that they have agreed to collaborate on 28-nanometer (nm) process technology targeted for foundry production of Fujitsu Microelectronics’ 28nm logic ICs and to jointly develop an enhanced 28nm high-performance process technology by utilizing TSMC’s advanced technology platform.
- 27 August 2009 Japan
- Fujitsu Frontech Accelerates Retail Solutions Development with Integration of Manufacturing and Sales
Tokyo, August 27, 2009 – Fujitsu Limited and Fujitsu Frontech Limited today announced that, beginning October 1, the Fujitsu Group will transfer the business operations and maintenance services units of its retail solutions business in Japan to Fujitsu Frontech, as part of an effort to strengthen the company's front-end technology business.
- 27 August 2009 Germany
- Fujitsu Is First Vendor to Have Rack and Tower Servers Certified for ENERGY STAR 1.0
Munich, August 27, 2009 – Fujitsu today announced that it is the first vendor to comply with the stringent ENERGY STAR 1.0 rating for both its rack and tower servers. In the first phase, four PRIMERGY server configurations will be ENERGY STAR 1.0-certified, underlining Fujitsu’s overall approach of innovation and efficiency to reduce carbon footprint and help customers cut power consumption and costs. Confirmation is expected shortly for systems currently undergoing ENERGY STAR certification.
- 27 August 2009 Japan and Taiwan
- Fujitsu Microelectronics and TSMC to Collaborate on 28nm Process Technology
Tokyo and Hsin-chu, Taiwan , August 27, 2009 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Limited and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd. (TWSE: 2330, NYSE: TSM) today announced that they have agreed to collaborate on 28-nanometer (nm) process technology targeted for foundry production of Fujitsu Microelectronics’ 28nm logic ICs and to jointly develop an enhanced 28nm high-performance process technology by utilizing TSMC’s advanced technology platform. Previously, both companies announced that Fujitsu Microelectronics will collaborate with TSMC on 40nm production. This will extend Fujitsu Microelectronics’ 40nm collaboration with TSMC and covers joint development of an optimized 28nm high-performance process technology. Initial 28nm samples are expected to ship toward the end of 2010.
- 27 August 2009 Japan
- Notice Regarding Application for the Delisting of Depositary Receipts for Shares from Frankfurt Stock Exchange and SIX Swiss
Exchange
Tokyo, August 27, 2009 – Fujitsu announced that at a meeting held today by the Board of Directors, a decision was made to file an application for the delisting of its depositary receipts for shares from the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and SIX Swiss Exchange.
- 26 August 2009 UK
- Fujitsu announces redundancy plans in the UK
London, August 26, 2009 – Fujitsu Services operation in the UK has today announced a rationalisation programme across its workforce, proposing a reduction of up to 1,200 jobs. This measure is being proposed because of lower than anticipated revenues.
- 26 August 2009 Finland
- No end in sight for over decade-long Patja partnership between Helvar and Fujitsu
Helsinki, August 26, 2009 – Luminaire component supplier Helvar has renewed its Patja service agreement with Fujitsu Services Oy. Helvar's Patja service manages all in all some 250 workstations.
- 26 August 2009 Japan
- Fujitsu launches Secure Print Solution
Tokyo, August 26, 2009 – Fujitsu today announced the launch of Secure Print Solution as part of an update to its SafetyValue security solutions lineup released in May 2008. The new solution is available in Japan starting today.
- 25 August 2009 Australia
- Fujitsu partners with Government to reduce Business Reporting Burden
Sydney, August 25, 2009 – Fujitsu supports the Australian Treasury's Standard Business Reporting Program to reduce the reporting burden for Australian businesses.
- 24 August 2009 Japan
- Fujitsu Releases Notebook PC with "CLEARSURE" Security Solution
Tokyo, August 24, 2009 – Fujitsu today announced that it will begin sales of the new FMV-LIFEBOOK model FMV-S8390, a high-performance notebook PC for enterprise customers with the CLEARSURE technology, allowing data stored on the PC's hard disk drive (HDD) to be deleted remotely in the event of loss or theft. The new PC will be available from early September onward in Japan only.
- 21 August 2009 Japan
- Fujitsu Revises Earnings Projections for First-Half FY 2009
Tokyo, August 21, 2009 – Fujitsu announced today that it has revised its consolidated earnings projections for fiscal 2009, previously announced on July 30, 2009.
- 21 August 2009 UK
- Fujitsu Awarded Four Year Framework Agreement with Buying Solutions
London, August 21, 2009 – Fujitsu has signed a four year framework agreement with Buying Solutions, the UK public sector procurement partner.
- 21 August 2009 Japan
- Notice Regarding Sale of Investment Securities
Tokyo, August 21, 2009 – Fujitsu today announced that it had sold its shares in FANUC Ltd. through the Tokyo Stock Exchange's ToSTNeT-3 off-auction trading system, in response to FANUC's solicitation on August 20, 2009 to repurchase its shares.
- 20 August 2009 Germany
- Fujitsu announces its most energy efficient thin client ever
Munich, August 20, 2009 – Fujitsu today announces that the FUTRO S100 is the company’s most energy-efficient thin client, providing an affordable entry to the world of server-based computing. An individual FUTRO S100 thin client and monitor combination consumes a maximum of 29 watts under full load, some 66 percent less than the consumption of even a green desktop PC and monitor. The entirely fan less and silent FUTRO S100 model is designed for cost-conscious enterprises looking to drastically cut the costs of their desktop infrastructure.
- 18 August 2009 UK
- Oracle budgets remain healthy despite economic pressure
London, August 18, 2009 – Research conducted by Fujitsu, a leading IT systems, services and products company, in conjunction with UK Oracle User Group (UKOUG) reveals the effect that the recession is having on Oracle budgets.
- 18 August 2009 Germany
- Dual-socket Fujitsu PRIMERGY servers fit for business applications
Munich, August 18, 2009 – Fujitsu today announced that its PRIMERGY rack and tower servers have set two new world records for dual-socket x86 server computing performance, underlining their ability to take over business application tasks from hungrier, more expensive four-socket systems.
- 18 August 2009 Japan
- Fujitsu and Asianux to Deliver Advanced Linux-based Server Products
Tokyo, August 18, 2009 – Fujitsu today announced that it has won an order from JA Bank Hyogo to develop a system streamlining the field service operations of their credit business by linking smartphones with the company's nationwide computer system known as JASTEM.
- 18 August 2009 Japan
- Fujitsu Optical Components and Furukawa Electric to Jointly Develop Integrated Receivers for 40Gbps and 100Gbps Optical Networks
Kawasaki, August 18, 2009 – Fujitsu Optical Components Limited and Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. today announced to jointly develop 40Gbps and 100Gbps integrated receivers. 40Gbps receivers will be used in 40Gbps optical networks whose deployment is growing constantly on a global scale; 100Gbps receivers will be used for next-generation 100Gbps optical networks. Furukawa Electric is responsible for developing PLC technology which effectively reduces the size of integrated receivers. Fujitsu Optical Components is responsible for developing and commercializing the receiver utilizing integrated module technologies for PLC, high-speed photodiodes, and amplifier.
- 14 August 2009 Japan
- Fujitsu Deploys Fully-Functional Smartphones for JA Bank Hyogo
Tokyo, August 14, 2009 – Fujitsu today announced that it has won an order from JA Bank Hyogo to develop a system streamlining the field service operations of their credit business by linking smartphones with the company's nationwide computer system known as JASTEM.
- 14 August 2009 Germany
- Fujitsu one of the first vendors to achieve multinational EPEAT certification
Munich, August 14, 2009 – Fujitsu today announced that it is one of the first companies to achieve multinational certification for technology products, as the Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) registry goes global. EPEAT is a comprehensive Green IT product rating system, with a registry of more than 1,000 products and more than 30 participating manufacturers.
- 13 August 2009 Australia
- Fujitsu further strengthens capabilites for the Northern Territory Government
Sydney, August 13, 2009 – Fujitsu, a leading provider of business, information technology and communications solutions has partnered with the Northern Territory Department of Planning and Infrastructure to assist the government to better manage Northern Territory assets.
- 12 August 2009 Australia
- Metcash Limited chooses SAP ERP Financials
Sydney, August 12, 2009 – SAP Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) and Fujitsu Australia today announced that Metcash Limited will commence an SAP core finance replacement project, investing in SAP Finance; Treasury & Risk Management; Property Management and Compliance related software.
- 11 August 2009 Australia
- Fujitsu Announces New Senior Management Team
Sydney, August 11, 2009 – Fujitsu, a leading provider of business, information technology and communications solutions has today announced the appointment of its new senior management team, comprising of a cabinet of Group Executive Directors including individuals from the recent acquisitions of KAZ and Supply Chain Consulting.
- 11 August 2009 Japan
- Fujitsu Introduces Compact Integrated DPSK Receiver for 40Gbps Optical Networks
Kawasaki , August 11, 2009 – Fujitsu Optical Components Limited today announced the development of the world's most energy-efficient (maximum 0.7W), compact Integrated DPSK Receiver with a delay line interferometer and a balanced receiver. The product is designed for use in 40Gbps transponders for 40Gbps optical networks, which are being widely adopted by telecommunications carriers worldwide. Sales of the receiver will begin October 1st, 2009.
- 10 August 2009 Caribbean
- Fujitsu Boosts the Fury Supercat
Port-of-Spain, Trinidad, August 10, 2009 – Fujitsu Caribbean today announced it’s sponsorship of the FURY Supercat to participate in the 2009 Great Race. Just over one month ago the FURY Supercat flipped upside down while testing in Sarasota during the Suncoast Offshore Superboat Grand Prix. With sponsorship from Fujitsu, Mercury Racing rebuilt the engines, the boat builder Doug Wright repaired the damage to the deck from the crash and TNT Custom Marine in Miami rebuilt the drives and totally re-rigged the boat. Now dubbed the Fujitsu Fury, the quest for sailing’s ultimate prize at the 2009 Great Race begins in earnest.
- 10 August 2009 UK
- Fujitsu research reveals retailers have reined in IT spending but no further budget cuts expected
London, August 10, 2009 – Research commissioned by Fujitsu, a leading IT systems, services and products company has revealed that retailers are continuing to tighten their belts in light of the current economic climate, with 95% expecting the recession to last up to another two years.
- 10 August 2009 UK
- Fujitsu signs a £27.5m IT outsourcing contract with Davis Langdon LLP
London, August 10, 2009 – Fujitsu has today signed a 5 year, £27.5m IT outsourcing contract with global construction consultancy, Davis Langdon LLP. Fujitsu will manage the IT infrastructure and IT services for over 2000 staff across Europe and the Middle East (EME).
- 7 August 2009 Japan
- RIKEN's New Supercomputer Up and Running
Tokyo, August 7, 2009 – Fujitsu today announced that it has recently completed the deployment of a new supercomputer for Japan's Institute of Physical and Chemical Research, known as RIKEN. The system began operations in August.
- 6 August 2009 Japan
- Fujitsu Launches Foreign-Language Support for PC Customers
Tokyo, August 6, 2009 – Fujitsu today announced the launch of a fee-based foreign-language telephone support service for Fujitsu PC users in Japan. The service allows customers who feel uneasy communicating in Japanese to receive technical support in their native language via telephone. The service begins with support in Korean.
- 4 August 2009 Finland
- Valio and Fujitsu renew ICT service agreement in good partnership spirit
Helsinki, August 4, 2009 – ”Our collaboration has been positive and constructive from day one. Fujitsu has always been prepared and willing to develop and adjust its processes to our needs. What weighed for us were first and foremost high quality, reliability and availability, and cost-efficiency was also a decisive factor,” says IT director Pekka Tanner of Valio.
