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October 2009

30 October 2009 United Kingdom: Fujitsu concentrates resources on its EMEA imaging business
London, October 30, 2009 – Fujitsu Europe Limited today announced the increased focus on its document management scanner business through a strategic organisational change.
30 October 2009 UK: The Highland Council awards preferred bidder status on five year £66m ICT services contract to Fujitsu
London, October 30, 2009 – Fujitsu has been awarded preferred bidder status by The Highland Council for a new Information Communication and Technology (ICT) services contract of five years (with an option to extend for a further two years).
29 October 2009 Japan: Symbian Foundation Welcomes Fujitsu as New Board Member
Tokyo and London, October 29, 2009 – Fujitsu Limited and the Symbian Foundation today announced Fujitsu's appointment to the Symbian Foundation board of directors. Fujitsu joins wireless carriers AT&T, Vodafone, NTT DOCOMO, silicon providers ST Microelectronics NV and Texas Instruments, and handset manufacturers Samsung, Sony Ericsson, and Nokia as an Appointing OEM Member on the Symbian Foundation board.
28 October 2009 US: Fujitsu Announces Check Scanning Capabilities for QuickBooks 2010
Sunnyvale, CA, October 28, 2009 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., the market leader in document imaging scanners and services, today announced that Intuit Inc. will offer the company’s award-winning Fujitsu ScanSnap S300 scanning solution to be used with Intuit Check Solution for QuickBooks®, an add-on check processing service for QuickBooks 2010. Together, these solutions provide small businesses with an efficient way to scan paper checks into QuickBooks 2010 so they can skip the bank lines and start depositing checks electronically.
28 October 2009 Japan: Fujitsu Announces Interim Dividend for Fiscal 2009
Tokyo, October 28, 2009 – Fujitsu Limited announced that its Board of Directors decided today to distribute interim dividends from retained earnings for shareholders of record as of September 30, 2009, as indicated below.
28 October 2009 Japan: Fujitsu Establishes Executive Nomination and Compensation Committee
Tokyo, October 28, 2009 – Fujitsu announced today that it has recognized a loss in the consolidated financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2009 in relation to the reorganization and consolidation of manufacturing facilities operated by subsidiary Fujitsu Microelectronics Limited, measures which were announced January 30, 2009.
28 October 2009 Asia Pacific: Fujitsu Flaunts Finesse with the LifeBook A1220 and Fujitsu M2010
Asia Pacific, October 28, 2009 – Fujitsu proudly unveils two computing darlings built for the everyday user – the all-in-one performer LifeBook A1220 and the Fujitsu M2010 Mini-Notebook. The epitome of reliability and mobility respectively, the A1220 and M2010 will effectively suit your computing needs while exuding quintessentially elegant style.
28 October 2009 Japan: Fujitsu Recognizes Loss Due to LSI Business Reforms
Tokyo, October 28, 2009 – Fujitsu announced today that it has recognized a loss in the consolidated financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2009 in relation to the reorganization and consolidation of manufacturing facilities operated by subsidiary Fujitsu Microelectronics Limited, measures which were announced January 30, 2009.
28 October 2009 Japan: Fujitsu Reports Fiscal 2009 Second-Quarter Financial Results
Tokyo, October 28, 2009 – Fujitsu, a leading provider of IT-based business solutions for the global marketplace, today reported consolidated net income of 72.4 billion yen (US$804 million) for the second quarter (July 1 – September 30, 2009) of fiscal 2009.
28 October 2009 Japan: Fujitsu Revises Earnings Projections for First-Half FY2009
Tokyo, October 28, 2009 – Fujitsu Limited announced that it has revised the consolidated earnings projections for the first half of fiscal 2009 (April 1, 2009–September 30, 2009) previously announced August 21, 2009, based on the financial results released separately today.
27 October 2009 USA: Fujitsu’s New Printer Mechanism Offers Top-of-Line Speed and Reliability
Sunnyvale, CA, October 27, 2009 – Fujitsu Components America, Inc. today added a 24-volt, 3-inch thermal printer mechanism that offers OEMs ultra-fast print speeds, long-term operating reliability, and a compact footprint. These features reduce operating costs and downtime by increasing transaction efficiency in high-volume receipt printing applications.
27 October 2009 Tokyo: Fujitsu Unveils Infrastructure Products to Build Enterprise Cloud
October 27, 2009 – Fujitsu today announced the gradual roll-out in Japan, starting today, of new products and services that are compatible with multiple platforms and vendor environments to employ their on-site mission-critical systems as enterprise clouds. The company will strengthen products that enable system optimization through cloud technologies, such as virtualization and automation, and offer support services.
27 October 2009 UK: Fujitsu Launches New Desktop Managed Services
London, October 27, 2009 – Fujitsu is challenging the current status quo for commoditised desktop managed services (DMS) with the launch of its new DMS offering, available in the UK from today. The service has been developed in response to the demand from customers for desktop managed services to be significantly more strategic than they currently are; offer increased cost reductions; give greater peace of mind, and bring considerably improved flexibility.
27 October 2009 Finland: Hartela renews IT infrastructure collaboration with Fujitsu
Helsinki, October 27, 2009 – The Hartela Group has signed an agreement on Patja managed IT infrastructure services with the ICT service and hardware supplier Fujitsu Services Oy.
27 October 2009 Japan: Fujitsu Enhances Server Management Software for Multi-vendor, Multi-platform Environments
Tokyo, October 27, 2009 – Fujitsu today announced the availability in Japan of software with improved server management functionality that will enable customers to employ their on-site mission critical systems as enterprise clouds.
27 October 2009 Germany: Fujitsu Launches "Efficient Data Protection Initiative" for Total Data Assurance
Munich, October 27, 2009 – Fujitsu today announces the launch of the Efficient Data Protection initiative, assuring businesses of all sizes that their data is safe, secured from threats and meets the requirements for all service level agreements (SLA). Efficient Data Protection takes backup, archiving and restore to the next level, providing a complete, cost-effective solution.
27 October 2009 Japan: Fujitsu Unveils Infrastructure Products to Build Enterprise Cloud
Tokyo, October 27, 2009 – Fujitsu today announced the gradual roll-out in Japan, starting today, of new products and services that are compatible with multiple platforms and vendor environments to employ their on-site mission-critical systems as enterprise clouds. The company will strengthen products that enable system optimization through cloud technologies, such as virtualization and automation, and offer support services.
27 October 2009 Germany: International Launch for Fujitsu Managed Storage Service
Munich, October 27, 2009 – As unstructured data and compliance issues continue to drive storage growth, Fujitsu today announces the international roll-out of its Managed Storage service, enabling organizations to regain control of their data and associated management costs. By making the move to Managed Storage from Fujitsu, organizations of all sizes are offered greater flexibility in managing their data, backed by cost control and state-of-the-art data protection from a reputable, established vendor.
26 October 2009 Japan: Fujitsu Releases Interstage XML Business Activity Recorder
Tokyo, October 26, 2009 – Fujitsu today announced the immediate availability in Japan of the Interstage XML Business Activity Recorder, a software package that records all business activities of an organization.
23 October 2009 Japan: Fujitsu Earns HDI Certification for Raku Raku PC Help Line
Tokyo, October 23, 2009 – Fujitsu Limited and Fujitsu Communication Services Limited today announced that Raku Raku PC Help Line, Fujitsu's customer support desk for FMV Raku Raku PC users, has received Support Center Certification from the Help Desk Institute (HDI), the world's largest technical service and support industry organization.
22 October 2009 Asia Pacific: Fujitsu Flaunts Latest 7 for Windows® 7 Line-Up
Asia Pacific, October 22, 2009 – Fujitsu today launched seven latest computing machines to their notebook series that run on the Windows® 7 operating system from Microsoft – LifeBook A1220, P3110, P3010, P8110, T4310, T4410 and Fujitsu M2010. Besides these latest additions, many of Fujitsu’s favourites are also donning the Windows® 7 outfit – LifeBook A6230, T2020, T5010, S6510, S6520, S6420, S6421 and Fujitsu L1010.
22 October 2009 Germany: Fujitsu Announces Comprehensive Windows 7-Ready Product Lineup
Munich, October 22, 2009 – Fujitsu today announces a comprehensive range of desktop, notebook and thin client product lines ready for Windows 7, Microsoft Corporation’s new operating system. Fujitsu’s new LIFEBOOK models in particular have an improved user experience due to the advances of Windows 7 and Windows Touch technology. In addition, Fujitsu makes it easy for companies to transition to Windows 7, offering a “TwinLoad” option for upgrades.
22 October 2009 Japan: Fujitsu Formulates Biodiversity Action Principles
Tokyo, October 22, 2009 – Fujitsu today announced the establishment of "Fujitsu Group Biodiversity Action Principles," which focus on applying IT solutions to biodiversity conservation, promoting biodiversity throughout society, and actively undertaking these initiatives on a global scale. At the same time Fujitsu strives to ensure the conservation of biodiversity and the sustainable use of natural resources in its own business activities, the company will also strive to contribute to initiatives in these areas undertaken by its customers and society at large.
21 October 2009 Japan: Fujitsu Employee Wins Lord Kelvin Award
Tokyo, October 21, 2009 – Fujitsu today announced that Koichi Mori, a recently retired senior manager of the company, received the Lord Kelvin Award from the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) at the IEC's General Meeting on October 20 in Tel Aviv, Israel.
21 October 2009 UK: Increased Growth and Accolades for Fujitsu’s Oracle Practice
London, October 21, 2009 – Fujitsu’s Oracle Practice has continued to go from strength to strength in 2009 growing its Oracle capability and expanding its team by 20% to over 400 Oracle professionals in UK and 2,300 globally.
21 October 2009 China: Fujitsu Establishes New Subsidiary in South China to Create Greater Value for Customers in the Region with Stronger Business Focus and Enhanced Synergy
Shenzhen and Hong Kong, October 21, 2009 – Fujitsu today announces the official establishment of Fujitsu South China Limited, a subsidiary of Fujitsu Hong Kong Limited, which will focus on serving customers based in the South China region covering Guangdong, Guangxi, Fujian and Hainan provinces, and China's fast-growing banking and financial sectors.
21 October 2009 Japan: Fujitsu Unveils glovia G2 ERP System for Production Management
Tokyo, October 21, 2009 – Fujitsu and Glovia International, Inc. today announced the launch of glovia G2, the next-generation production management ERP for the manufacturing industry, available today worldwide.
20 October 2009 Finland: Fujitsu's Patja managed services for Ruukki expanded to cover on-site support
Helsinki, October 20, 2009 – Metal expert Ruukki and ICT service and hardware supplier Fujitsu Services Oy have expanded their Patja agreement on managed IT infrastructure services to also incorporate on-site services for Ruukki sites in Finland.
20 October 2009 Japan: Fujitsu Launches Systemwalker IT Change Manager
Tokyo, October 20, 2009 – Fujitsu today announced the launch of Systemwalker IT Change Manager, a software package that automates the process of updating applications in corporate datacenters, in Japan.
19 October 2009 US: Fujitsu Computer Products of America Appoints New CEO and COO; Reinforces Focus on Document Imaging Market
Sunnyvale, CA, October 19, 2009 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., the market leader in document imaging scanners and services, announced that is has divested itself of the Hard Disk Drive (“HDD”) business which operated under the Fujitsu Computer Products of America business unit alongside its Document Imaging group. Moving forward, the Document Imaging business operations remain the same, with the Scanning Solutions and Services business unit continuing to function as the exclusive group within Fujitsu Computer Products of America in Sunnyvale, California.
19 October 2009 USA: Fujitsu Packet Optical Networking Platforms Win Wireless Backhaul Distinction Awards
Richardson, TX, October 19, 2009 – Fujitsu, a leading provider of business, information technology, and communications solutions, announced today that Technology Marketing Corporation (TMC) and Crossfire Media have awarded the Fujitsu FLASHWAVE® 9500 and FLASHWAVE 4100 ES Packet Optical Networking Platforms (Packet ONPs) with First Annual Wireless Backhaul Distinction Awards.
19 October 2009 US: Fujitsu Launches LifeBook Notebooks and Multi Touch Tablets That Enhance the Windows 7 Experience
Sunnyvale, CA, October 19, 2009 – Combining the advantages of Windows® 7 with the latest trends in mobility, Fujitsu today expanded its line of LifeBook® laptops in North America, launching new ultra-thin notebooks, multi touch convertible tablets and desktop alternatives designed for business travelers and consumers.
16 October 2009 United Kingdom: Fujitsu's Enhanced Imaging Channel Program Promotes More Sales for Partners
London, October 16, 2009 – Further development and investment in Fujitsu's Imaging Channel Program offers unrivalled support and benefits to all organisations throughout the Fujitsu Community in EMEA.
14 October 2009 Asia Pacific: Fujitsu Underscores Style and Mobility with the new LifeBook P3110 and P3010
Asia Pacific, October 14, 2009 – Fujitsu announces the release of two new members to its Fujitsu P Series - the Fujitsu LifeBook P3110 and P3010 – to further manifest its promise of delivering exquisite style with advanced and user-friendly technologies. From the energy-saving ECO button to the DVD Sharing application that enables the sharing of optical drive over a wireless connection and colour matching accessories and polished swanky exterior, both laptops make perfect accompaniments for modern, on-the-go users.
14 October 2009 US: New Fujitsu ScanSnap Network Scanner Increases Document Management Productivty and Efficiency
Sunnyvale, CA, October 14, 2009 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., the market leader in document imaging scanners and services, today announced a new addition to its award-winning line of ScanSnap scanning solutions with the introduction of the Fujitsu ScanSnap Network fi-6010N iScanner. The new Network Scanner seamlessly integrates within a company’s existing network infrastructure, allowing users to easily scan and share information on the network to streamline business operations, reduce operating costs, and enhance work processes.
14 October 2009 USA: TELUS Deploys Fujitsu-Powered Next-Generation FLASHWAVE® Optical Networking Platforms
Richardson, TX, October 14, 2009 – Fujitsu, a leading provider of business, information technology, and communications solutions, announced today that Canadian telecommunications corporation TELUS has selected Fujitsu FLASHWAVE® Packet Optical Networking Platforms (Packet ONPs) for its next-generation converged Packet/TDM optical network.
14 October 2009 US: Fashion Retailer Comark Deploys Fujitsu TeamPoS 3000 XL2 POS System
Sunnyvale, CA, October 14, 2009 – Fujitsu today announced that Comark, one of Canada's leading specialty fashion retailers, has upgraded its point-of-sale (POS) infrastructure with Fujitsu TeamPoS® 3000 XL2 POS systems, utilizing a full range of Fujitsu services, including project management, staging and installation. Featuring the Intel® Core™2 Duo mobile processor, the new Fujitsu systems offer Comark increased reliability, significant energy savings and reduced maintenance costs, resulting in lower total cost of ownership (TCO).
13 October 2009 USA: Fujitsu Micro Packet ONP Introduces Connection-oriented Ethernet (COE) to the Optical Network
Richardson, TX, October 13, 2009 – Fujitsu, a leading provider of business, information technology, and communications solutions, announced today that Connection-oriented Ethernet (COE) is available for its FLASHWAVE® 4100 ES platform to create a Micro Packet Optical Networking Platform (Packet ONP).
13 October 2009 USA: New Fujitsu EoX Gateway Unifies Ethernet Access Networks to Increase Connectivity Options and Addressable Customers
Richardson, TX, October 13, 2009 – Fujitsu, a leading provider of business, information technology, and communications solutions, announced today significant new capabilities for its award-winning FLASHWAVE® 9500 Packet Optical Networking Platform (Packet ONP) to allow the system to aggregate, switch, and deliver Connection-oriented Ethernet (COE) services across any type of access network (EoX).
13 October 2009 Finland: OMG and Fujitsu sign agreement on Patja managed services
Helsinki, October 13, 2009 – Cobalt chemicals producer OMG Kokkola Chemicals and ICT services and hardware supplier Fujitsu Services Oy have entered into a Patja IT infrastructure service agreement extending to the end of 2012. OMG has been a Patja service customer since 2006.
13 October 2009 Japan: Fujitsu and Sun Microsystems Boost SPARC Enterprise Servers with New SPARC64 Processors
TOKYO and SANTA CLARA, Calif., October 13, 2009 – Fujitsu and Sun Microsystems, Inc. today announced new quad-core SPARC64™ VII processors and an enhanced memory controller for the SPARC Enterprise™ server line. The faster SPARC64 VII processors deliver up to 25 percent better performance than the previous generation and with new memory access enhancements, the updated SPARC Enterprise systems have delivered outstanding performance on key enterprise benchmarks. These results further prove the updated SPARC Enterprise servers with the Solaris™ Operating System are ideal platforms for consolidation and mission-critical enterprise applications including large-scale databases, BIDW, ERP and human capital management. The new processors are the second in-box upgrade delivered for this product family and are available as an option for seamless upgrades in existing SPARC Enterprise servers.
13 October 2009 Germany: Sleek Design and Value in Fujitsu’s LIFEBOOK P3110
Munich, October 13, 2009 – Fujitsu today announces availability of the new LIFBOOK P3110, a sleek, ultra-thin notebook delivering the perfect balance of style and performance. Well equipped for on-the-go computing, the LIFEBOOK P3110 offers an expanded screen width but is light enough to carry all day. Further attractive features are its long battery life and energy-efficient LED backlight display, perfect for working outdoors.
12 October 2009 USA: FastTrack Communications Selects Fujitsu FLASHWAVE® Platforms for DWDM Network, Expansion Plans Underway
Richardson, TX, October 12, 2009 – Fujitsu, a leading provider of business, information technology, and communications solutions, announced today that FastTrack Communications, a locally owned and operated telecommunications provider of voice and data network solutions, has selected Fujitsu FLASHWAVE® platforms, professional services and hosted software to create a next-generation DWDM network.
12 October 2009 US: Fujitsu Honored During North America Titan Awards at Oracle® OpenWorld
Sunnyvale, CA, October 12, 2009 – Fujitsu today announced it received an Honorable Mention at the North America Oracle® Titan Award ceremony at Oracle OpenWorld San Francisco 2009. The Oracle North America Oracle Titan Awards are given by Oracle to its leading partners. Fujitsu received an Honorable Mention in the Manufacturing and Automotive Industry solution category for its role in implementing and integrating the Oracle® E-Business Suite for a world leader in auto parts manufacturing.
8 October 2009 UK: Home Office Press Release: IT Contract Extension to Deliver Better Value for Money and Improved Service Delivery
London, October 8, 2009 – Current contracts between the Home Office and two of its major IT suppliers have been extended – saving the taxpayer more than £100 million over six years.
8 October 2009 Japan: Fujitsu Enhances ETERNUS DX60/DX80 Connectivity and Performance
Tokyo, October 8, 2009 – Starting today, Fujitsu offers enterprises greater flexibility in selecting the most suitable connectivity of entry-level disk storage systems to server hosts. ETERNUS DX60/DX80 systems are now available in a choice of three base models - Fibre Channel, iSCSI, or SAS. In addition, enterprise-class Solid State Drives (SSD) will allow ETERNUS DX80 to serve service levels for business-critical applications, which require the highest IOs per second. These enhancements will offer customers new ways to interface and lower their operational costs.
7 October 2009 Finland: VTT to adopt Fujitsu's End-to-End service for computer procurement
Helsinki, October 7, 2009 – VTT has entered into a service agreement with Fujitsu Services Oy on End-to-End service, whereby Fujitsu will manage the replacement process of standard workstations for VTT. The agreement covers approximately 3,600 workstations, whose replacement cycle is circa three years.
7 October 2009 Germany: Boundless Widescreen Entertainment with Fujitsu AMILO Pi 3560/3660
Munich, October 7, 2009 – Fujitsu today announces the AMILO Pi 3560 and 3660 notebooks, enabling clients to experience their films, photos, social networking, and games in stunning quality on a brilliant widescreen display, whenever and wherever they want. The entertainment action can also be enjoyed and shared with friends and family on a big Plasma-TV screen, with an optional Blu-ray Disc™ drive that easily integrates with other home entertainment devices via HDMI. Integrated Bluetooth provides connectivity and convenience for work and travel.
6 October 2009 Japan: Fujitsu Announces Winners of Mobile Phone Design Award 2009
Tokyo, October 6, 2009 – Fujitsu Limited and Fujitsu Design Limited today announced the winners of the Fujitsu Mobile Phone Design Award 2009.
5 October 2009 US: ESI Uses Fujitsu Automated Process Discovery and Visualization Service to Streamline Core Business Processes
Sunnyvale, CA, October 5, 2009 – Fujitsu today announced in North America that Electro Scientific Industries, Inc. (ESI) (NASDAQ: ESIO), a leading provider of world-class photonic and laser systems for microengineering applications, has used the Fujitsu Automated Process Discovery and Visualization service (APD) to streamline ESI's opportunity-to-order process with the goal of reducing on-hand inventory. Using the service, ESI successfully and cost-effectively gained new and detailed insight into existing processes and inefficiencies and identified opportunities to increase inquiry-to-order conversion rates. Of the 22 process improvement initiatives identified, 77 percent were a direct result of the Fujitsu APD exercise.
5 October 2009 US: Fujitsu PRIMERGY Servers Support New Windows Server 2008 R2
Sunnyvale, CA, October 5, 2009 – Fujitsu today announced that PRIMERGY® servers support the new Windows Server® 2008 R2. The new features in Windows Server 2008 R2 perfectly support the strength of PRIMERGY servers and the Fujitsu Dynamic Infrastructures portfolio.
5 October 2009 Japan: Fujitsu Releases New High-heat-resistant UHF-band RFID Tags for Garment Management
Tokyo, October 5, 2009 – Fujitsu Limited and Fujitsu Frontech Limited today announced that they have begun to offer the world's first flexible UHF-band RFID tag for garment management that can withstand high-temperature sterilization. The tag is intended for use in uniforms worn by employees at plants that manufacture products such as medical supplies or semiconductors, in which it is necessary to sterilize uniforms at a temperature of 121℃.
5 October 2009 Japan: Fujitsu Wins Two Green IT Awards in Japan
Tokyo, October 5, 2009 – Fujitsu announced today that its PRIMERGY BX900 blade server has won a prestigious green IT award from Japan's Green IT Promotion Council for its superior energy-saving design.
2 October 2009 Japan: Fujitsu Selected as Vendor for Development of NTT DOCOMO's LTE Mobile Data Communications Terminal
Tokyo, October 2, 2009 – Fujitsu today announced that it has been selected by NTT DOCOMO, INC. as a vendor for developing a mobile data communications terminal based on LTE technology, a next-generation mobile communications standard.
1 October 2009 Asia Pacific: Fujitsu Launches First Multi-Touch Tablets for LifeBook Series - LifeBook T4410, T4310 and LifeBook T5010
Asia Pacific, October 1, 2009 – Fujitsu unveils three new and highly desirable tablet masterpieces from its LifeBook T Series - the tablet notebook range renowned globally for its signature quality and flexibility. While the all new Fujitsu LifeBook T4410 and T4310 are all-in-one performers built for both corporate and consumer users in mind, the latest LifeBook T5010 opens new possibilities of computing for professional needs. All of them are built with the multi-touch feature designed to support the new Windows® 7 operating system that promises increased usability by allowing both the Pen and Two Finger Touch usability.
1 October 2009 Japan: DOCOMO, NEC, Panasonic Mobile Communications, Fujitsu Push Ahead with LTE Mobile-Terminal Platform
Tokyo, October 1, 2009 – NTT DOCOMO, INC., NEC Corporation, Panasonic Mobile Communications Co., Ltd. and Fujitsu Limited announced today that they are making progress with their joint development of "LTE-PF", a mobile-terminal platform based on Long Term Evolution (LTE), a coming mobile communication standard for super-fast downlinks above 100 Mbps and uplinks above 50 Mbps.
1 October 2009 Japan: Fujitsu and Toshiba Complete HDD Business Transfer
Tokyo, October 1, 2009 – Fujitsu Limited and Toshiba Corporation announced today that they have completed the transfer of Fujitsu's hard disk drive (HDD) business to Toshiba.
1 October 2009 Germany: Fujitsu’s PRIMERGY Servers Support New Windows Server® 2008 R2
Munich, October 1, 2009 – Fujitsu today announces that PRIMERGY servers support the new Windows Server 2008 R2. The new features in Windows Server 2008 R2 perfectly support the strength of PRIMERGY servers and Fujitsu’s Dynamic Infrastructures portfolio.

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