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22 December 2003 Germany: Fujitsu Siemens Computers Outperforms European SME Market and Strengthens its Number 3 Position
Munich, December 22, 2003 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers provided further verification of how successful its sales and marketing strategy for the small and medium sized enterprise (SME) market has proven to be. Europe’s leading IT company outperformed the European SME market in the third quarter 2003, achieving 18 percent year-on-year growth in a market that expanded by only 3 percent, according to IDC revenue figures for sales of PCs and x86 (Intel-architecture) servers. According to the data, Fujitsu Siemens Computers holds the number 3 spot in this segment in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region with an 11 percent market share.
18 December 2003 Germany: Fujitsu Siemens Computers' Best-Suited Hardware for Linux Wears a New Hat
Munich, December 18, 2003 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers provided further verification of how successful its sales and marketing strategy for the small and medium sized enterprise (SME) market has proven to be. Europe’s leading IT company outperformed the European SME market in the third quarter 2003, achieving 18 percent year-on-year growth in a market that expanded by only 3 percent, according to IDC revenue figures for sales of PCs and x86 (Intel-architecture) servers. According to the data, Fujitsu Siemens Computers holds the number 3 spot in this segment in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region with an 11 percent market share.
18 December 2003 UK: Futuremedia Selects Fujitsu Siemens Computers to Deliver e-Learning to Thousands of UK Homes
Bracknell, December 18, 2003 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers, which has already established an enviable track record in Home Computing, will be the provider of choice of PCs and/or laptops to be installed at Royal Mail employees’ homes for all orders resulting from the first of six marketing campaigns. This ensures that all subscribers of this first campaign, ending on December 23, will have the best means of using the resources provided by the Learning For All? programme, including innovative and exciting e-Learning content through Futuremedia’s Learning Management System.
17 December 2003 Germany: Fujitsu Siemens Computers Offers Complete Package Based on Unicenter NSM from Computer Associates
Munich, December 17, 2003 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers announced that it will extend its global partnership with US-based Linux and open source technology provider Red Hat into sales. As a result, the leading European computer company is now able to directly offer its customers all Red Hat products and thus act as a single source supplier. At the same time, Fujitsu Siemens Computers is now a Red Hat Premier Partner.
17 December 2003 Germany / USA: Joint Forces to Provide PRIMECLUSTER High Availability for Novell's Nterprise Linux Services
Munich, Germany / Provo, UT, USA, December 17, 2003 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers and Novell today announced that the cluster product suite PRIMECLUSTER™ from Fujitsu Siemens Computers and the Fujitsu Group of companies has been successfully tested and customized for the soon-to-be-released Novell® Nterprise™ Linux Services and is available for mission-critical business solutions.
16 December 2003 Germany: CELSIUS V - The New High-end Workstation from Fujitsu Siemens Computers with an AMD Opteron Processor
Dresden, December 16, 2003 – With the new CELSIUS V810, Fujitsu Siemens Computers is the first leading supplier to offer a high-end workstation based on an AMD OpteronTM processor, which supports both 32-bit and 64-bit computing. The resultant performance level of up to two AMD Opteron™ processors makes it the ideal system for all workstation target markets, including CAD (Computer Aided Design), CAE (Computer Aided Engineering), DCC (Digital Content Creation), visualization, virtual reality and software development. The workstation can be integrated in standard 19-inch racks and, thanks to its cluster capability, used as a high-performance compute node. The CELSIUS V810 is currently being certified for all major ISV applications.
11 December 2003 Germany: BearingPoint and Fujitsu Siemens Computers to Help Customers Drive Innovation
Munich, December 11, 2003 – With the global economy in a cautious upswing, companies are anxious to ensure that they can continue to drive innovation and business models to capitalize on the growing market and to gain new business in 2004. BearingPoint and Fujitsu Siemens Computers unveiled an alliance designed to help customers maximize technology to enhance their specific business model. A December 2004 IDC study concludes that most IT providers need to understand how to solve their customers high-priority issues, provide solutions that meet these needs while helping the customer to understand how to use them. (IDC Insight: Predictions 2004) This alliance joins BearingPoint’s excellent knowledge of vertical markets and complex project management expertise with the broad IT infrastructure experience and offerings of Fujitsu Siemens Computers. Together, the companies have the skills to deliver outstanding IT solutions to their customers. The System Integrator relationship, reaching across Europe, Middle East and Africa, will enable fast development of proof of concept through to implementation of solutions for customers.
11 December 2003 UK: The Cap Gemini Ernst & Young Group to Work with Fujitsu Services on the Inland Revenue's ASPIRE Contract
London, December 11, 2003 – The estimated £3 billion contract will start on the 1 of July 2004, after a six-month transition period from incumbents EDS & Accenture. Fujitsu estimates its business under the contract will result in revenues of approximately £1 billion. The deal is for an initial ten years with an option to extend for up to a further 8 years.
11 December 2003 Germany: Whisper-Quiet SCENIC PCs with Best Price-Performance
Munich, December 11, 2003 – With the global economy in a cautious upswing, companies are anxious to ensure that they can continue to drive innovation and business models to capitalize on the growing market and to gain new business in 2004. BearingPoint and Fujitsu Siemens Computers unveiled an alliance designed to help customers maximize technology to enhance their specific business model. A December 2004 IDC study concludes that most IT providers need to understand how to solve their customers high-priority issues, provide solutions that meet these needs while helping the customer to understand how to use them. (IDC Insight: Predictions 2004) This alliance joins BearingPoint’s excellent knowledge of vertical markets and complex project management expertise with the broad IT infrastructure experience and offerings of Fujitsu Siemens Computers. Together, the companies have the skills to deliver outstanding IT solutions to their customers. The System Integrator relationship, reaching across Europe, Middle East and Africa, will enable fast development of proof of concept through to implementation of solutions for customers.
9 December 2003 UK: Fujitsu Introduces Innovative Integrated Solution for Cost-Effective Carrier-Voice Migration
Birmingham, December 9, 2003 – Fujitsu Telecommunications Europe Ltd, the leading supplier of high performance telecommunications solutions, has unveiled a cost-effective, integrated solution for migrating legacy carrier-voice services to broadband. With Fujitsu's new GeoStream Integrated Voice and Data ADSL Line Card (IV-LCSS), the same exchange equipment supports conventional and broadband services concurrently. This ensures that traditional voice revenues can be generated from a new network platform without any customer disruption. For voice-only customers, the upgrade process to broadband is handled by straightforward remote configuration, eliminating the need for engineer intervention at the exchange. With the IV-LCSS, the door is also opened on a cross-section of innovative possibilities, such as customers enabling their broadband access via the web, and the integration of voice and data services.
21 November 2003 UK: Fujitsu to Help West Midlands Co-op
London, November 21, 2003 – A modernised store system incorporating high-tech cash tills will be introduced in all stores, allowing faster scanning and transactions, while improved displays at the checkouts will give customers greater information on their purchases. Selected stores will also have the option of the latest technology allowing self-scanning of purchases by customers, which allows customers to complete their shopping in less time than before.
18 November 2003 UK: Fujitsu Introduces Fingerprint Module Stack - An "All in One" Embedded System Solution
London, November 18, 2003 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (FME) today announced an all-in-one embedded fingerprint system solution MDFP200. This new module stack allows customers to shorten their development cycles and achieve faster time-to-market. Target applications are access control & management systems and various personal identification systems.
18 November 2003 Germany: Softek Announces New Channel Partner in Germany
Munich, November 18, 2003 – Softek, a leading provider of storage management software, today announced Kramer & Crew GmbH, a prominent provider of IT products and services, has become a member of the Softek Synergy Partner Program and has begun offering Softek Automated Storage software solutions to small and medium-sized businesses in Germany. Both companies are jointly exhibiting at the exponet trade show this week in Cologne (Both W82, Hall 5.1).
17 November 2003 Germany: PRIMERGY Makes Entry Server Class Affordable
Munich, November 17, 2003 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers announced, that they are going to offer innovative hot-plug SATA technology in its new Intel-based PRIMERGY TX150 SATA server. Available now for prices starting at around €1,900 in Germany (excl. VAT) for a ready-to-run configuration including two SATA hard disks, the leading European IT vendor has yet again enhanced the price-performance ratio in the area of entry-level server towers.
17 November 2003 UK: The National Business Awards Gives the Best
London, November 17, 2003 – Fujitsu won the 'business Oscar' for its 'Sense-and-Respond' strategy, which has led to Fujitsu customers reporting a 20% rise in satisfaction. The innovative 'Sense-and-Respond' management technique was originated four years ago, designed to put the needs of the customer at the centre of business and simultaneously improve employee satisfaction.
13 November 2003 US: The European Commission Selects Fujitsu for the Deployment of a Content Management Solution
Edison, NJ, November 13, 2003 – Fujitsu Consulting, the global consulting and services arm of $ 38-billion Fujitsu Limited, has signed a 3-year framework contract with the European Commission regarding the integration of “Documentum 5”, the latest version of the Documentum Enterprise Content Management (ECM) platform. Initially signed for a three-year period, this contract foresees 2 optional one-year renewals.
11 November 2003 Denmark: "easyXchange" from Fujitsu Siemens Computers Delivers Savings of about 40 Percent
Copenhagen, November 11, 2003 – Today, Fujitsu Siemens Computers revealed its “easyXchange” mail server and storage consolidation solution. easyXchange combines key building blocks to provide all sizes of organizations with a range of small, medium and large configurations to meet their specific requirements. All building blocks are tested as complete configurations in the laboratories of Fujitsu Siemens Computers in order to ensure a seamless interoperability. This comprehensive know-how is now available for customers in order to reduce the implementation risks of mail server consolidation projects, to speed up the deployment time, and to achieve a faster return on investment.
11 November 2003 Denmark: Fujitsu Siemens Computers and Altiris Make Blade Servers Easier to Deploy
Copenhagen, November 11, 2003 – Since June 2002, Fujitsu Siemens Computers has had great success supplying its Intel-based PRIMERGY BX300 blade servers. Companies working with this technology can exploit the enormous savings potential of these highly integrated, energy saving and easily scalable compact servers, especially in front-end scenarios such as web and terminal server farms. As a result, Fujitsu Siemens Computers is extending its blade partnership program, a collaboration with leading specialist companies aimed at supplying complete blade server solutions, to include independent software vendor Altiris. It will join existing partners F5 Networks (specializing in scalability), AEP (security), APC (high availability for complete IT infrastructures), Citrix, Microsoft, Novell and Red Hat (web and terminal services), and Network Appliance (storage subsystems).
10 November 2003 Germany: Fujitsu Siemens Computers' Intranet Among The World Top Ten
Munich, November 10, 2003 – The Nielsen Norman Group's report, "Intranet Design Annual 2003: Ten Best Intranets of the Year", published October 2003, confirmed what Fujitsu Siemens Computers employees already knew: their Intranet is one of the best in the world. The Nielsen Norman Group award is one of the most prestigious in the industry, reviewing the design and usability of just ten outstanding Intranets chosen from around a hundred applicants. Key evaluation criteria include: clean and simple design, consistency, and clarity. Intranet stability and reliability are also essential – and Fujitsu Siemens Computers has the technology to fulfill exactly these requirements.
7 November 2003 Germany: Fujitsu Announces ARM9 Multi-CPU Evaluation Device Implementing Next-Generation SoC Platform
Frankfurt, November 7, 2003 – Fujitsu has announced the development of an ARM9 multi-CPU evaluation device, the MB87Q1100, which implements the next - generation SoC (System-on-Chip) platform, integrating ARM926EJ-S and ARM946E-S embedded macrocell cores.
5 November 2003 UK: Fujitsu Services to Help Reduce Queuing in Train Stations
London, November 5, 2003 – Fujitsu's STAR, Station Terminals for Advanced Rail-retailing, has been formally accredited for use in UK station ticket offices by Rail Settlement Plan Ltd (RSP). RSP is the central controlling body that coordinates the collection and settlement of the ￡3bn per annum of train fares paid by the travelling public.
4 November 2003 USA / Netherlands: Tokai Rika Selects glovia.com ERP for a New Subsidiary in the Czech Republic
El Segundo, CA, USA / Eindhoven, Netherlands, November 4, 2003 – Glovia International, a subsidiary of Fujitsu and a leading provider of extended ERP solutions for engineer-to-order and high volume manufacturers, today announced that Tokai Rika has selected glovia.com – Glovia’s enterprise resource planning solution to support their newly established production facilities in Europe.
29 October 2003 Germany: Fujitsu Siemens Computers Announces First-Half Fiscal Year 2003 Results
Augsburg, October 29, 2003 – At its annual customer conference, Octoberfestival, Fujitsu Siemens Computers announced financial results for the first half of its 2003/2004 fiscal year. The company achieved a profit before tax (Pbt) of €11 million for the six month period from April through September 2003. This represents an increase of €32 million over the first half of the previous fiscal year. Revenue declined by nine percent to €2,232 million. The decline is attributed to the US Dollar / Euro exchange rate, which depreciated approximately 24% year-on-year, as well as to intense competitive pressure.
29 October 2003 Germany: Fujitsu Siemens Computers Expands Portfolio with Centera Content Addressed Storage
Augsburg, October 29, 2003 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers announced today the expansion of its product portfolio to include EMC's Centera, as part of the existing European distribution agreement for EMC's enterprise online storage solutions. Centera, the world's first Content Addressed Storage (CAS), is a software and hardware solution purpose-built to optimize the retention, protection and distribution of fixed content. Prices for this new storage solution, now available, start at EUR 127,000 ( without VAT) .
29 October 2003 Germany: New Rack-Optimized PRIMERGY RXI600 Server with Intel Itanium2 Processor
Augsburg, October 29, 2003 – With the new Intel-based PRIMERGY RXI600, Fujitsu Siemens Computers is rounding off its high-end product portfolio and offering the market a complete product spectrum with a new 64-bit, 4-way rack server. Thanks to its 64-bit architecture which is fully compatibility with 32-bit hardware, the RXI600's Itanium2 platform offers an ideal basis for the future. The new server will be available throughout Europe in January 2004. Introductory prices in Germany will be in the region of €25,000 (excl. VAT).
29 October 2003 Germany: News and Highlights from Fujitsu Siemens Computers at the Octoberfestival
Augsburg, October 29, 2003 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers' company trade fair, the Octoberfestival starts today and will run 29-30 October in Augsburg, Germany. During the course of the fair, Fujitsu Siemens Computers will focus on how IT can be used to generate business value. The fair centers on three key industry and customer topics: mobility, consolidation and optimization. The leading European computer company will also present its full range of products and solutions, from the new Pocket LOOX handheld to its rack-optimized PRIMERGY servers and business solutions for data center consolidation. Between 6,000 and 7,000 visitors are expected attend the two-day event.
29 October 2003 Germany: Pocket LOOX 610 — The Pocket-Sized Mobile Office
Augsburg, October 29, 2003 – Today, at its Octoberfestival customer event in Augsburg, Fujitsu Siemens Computers presented its new Pocket LOOX 610 handheld. Professional users now have a ”portable office“ for their personal information management and a platform for mobile solutions – all in a single device. The handheld offers a multitude of new technical features, including the Intel® XScaleTM PXA 255 processor and the Microsoft® Windows MobileTM 2003 for Pocket PCs operating system, thus turning it into an office that not only fits in your pocket, but also one for which a large number of applications are already available. The Pocket LOOX 610 will go on sale in November.
29 October 2003 Germany: SCENIC C610 - The Latest Addition to the Fujitsu Siemens Computers Premium PC Line
Augsburg, October 29, 2003 – With its new SCENIC C610, Fujitsu Siemens Computers has rounded out its PC portfolio with a state-of-the-art small form factor PC. The SCENIC C610 is aimed at cost-conscious customers who demand a small PC that offers the same high performance and functionality of other SCENIC systems. It will be available at the beginning of November.
22 October 2003 France: Fujitsu Siemens Computers and Oracle Join Forces to Reduce Software Complexity
Paris, October 22, 2003 – Oracle Corp. (NASDAQ: ORCL) and Fujitsu Siemens Computers today announced a strategic partnership aimed at reducing software complexity and speeding up integration of legacy data with modern systems. This will include joint development and cross-licensing of middleware software, plus joint marketing and sales in order to offer customers the benefits of reduced cost, faster application development and investment protection.
20 October 2003 Germany: New Mobile Processor Technology Makes Notebooks as Fast as Desktops
Munich, October 20, 2003 – With ever increasing demand among private consumers for mobile notebooks that offer all the functionality of desktop PCs, Fujitsu Siemens Computers has introduced its new AMILO A x620 notebook. Based on AMD Mobil Athlon XP-M processor technology, home users opting for this notebook receive full-powered multimedia, entertainment and education applications as well as the benefits of a mobile processor which include AMD PowerNow!™ technology for cooler running. The new notebook is now available from retailers for prices starting at EUR 1,199.
20 October 2003 Germany: Softek Signs New Reseller in Western Europe
Munich, October 20, 2003 – Softek™, a leading provider of storage management software, has signed a partnership agreement with netIX System Consulting GmbH, a vendor-independent consulting company headquartered in Mainz, Germany. NetIX becomes one of the newest members of the Softek Synergy Partner Program, which has grown to more than 75 companies worldwide.
15 October 2003 Germany: Fujitsu Limited Chooses CentricStor for the Eternus VT600 Storage Solution
Munich, October 15, 2003 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers announced today that its shareholder Fujitsu Limited. will deliver the virtual tape system Eternus VT600 in Japan and Asia Pacific regions. It also announces that Fujitsu’s mainframe operating system, MSP, is also certified on CentricStor. This package consists of Fujitsu’s Lt160 tape library and CentricStor, a virtual tape appliance developed by Fujitsu Siemens Computers. Fujitsu will start the Eternus VT600 rollout to its Japanese MSP customer base in December 2003. The decision to use technology from the leading European computer company is a key step towards its goal of becoming a global market leader in nearline storage consolidation.
15 October 2003 UK: Fujitsu Services in Line for ‘Business Oscars’
London, October 15, 2003 – Fujitsu Services, one of Europe’s leading IT infrastructure management services companies, has been shortlisted for two categories in the annual National Business Awards, the most prestigious awards in the UK’s business calendar. The two nominations are in the ‘Sales Operation of the Year’ and ‘Customer Service Strategy of the Year’ categories.
10 October 2003 UK: Fujitsu Helps States of Guernsey Income Tax Authority Cut Administration Time by 6000 Hours per Year
London, October 10, 2003 – The States of Guernsey Income Tax Authority (ITA) has signed a contract with Fujitsu Services, one of Europe's leading IT infrastructure management services companies, for an integrated electronic document/record management (EDRM) and workflow solution to track and automate the processing of tax returns and correspondence. This will provide a faster service to taxpayers, decrease administration and paper storage and help meet Data Protection Laws.
9 October 2003 Germany: Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe Wins Component Product of the Year Award
Frankfurt, October 9, 2003 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe has won the Component Product of the Year award for its dual 14-bit 800MSa/s digital to analogue converter (MB86064), the world's fastest CMOS DAC
8 October 2003 Belgium: AXA and Fujitsu Develop Automated Document Management Solution
Brussles, October 8, 2003 – Working with the IT Department of AXA, Fujitsu Consulting has developed an electronic document management system (EDM) to handle business customers’ files. Until recently, the EDM had concerned only insurance for individuals. It has now been expanded to all the AXA business customers. This full automation makes AXA the first insurance company in Belgium to have developed a “paperless” solution for its Business Customer operations.
8 October 2003 USA / Ireland: EMC and Fujitsu Siemens Computers Showcase World-first Global Failover and Recovery
Hopkinton, MA, USA / Cork, Ireland, October 8, 2003 – Working with the IT Department of AXA, Fujitsu Consulting has developed an electronic document management system (EDM) to handle business customers’ files. Until recently, the EDM had concerned only insurance for individuals. It has now been expanded to all the AXA business customers. This full automation makes AXA the first insurance company in Belgium to have developed a “paperless” solution for its Business Customer operations.
6 October 2003 Japan / Germany: Fujitsu and Siemens Business Services Announce Partnership in IT-Services
Tokyo, Japan / Munich, Germany, October 6, 2003 – Fujitsu Limited and Siemens Business Services, a 100 percent subsidiary of Siemens AG, today announced an agreement that will further enhance the two companies' strong regional presence in the field of IT services. The agreement will enable Fujitsu to offer its multinational Japanese customers enhanced coverage in global services in areas of Europe and North America where it does not operate directly. Siemens Business Services now will be able to enhance its service for global customers by drawing on Fujitsu's resources in the Asia Pacific region.
6 October 2003 Germany: Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe and Accemic Announce First Single-Chip Monitor Debugger
Frankfurt, October 6, 2003 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (FME) and Accemic have announced the availability of the first single-chip monitor debugger for Fujitsu's FR 32-bit microcontroller Series.
6 October 2003 Germany: Fujitsu Siemens Computers Presenting Thin Clients, Workstations, Servers, etc.
Munich, October 6, 2003 – At this year's LinuxWorld Conference & Expo 2003 in Frankfurt (27 – 29 October 2003), Fujitsu Siemens Computers will be a Platinum Sponsor, presenting a host of solutions on different platforms.
6 October 2003 USA / UK / Netherlands: Fujitsu Telecommunications Europe Expands Use of glovia.com
El Segundo, CA, USA / Luton, UK / Eindhoven, The Netherlands, October 6, 2003 – Glovia International, a subsidiary of Fujitsu and a leading provider of extended ERP solutions for engineer-to-order and high volume manufacturers, today announced that Fujitsu Telecommunications Europe, a leading supplier of high performance telecommunications services and products, has implemented glovia.com's new collaboration and integration capabilities to streamline its trading relationships with suppliers and customers.
29 September 2003 Germany: Fujitsu Siemens Computers Octoberfestival 2003
Munich, September 29, 2003 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers invites you to attend our Octoberfestival 2003 from 29-30 October at Schwabenhalle in the Messe Augsburg, Germany. Under the banner “Creating Business Value with IT”, this year’s exhibition and conference is focused on key IT topics including server & storage consolidation, optimization and mobility. Customers will report on IT projects that have helped them generate additional business value for their companies. Our key partners and suppliers will also participate in the event, including “IT-Consolidation and Mobility for mySAP Business Suite”, a joint conference held by SAP and Fujitsu Siemens Computers.
25 September 2003 Germany: Fujitsu Rolls Out First 10Gbps SERDES Macro for Networking Designs
Frankfurt, September 25, 2003 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (FME) has recently introduced its new 10Gbps serial transceiver macro, the HS9GX, for ASIC-based networking and communications applications.
25 September 2003 UK: Mobile Working is Key to Attracting and Retaining Staff
London, September 25, 2003 – Mobile working is a key weapon in the battle to attract and retain personnel reveals an independent report commissioned by Fujitsu Services, one of Europe’s leading providers of managed services for IT infrastructure. The survey, which was conducted with 100 organisations to identify the drivers, inhibitors and benefits of mobile working, found that it had a significant impact on the ‘attractiveness’ of a company and the HR benefits realised exceeded expectations by up to 40%.
24 September 2003 Germany: Fujitsu Siemens Computers Signs New Corporate Reseller Contract with Avitis
Munich, September 24, 2003 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers, the leading European computer company, has finalized a corporate reseller agreement with international IT consultancy Avitis. Starting immediately, Avitis will be marketing and selling Fujitsu Siemens Computers storage solutions such as CentricStor. The new cooperation deal will focus on large accounts requiring pan-European support. Avitis, based in France, has numerous branches in Western Europe and is expanding into the Middle East and Africa.
23 September 2003 UK: The Final Countdown for Basel II: You Can Still Meet the January 2004 Deadline
London, September 23, 2003 – The Basel II Accord comes into effect in just three months time, but it is not too late for organisations to meet the requirements if they start preparing now! If banks and building societies act now to put in place measures to meet the required three-year's backup of operational risk data by the end of 2003 they will meet the January 2007 deadline. Failure to comply could result in major cost to the business and lead to severe financial penalties.
15 September 2003 Germany: LIFEBOOK T Series: the Quick-change Artist
Munich, September 15, 2003 – Following through on its commitment to mobile computing, Fujitsu Siemens Computers today introduced yet another addition to its tablet PC product line, the LIFEBOOK T Series. The company has artfully blended its award-winning LIFEBOOK notebook and STYLISTIC tablet PC product lines to produce one of its most versatile PCs ever. With a flip of its screen, the LIFEBOOK T Series transforms from a traditional notebook into a highly mobile tablet PC. It will be available end of September 2003 from specialist shops for prices starting at EUR 2,599.
15 September 2003 Germany: New CONNECT2AIR AccessPoint from Fujitsu Siemens Computers Accelerates Internet Access
Munich / Dusseldorf, September 15, 2003 – With home users, small businesses and home office environments in mind, Fujitsu Siemens Computers has introduced a new wireless LAN AccessPoint. The CONNECT2AIR WLAN AP-600RP-USB networks different devices with and without cables. Typical application scenarios include multiple PCs with shared Internet access and also share central office resources such as printers, file servers and scanners. AccessPoint offers fast wireless Internet access, up to 54 Mbps transfer rate, and is based on the new 802.11g standard. Compared to 802.11b this provides an approximate fivefold increase in the transfer rate. AccessPoint is now available from specialty dealers for EUR 179 including VAT.
8 September 2003 UK: Fujitsu Showcases GeoStream Solutions at Broadband World Forum 2003
Birmingham, September 8, 2003 – Fujitsu Telecommunications Europe Ltd, the leading supplier of high performance telecommunications solutions, is showcasing the commercial and technological benefits of its GeoStream broadband solutions on Stand No. 316 at the Broadband World Forum 2003 exhibition (9 - 10 September, Novotel London West).
8 September 2003 Germany: Fujitsu Siemens Computers Launches Advertising Campaign Aimed at Small and Medium-sized Enterprises
Munich, September 8, 2003 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers is launching a progressive new advertising campaign today targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and covering the whole of the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) sales region. The campaign is centered on the needs of SME customers and highlights the responsibility of Fujitsu Siemens Computers as Europe’s leading computer company to translate these needs into reliable, high-quality IT solutions. This is also the message contained in the campaign slogan: We make sure.
3 September 2003 Ireland: Amdahl IT Services Provides Abbey National with Seamless City Fibre Network Upgrade
Hook, September 3, 2003 – Abbey National's requirement for a turn-key solution to its need for an increase in capacity for the business-critical Milton Keynes fibre network has been successfully resolved by the IT solutions provider, Amdahl® IT Services - the European operation of Fujitsu Technology Solutions®, Inc.
2 September 2003 Germany: The New CELSIUS K from Fujitsu Siemens Computers
Munich, September 2, 2003 – With its new entry-level workstation CELSIUS K320, Fujitsu Siemens Computers presents a benchmark-winning system that offers the power of a workstation in a compact desktop package. Ideal for Computer Aided Design (CAD), Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and – thanks to its compact design – the financial sector, where often up to four monitors are used with one system, the CELSIUS K320 provides the power these sectors need. It recently won top performance SPEC CPU 2000 benchmark suite. Additionally, the lead content in the integrated "green" mainboard has been reduced from twelve grams to less than three, and the soldering process does not use lead-based connections. Fujitsu Siemens Computers is offering an eco-friendly workstation - the only one available today that already fulfils the environmental directives scheduled for 2006.
1 September 2003 UK: New 22 Inch TFT LCD Displays from Fujitsu Target PC Multimedia and Television Markets
London, September 1, 2003 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe has announced the introduction of two 22-inch high-definition, full colour active matrix TFT-LCD displays for PC multimedia and television applications. A new robust structure makes the panels resistant to external stress and vibration, making them ideal for use in consumer environments.
29 August 2003 UK: Fujitsu Siemens Computers Appoints HKW Information Services as its 300th Elite2 UK Reseller
London, August 29, 2003 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers, one of the UK's fastest-growing suppliers of IT products and solutions to the SME market, has appointed HKW Information Services as the 300th member of its Elite2 accredited UK reseller programme. The appointment follows the recent announcement that Fujitsu Siemens Computers is looking to recruit a further 140 resellers by the end of April 2004 to support its continued growth and the planned expansion of its UK reseller business.
28 August 2003 Germany: Two New High-End Consumer Notebooks from Fujitsu Siemens Computers
Munch / Berlin, August 28, 2003 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers is presenting two new notebooks for private sector customers in Hall 1.2, Stand 202 at the 2003 IFA international consumer electronics exhibition in Berlin: the AMILO M 7400 offers top quality mobility and performance with Intel® Centrino™ mobile technology, while the special appeal of the new AMILO D 1840 includes an extra wide screen and high-end multimedia capability for playing and editing films.
26 August 2003 Germany: World Record in MBB2 Benchmark with Exchange Server 2000: PRIMERGY TX600 Eclipses Competition
Munich, August 26, 2003 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers announces the fastest Exchange servers on the market. Available today are two new 4-way Intel® Xeon™ processor MP technology based servers: the tower server PRIMERGY TX600 and the rack-optimized PRIMERGY RX600. The new servers will provide a basis for server consolidation, enabling different business-critical processes to run on a single hardware platform. Traditionally, high-availability solutions of this kind can only be realized with expensive add-on solutions from third parties. However, Fujitsu Siemens Computers is offering the latest high-availability technology such as Memory RAID via products such as PRIMERGY DuplexDataManager® and MultiPath. These solutions are certified for Windows Server 2003. The new servers are available for immediate shipping with prices in Germany starting at 8,600 euros (excluding VAT) for the TX600 and 8,900 euros (excluding VAT) for the RX600.
25 August 2003 Germany: Fujitsu's Softek Adds to Channel Partner Base in Germany
Munich, August 25, 2003 – Softek™, a leading provider of storage management software, has named Morse GmbH, one of Germany’s leading technology integrators, to its Softek Synergy Partner Program. The new channel partner will focus its efforts on offering Softek Automated Storage software solutions to customers in Germany’s banking, insurance, logistics and industry market segments. Softek President and CEO Steven Murphy signed the partnership contract at Morse headquarters in Neu-Isenburg.
18 August 2003 Germany: New Rack-Mounted PRIMERGY Servers Deliver Powerful Platform for Consolidation and 'Capacity on Demand'
Munich, August 18, 2003 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers, the leading European computer company today announced the launch of two new innovative PRIMERGY server models to meet growing demand in the rack server segment. The high-end PRIMERGY RX800 server consists of 8(16) processors in 4(8) height units designed to meet the demanding requirements of a modern IT infrastructure. The PRIMERGY RX200 server is outfitted with two processors in a single height unit and is targeted at ASP and ISPs who need a front-end and application platform for the constantly growing business. The entry-level prices for the models now available are 3,300 euro for the RX200 and 36,900 euro for the RX800 in Germany.
8 August 2003 Germany: Fujitsu Introduces New PLLs with Industry's Smallest Package - Low Power for High Frequency Applications
Frankfurt, August 8, 2003 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe has announced the MB15F7xUV series, a new family of sub-miniature dual PLL frequency synthesisers designed for the high frequency mobile communications market.
4 August 2003 UK: Fujitsu and the Highland Council Unveil New Joint Programme Office
London, August 4, 2003 – Fujitsu Services and The Highland Council entered into a new chapter in their five-year relationship on Wednesday 30 July with the opening of a joint programme office in Castle Wynd, Inverness. Called the ‘Digital Highland Programme Office’, the new facility was officially opened by Richard Christou, chief executive officer of Fujitsu Services, and Arthur McCourt, chief executive of The Highland Council.
1 August 2003 UK: Fujitsu Siemens Computers Extends Four Year PC Warranty Campaign for SMEs
London, August 1, 2003 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers, one of the UK's fastest-growing suppliers of IT products and solutions to the SME market, has extended its refresh4you four year on-site warranty upgrade programme through to September 2003. This follows the company's major success in the SME PC market with more than 500 companies having already registered to receive an additional year's warranty in the campaign's three month run. Fujitsu Siemens Computers will extend the campaign to enable SMEs to register for an extra year's free on-site warranty for SCENIC desktop PCs by registering on the refresh4you website at www.fujitsu-siemens.co.uk/rl/refresh4you/.
31 July 2003 UK: Bolton MBC Cuts Costs and Improves IT Infrastructure by Outsourcing to Fujitsu in £13 Million Deal
London, July 31, 2003 – Around 4,000 of Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council’s staff regularly use IT systems to enable them to provide essential services to over 261,000 local residents. In order to focus on its core business, Bolton MBC has outsourced its desktop, server and mid-range infrastructure along with email, network support, internet access, applications and helpdesks used by the council employees to Fujitsu Services, in a contract worth £13 million over the next seven years.
28 July 2003 Germany: Fujitsu Develops 90nm CMOS Technology for Digital Consumer and Mobile Applications
Frankfurt, July 28, 2003 – Fujitsu recently announced that is has developed and begun accepting orders for the CS101 Series of system-on-chips (SoCs) employing its state-of-the-art 90nm CMOS technology.
28 July 2003 UK: Fujitsu Siemens Computers Targets 50 per Cent Growth for its UK Reseller Base
London, July 28, 2003 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers, one of the UK's fastest-growing suppliers of IT products and solutions to the SME market, has launched a major channel recruitment programme to grow its number of UK resellers by 50 per cent. The company currently has some 270 resellers accredited to its Elite2 reseller programme, and is looking to recruit a further 130-140 additional resellers by the end of April 2004 in order to support its continued growth in the UK SME sector. Last year Fujitsu Siemens Computers grew its SME business by some 28 per cent, gaining market share and establishing the company as a key player in this important market segment.
24 July 2003 Germany: Financial Times Selects Solaris-based PRIMEPOWER Servers from Fujitsu Siemens Computers
Munich, July 24, 2003 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers, the leading European vendor of secure Business Critical Computing solutions, has won a major multi-million pound order from the Financial Times Group for its PRIMEPOWER Solaris-based UNIX servers.
21 July 2003 UK: BT and Fujitsu Showcase Broadband at British Grand Prix
Birmingham, July 21, 2003 – The broadband showcase demonstrates the deployment of broadband services to rural locations, with the Silverstone race circuit lying outside the reach of regular exchange facilities for ADSL. In addition, the showcase highlights the ability to meet the challenge of supporting the extensive communications requirements of a prestigious high profile event in an extremely rapid timescale.
8 July 2003 Germany: "Your Life" at IFA 2003: Fujitsu Siemens Computers Showcases Highlights from IFA
Munich / Berlin, July 8, 2003 – Offering consumers new products designed to enrich their digital lives, Fujitsu Siemens Computers will present its new entertainment devices, notebooks and PCs at the IFA (Internationale Funkausstellung, World of Consumer Electronics) from 29 August through 3 September 2003 in Berlin in Hall 1.2, Stand 202. To demonstrate how the world of consumer electronics, digital information and computing continue to come closer together, Fujitsu Siemens Computers will show consumers “Your Life” innovations to include: the ACTIVY Media Center, a SCALEO PC specially equipped for multimedia applications, gaming fun on the Scaleo 800i through a computer game based on the Disney film TRON and two notebooks designed specifically for at-home use: AMILO M bringing wireless LAN capabilities into the home, featuring Intel Centrino mobile technology, and an AMILO D with an extra-wide screen for watching videos.
3 July 2003 Germany: LIFEBOOK C Series with Intel Centrino Mobile Technology and Modular Bay
Munich, July 3, 2003 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers is now delivering professional entry-level notebooks with features that were previously only available on high-end models. For example, the LIFEBOOK C1110 now features Intel Centrino mobile technology, which optimizes the power supply and extends battery lifetimes. A few moments is all it takes to insert an additional battery, a DVD/CD-R/RW combo drive or a second hard disk into the modular bay of the new LIFEBOOK C series. The result for professional users is an entry-level notebook capable of offering standard performance features that used to be available exclusively on high-end notebook models. The new LIFEBOOK C series models are on sale in trade outlets from now on.
2 July 2003 UK: BSkyB Selects SPARC Solaris and Intel Servers from Fujitsu Siemens Computers
Bracknell, July 2, 2003 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers, the leading European supplier of Business Critical Computing solutions, has won a major IT infrastructure order for enterprise servers from British Sky Broadcasting. Following an extensive evaluation, BSkyB selected PRIMEPOWER Solaris-based UNIX servers and PRIMERGY Intel-based systems to power its major new Customer Relationship Management solution that will support the company's 6.7 million subscribers across the UK and Ireland.
30 June 2003 UK: Fujitsu's Softek Adds First Stop Computer Group to Synergy Partner Program
London, June 30, 2003 – Softek™, a leading provider of storage management software, today announced that First Stop Computer Group, a corporate solutions company for the 21st century, has become a member of the Softek Synergy Partner program and is now including Softek award-winning storage management solutions as an integral part of its comprehensive IT solutions that are offered to businesses in the United Kingdom.
30 June 2003 Germany: PRIMERGY and hpcLine Server Families with Intel IA 64 Bit Itanium2 Processors
Munich, June 30, 2003 – CPU technology in Intel-based computing is taking a major step forward with the introduction of the new Itanium®2 processor (formerly code-named Madison) by Intel® these days. Fujitsu Siemens Computers will incorporate the new Intel IA 64 Bit Itanium2 processor line in future product entries of its successful Intel-based PRIMERGY and hpcLine server families.
27 June 2003 Germany: Fujitsu Siemens Computers Clusters PRIMERGY Servers for High-performance Computing Applications
Heidelberg, June 27, 2003 – At the 18th International Supercomputer Conference held in Heidelberg from 25-27 June 2003, Fujitsu Siemens Computers announced its plans to use PRIMERGY servers with single or dual processors as compute nodes in Linux hpcLine clusters for High Performance Computing. This will make it possible to assemble hpcLine systems — including rack assembly and interconnect — entirely from standard components. The compact rack models of PRIMERGY servers are targeted at hpcLine users who want high performance at attractive pricing. The PRIMERGY server generates approximately the same amount of heat as a PC and is so compact, that it is possible to fit up to 42 servers with 84 processors in a single rack.
25 June 2003 Germany: Softek SAN Management Software to Enhance Fujitsu Siemens Computers' Storage Solutions Offerings
Munich, June 25, 2003 – Softek™, a leading provider of storage management software, has formed a strategic partnership with Fujitsu Siemens Computers, the leading European computer company, that will result in the company’s storage area network software, Softek SANView, being marketed, sold and supported throughout Europe by Fujitsu Siemens Computers’ sales force.
23 June 2003 Germany: Fujitsu Siemens Computers Extends its SPARC-based Mainframe Line
Hamburg, June 23, 2003 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers today presented its new SX140 Business Server at a BS2000 customer event in Hamburg. The newcomer is currently the most powerful mainframe in the SX series, which is based on SPARC64 processor technology. The system can run the BS2000/OSD and Solaris operating systems in parallel in separate hardware partitions, making it an attractive option for all medium-sized BS2000 customers who want to consolidate their enterprise servers. The SX140 is available from September 2003.
23 June 2003 Germany: Launch of Oracle Collaboration Suite Installation and Unique "Enterprise Technology Center"
Munich, June 23, 2003 – On the occasion of the Oracle AppsWorld in London, (June 23– 26, 2003) Fujitsu Siemens Computers – together with its partners Oracle and Network Appliance – announced the launch of the Oracle Collaboration Suite (OCS) installation in Oracles first Enterprise Technology Center (ETC) in Europe. At the ETC, located in Reading/Great Britain, all three companies demonstrate the reliability, scalability and capabilities of Oracle’s entire Collaboration Suite, running on Fujitsu Siemens Computers servers and cluster technology as well as on Network Appliance’s storage infrastructure. Future demonstrations will include also Fujitsu Siemens Computers’ mobile devices.
23 June 2003 Germany: Pocket LOOX from Fujitsu Siemens Computers with Windows™ Mobile Software 2003 for Pocket PC
Munich, June 23, 2003 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers is taking another step into the mobile world with the Pocket LOOX 600 a Windows MobileTM-based handheld. Timed to coincide with the launch of Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PC, Fujitsu Siemens Computers is announcing its support for the new operating system, on the Pocket LOOX 600. Fujitsu Siemens Computers guarantees customers that Pocket LOOX 600 purchased between 23 May and 23 September 2003 can be upgraded to Windows Mobile Software 2003 for Pocket PC for a small handling fee. And that's not all: customers who purchased their Pocket LOOX 600 beyond this Technology Upgrade period are also able to order a corresponding software upgrade. Fujitsu Siemens Computers will make the upgrade available in the third quarter.
20 June 2003 UK: Alliance & Leicester Invest £20 Million in New Desktop Support Contract with Fujitsu
London, June 20, 2003 – Alliance & Leicester has chosen, in a competitive tender, Fujitsu Services, one of Europe’s leading providers of managed services for IT infrastructure, to provide desktop support for its headquarters and 22 regional offices across the UK in a contract worth £20 million over three years. The contract aims to increase efficiency of services, while reducing downtime.
18 June 2003 UK: Fujitsu Awarded "Best of AIIM 2003" for New fi-4530C Departmental Scanner
Hayes, June 18, 2003 – Fujitsu Europe Ltd, a market leader in document imaging scanners, has today announced that CMP Media's Transform Magazine selected Fujitsu's fi-4530C departmental duplex colour scanner as a "Transform Best of AIIM 2003" winner, specifically acknowledging its 'ledger scanning and compact footprint' as standout features.
17 June 2003 UK: University of Manchester Selects PRIMEPOWER and PRIMERGY Servers to Drive Services for Up to 43,000 Users
Bracknell, June 17, 2003 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers, the leading European vendor of secure Business Critical Computing and Mobility solutions, has won a major £2 million order for its PRIMEPOWER SPARC/Solaris-based UNIX servers and Intel-based PRIMERGY servers from the University of Manchester. The systems will be implemented across the whole of the University of Manchester campus, university-linked NHS sites and business parks to provide up to 43,000 users with networked e-mail and personal file store services. The new IT infrastructure will also supply the University with powerful back-up and recovery capabilities, and 24x7 99.999 per cent availability.
12 June 2003 UK: BT's £1/2 million+ Emergency Recovery Unit Project Turned Around in Record Time
Birmingham, June 12, 2003 – Fujitsu Telecommunications Europe Ltd, the leading supplier of high performance telecommunications solutions, announces the completion of a fast-track project to design, supply and install several self-contained mobile infrastructure units (MIUs), each weighing some 14 tonnes fully equipped. Involving an investment in excess of £0.5 million, the BT MIUs are designed to be deployed anywhere in the country in no more than 12 hours, in order to restore vital communications in the event of an emergency. The portable units represent a key component in BT's "business as usual" policy, ensuring that the communications infrastructure can be restored as quickly as possible in the case of a major service disruption. In February 2003, BT awarded the contract to Fujitsu to kit out the MIUs, with the first commissioned at the end of May - just 12 weeks later.
12 June 2003 UK: Fujitsu Lands £6 Million Contract to Help Sandwell Council Achieve e-Government Targets
London, June 12, 2003 – Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has awarded Fujitsu Consulting, the global consulting arm of the Fujitsu Group, a £6 million, seven-year contract based around the implementation of an Oracle e-Business suite.
11 June 2003 UK: 'Atlas' Consortium to Spearhead Bid for MoD Defence Information Infrastructure (DII) Project
London, June 11, 2003 – EDS and Fujitsu today announced their team bidding for the UK MoD's Defence Information Infrastructure (DII) project under the Atlas consortium.
9 June 2003 UK: First Compact Desktop A3 Scanner Launched
Hayes, June 9, 2003 – Fujitsu Europe Ltd, a market leader in document imaging scanners, today announced the introduction of the newest member of its award-winning scanner product family - the fi-4530C.
9 June 2003 USA / UK: Sistina Software & Fujitsu Systems Europe Partner to Push Linux Clusters into the Enterprise Data Center
Minneapolis, MN, USA / Hayes, UK, June 9, 2003 – Sistina Software, the premier storage infrastructure software company delivering data-sharing solutions, and Fujitsu Systems Europe, one of the world’s leading server and storage OEMs, today announced that Fujitsu Systems Europe has selected Sistina GFS as the exclusive cluster file system running on Fujitsu’s line of High Performance Computing (HPC) clustering solutions. Through this partnership, Sistina and Fujitsu will provide customers and partners with Fujitsu’s first pre-configured and packaged Linux cluster solution for both industrial computing applications and enterprise-class data center deployments.
6 June 2003 UK: Fujitsu Revolutionises Desktop Scanning
Hayes, June 6, 2003 – Fujitsu Europe Ltd, a market leader in document imaging scanners, has today unveiled the Fujitsu ScanSnap!, the smallest upright desktop scanner on the market that allows business professionals to quickly convert paper documents of up to A4 into Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) files that are easily shared, organised and protected.
5 June 2003 UK: Fujitsu Siemens Computers Grows Ahead of UK Market with Double Digit Growth for its 2002-03 Fiscal Year
London, June 5, 2003 – At a briefing in London today Fujitsu Siemens Computers' CEO, Adrian v. Hammerstein, highlighted the key role the company's UK operation has played in helping Fujitsu Siemens Computers perform ahead of a declining IT market. According to v. Hammerstein: "In an IT market that continues to go backwards, Fujitsu Siemens Computers has again outgrown the market, particularly in the UK where the latest IDC figures for the first quarter of this year show us performing strongly and growing customer revenues by 13 per cent against a market that declined overall by two per cent."
5 June 2003 UK: Fujitsu Siemens Computers Honored with the Wharton Infosys Business Transformation Award 2003
London, June 5, 2003 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers announced that it has been awarded the Wharton Infosys Business Transformation Award in the category Organization-Wide Transformation. The award, which recognizes organizations with annual revenues greater than $ 1 billion that have transformed their business or industry through the creative application of technology, was accepted by President & CEO Adrian v. Hammerstein on behalf of the company.
5 June 2003 UK: Peace of Mind for Business Travellers
London, June 5, 2003 – With 4,000 wireless access points ('hot spots') allowing you to connect to the internet from coffee shops, airport lounges, hotels and other everyday locations expected to be in place across the UK by the end of 2003, working on the move is becoming easier and more popular. The ownership figures of laptops and PDA’s are rapidly increasing, confirming everyone's desire for mobility whilst working. However what many people may be forgetting in their rush to join this mobile revolution are the risks they are exposing themselves and their company to.
4 June 2003 Germany: The New AMILO D, Now Even More Powerful to Meet the Highest Demands of Private Users
Munich, June 4, 2003 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers today announces the new AMILO D notebook, optimized for multimedia applications such as video editing and gaming. The new notebook, which offers amongst others the Intel Pentium 4 processor with 3.06 GHz supporting hyper-threading technology, enables users to multi-task easily with their PC. Hyperthreading technology is designed to help active programs execute more efficiently so users can now do two or more tasks, like playing a graphic-intensive game while converting files to MP3 format at the same time, without the sacrifice in performance.
2 June 2003 Belgium: Fujitsu Services Will Actively Participate at the Customers and Partners Day of Fujitsu Siemens
Diegem, June 2, 2003 – This year again, Fujitsu Services will actively participate at the Customers and Partners Day of Fujitsu Siemens, our sister company and privileged partner, which will take place on next 11th for large enterprises and 12th June for SME’s in De Montil, Affligem. This year’s theme will be: “Reduce Complexity, Create Value”.
28 May 2003 Finland: Copenhagen Goes for Invia’s eDoc
Helsinki, May 28, 2003 – The Municipality of Copenhagen has just signed a contract with Fujitsu Invia for the delivery of an electronic administration and document management system. The purpose of the system, called eDoc, is to contribute towards giving Copenhagen residents faster service, rationalising administrative routines and giving employees more flexible working hours and workplaces.
28 May 2003 UK: New Pricing for Intel-Based PRIMERGY Servers Sets the Price/Performance Standard for the UK Channel
London, May 28, 2003 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers' PRIMERGY TX150 is the company's new entry-level tower server for SMEs and has been introduced to meet the growing demand for reliable 24 hour operation, high levels of security and performance at an extremely competitive price. Certified for Linux, Novell and Windows 2000 the new PRIMERGY TX150 also supports the new Microsoft Windows Server 2003 operating system. New options include 64-bit PCI architecture with five PCI slots for a high data throughput as well as a greater performance bandwidth through the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with up to 2.8 GHz and a 533 MHz front side bus. Other highlights include an onboard Single Channel Ultra320 SCSI controller and RAID level 0,1 functionality, while an optional RAID level 5 extension brings corporate performance to the SME space.
26 May 2003 Germany: 'Clutter Free' LCD Monitors from Fujitsu Siemens Computers
Munich, May 26, 2003 – 'Clutter Free’ LCD monitors from Fujitsu Siemens Computers Innovative design and ergonomic form factor meets needs of professional user Munich , May 26, 2003 Fujitsu Siemens Computers is launching two new product lines of LCD monitors tailored to the varying needs of professional users The silver and black design features, chosen to match the professional range of SCENIC PCs, give the new monitors an innovative appearance without compromising the ergonomics. The monitors are available in 15, 17 and 19-inch formats, and the resolutions range from 1024 x 768 pixels to 1280 x 1024 depending on the size. Making monitors use friendly, the new monitors feature an easy-to-use, self-explanatory OSD menu in six different languages, which was developed in Germany. And, rounding out the benefits, the built-in speakers and integrated power supply ensure a clutter-free desk.
26 May 2003 Germany: "Storage in Town", a Comprehensive Event Showcasing the World of Storage by Fujitsu Siemens Computers
Munich, May 26, 2003 – Coping with massive cost pressure and still enabling sensible growth and effective use of data – for most IT managers these days, these items are at the top of their wish list. And for these wishes to come true they need storage solutions with cutting-edge technology. In a bid to prove its efficiency as a solution partner in the storage sector, Fujitsu Siemens Computers is once more inviting visitors to "Storage in Town" in Hamburg, encouraged by the convincing success of last year's event.
22 May 2003 UK: Fujitsu Siemens Computers Extends Mobility Portfolio with New Wireless Products and Solutions
London, May 22, 2003 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers, the leading European vendor of secure Business Critical Computing and Mobility solutions, is extending its Mobility portfolio with the launch of new notebook and Tablet PC products and solutions at the Wireless LAN Event at Olympia from 22-23 May. The company will introduce a range of new products and solutions at the event, including the new ultra-portable LIFEBOOK S6120 notebook PC and E4010 desktop replacement notebook - both featuring Intel Centrino technology, new Tablet PCs with onboard Wireless LAN and new screen technology, and a range of specialist Mobility solutions.
21 May 2003 Germany: SCENIC PC from Fujitsu Siemens Computers with Intel 865G Chipset and Hyper-Threading Technology
Munich, May 21, 2003 – To coincide with the announcement of the new 865G chipset from Intel, Fujitsu Siemens Computers announces new models in its SCENIC range. The SCENIC Professional PCs provide a stable platform and are characterized by high-performance computing power, simple administration and advanced security functions. Excellent ergonomics and high reliability make them ideal for use in business environments. Thanks to the improved graphics of the integrated in the chipset, the new models: SCENIC E, SCENIC N, SCENIC P and SCENIC W, are prepared for modern graphics requirements in the office. Other highlights include Serial ATA for efficient data storage and up to 8 USB ports.
19 May 2003 Finland: Fujitsu Invia and Foreningssparbanken Sign Agreements Worth ca 11 Million Euros
Helsinki, May 19, 2003 – Fujitsu Invia has signed two agreements with Foreningssparbanken, which together amount to approximately SEK 100 million (ca EUR 11 million). One of the agreements covers help desk services for the bank's13 000 users, including everything from IT help desk to advanced user support for the bank's business applications. According to the other agreement Invia shall manage servers for Foreningssparbank's offices.
19 May 2003 UK: IT Helpdesks Are Failing UK Businesses, Says Fujitsu
London, May 19, 2003 – Fujitsu estimates that 50 - 70% of all calls to IT helpdesks are entirely preventable and are causing delays to business critical processes, severely effecting brand reputation and customer loyalty. Fujitsu is calling for a radical re-think of the role of the IT helpdesk, changing the emphasis from cure to prevention.
16 May 2003 UK: Fujitsu Siemens Computers Powers Wireless Internet Cafe at 56th Annual Cannes Film Festival
London, May 16, 2003 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers is supporting the UK film community at the 56th Annual Cannes Film Festival with a Wireless Internet Mobility solution for the festival's prestigious Beachside Pavilion and the UK Film Centre. The company has equipped the Beachside Pavilion with a network of WLAN-connected LIFEBOOK notebook PCs to create a wireless Internet café for visitors to the pavilion and help it promote European digital cinema at this year's festival.
15 May 2003 UK: Fujitsu Siemens Computers Announces Final Results for Fiscal Year 2002 with a Euro 8 Million Profit
London, May 15, 2003 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers achieved a profit before tax (pbt) of €8 million for the 2002/2003 financial year running from April 2002 to March 2003, against the CeBIT forecast (March 2003) of a pbt of €4 million. Revenue was nearly flat at €5,337 million, compared to €5,434 million in the previous year. The final numbers are an update to the preliminary financial results announced at CeBIT 2003.
14 May 2003 Finland: Nordic Countries Actively Involved in Fujitsu's International Retail Product Development
Helsinki, May 14, 2003 – The Finnish Kennel Club has chosen Fujitsu Invia to deliver their new DogNet portal. DogNet will serve over 100,000 individual members and 1,700 member clubs of the Kennel Club. In addition to a versatile Internet web site, DogNet will also provide Extranet services for breed clubs, kennel districts and trustees, as well as an intranet web desktop for the office and board of the Kennel Club. The service will be provided by Invia's management and monitoring services.
14 May 2003 Japan / Germany: Fujitsu Introduces Two New Enhanced Mobile FCRAM Burst Mode Devices
Tokyo, Japan / Frankfurt, Germany, May 14, 2003 – Fujitsu Limited and Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe GmbH (FME) have announced two new Mobile FCRAM devices based on the company’s Fast Cycle RAM (FCRAM™) architecture. The new Mobile FCRAMs, “MB82DBS02163C” and “MB82DBS04163B”, are the first to adopt Burst Mode for both the Read and Write operations, with compliance to “Common Specification for Mobile RAM (COSMORAM)”, as recently announced by Fujitsu Limited, NEC Electronics Corporation and Toshiba Corporation.
14 May 2003 UK: Fujitsu Services Joins in ‘Learning at Work Day’
London, May 14, 2003 – The technical support team at Stevenage is responsible for supporting one of Fujitsu's major clients, DVLA, which is based in Swansea. In order to respond better to their Welsh-speaking customers, 'Learning at Work Day' in Stevenage will offer the opportunity for Fujitsu staff to learn the Welsh language. The learning is designed to be fun and one of the challenges will be for the Stevenage team to hold conversations with each other in Welsh.
13 May 2003 UK: Fujitsu Drives Growth in Swansea with DVLA
London, May 13, 2003 – Fujitsu Services, one of Europe’s leading providers of managed services for IT infrastructure, has today opened a new office in Swansea as part of its £200 million ten year contract with DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency). The office houses around 160 employees with this figure likely to rise over time. Richard Christou, chief executive officer of Fujitsu Services, speaking at the opening ceremony said, "We are very excited about our partnership with DVLA and the people of Swansea. We are pleased to be working with a group of people with such drive and dedication. We will be looking to make the most of a rich pool of talent in the local area."
13 May 2003 UK: NAS for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
London, May 13, 2003 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers has added the new FibreCAT® N30 to its extensive Network Attached Storage (NAS) portfolio. As an optimised file server, the FibreCAT N30 is a "Windows Powered NAS" appliance, which runs on the reliable Intel-based PRIMERGY servers from Fujitsu Siemens Computers with Microsoft Windows technology. This new storage solution particularly stands out due to its high reliability, high availability, and simple administration.
12 May 2003 Singapore / Germany: Fujitsu Asia Extends BroadSoft IP Centrex to Wireless Devices
Singapore and Gaithersburg, Germany, May 12, 2003 – Singapore-based Fujitsu Asia Pte Ltd (Fujitsu Asia) and BroadSoft® Inc. (BroadSoft) today announced an initiative to integrate Fujitsu Asia’s cell phone access products with BroadSoft’s flagship product, BroadWorks®. Fujitsu Asia will resell BroadWorks throughout the Asia-Pacific region to enable IP connectivity and access to corporate communication services via any cell phone device.
12 May 2003 Germany: Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe Launches General-Purpose 8-Bit MCUs with LIN-Compatible UART Interface
Frankfurt, May 12, 2003 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (FME) today introduced two cost-effective 8-bit microcontrollers for automotive body-control module subsystems. The MB89210 series of F2MC controllers includes Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (UART) capabilities that support the Local Interconnect Network (LIN). LIN, along with the Controller Area Network (CAN), has emerged as a de facto, low-cost communications standard for in-vehicle networks.
12 May 2003 Germany: Rising Demand for PRIMERGY Enterprise Server with Linux Operating System
Munich and Nuremberg, May 12, 2003 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers and SuSE Linux announced today that they will offer customers and sales partners PRIMERGY servers bundled with the SuSE Linux Enterprise Server operating system. The bundle is designed to reduce customer cost and to simplify the ordering process as they can now receive a complete solution from one vendor. With their offering, Fujitsu Siemens Computers and SuSE are responding to the strong demand from their customers and sales partners in the whole of the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East and Africa). The Linux option applies to all PRIMERGYs, from the entry-level system with one processor right through to the high-end 16-way server. Fujitsu Siemens Computers and SuSE are expecting a considerable hike in demand for the blade servers in particular, as well as for the new tower and rack systems of the TX and RX series.
6 May 2003 Germany: Fujitsu's AccelArray Technology Delivers Improved Time-to-Market, Reduced Development Cost for Storage
Frankfurt, May 6, 2003 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (FME) today introduced the AccelArray™ technology, developed to meet customer requirements for low cost and minimal design cycles using Fujitsu's proven design and process technology leadership. AccelArray shortens the design and fabrication cycle times of a typical standard cell ASIC by as much as 70 percent, and reduces total ASIC development cost for 0.11-micron products by as much as 80 percent.
6 May 2003 UK: UK Businesses Unprepared for Total Office Shutdown
Surrey, May 6, 2003 – The findings, compiled by Fujitsu, show that although most businesses have an IT disaster recovery plan in place, few have planned for business continuity in the event of a serious incident that may prevent their employees from coming into work.
5 May 2003 Finland: Fujitsu Invia to Deliver DogNet Portal to the Finnish Kennel Club
Helsinki, May 5, 2003 – The Finnish Kennel Club has chosen Fujitsu Invia to deliver their new DogNet portal. DogNet will serve over 100,000 individual members and 1,700 member clubs of the Kennel Club. In addition to a versatile Internet web site, DogNet will also provide Extranet services for breed clubs, kennel districts and trustees, as well as an intranet web desktop for the office and board of the Kennel Club. The service will be provided by Invia's management and monitoring services.
2 May 2003 UK: Fujitsu Siemens Computers Launches Industry's First Four Year PC Warranty
London, May 2, 2003 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers has launched refresh4you, a new four year on-site warranty upgrade programme for its SCENIC desktop PCs. refresh4you is aimed particularly at the growing number of UK SME organisations that bought their current PCs in the run-up to Y2K, and now find that their desktop support service has run out. In 1999 Fujitsu Siemens Computers was the first PC manufacturer to offer a three year on-site warranty as standard on all its desktop business PCs, and the launch of the PC industry's first four year warranty programme continues the company's strong record of service innovation.
1 May 2003 UK: Fujitsu Services Returns to Profitability
London, May 1, 2003 – Fujitsu Services Holdings PLC, one of Europe’s leading IT infrastructure management companies, today announced a return to profitability after five years. The company made an operating profit before exceptional items of £59.6 million and a pre-tax profit of £30.5 million during the financial year 2002/3. Operating cash flow of £101 million was generated.
1 May 2003 UK: Fujitsu Siemens Computers and Novell Sign Blade Server Partnership
London, May 1, 2003 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers has named Novell Inc. as an 'Alliance Partner' for delivering the newly announced NetWare 6.5 and exteNd products for Blade servers. In an agreement signed by the two companies, Novell will develop, certify, and market NetWare and exteNd software products designed to support Fujitsu Siemens Computers' PRIMERGY BX300 Blade servers. The combination of NetWare 6.5 and these high-density servers can significantly reduce management costs and network complexity through server consolidation.
1 May 2003 Netherlands: Ultra Lightweight and Wireless Handheld Printer
Hoofddorp, May 1, 2003 – The FTP-628WSL100 offers our customers a low cost solution for their portable handheld and therefore lightweight needs. With its compact lightweight construction, and a 2” mechanism with easy paper loading function, it is suitable for use in vehicles, data logging, taxi and parking meters. It is a perfect solution in combination with portable terminals for industrial, PDA and mobile phone applications.
28 April 2003 UK: Fast-Track Network Support with Fujitsu's 24/7 Facility
Birmingham, April 28, 2003 – Fujitsu Telecommunications Europe Ltd, the leading supplier of high performance telecommunications solutions, has announced considerable expansion of its Customer Support Centre, which provides a 24/7 manned service to network operators. Staffed by a team of accredited engineers, Fujitsu's Customer Support Centre provides a high level of technical back-up, principally across the company's FBX-A SDH and FDX xDSL multi-service Access Platforms.
28 April 2003 Germany: Fujitsu Siemens Computers Supplies Software for mySAP Enterprise Portal
Munich, April 28, 2003 – To coincide with the SAP Conference on Enterprise Portals and Integration Technology on 7 and 8 May 2003 in Berlin, Fujitsu Siemens Computers has brought out new iView modules. Using these modules in conjunction with the openSEAS software suite, it is now also possible to integrate individual applications which do not meet the standards of open software architectures quickly and cost-effectively into the mySAP Enterprise Portal. The solution, which SAP has now certified, will be of particular benefit to customers who want to both introduce the mySAP Enterprise Portal and also continue using their existing individual applications.
24 April 2003 UK: Fujitsu Ensures Smooth Deployment of Windows Server 2003 for UK Companies
London, April 24, 2003 – The programme, which includes master classes, seminars and onsite visits from consultants, can help UK companies achieve optimal benefits in the shortest amount of time and can offer an improvement in stability throughout the migration process.
24 April 2003 UK: Fujitsu Migrates Advice Agent Technology to Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Surrey, April 24, 2003 – Fujitsu, a platinum global launch partner, is one of a number of key organisations involved in the Microsoft's Windows Server 2003 programme and will apply the new technology initially to its 'Advice Agent' solutions.
24 April 2003 Germany: Windows Server 2003 Launched on PRIMERGY
Munich, April 24, 2003 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers today announced its widespread support for the Windows Server 2003 operating system. All current PRIMERGY models meet the requirements of the new operating system and will successively be qualified for Windows Server 2003. The strengths of the new operating system are especially apparent when it comes to building modern IT infrastructures, or in server consolidation with blade servers and the large T850 PRIMERGYs.
22 April 2003 Germany: Fujitsu Siemens Computers Partners Novell with Regard to Blade Servers
Munich, April 22, 2003 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers names Novell Inc. as an 'Alliance Partner' for delivering the newly announced NetWare 6.5 and exteNd products for Blade servers. In an agreement signed by the two companies, Novell will develop, certify, and market NetWare and exteNd software products designed to support Fujitsu Siemens Computers’ PRIMERGY BX300 Blade servers. The combination of NetWare 6.5 and these high-density servers can significantly reduce management costs and network complexity through server consolidation.
16 April 2003 UK: KLM’s Cost Savings Take-Off by Outsourcing to Fujitsu
London, April 16, 2003 – KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will save £10 million from outsourcing the management of its office automation operations to Fujitsu Services over the next four years. The contract worth £27 million will cover 7,000 workstations, 130 servers and five local area networks at the airlines headquarters and four operations bases.
15 April 2003 UK: Fujitsu to Show Document Scanners at IM Expo 2003
Hayes, April 15, 2003 – Fujitsu, the market leader in document imaging scanners, will again be exhibiting at the Information Management Expo Roadshow. The 2003 event takes place in five cities across the UK where Fujitsu Europe will be showing its latest scanner products alongside its key distributors and specialist resellers.
14 April 2003 UK: AIB Bank Selects Softek Software to Ensure High Customer Service Levels for Online Banking Customers
London, April 14, 2003 – Softek™, a leading provider of storage management software, today announced that Allied Irish Bank (AIB) has successfully deployed Softek™ EnView, Softek’s quality of service (QoS) software to help guarantee consistently high availability, responsiveness and performance for customers using its Internet banking services in Ireland and the United Kingdom.
8 April 2003 Germany: New IDC Figures Confirm Faster-Than-Market Growth for PRIMERGY with Intel-Based Linux Servers
Munich, April 8, 2003 – New figures from IDC (03/2003) for 2002 confirm positive growth in all Linux server market segments for Intel-based PRIMERGY servers from Fujitsu Siemens Computers. Looking at Intel-based Linux servers overall, the company posted two-digit growth in western Europe both in shipments and also by sales volume, which meant it performed much better than the market overall. Fujitsu Siemens Computers points to its long experience in business-critical computing as the reason for the success of its PRIMERGY servers, which are developed and produced in Europe. Customers can now also reap the benefit of this experience with innovative solutions under Linux.
8 April 2003 UK: Weymouth Citizens to Get Council Services on Call 24/7
London, April 8, 2003 – Residents of Weymouth and Portland will soon be able to make planning enquiries online at anytime of day or night with the help of a new service from the council. The facility being developed by Weymouth and Portland Borough Council and Fujitsu Services will put key resident and business services online by May. This will help enable Weymouth to achieve the 2005 e-Government deadline, as well as providing a faster more efficient service to citizens who want to get information from the council around the clock.
7 April 2003 UK: Making the Flexible Working Legislation Work for You
London, April 7, 2003 – "The legislation is certainly an important step towards making flexible working a reality, though its disappointing that it covers parents only. Flexible working can deliver a better work/life balance to employees, and employers often see productivity levels rise," said Maria Lorenz, business development manager at Fujitsu Services. "However, the shift to flexible working can be perceived as difficult, and employees who wish to take that step should make it as easy on themselves and their employers as possible."
3 April 2003 Germany: Fujitsu Siemens Computers Wins Industrial Excellence Award
Munich, April 3, 2003 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers’ factory in Augsburg has won the international Industrial Excellence Award 2003. Created by the French management school INSEAD and the German business school WHU (Graduate School of Management), the competition examines process quality, including customer and supplier integration, innovation management and strategy implementation. The key criterion is the ability to adapt quickly and flexibly to constantly changing market conditions.
1 April 2003 UK: Poor Strategic Vision in IT Will Hinder the Progression of Financial Sector Organisations
London, April 1, 2003 – Over two thirds of financial sector IT managers consider IT as not being fully integrated with the strategy of their organisation. The findings announced today as part of extensive research carried out by Fujitsu Services and the Institute of Financial Services (IFS), are an early warning for financial organisations who may see their operational performance handicapped if they fail to embrace IT strategically. The research underlines the need for organisations to utilise IT in anticipating and managing business change in order to maintain competitive edge.
27 March 2003 Germany: Fujitsu's FR Microcontroller Series Finds Support from SEGGER
Frankfurt, March 27, 2003 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe today announced a partnership with SEGGER Microcontroller Systeme GmbH, one of the leading embedded software manufacturers, with the release of embOS (RTOS) to support Fujitsu's FR and 16LX series microcontrollers and Softune environment. This new agreement is set to bring additional benefits to customers operating in the embedded market.
20 March 2003 UK: Fujitsu Launches FDX Compact and Mini DSLAMs
Birmingham, March 20, 2003 – Fujitsu Telecommunications Europe Ltd, the leading supplier of high performance telecommunications solutions, announces the introduction of its FDX Compact and FDX Mini DSLAMs. This continues the company's development of its successful FDX xDSL Access Platform - a product already widely deployed for ADSL service delivery in the UK. The new DSLAMs are designed to ease the provision of xDSL services in smaller exchange sites, such as in rural locations. They provide a least-cost start-up route for operators by minimising the initial hardware and installation overheads. Both the new systems reflect the industry-leading line-density capability of the FDX xDSL Access Platform, and offer scalability for future expansion. They also support ADSL and SHDSL connections for optimum flexibility.
19 March 2003 UK: Royal Bank of Scotland Continues to Reap the Benefits of e-Learning
London, March 19, 2003 – Through the preferred supplier agreement signed in 2002, KnowledgePool has been commissioned by the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) to design a custom systems training e-Learning programme. The programme has a contract value of c£60,000 and will provide training to over 3000 customer advisers and branch and graduate managers.
12 March 2003 Germany: Fujitsu Siemens Computers to Offer Aurema's Resource Management Solution
Munich, March 12, 2003 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers and Aurema Inc, a leading provider of software solutions for systems resource management and control, today announced plans to offer ARMTech, Aurema’s Active Resource Management Technology, on PRIMEPOWER servers and all Solaris/SPARC Sun platforms. The offering will help customers that run Solaris-based IT-Infrastructures with servers from Fujitsu Siemens Computers and Sun to reduce their Total Costs of Ownership. The new ARMTech offering for all PRIMEPOWER and SPARC servers running Solaris 8 and 9 will be sold and supported directly by Aurema Inc, Fujitsu Siemens Computers and its partners. The solution will be presented at CeBIT in the Hall 1, Stand 5e2 and will be available for delivery later this summer.
12 March 2003 Germany: FUTRO C100 - The Versatile Network Client from Fujitsu Siemens Computers
Hanover , March 12, 2003 – With the FUTRO C100, Fujitsu Siemens Computers announces a new member of its Thin Client product family designed to offer an attractively priced solution in terms of terminal server concepts and classical multi-user environments. FUTRO thin clients are aimed at customers in the server-based computing sector who are looking for low total cost of ownership, space-saving solutions and high levels of security. The systems are particularly suited for host-based applications such as data entry and the querying of central databases, e-mail and office applications.
12 March 2003 Germany: iF Design Awards for PCs, Workstations, Tablet PCs and Monitors for Fujitsu Siemens Computers
Hanover, March 12, 2003 – A whole range of products from Fujitsu Siemens Computers have won the coveted iF design award 2003 from iF Industrie Forum in the Product Design, Communication and Entertainment sector. The prizewinners were the SCENIC professional PC family, the SCENIC W professional PC, the CELSIUS workstations, the STYLISTIC Tablet PC and the Premium Line of LCD monitors. An international jury selected 358 products from the several thousand submitted, taking into account criteria such as design quality, user-friendliness, environmental compatibility etc. Some of the products were the fruit of close cooperation between our design agency, designafairs, and the Fujitsu Design Center.
12 March 2003 Germany: LIFEBOOK E Series - Stay Connected for Mobile Computing Anytime, Anywhere
Hanover, March 12, 2003 – Customers are no longer limited by the location of their computer system. The LIFEBOOK E2010 from Fujitsu Siemens Computers allows corporate users the power and flexibility to stay connected to their information anytime, anywhere. Integrated security functions protect user authentication and both wired and wireless communications. The modular design makes expansion to current needs. It provides a powerful lightweight platform for wireless computing. This full function notebook allows flexible functionality with quality and top performance throughout a long life cycle.
12 March 2003 Germany: LIFEBOOK S Series - The Ultra-portable Mobile Office Enables Secure Mobility
Hanover, March 12, 2003 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers announced today at CeBIT the LIFEBOOK S Series, featuring more power and improved long battery life for the wireless, mobile office. Based on Intel Centrino Mobile Technology, the new LIFEBOOK S 6120 is the ultra-portable notebook with a multi-bay concept. This full function notebook allows flexible functionality at low weight and small form factor with quality and top performance throughout a long life cycle. Data security and access protection is a key concern from Fujitsu Siemens Computers to enable secure mobile computing. Therefore the company offers a unique and convincing security concept in the mobile segment.
12 March 2003 Germany: New Intel-based Servers from Fujitsu Siemens Computers
Hanover, March 12, 2003 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers refreshed its Intel-based PRIMERGY server range in the first half of 2003 in the class of one- and two-processor systems. Starting with the launch of five new entry servers, the new PRIMERGY TX line (tower housing) and RX line (rack-optimized housing) servers are set to redefine reliability. All new servers are validated and certified for Linux, Novell, Windows 2000, and especially for the new operating system Windows Server 2003, which makes them perfectly suited as a stable platform for Windows NT transition projects. The new PRIMERGY models RX100 and TX150 are instantly available at a starting price of 1550 and 1650 Euros, while all other new server models will start shipping in the second quarter of 2003.
12 March 2003 Germany: New Products and Solutions from Fujitsu Siemens Computers at CeBIT 2003
Hanover, March 12, 2003 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers is announcing a whole host of new products and solutions at CeBIT 2003 under the banner of "reduce complexity – create value". In bringing its strategy to market these two key benefits of Mobility and Business Critical Computing (BCC) have been of paramount importance to customers across Europe.
12 March 2003 Germany: Roadmap for Fujitsu Siemens Computers' PRIMEPOWER Servers Outlined
Hanover, March 12, 2003 – In autumn 2002 Fujitsu Siemens Computers has announced its 5th generation of Solaris/SPARC-based PRIMEPOWER Enterprise Servers with Extended Architecture for Business Critical Computing environments. PRIMEPOWER servers are developed by Fujitsu Ltd. in Japan, and sold by Fujitsu Siemens Computers in EMEA, Fujitsu Ltd. in Asia/Pacific, and Fujitsu Technology Solutions in North America.
12 March 2003 Germany: Solid Progress in a Difficult Market
Hanover, March 12, 2003 – During the annual business press conference at this year's CeBIT, CEO Adrian v. Hammerstein announced that Fujitsu Siemens Computers expects to deliver a profit before tax of €4 million (forecast) for the 2002/2003 financial year running from April 2002 to March 2003. Revenue is forecast to be nearly flat at €5,350 million, compared to €5,434 million in the previous year.
12 March 2003 Germany: SysFrame Reduces Operating Costs for Information Technology
Hanover, March 12, 2003 – At CeBIT, Fujitsu Siemens Computers is presenting its strategy for developing and providing autonomic systems, which has been branded SysFrame. Autonomic systems, which are able to monitor and optimize themselves largely independently, are intended to bring about considerable reductions in the cost of operating complex IT infrastructures. Dr. Joseph Reger, the company's Chief Technology Officer, will be holding a press briefing on the subject on the second day of CeBIT (13 March, 11.00 a.m., Hall 1, Stand 5e2, in the "Augsburg" room). This will explain how the company is further developing the self-management functions of IT systems and extending them to complex IT infrastructures. Several products that are aligned to the new strategy are already being presented at this year's CeBIT.
12 March 2003 Germany: The SCENIC E: A Made-to-measure Desktop PC for Demanding Users
Hanover , March 12, 2003 – At CeBIT 2003 Fujitsu Siemens Computers is introducing the latest addition to their global PC range, the SCENIC E, which effectively fills the gap between the smallest desktop, the SCENIC C and the largest desktop, the SCENIC N. This provides customers with the choice of 3 desktop models and 2 tower models from the SCENIC range. The new small SCENIC E desktop combines standard technology with a compact design. Customers who need to save as much space as possible and yet constantly demand cutting-edge technology and efficient ergonomics will find a made-to-measure machine in the SCENIC E.
12 March 2003 Germany: Two New CentricStor Virtual Tape Appliance Models
Hanover, March 12, 2003 – With CentricStor 100, Fujitsu Siemens Computers now brings Virtual Tape Appliance technology within reach for smaller and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). The new model CentricStor 400 opens up a new and hitherto unattainable category of performance. Thanks to the new hardware generation, the world leading virtualization concept makes traditional backup and restore concepts a thing of the past.
10 March 2003 UK: Fujitsu Launches Industry's Broadest Range of 4200RPM 2.5" Mobile Hard Disk Drives
Hayes, March 10, 2003 – Fujitsu Europe Ltd today introduced its next generation MHT series of Mobile 2.5" 9.5mm HDD products comprising five capacity points of 20/30/40/60 and 80GB making the MHT series the broadest range of 2.5" 4200RPM Mobile HDD products in the industry.
7 March 2003 UK: Fujitsu Presents HandyDrive - External 2.5" Hard Disks for Mobile Use
Hayes, March 7, 2003 – At this year's CeBIT, Fujitsu Europe Ltd will for the first time be presenting its brand new "HandyDrive" product range of external 2.5" hard disk solutions. A compact, tough and stylish case conceals powerful Fujitsu 2.5" hard disks with capacity options of 30, 40 or 60 GB for a large range of applications. By the summer, additional versions of up to 80 GB will be on the market. This is yet another demonstration of Fujitsu's expertise in the field of hard disk technology.
6 March 2003 Germany: AMILO EL 6800 – The Entry-Level Well-Priced Notebook from Fujitsu Siemens Computers
Bad Homburg, March 6, 2003 – The AMILO EL 6800 from Fujitsu Siemens Computers in a stylish, silver-blue design offers everything for home computing and students. Fast external serial connections like Firewire and USB (2.0) provide for short idle time during transmission of large multimedia files like photos or music. Via the integrated S-Video out port, people can watch DVD movies on a standard TV or data projector. The new notebook is available from now.
6 March 2003 Germany: Fujitsu Siemens Computers and Garderos Announce Hotspot Billing Platform at CeBIT'03
Munich, March 6, 2003 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH and Garderos Software Innovations GmbH today announced a Hotspot Billing Platform for hotspot network operators.
5 March 2003 UK: Nervous around IT? You Could Be Techno-Compulsive
London, March 5, 2003 – More than two thirds of British office workers admit to compulsive behaviour when using information technology, such as email and the Internet, reveals research released today by Fujitsu Services
26 February 2003 Germany: Fujitsu Siemens Computers Presents its New SPARC-Based SX100 Business Server at CeBIT
Munich, February 26, 2003 – The SX100 Business Server presented by Fujitsu Siemens Computers at CeBIT 2003 in Hall 1, Stand 5e2 is a BS2000 mainframe designed specially for medium-sized companies. This small mainframe extends the current offerings from Fujitsu Siemens Computers in the entry-level sector. Installation and networking of the system are facilitated by a pre-configured all-in package. The SX100 Business Server can be ordered at CeBIT 2003 and will be available for delivery later this summer.
21 February 2003 UK: Outsourcing without the Insecurities
London, February 21, 2003 – Despite today's tough economic climate, UK businesses continue to turn to outsourcing as a means of managing their IT more efficiently and transforming their business. Indeed, Ovum has predicted that despite the downturn, the IT outsourcing market is set to grow in 2003. But if security considerations are not properly addressed within the partnership, it can pose future risks and problems for organisations.
18 February 2003 UK: Fujitsu Announces New Members to Coral GDC Family
London, February 18, 2003 – Fujitsu Microelectronics has developed a new addition to its 32-bit CAN microcontroller family, the MB91F376G high-end MCU offering 768KB of embedded Flash. Core compatible with all other Fujitsu CAN microcontrollers of the MB91360 family, this new device is particularly suitable for use in a wide variety of automotive and industrial applications.
18 February 2003 UK: Fujitsu Launches New Generation of 16LX CAN Microcontrollers
London, February 18, 2003 – Building on broad market acceptance for its superior CAN microcontrollers, Fujitsu has now released a new extension to its 16LX CAN Microcontroller family. The MB90340 series is backed by ten years of experience in the automotive market and features single and dual CAN devices with LIN interfaces and extensive enhanced features
18 February 2003 UK: Fujitsu Microelectronics Announces New Sub-Miniature Bluetooth Modules
London, February 18, 2003 – As part of its goal to provide complete solutions and support to meet all the very demanding requirements of Bluetooth™ module customers, Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe has introduced the MBH7BT09 and MBH7BT02A Bluetooth specification version 1.1 compliant modules.
18 February 2003 UK: Fujitsu Strengthens 32-bit CAN Microcontrollers with New Family Member
London, February 18, 2003 – Fujitsu Microelectronics has developed a new addition to its 32-bit CAN microcontroller family, the MB91F376G high-end MCU offering 768KB of embedded Flash. Core compatible with all other Fujitsu CAN microcontrollers of the MB91360 family, this new device is particularly suitable for use in a wide variety of automotive and industrial applications.
18 February 2003 UK: The Outsourcing Boom Will Hit Estonia in a Couple of Years
London, February 18, 2003 – Fujitsu Microelectronics has announced the new graphic display controller devices from its latest "Coral" family, which offer major enhancements to the highly successful "Cremson" family of GDCs. The new devices: MB86294 and MB86295 ("Coral B" and "Coral P") are fabricated in 0.18 micron technology and are also optimised for vehicle navigation and in-car multimedia applications.
13 February 2003 Finland: Fujitsu Invia Provides Tieto-Tapiola with Secure Remote Connections
Helsinki, February 13, 2003 – Tieto-Tapiola is to purchase Fujitsu Invia's authentication service that is built on Invia's advanced SDA (Service Delivery Architecture) technology. The solution will provide Tapiola's personnel and agents with secure remote connections. Authentication will be delivered as an ASP service.
12 February 2003 UK: FlexFrame for mySAP Reduces TCO by up to 60 per Cent
London, February 12, 2003 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers has launched FlexFrame for mySAP, an innovative new Business Critical Computing solution and the result of a joint Fujitsu Siemens Computers development with SAP and Network Appliance. FlexFrame for mySAP significantly simplifies the introduction and operation of mySAP infrastructures, while at the same time reducing overall total cost of ownership (TCO) by up to 60 per cent. The new solution is based on the Linux operating system, reducing installation and operating costs, and clearly underlines Fujitsu Siemens Computers' strong commitment to Linux.
12 February 2003 Germany: IT Infrastructure for mySAP Environments from Fujitsu Siemens Computers to Be Launched at CeBIT 2003
Munich, February 12, 2003 – The innovative Business Critical Computing solution "FlexFrame for mySAP" - a joint development by Fujitsu Siemens Computers, SAP and Network Appliance - significantly simplifies the introduction and operation of mySAP infrastructures, while at the same time reducing the TCO by up to 60 percent. And on top of all this, the solution, which is based on the Linux operating system, reduces installation and operating costs. With the announcement of FlexFrame, the computer company is again underlining its strong commitment to Linux
11 February 2003 UK: KnowledgePool Selects QA to Deliver IT Technical Training to KnowledgePool Clients
London, February 11, 2003 – KnowledgePool's client base, including many FTSE100 companies, will benefit from QA's award-winning portfolio, including accredited Microsoft courses, data communications and programming courses, delivered at nine state-of-the-art training centres across the UK and Ireland.
11 February 2003 Finland: Mobile Use of Teamware Office Now Extended
Helsinki, February 11, 2003 – Teamware Group, leading provider of collaborative software and services, announces the availability of tools for mobile workers using Teamware Office™, a complete set of groupware applications for today's business professionals. The new tools include Teamware PDA Tools and Teamware Connector for SMS.
11 February 2003 Finland: Teamware Strengthens its Position in the Municipal Sector
Helsinki, February 11, 2003 – Municipality of Tuusula, located about 30 kilometers from the capital Helsinki is going to realize its new web portal service with the help of Teamware Group, a supplier of municipal and local portals. The objectives of the service, which is to be realized in stages, are the easy maintenance and updating of web pages, improved information management, as well as offering a live medium and a fast communications channel for different units within the municipality.
10 February 2003 Finland: KONE HelpDesk Provides Support for Over a Thousand Users
Helsinki, February 10, 2003 – The KONE Oyj HelpDesk in Hyvinkää handles dozens of calls every day. These calls are answered by twelve trained professionals who offer local helpdesk and on-site support services for 1,200 end-users at KONE Corporation.
10 February 2003 Germany: Exclusive Partnership Concluded with Network Appliance
Munich, February 10, 2003 – The leading European computer company Fujitsu Siemens Computers is intensify its long-standing partnership with Network Appliance (NetApp). The full range of NetApp products, which includes FAS/Filer, NearStore Appliances and the NetCache products, will be offered in Eastern Europe exclusively by Fujitsu Siemens Computers. Neither NetApp itself or other partners will be active in this area.
10 February 2003 Germany: Fujitsu Develops Ultra Compact SAW Duplexers for PCS Mobile Communication Systems
Munich, February 10, 2003 – The leading European computer company Fujitsu Siemens Computers is intensify its long-standing partnership with Network Appliance (NetApp). The full range of NetApp products, which includes FAS/Filer, NearStore Appliances and the NetCache products, will be offered in Eastern Europe exclusively by Fujitsu Siemens Computers. Neither NetApp itself or other partners will be active in this area.
6 February 2003 UK: Fujitsu Launches Mobile Data Backup and Recovery Service
London, February 6, 2003 – "Anyone who uses a mobile device is likely to encounter some kind of problem, whether it be theft, loss, viruses or accidental damage. It is an all too common occurrence, but can have serious implications, which is why we've designed this service to protect the user and their employer," said Maria Lorenz, business development manager at Fujitsu Services.
6 February 2003 Germany: Fujitsu Siemens Computers Tunes up its Middleware for the Increased Requirements of Mobile Users
Munich, February 6, 2003 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers is showing Version 3.0 of its BeanTransactions application server at CeBIT 2003. The software product is part of the openSEAS software suite developed and prepared for the market by a 100-strong department in Munich. The new functions of Version 3.0 make it easier to set up the stable IT infrastructures now demanded more than ever before because of the growing requirements of today's mobile users. The price for the product, which is available immediately, are determined by the relevant framework conditions and the size of the project.
6 February 2003 France: Microsoft France and Fujitsu Consulting France Partner to Deploy Enterprise Mobility Solutions
Paris, February 6, 2003 – Announced in July 2002, the Microsoft Mobile Workplace initiative simplifies the deployment, management and support of mobile solutions for large companies. Based on mobile devices running Microsoft Windows (such as Pocket PCs and Smartphones), Mobile Workplace solutions also include all the power of Microsoft servers and development tools. Besides Windows hardware, these solutions share a common basis that includes wireless connectivity, end-to-end security, remote configuration, provisioning and management.
6 February 2003 UK: Silent PC from Fujitsu Siemens Computers Sets New Standards for Quiet PC Operation
London, February 6, 2003 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers, the leading European vendor of secure Business Critical Computing and Mobility solutions, has launched a new "Silent PC" that sets the standard for quiet PC operation. Part of the company's new Global PC range of Professional PCs, the SCENIC W600 Professional PC operates at just 20 decibels (dBA) in standby mode and 28 dBA in operating mode - significantly less that systems from rival vendors that can generate over 30 dBA in standby mode and up to 40 dBA when operating.
5 February 2003 Germany: Application Platform for German Tax Administration
Berlin, February 5, 2003 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers is to supply the technical platform on which tomorrow's standardized applications for tax administration offices in the German Federal States will run. Europe's leading computer company has inked a cooperation agreement to this effect with fiscus GmbH, who will develop the new tax applications for the Federal and State Governments. The outline agreement for a strategic partnership, which was announced today in Berlin, has a business volume of EUR 180 million and is set to run for ten years.
4 February 2003 Germany: New Symmetrix DMX Family Redefines the High End of the Storage Market
Munich, February 4, 2003 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers today announces the availability of the EMC Symmetrix® DMXTM Series, featuring a next generation architecture that will help users address their high-end storage challenges for the next decade. The Symmetrix DMX (Direct MatriX) Architecture advances well beyond yesterday's bus and switch architectures using direct, dedicated I/O paths within the array, while providing a clear roadmap to future enhancements.
31 January 2003 Belgium: Fujitsu Consulting Positions itself as Public Services Partner in Anti-Fraud Struggle
Brussels, January 31, 2003 – Based on data warehousing, data mining and data processing, the solution developed by Fujitsu Consulting already turned out to be highly successful in the context of a large project on tax evasion detection, performed by the Quebec's Revenue Department.
30 January 2003 UK: Fujitsu Announces World's Fastest CMOS DAC
Maidenhead, January 30, 2003 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (FME) today announces the MB86064 Dual 14-bit 800MSa/s Digital to Analogue Converter (DAC). This is the first Application Specific Standard Product (ASSP) based on its Next Generation DAC technology.
28 January 2003 UK: KnowledgePool Unveils New-Look Online Classroom
London, January 28, 2003 – KnowledgePool, the worldwide learning provider specialising in business applications, IT and business skills training has launched its' new-look online classroom. The service now includes functions such as multi-window viewing; on-screen notepad and private chat with tutors, together with the opportunity for users to personalise the interface delivering a more effective learning experience.
27 January 2003 UK: Fujitsu Siemens Computers Partners with VMware to Strengthen IT Infrastructure Consolidation Offer
London, January 27, 2003 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers has announced an agreement with VMware to resell the company's VMware ESX Server virtual machine software to support consolidation and partitioning on its powerful eight-way PRIMERGY T850 Intel-based servers. The agreement is a key part of Fujitsu Siemens Computers' Business Critical Computing approach, and builds on the company's central cross-platform strategy for IT infrastructure consolidation. In the Intel-based server sector, the company's PRIMERGY T850 is the key product for consolidation, and the agreement will see Fujitsu Siemens Computers supporting VMware ESX Server as a standard system software product.
24 January 2003 UK: Fujitsu Announces Long Term Deal to Transform Post Office™ Services
London, January 24, 2003 – Fujitsu Services already provides the Post Office with the most advanced and secure electronic banking and retail network in Europe, providing counter systems in all 17,500 UK Post Office branches. This major new commitment demonstrates the Post Office's trust in Fujitsu Services' ability to run large-scale managed services and systems integration projects.
23 January 2003 Germany: “Reduce Complexity – Create Value”: The Benefits Fujitsu Siemens Computers is Presenting at CeBIT 2003
Munich, January 23, 2003 – The focus of this year’s CeBIT from Fujitsu Siemens Computers will be on how the company can help customers to reduce complexity and create value in an increasingly challenging competitive and economic environment. Products and solutions from across the range and in cooperation with our many partners, will clearly show to visitors the benefits of choosing Fujitsu Siemens Computers.
22 January 2003 UK: Fujitsu Siemens Computers Launches PRIMECLUSTER Availability for Linux
London, January 22, 2003 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers has announced a new Linux version of its PRIMECLUSTER clustering and high availability software to run on Linux-certified PRIMERGY Intel-based servers and the company's latest PRIMERGY BX300 blade server technology. PRIMECLUSTER has already proved successful on the company's Solaris/SPARC-based PRIMEPOWER servers, and the new Linux version will address the growing take-up of Linux in data centres. The new PRIMECLUSTER 4 version will support SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 7 and Red Hat Linux Advanced Server 2.1, and is an ideal clustering solution for those organisations looking to deploy standard Intel hardware architectures with Linux - especially in key areas such as high availability applications and scalable web front-ends.
20 January 2003 Germany: New Intel-Based Economy Server from Fujitsu Siemens Computers
Munich, January 20, 2003 – The new Intel-based PRIMERGY Econel30 from Fujitsu Siemens Computers is now available, providing the perfect solution for users with special requirements in terms of security and reliability, whether for small to medium-sized organizational units, in branch offices or in small companies. The entry-level price for the PRIMERGY Econel30, which uses only components developed for server applications, starts at € 1,175 euros (plus VAT), putting it on a par with a professional PC. This approach ensures availability, expandability and flexibility for a new generation of economy servers.
15 January 2003 Germany: Boundless Mobility with LIFEBOOKS from Fujitsu Siemens Computers
Frankfurt, January 15, 2003 – As Lufthansa project partner Fujitsu Siemens Computers provides FlyNet with 50 notebooks for the wireless broadband-internet on board of the Lufthansa flight from Frankfurt to Washington. For the initial three month trial of FlyNet the airline will be loaning out 50 LIFEBOOKs S6010 with integrated Wireless LAN (WLAN) technology. Passengers can test the mobile office above the clouds for free.
15 January 2003 Germany: CONNECT2AIR: Wireless Solutions for Mobile Workers from Fujitsu Siemens Computers
Munich, January 15, 2003 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers, the leading European computer company, announced new wireless connectivity products and solutions under the new brand name CONNECT2AIR. CONNECT2AIR includes wireless LAN (CONNECT2AIR WLAN), GSM/GPRS (CONNECT2AIR 3GSM), and BluetoothTM (CONNECT2AIR BLUETOOTH) wireless solutions, to help SME, Large Enterprises and Service Providers connect mobile workers to their business.
15 January 2003 UK: Fujitsu Announces Opening of New £45 Million Datacentre
London, January 15, 2003 – The datacentre will utilise advanced security technology, including proximity cards and biometric fingerprint scanning in all areas. The centre has 13 back up generators and comprehensive UPS facilities, which will allow it to remain operational for 48 hours independently of power cuts and other disasters. It will enable Fujitsu's customers to benefit from enhanced security of their data, dedicated technical space and lab facilities.
15 January 2003 UK: Fujitsu Siemens Computers Powers On-Board Wireless Broadband Internet Access for Lufthansa
London, January 15, 2003 – As Lufthansa project partner Fujitsu Siemens Computers provides FlyNet with 50 notebooks for the wireless broadband Internet on board the Lufthansa flight from Frankfurt to Washington. For the initial three month trial of FlyNet the airline will be loaning out 50 LIFEBOOK S6010 notebooks with integrated Wireless LAN (WLAN) technology. Passengers can test the mobile office above the clouds for free.
15 January 2003 Germany: Mobile Enterprise Workers to Be “Connected by Vodafone” with Fujitsu Siemens Computers
Munich, January 15, 2003 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers, the leading European computer company, today announced next steps to the Global Framework Agreement signed with Vodafone in November 2002. The agreement allows Fujitsu Siemens Computers to offer business customers an extensive range of 'Connected by Vodafone' mobile computing devices such as PDAs, notebooks and Tablet PCs, including the company’s Pocket LOOX PDA, LIFEBOOK series of professional notebooks, and STYLISTIC Tablet PCs, with easy connection to Vodafone's GPRS data network.
15 January 2003 Germany: “Countdown to CeBIT 2003”
Munich, January 15, 2003 – Your target is to get the news in advance of CeBIT, our target is to ensure that you get it in good time for your deadlines. Therefore, Fujitsu Siemens Computers is offering a “Countdown to CeBIT 2003” program for press in advance of this year’s exhibition.
14 January 2003 Germany: T-Systems and Fujitsu Siemens Computers EMEA Sign Corporate Reseller Agreement
Munich, January 14, 2003 – T-Systems and Fujitsu Siemens Computers have signed an European Corporate Reseller Agreement to jointly address global customers with European-wide product support and supply chain capabilities. The agreement covers the whole range of Fujitsu Siemens Computers’ products and services, including best-in-class Intel- and UNIX-based servers, mainframes and enterprise storage solutions as well as mobile computing products, PCs and workstations for business customers.
13 January 2003 UK: UK Development Rewarded with Strong Half-Year Progress and 50 per Cent Plus Growth in UK Server Revenues
London, January 13, 2003 – At a briefing in London today Fujitsu Siemens Computers' CEO, Adrian v. Hammerstein, highlighted the key role the company's UK operation has played in helping Fujitsu Siemens Computers perform ahead of a shrinking IT market. According to v. Hammerstein: "In an IT market going backwards, our forward momentum has continued with revenue performance ahead of the market." For the first six months of its 2002/2003 financial year, Fujitsu Siemens Computers has reported a double figure increase in turnover for its key focus regions such as Great Britain, France and the Nordic countries.
9 January 2003 UK: Low Cost Scanners Named Product of the Year
Hayes, January 9, 2003 – Fujitsu’s new document scanners, the fi-4120C and fi-4220C, have been named as Product of the Year 2002 in Transform Magazine’s Scan & Capture category.
8 January 2003 UK: Fujitsu Provides Secure Mobile Working for Norwegian Foreign Office
London, January 8, 2003 – Fujitsu Invia, a long-term collaboration partner with the Ministry, is providing consultancy, project support, development, deliverance and training. After a successful test period the mobile solution is now being fully rolled out.
6 January 2003 UK: Fujitsu's ASDH Ethernet Solution Enables Nationwide Service over Core Network
Birmingham, January 6, 2003 – Fujitsu Telecommunications Europe Ltd, a leading supplier of high performance telecommunications solutions, has unveiled its answer to realising a fast-track nationwide Ethernet service. Fujitsu's cost-effective ASDH Ethernet solution is designed to deliver a nationwide Ethernet service over the existing core network, using the proven Fujitsu FBX-A multi-service platform. Fujitsu recently demonstrated a fully working model of the ASDH Ethernet offering at the Adastral Park headquarters of BTexact Technologies, BT's advanced research and technology business.

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