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23 December 2004 Italy: SCALEO C Wins Coveted Green Button Award
Milan, December 23, 2004 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers has received the coveted Green Button Award for its SCALEO C Windows Media Center PC. The award, in the category for products offering the best value for the price, was presented by Microsoft® at Futurshow 3004, a technology fair that took place last month in Milan, Italy. The winning SCALEO C will be exhibited at the Microsoft House, a showcase of future technologies at the company's Redmond campus outside Seattle.
22 December 2004 Germany: Plaut Ushers in a New Era in SAP Operations Management with FlexFrame from Fujitsu Siemens Computers
Munich, December 22, 2004 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers has recorded another success with its FlexFrame™ for mySAP™ Business Suite. This time, Plaut/Germany, a management consultancy, was won over by the innovative SAP adaptive computing concept with functionality of SAP NetWeaver. Plaut, which plans to use the system for prototyping, testing and training, sees FlexFrame as the key to more efficiently operating existing SAP solutions as well as acquiring new customers. A detailed concept analysis performed by the company's in-house SAP specialists made the FlexFrame decision simple. As a Fujitsu Siemens Computers technology partner, Munich-based IT consultancy NYX3 was involved from the beginning in the planning and "ready for SAP" realization.
17 December 2004 Germany: easyXchange from Fujitsu Siemens Computers Receives Windows IT Pro 2004 Editors' Choice Award
Munich, December 17, 2004 – Penton Media's Windows IT Pro announced at the Microsoft ITforum 2004 in Copenhagen that easyXchange from Fujitsu Siemens Computers was selected a winner in the messaging and mobility category of the 2004 Windows IT Pro Editors' Choice Awards. This prestigious award recognizes companies that offer innovative products and services. The award illustrates the product use through successful case studies in the categories of administration and management, data management, infrastructure solutions, messaging and mobility, hardware and security.
15 December 2004 Germany: Fujitsu Siemens Computers PRIMERGY Blade Server for the Dynamic Data Center
Munich, December 15, 2004 – As part of its efforts to provide infrastructures which fulfill the demanding needs of the dynamic Data Center, Fujitsu Siemens Computers today announced the next generation of the Xeon® dual blade servers, the PRIMERGY BX620 S2 with Extended Memory 64 Technology™ (EM64T). This announcement by the leading European IT provider further enhances the PRIMERGY Blade Server ecosystem, which consists of appropriate deployment and automation tools, a successful blade server family and the skills necessary to serve the needs of the dynamic datacenter. For Data Center applications, IT managers require a server that provides excellent performance with a small footprint and low power consumption. In addition, IT managers say that it is increasingly important to have user-friendly system management as well as high scalability and increased flexibility from their servers. The new blade server PRIMERGY BX620 S2 – designed for the PRIMERGY BX600 blade server – is now available to meet these requirements at a starting price of 2.500 Euro (excl. VAT).
14 December 2004 United Kingdom: Fujitsu Offers Tailor-made Customer Support through Its PROgram For InTegration
Middlesex, December 14, 2004 – Fujitsu has launched a PROgram For InTegration in its EMEA (Europe/ Middle East/Africa) sales regions, offering customized sales support to system integrators, original equipment manufacturers, VARs and system houses. The new program aims to forge a strategic alliance between Fujitsu and its customers for a stronger commitment in Fujitsu hard disk drive integration. The enrolment for the PROFIT partnership is simple, requiring a brief registration on Fujitsu’s website – http://www.fel.fujitsu.com/PROFIT. Upon receiving the registration, Fujitsu Sales will provide the partner applicant with an individual, tailor-made PROFIT service package.
13 December 2004 Germany: Fujitsu Siemens Computers and T-Systems Conclude International Cooperation Agreement
Munich and Frankfurt , December 13, 2004 – T-Systems and Fujitsu Siemens Computers announced today the signing of a strategic partnership that encompasses a world wide cooperation, primarily for computer workplaces and server infrastructure services. The companies are looking to jointly develop and market new solutions. The agreement extends the existing international hardware resale cooperation and framework contracts.
10 December 2004 United Kingdom: Fujitsu Wins Multi-Million BT Contract with Skanska
Birmingham, December 10, 2004 – Fujitsu Telecommunications Europe Ltd, the leading supplier of high performance telecommunications solutions, announces that a Skanska Fujitsu joint venture has been awarded a major contract by UK-based telecom operator BT. The equal-share partnership will be providing BT with build-out and network upgrade services during the contract, which has a total value of some 130 million GBP, with the project forming an integral part of BT's network upgrade programme. Within Fujitsu, the company's Network Support Services (NSS) division will be managing the contract, working in partnership with Skanska, while reinforcing its long-established role in supporting BT's network.
8 December 2004 Japan and France: France Telecom and Fujitsu Announce Initial Project of Partnership for New Value-added Services
Tokyo and Paris, December 8, 2004 – France Telecom (Euronext Paris: FR0000 133308 NYSE: FTE) and Fujitsu Limited (TSE: 6702) today announced a grid computing technology-based joint project, the first project of their strategic R&D partnership agreement tied in July of this year to widely promote joint research and development in the fields of distributed computing, ubiquitous networking, and storage.
6 December 2004 USA and Germany: Atempo and Fujitsu Siemens Computers Jointly Announce Certification of Time Navigator for use with CentricStor
Palo Alto, USA and Munich, Germany, December 6, 2004 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers, the leading European IT provider and Atempo Inc., a leader in information lifecycle strategies for data protection, today announced the completion of testing and certification of Atempo's data protection product Time Navigator with Fujitsu Siemens Computer's CentricStor Virtual Tape Appliance. With this announcement, Fujitsu Siemens Computers takes another step towards delivering the broadest system platform support with its CentricStor storage solution. The advantages of a combined Time Navigator and CentricStor solution include: ・Open architecture for maximum integration flexibility ・Protection of investment ・Dramatic cost savings through consolidation and reduced administration effort ・Improved utilization of existing peripherals ・Advanced disk-to-disk-to-tape backup capabilities (D2D2T) ・High performance data protection and uninterrupted data availability
2 December 2004 United Kingdom: Employee Consultation Wins Fujitsu a Prestigious Personnel Today Award
London, December 2, 2004 – Fujitsu Services, one of Europe's leading providers of IT infrastructure management services, has won the Collaborative HR award from Personnel Today magazine. Fujitsu was chosen for its Pension Review Project, an innovative programme that was adopted to address challenges facing the existing UK pension plan. Three other organisations were shortlisted for the award: HBOS plc, The AA and Yorkshire Water.
2 December 2004 United Kingdom: Walsall Council and Fujitsu to Transform Services for Local People
London, December 2, 2004 – Walsall Council's cabinet last night approved proposals for a joint venture worth £650 million with Fujitsu Services, one of Europe's leading providers of public sector services.
30 November 2004 Finland: Oriola Outsources IT Infrastructure to Fujitsu Finland
Helsinki, November 30, 2004 – Oriola Oy and Fujitsu Services Oy have entered into an agreement on IT infrastructure outsourcing in accordance with Fujitsu's Patja operating model. Oriola is a pharmaceutical wholesaler and distributor, employing some 1,000 people.
29 November 2004 United Kingdom: Fujitsu Launches the Ultimate Storage Accessory for Digital Cameras
Middlesex, November 29, 2004 – Fujitsu Europe today announces the latest edition to its range of MO (magneto-optical) storage products, the DynaMO 1300U2 PHOTO. A combination of a magneto-optical (MO) storage drive and an integrated PCMCIA card reader/writer, the DynaMO 1300U2 PHOTO will provide digital photographers with a simple solution to the problem of limited storage space on removable media as well as a securer method for storing valuable imagery.
23 November 2004 United Kingdom: British Waterways in £7.5 million IT Revamp with Fujitsu
London, November 23, 2004 – British Waterways, the not-for-profit organisation, responsible for the care and maintenance of more than 2,000 miles of canals and rivers in the United Kingdom, today announced a £7.5 million full outsourcing arrangement with Fujitsu Services, one of Europe's leading IT infrastructure management services companies. The five-year contract will see British Waterways achieve a 35 per cent reduction in the cost of running its IT.
16 November 2004 Germany: Fujitsu Siemens Computers Forging Ahead with Tablet PC Innovations
Munich, November 16, 2004 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers has introduced its new tablet PCs, the STYLISTIC ST502x Series. Because these portable slate computers utilize a special pen for inputting instead of a keyboard*, they are particularly useful for mobile professionals spending a lot of time on their feet. The new tablet PCs weighs only 1.56 kg and come with the latest energy efficient Ultra Low Voltage Intel® Centrino™ Mobile Technology, as well as standard wireless LAN and Bluetooth®. The STYLISTIC ST5020’s innovative display, meanwhile, is legible throughout an almost 180-degree viewing angle, enabling multiple participants, for example, to follow presentations directly from the screen. The new models can now be ordered for December delivery. Recommended prices in Germany start at €2649 (incl. VAT).
15 November 2004 Germany: Fujitsu Siemens Computers Announces Solaris™ 10 is Ready for PRIMEPOWER
Munich , November 15, 2004 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers, the leading European IT company with mainframe-class products for the Solaris market, announced today that the newly announced Solaris™ 10 Operating System from Sun Microsystems is PRIMEPOWER ready. The Solaris 10 operating system is the most innovative and business critical UNIX® OS in the market, assuring customers of the highest levels of reliability, flexibility and ease-of-use, all inside a secure operating environment. The PRIMEPOWER-Solaris combination ensures customers that their Business Critical Computing environments, running mission-critical applications and databases – stay up and running securely, twenty-four hours a day, 365 days a year. Sun plans to make Solaris 10 available in January 2005.
11 November 2004 Germany: Fujitsu Siemens Computers Showcases the Dynamic Data Center at the Microsoft IT Forum
Munich, November 11, 2004 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers, a platinum sponsor of the Microsoft IT Forum (November 16-19 in Copenhagen, Denmark) will show attendees how they can "future-enable" their Microsoft-based IT infrastructures in the data center. An IT Director survey*, commissioned by Fujitsu Siemens Computers, asked senior IT managers to rate the importance of various issues for their IT spending. The top priority was quite clear: future-enabled IT infrastructures. Therefore, the leading European IT provider will demonstrate the dynamic data center, designed to enable customers, from mid-sized to large enterprise, to better utilize their existing servers today while enhancing business efficiency, business agility and business continuity for tomorrow's environments.
10 November 2004 Germany: Fujitsu Siemens Computers Reports Higher Than Expected First-Half Profit Before Tax
Munich, November 10, 2004 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers, the leading European IT company, today announced an upward revision in profit before tax (PBT) to € 20.4 million for the first-half of fiscal year 2004. The company achieved an overall growth in PBT of 80 percent year-on-year. Revenue remained as previously reported at € 2,560 million or a year-on-year growth of 15 percent. The first-half of the 2004/2005 fiscal year runs from April 2004 through September 2004.
9 November 2004 Germany: Freescale Semiconductor and Fujitsu Cooperate to Deliver Hyundai Autonet's NAVI System
Munich, November 9, 2004 – Freescale Semiconductor (NYSE:FSL) and Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (FME) are cooperating to deliver highest-performance embedded solutions for in-vehicle navigation, infotainment and driver information systems (DIS), as well as industrial control.
9 November 2004 Germany: Fujitsu Launches High-Capacity Next Generation Non-volatile Memory
Munich, November 9, 2004 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe launches its 1MBit FRAM, the highest ever capacity for FRAM non-volatile memory, also featuring high speed read and write operations, low power consumption, and high endurance.
9 November 2004 Germany: Fujitsu Partners with AimCom to Bring World Class Telecommunications Products to Market
Munich, November 9, 2004 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (FME) has signed an agreement to partner with AimCom, a leading edge design and development company specialising in Next Generation Carrier Class Optical Networking, based in The Netherlands.
9 November 2004 Germany: Fujitsu Presents First MOST ® Car Infotainment Product
Munich, November 9, 2004 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (FME) is demonstrating on its stand at Electronica, the first complete solution designed using its components for a MOST (Media Oriented System Transport) Multimedia Car Infotainment system.
8 November 2004 United Kingdom: Fujitsu Gives Mid-sized Retailers a Platform to Compete with Their Larger Rivals
London, November 8, 2004 – Fujitsu has now introduced iRetail – an innovative and integrated portfolio of in-store and head office solutions that specifically addresses the needs of mid-sized retailers including sophisticated EPoS, Stock Management, Customer Relations Management, Web Management and Chip and PIN. But how does this help retailers where other solutions have failed?
8 November 2004 Germany: Fujitsu Introduces New 128Mbit Mobile FCRAM Complying with COSMORAM Rev.3
Munich, November 8, 2004 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe today announced the sample availability of a new 128Mbit Mobile Fast Cycle RAM™ device that adopts burst mode operations complying with Common Specifications for Mobile RAM (COSMORAM) Revision 3, for use in mobile phone applications. The device's high-speed performance and large density make it ideal for 3G mobile phone vendors looking to provide advanced applications.
28 October 2004 Germany: Fast, Automated Infrastructure for Managing PC Clients with "manage now" CDM by Fujitsu Siemens Computers
Munich, October 28, 2004 – To enable cost-effective management and operation of client infrastructure, Fujitsu Siemens Computers is expanding its manage nowTM infrastructure management family with the innovative manage nowTM CDM (Client Device Management) suite. With this new Computer Associates-certified software package, all connected PC clients equipped with CA’s Unicenter CDM Suite can now be managed very efficiently. This solution is particularly interesting for large and mid-sized organizations looking to streamline the administration and operation of their PC client landscapes. The manage now CDM package is available for a list price of just under €16,000 in Germany (excl. VAT).
21 October 2004 France / Japan: Alcatel and Fujitsu Bring 'Beyond 3G' Solution to Europe
Paris and Tokyo, October 21, 2004 – Alcatel (Paris: CGEP.PA and NYSE: ALA) and Fujitsu Limited today announced the joint launch and operation of a live HSDPA (High-Speed Downlink Packet Access) demonstration system in France. This system, which was developed by Fujitsu based on technical specifications provided by NTT DoCoMo, Inc., is located at Alcatel's 3G Reality Centre (3GRC) in Vélizy, France.
21 October 2004 Germany: Fujitsu Siemens Computers Offers Mono Server Blades for the Datacenter
Munich, October 21, 2004 – With today's introduction of the PRIMERGY BX300 mono server blade, Fujitsu Siemens Computers is making outstanding reliability, performance and connectivity available to IT managers for a broad range of application areas. The exceptional performance and value of the BX300 was highlighted by a recent SAP(R) SD Standard Application Benchmark, making it ideal for Web servers, terminal server farms, and particularly in the data center. The mono server blade, designed for the BX300 blade server chassis, is now available for prices starting at €1,690 each in Germany (excl. VAT).
19 October 2004 Germany: Linux Clusters Significantly Accelerate Chip Production
Munich , October 19, 2004 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers and Leica Microsystems, Jena, have developed a solution which allows faster processing of chip designs. Leica Microsystems has coupled its lithography systems with the hpcLine Linux clusters from the leading European IT vendor. This extremely powerful solution not only reduces processing times but also provides better protection of investment as Linux clusters based on the hpcLine allow considerable flexibility with respect to extensions. Leica Microsystems exports its e-beam lithography systems throughout the world.
6 October 2004 Germany: "Cool" Servers for Hot Performance by Fujitsu Siemens Computers
Munich, October 6, 2004 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers today announced the release of its PRIMERGY S2 rack and tower servers, which will offer IT managers greater flexibility and performance for their server farms, while ensuring 'peace of mind' by protecting application investment and providing easier server management. Fujitsu Siemens Computers is among the first vendors to offer Intel's Xeon dual processor technology with Extended Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), providing the versatility to run 32-bit and 64-bit applications. The innovative air-flow cooling technology 'cool-safe' helps to extend the life span of servers, even in the highest density server racks and the products integrate a range of management tools to simplify the IT manager's tasks.
6 October 2004 Germany: FlexFrame from Fujitsu Siemens Computers helps cut costs in the data center by up to 65 percent
Munich , October 6, 2004 – IT vendor Fujitsu Siemens Computers will present the results of a TCO / ROI (Total Cost of Ownership / Return on Investment) analysis for the FlexFrameTM for mySAPTM Business Suite product, which was developed in cooperation with SAP and Network Appliance, at its European IT Forum, VISIT 2004. The independent, Frankfurt-based consulting house BearingPoint was commissioned to perform the analysis in order to allow certified and consistent statements to be made about potential TCO savings. The BearingPoint study illustrates which areas of the solution have led to cost savings of up to 65 percent. For this purpose, BearingPoint not only interviewed FlexFrame customers, but also assessed customer scenarios so that these outstanding results could be placed on a solid footing.
6 October 2004 Germany: Fujitsu Siemens Computers Automates Quality of Service Management with Adaptive Services Control Center
Munich, October 6, 2004 – Today at its international trade fair, VISIT 2004, Fujitsu Siemens Computers announces its Adaptive Services Control Center (ASCC™), which is designed to help customers to build service-centric IT management solutions that automate the fulfilment of Service Level Agreements (SLA). As a key element of Fujitsu Siemens Computers’ TRIOLE™ strategy for an optimized IT, this product is designed to minimize the need for manual administration of diverse IT systems to maintain the highest quality of service (QoS).
6 October 2004 Germany: Fujitsu Siemens Computers goes a Siginificant Step Towards Information Lifecyle Management with CentricStor
Munich , October 6, 2004 – Under the umbrella of TRIOLE – the company's strategy for an optimized IT - Fujitsu Siemens Computers today announces far reaching enhancements of its unique CentricStor Virtual Tape Appliance. Through the additional support of Service Level Agreements (SLA), CentricStor addresses comprehensive capabilities towards Information Lifecycle Management (ILM). ILM means the integration of a variety of activities designed to manage information and information resources throughout their life cycle.With the introduction of CentricStor Version 3.0, the industry's most-powerful Virtual Tape Appliance offers now improved levels of scalability in both performance and capacity as well as in price. Increased performance frees from the burden of critical backup windows and reduces recovery times. Additional automatic failover increase high availability and fast disaster recovery from the entry level up to high end configurations.
6 October 2004 Germany: Fujitsu Siemens Computers Reports First Time Revenue Growth for First-Half Fiscal Year
Munich, October 6, 2004 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers, the leading European IT company, announced fiscal year 2004 half-year financial results today. President and CEO Bernd Bischoff announced at VISIT 2004 European IT Forum, that the company delivered revenue growth for the first time ever in the first-half of a fiscal year. The company, which is celebrating its fifth anniversary, announced a revenue of € 2,560* million based on preliminary estimates or a growth year-on-year of 15* percent. The company also announced a 60* percent year-on-year growth in profit before tax of €18* million for the first-half of the 2004/2005 fiscal year which runs from April 2004 through September 2004.
6 October 2004 Germany: Fujitsu Siemens Computers SCALEO PCs Become Appliances for the Digital Home
Munich , October 6, 2004 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers today announced the availability of its new-look SCALEO T, SCALEO P, and SCALEO C home PCs. Now, families can have the functionality of a PC in the chic design of a futuristic appliance for the digital home. With PCs increasingly being used as home entertainment systems as well as home office support tools the SCALEO line now includes a range of features, such as easy access points to connect your PC to other entertainment systems and offering home workers the reassurance of the most reliable support services
6 October 2004 Germany: LIFEBOOK T4010: Free Yourself Up With the Ultimate Meeting Tool
Munich, October 6, 2004 – Today, Fujitsu Siemens Computers introduced the world's first convertible notebook with a modular bay that weighs less than 2 kg. The ultra-portable LIFEBOOK T4010 allows meetings to be held virtually anywhere. With a second battery, it can operate without recharging for up to 8.5 hours. Simply turn the display, and the notebook is transformed into a tablet PC. Taking notes by hand not only eliminates keyboard noise, but also means that the display no longer acts as a physical barrier to communication. The unique screen technology, meanwhile, gives it an extra-wide viewing angle, meaning several colleagues can follow the proceedings at once. The LIFEBOOK T4010 will be available from specialty shops starting in November.
6 October 2004 Germany: New FibreCAT N20i Storage System with iSCSI from Fujitsu Siemens Computers
Munich, October 6, 2004 – Today, Fujitsu Siemens Computers announced the new FibreCAT N20i entry-level NAS (Network Attached Storage) system with iSCSI (Internet Small Computer System Interface) support. The new system addresses the growing storage needs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) by providing 1 Terabyte of easy-to-install storage capacity using hot-swap SATA disks. The FibreCAT N20i is loaded with features for high reliability, low operating costs and easy integration. The new system now offers NAS and iSCSI in one box, without extra costs. The FibreCAT N20i will be available in quantity beginning November 2004 at an entry price in Germany from less than 4,500.- Euros (excl. VAT).
5 October 2004 Germany: New Fujitsu Siemens Computers AMILO Notebooks Combine Anywhere-connectivity with the Latest Digital Entertainment
Munich, October 5, 2004 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers today announced the availability of its latest smart multimedia mobile notebooks for the varying needs of mobile users. The three new models (AMILO A7640, AMILO M1425 and AMILO M7405) cover the full spectrum of functionality that consumers want, from integrated wireless LAN to large memory capacity, read-write DVD to wide-screen viewing with an extra sharp picture and long battery life. This enables users to experience much more freedom, flexibility and enjoyment from mobile computing.
4 October 2004 Germany: Fujitsu Siemens Computers, Oracle and Network Appliance Open Their First Joint Center of Excellence
Munich, October 4, 2004 – Along with Network Appliance and its strategic partner Oracle, Fujitsu Siemens Computers today opened the Center of Excellence(CoE) at the German Oracle headquarters in Munich. The CoE will provide customers and partners with grid computing solutions for their individual data center environments. The center is also available for testing the latest technologies with specific applications and optimizing them for the grid environment. The presence of the three partners ensures that each component is subjected to comprehensive scrutiny. Thanks to the companies・cooperation, customers will get optimized solutions that integrate platform independent hardware, software, storage and network infrastructure services from a single source.
29 September 2004 Finland: VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland to outsource IT infrastructure to Fujitsu
Helsinki , September 29, 2004 – VTT has chosen Fujitsu Finland as its IT partner. VTT's 4, 600 workstations with support services and 250 servers as well as data communications will be managed by Fujitsu's Provia operating model.
28 September 2004 France: Innovation in the Infrastructure Enables Innovation Elsewhere
Paris, September 28, 2004 – Dr. Joseph Reger, Chief Technology Officer, Fujitsu Siemens Computers held a keynote today at the IDC European IT Forum 2004 in Paris, challenging the notion of “IT doesn’t matter”. As part of the plenary session "Technologies for Enhancing Efficiencies and for Spurring Innovations”, Dr. Reger outlined how IT can effectively deliver value through its usage and translation into business innovation; that it is not just a capital asset. As companies today increasingly focus on global strategies for the development and deployment of products, solutions and services, CIOs and IT organizations need to help their internal customers benefit from an optimized IT infrastructure. Fujitsu Siemens Computers advocates that to enable innovation, it is essential to link IT and business, and improve investment cycles into the IT infrastructurer. Joseph Reger, Chief Technology Officer, Fujitsu Siemens Computers held a keynote today at the IDC European IT Forum 2004 in Paris, challenging the notion of IT doesn't matter・ As part of the plenary session "Technologies for Enhancing Efficiencies and for Spurring Innovations・ Dr. Reger outlined how IT can effectively deliver value through its usage and translation into business innovation; that it is not just a capital asset. As companies today increasingly focus on global strategies for the development and deployment of products, solutions and services, CIOs and IT organizations need to help their internal customers benefit from an optimized IT infrastructure. Fujitsu Siemens Computers advocates that to enable innovation, it is essential to link IT and business, and improve investment cycles into the IT infrastructure
24 September 2004 United Kingdom: Fujitsu Shortlisted for Outstanding People Development Award
London, September 24, 2004 – Fujitsu Services, one of Europe's leading IT infrastructure management services companies, has been shortlisted for the Investors in People Award for Outstanding People Development category in the annual National Business Awards, the most prestigious awards in the UK's business calendar.
23 September 2004 Germany and Sweden: Fujitsu Siemens Computers includes the Appear Networks Client into the Pocket L00X portal
Munich and Stockholm, September 23, 2004 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers and Appear Networks have signed a Worldwide Corporate Reseller Agreement to offer customers a complete mobility solution. The agreement covers Appear Networks enterprise software products, a new generation of software enabling the deployment of value-added services on wireless networks. The Appear Client will be included in Pocket LOOX portal, where Pocket LOOX owners can download new applications and services to their device. The Appear Server will be distributed by certified value-added resellers, as part of their mobility solution offering. Together, the Appear Server and Client make the download of new applications as easy as receiving an email. An airport employee, for example, or a conference center guest, can access new applications via the local wireless network (WLAN) based on his/her present location, access rights, and the time of the day. Full applications can be downloaded, installed and started with a single click. Depending on the circumstances, the applications are either stored or automatically deleted when the user leaves the area
21 September 2004 Finland: Espoo City's Multiservice Network to Interconnect Over 500 Offices in Finland
Helsinki, September 21, 2004 – Espoo, the second largest city in Finland, has chosen the consortium of Song Networks and Fujitsu Services Oy to implement the multiservice network. The contract value amounts to approximately seven million euros.
20 September 2004 United Kingdom: Fujitsu Shortlisted for CNET Networks UK Technology Awards 2004
London , September 20, 2004 – Fujitsu has been shortlisted for the Integrator or Outsourcer of the Year Award , along with Accenture, Cap Gemini, CSC and Steria as part of the CNET Networks UK Technology Awards 2004. The Awards will be presented at a spectacular gala dinner on September 28th at The Park Lane Hotel, London , with well over 450 attendees expected
16 September 2004 Germany: Fujitsu Siemens Computers Delivers the Tools for the Mobile Workforce
Munich, September 16, 2004 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers today highlighted a range of products for the Mobile Workforce in conjunction with the company’s Mobile Workforce Initiative. The AMILO Pro V7010 Notebook has been specifically designed to meet the mobility requirements of small and medium enterprises (SME). It offers them a reliable tool with a long-life cycle to become mobile. In addition, Fujitsu Siemens Computers will showcase the recently announced Pocket LOOX 700 Series. With a built in camera the new handhelds are designed for the highly mobile professionals, who require a companion for personal information management and a platform for mobile access to business applications. Furthermore Fujitsu Siemens Computers proudly presented the LIFEBOOK P Series, which is the world’s lightest fully equipped notebook. These products are being highlighted as part of the launch of the Fujitsu Siemens Computers Mobile Workforce Initiative, which is a two week European roadshow aimed at companies that are looking to mobile-enable their workforce and want to understand the most efficient ways to adopt the technology.
16 September 2004 Germany: Fujitsu Siemens Computers Launches Mobile Workforce Initiative to Mobilize the Enterprise
Munich, September 16, 2004 – As part of the mobile workforce initiative, Fujitsu Siemens Computers are hosting a European Mobility tour to promote the benefits of mobility and address the inhibitors preventing organizations from getting the most out of the available technology and to exhibit the latest mobility products. A series of speakers from Fujitsu Siemens Computers, its partners, Intel and International Data Corporation (IDC) will address the inhibitors preventing organizations from getting the most out of the available technology and help them to understand how to mobile-enable their workforces in the most efficient and practical manner. The 2 week European Mobile tour kicks off today at in Poland and will be going to 13 other countries including France, Spain and Germany. The event is aimed at companies, who are looking to mobile-enable their workforce and want to understand the most efficient ways to adopt the technology. As part of this initiative, Fujitsu Siemens Computers is also announcing the launch of the Mobility Community for corporate resellers as well as Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) resellers. The Mobility Community is an EMEA wide community of qualified/certified Resellers/Vars who specialize in selling business mobiles and mobility solutions.
16 September 2004 Germany: Fujitsu Siemens Computers ‘Back-to-School’ Notebook Offers
Munich, September 16, 2004 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers today announced three special offers for its AMILO notebooks to coincide with students returning to university across Europe. With Information Communications Technology (ICT) now firmly on school curricula and wireless connectivity on the increase at universities, Fujitsu Siemens Computers has designed these products to help students complete their class work more easily and use the latest technology to enrich their study experience, because it is often tough enough juggling commitments to different studies…both curricula and extra curricula!
14 September 2004 Germany: CentricStor Continues to Lead the Industry in Supporting the Broadest Array of Platforms
Munich, September 14, 2004 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers announces that CentricStor, the most powerful Virtual Tape Appliance available, continues to add functionality critical to customer needs by adding support for IBM's VM (Virtual Machine) and VSE (Virtual Storage Extended) operating systems and backup applications. The benefits of an automated tape consolidation solution with CentricStor in terms of flexibility and scalability are now available for VM and VSE sites. Target audience for this new support are IBM VM/VSE customers who want reliable tape backup with the newest technology for tape automation.
14 September 2004 United Kingdom: Office Behaviour Puts Companies at Risk
London, September 14, 2004 – Fujitsu Services, one of Europe's leading IT infrastructure management services companies, warns that the way we behave in the office is putting UK companies at risk. According to a study by John Alcock, managing security consultant at Fujitsu Services, our office behaviour is increasing the chance of a security breach.
13 September 2004 Germany: Fujitsu Siemens Computers on stage at Novell's BrainShare Europe 2004 in Barcelona
Munich, September 13, 2004 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers, the leading European IT provider, is one of the sponsors and a participant in "BrainShare 2004" from Novell in Barcelona, Spain. The company will showcase innovative solutions like FlexFrameTM for mySAPTM Business Suite for TCO reduction within SAP environments as well as the PRIMECLUSTER product suite which enables flexible and fast to install cluster solutions. Fujitsu Siemens Computers will also hold a session entitled "TCO – reductions realized: where to find them within an Adaptive Computing Infrastructure".
8 September 2004 Germany: VISIT 2004 Fujitsu Siemens Computers European IT Forum: Detailed program for October 6-7
Munich, September 8, 2004 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers invites you to attend VISIT 2004- the European IT Forum taking place from 6-7 October 2004 at the Schwabenhallen in the Messe Augsburg/Germany. Under the banner “What are you responsible for?”, this year’s exhibition and conference is focused on key IT topics including Data center and Mobility. Keynoting at the conference are top speakers from across the IT industry as well as key Fujitsu Siemens Computers executives.
7 September 2004 Germany: AMILO Pro V7010 notebook made for SMEs
Munich , September 7, 2004 – This is the product that small and medium-sized enterprises have been waiting for: an attractively priced brand name notebook capable of meeting all the key requirements for professional use, available over long lifecycles and freely configurable to comply with company-specific requirements. To meet this challenge, Fujitsu Siemens Computers is offering the AMILO Pro V7010 notebook, which can be ordered immediately from retail outlets.
7 September 2004 Germany: Oracle® Application Server 10g Sets World Record SPECjAppServer®2002 Performance Result on PRIMEPOWER 450/2500 Servers from Fujitsu Siemens Computers and the Fujitsu group
Munich, September 7, 2004 – Oracle and Fujitsu Siemens Computers today announced that Oracle® Application Server 10g set a new performance world record result for the SPECjAppServer®2002 MultipleNode benchmark. The benchmark was established on SolarisTM/SPARC®64V-based PRIMEPOWERTM 450/2500 servers of the Fujitsu group of companies (Fujitsu Limited/Asia-Pacific, Fujitsu Computer Systems/North America and Fujitsu Siemens Computers/EMEA) as well as Fujitsu Siemens Computers’ openSEAS product suite. Oracle’s record result delivered 33 percent higher performance than the previous SPECjAppServer2002 MultipleNode record held by BEA Weblogic*.
6 September 2004 Germany: Fujitsu Siemens Computers Takes Responsibility for the Environment
Munich/ Berlin, September 6, 2004 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers is taking part at the international Electronics Goes Green (EGG) 2004 congress, which starts today in Berlin and runs until 8 Sept. The leading European IT company is displaying its integrated environmental protection concept and Green PC product line at the congress, which draws together some 500 research and industry experts to discuss sustainable IT development.
2 September 2004 Finland: Alma Media Outsources Basic ICT Functions to Fujitsu Finland
Helsinki, September 2, 2004 – Alma Media Corporation and Fujitsu Services Oy have signed a letter of intent of intent under which Alma Media will outsource its ICT workstation and availability services in the Helsinki and Pirkanmaa (Tampere) regions to Fujitsu.
23 August 2004 Germany: Fujitsu Siemens Computers Presents the New High-end Handheld for the Pocket-sized Office
Munich, August 23, 2004 – With the new Pocket LOOX 700 Series, professional users acquire a companion for personal information management and a platform for mobile access to business applications. A variety of technical innovations, such as the Intelｮ PXA272 processor and the Microsoft operating system Windowsｮ MobileTM 2003 for Pocket PC Second Edition, turn the new handheld into a pocket-sized office.
18 August 2004 United Kingdom: New KVM portfolio opens the door to increased savings in space, power and cost
Hayes, August 18, 2004 – Fujitsu Europe today launches its extended range of SERVIS™ KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) switches and 1U Console Drawers. The new High Resolution 15" TFT Console drawer can support resolutions up to 1280 x 1024 and has SUN mini DIN 8 K/B & Mouse connectors. These can be connected directly into either a Sun server or via Fujitsu's multi-platform 4, 8 or 16 port integrated switches into any PS/2, Sun or USB servers.
17 August 2004 United Kingdom: Fujitsu Selected to Deliver IT and Audiovisual Solution to the National Galleries of Scotland
London, August 17, 2004 – Fujitsu Services, one of Europe's leading IT infrastructure management services companies, masterminded and fulfilled a vision for a comprehensive, affordable and leading edge audiovisual and IT solution for the National Galleries of Scotland as part of its Playfair project.
17 August 2004 Finland: Pirkanmaa hospital district signs expanded Provia service agreement with Fujitsu Finland
Helsinki, August 17, 2004 – The hospital district of Pirkanmaa (PSHP) has signed a new contract with Fujitsu Services Oy on the provision of IT infrastructure services. In addition to workstation services Fujitsu will now also be responsible for PSHP's infrastructure servers. The newly signed contract is an extension to the Provia agreement signed four years ago and is worth over four million euros.
17 August 2004 Germany: Three New Workstations from Fujitsu Siemens Computers
Munich, August 17, 2004 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers announces the market launch of three new CELSIUS workstations: K330, M430, and R630. These new workstations open the door to a new dimension in performance. In addition to the latest processor technology, highlights include the new PCI Express high-performance graphics interface combined with the new PCI Express Open GL graphics cards and the Intel® Extended Memory 64 Technology in models CELSIUS M430 with up to 4 GB and CELSIUS R630 with up to 16 GB of DDR2 memory. This technology is fully compatible to conventional 32-bit applications.
16 August 2004 United Kingdom: Fujitsu Introduces Its Smallest Low Volume Production Scanner
Hayes, August 16, 2004 – Fujitsu Europe Ltd, a market leader in document imaging products, today announces the introduction of the fi-5650C - the smallest scanner in it's class. Equipped with the latest breakthroughs in document imaging technology and features, the fi-5650C demonstrates Fujitsu's further advancements in the low-volume production colour scanner market.
11 August 2004 Germany: Fujitsu Siemens Computers Announces PRIMERGY BX600 – The 4-way Server Blade for Power-Hungry Data Centers
Munich, August 11, 2004 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers today announced the launch of PRIMERGY BX600 4-way Server Blade which is ideal for power-hungry data centers. The new blade will be available in August and is currently the most compact SCSI server blade worldwide. At a starting price of €8,000 (plus VAT), the BX600 is the ideal platform for power-hungry enterprise applications due to its high performance and flexibility.
2 August 2004 Germany: Fujitsu Siemens Computers' CentricStor Virtual Tape Appliance now supports OS/400
Munich, August 2, 2004 – CentricStor, a powerful virtual tape appliance that supports the heterogeneous world of predominant operating systems and backup applications has added support for IBM iSeries Servers and its OS/400 operating system and backup applications. CentricStor developed by Fujitsu Siemens Computers is the first and only self-contained virtual tape appliance that supports the predominant operating system environments and back-up applications as well as major tape automation platforms and tape devices from such prominent companies as StorageTek, ADIC and IBM.
22 July 2004 Germany: Fujitsu Siemens Computers Unveils New Generation of Intel-based Monoprocessor Servers
Munich , July 22, 2004 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers is boosting the appeal of its entry-level monoprocessor servers with the new S2 generation of its PRIMERGY TX150 tower server and RX100 rack server. The PRIMERGY TX150 S2 has been enhanced to operate even more economically while offering better performance and reliability. Its sheer range of functionality and high performance is as convincing as the integration of quality future-oriented technology. The PRIMERGY RX100 S2, meanwhile, symbolizes ultra-compact economy with its improved utility and expanded data center fail safety. Both servers come with Server Management Suite, ensuring simple installation and configuration, as well as a choice of Intel Pentium 4 or Celeron processors. The Pentium-based models will go on sale in Germany at the end of July for prices starting at €1,480 (excl. VAT), while the Intel Celeron version will become available about one month later.
21 July 2004 United Kingdom: Fujitsu Announces a High-sensitivity GPS/AGPS Chipset Aimed at Mobile Handsets and Telematics Applications
London, July 21, 2004 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (FME) today announced a 2-chipset solution for high sensitivity GPS/AGPS receivers capable of indoors acquisition. The Fujitsu chipset achieves high performance (sensitivity, accuracy and TTFF) with low power and a small PCB footprint.
19 July 2004 Germany: Fujitsu Siemens Computers Meets Customers' IT Needs and Shows Continued Growth
Munich , July 19, 2004 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers, the leading European IT provider, today announced that the latest preliminary IDC PC market figures in terms of unit shipments again show the company outperforming the market place (Total PC and x86 servers). With year-on-year growth of 42.5%, more than double the industry for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) market, Fujitsu Siemens Computers is confident it is capable of achieving further success, because it has been listening to its customers・needs. In a survey commissioned earlier this year, customers confirmed that corporate refresh and mobility were two priorities in the coming year and consequently Fujitsu Siemens Computers has endeavoured to deliver products which meet these challenges.
15 July 2004 Germany: Fujitsu Siemens Computers Opens NetWeaver Solution Centers in Europe
Munich, July 15, 2004 – As part of Fujitsu Limited's announcement to open four NetWeaver Solution Centers across the globe, Fujitsu Siemens Computers announces it will establish a NetWeaver Solution Center in Walldorf, Germany as one of the four centers. With this announcement Fujitsu Siemens Computers is reinforcing its leadership as innovator in the SAP field and particularly with SAP NetWeaver. The Walldorf center will be in operation within the third quarter of the calendar year 2004.
1 July 2004 Germany: Fujitsu Siemens Computers Appoints New Members to the Executive Council
Munich, July 1, 2004 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers, the leading European IT company announces new members to the Executive Council. Effective today, the former Sales, Marketing and Customer Services organization is now comprised of three functional units: Sales which will be jointly managed from two regions, Corporate Marketing and Customer Services, each reporting directly to Bernd Bischoff. The aim behind this decision is to maximize the focus on serving the customer.
1 July 2004 Germany: Investment Security and Dual Processor Power with PRIMERGY RXI300 from Fujitsu Siemens Computers
Munich, July 1, 2004 – With its new Intel®-based PRIMERGY RXI300, Fujitsu Siemens Computers has introduced a 64-bit dual-processor Itanium™ 2 rack server. The leading European IT manufacturer has thereby enhanced its Itanium-based product portfolio, which includes the renowned PRIMERGY RXI600 4-way rack server. The 2-way PRIMERGY RXI300 comes with two new Itanium 2 processors (1.4 GHz and 1.6 GHz) with 3 MB 3rd level cache, as well as the existing 1.5 GHz version with 6 MB 3rd level cache - the most powerful Itanium 2 currently offered. The new rack server is now available throughout Europe. Prices in Germany start at around >8,700 (excl. VAT).
29 June 2004 Germany: Fujitsu Siemens Computers' CentricStor Virtual Tape Appliance Launched in U.S. Market
Munich, June 29, 2004 – CentricStor, a powerful, heterogeneous Virtual Tape Appliance previously available only in Europe and Asia, was launched today for the U.S. market by PeakData Inc., a Colorado-based storage solutions provider. CentricStor is developed by Fujitsu Siemens Computers, the leading European IT provider. The announcement was made at Storage World 2004 in Long Beach, California.
21 June 2004 United Kingdom: Fujitsu Announces Industry Leading Hard Disk Drive Capacity for the Mobile Storage Market
London, June 21, 2004 – Fujitsu Europe Ltd, one of the world's leading suppliers of hard disk drives and computer peripherals, today announced volume shipments of its next generation MHU2100AT 2.5" 9.5mm mobile hard disk drive to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). Fujitsu's new mobile hard disk drive offers up to 100GB of capacity and nearly a 30% increase in areal density allowing manufacturers to design next generation portable computing and consumer applications.
17 June 2004 Germany: German-based VBG selects Fujitsu Siemens Computers and Linux as basis for IT Infrastructure
Munich, June 17, 2004 – The Hamburg-based VBG (Germany's statutory accident insurer for the administrative sector) has extended its client/server infrastructure as part of its medium-term IT strategy. The basic idea was twofold: to simplify the system landscape and increase cost-effectiveness. This is why SuSE LINUX, an open source operating system used on desktops and servers, was selected as the platform used on the 2,200 SCENIC PCs and 40 Intel-based PRIMERGY RX300 and RX600 servers supplied by Fujitsu Siemens Computers. The leading European IT vendor was supported by its partner Entitec, a software and systems house, during installation of the new systems.
16 June 2004 Germany: Bernd Bischoff New President & CEO of Fujitsu Siemens Computers
Munich, June 16, 2004 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers, the leading European IT provider today announced the appointment of Bernd Bischoff as new President & CEO of the company as of July 1, 2004. Bernd Bischoff is at present Executive Vice President (EVP) of Sales, Marketing & Customer Services at Fujitsu Siemens Computers. He replaces Adrian v. Hammerstein, who will take on a new challenge as head of Siemens Business Services also as of July 1, 2004.
16 June 2004 UK: Fujitsu's Customer Service Recognised by McDonald’s Award
London, June 16, 2004 – Fujitsu Services, one of Europe's leading IT infrastructure management services companies, can announce that it has been presented with an award for its IT services by McDonald's Restaurants Limited. The award is the result of an audit and performance review by McDonald's Operations Technology department which provides suppliers with feedback on all aspects of product and service delivery.
14 June 2004 Finland: Fujitsu Finland Supplies Retail Systems to Stockmann Department Stores in Moscow
Helsinki, June 14, 2004 – Stockmann plc and Fujitsu Services Oy have signed an agreement by which Fujitsu will deliver retail systems to two new Stockmann department stores in Moscow.
9 June 2004 Germany: Mid-market Campaign Makes It Easier to Buy from Fujitsu Siemens Computers
Munich, June 9, 2004 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers is launching a major marketing campaign in mid-June aimed at the mid-market. The leading European IT company's main target is to achieve more businesses with 500 to 1,000 employees. This broad campaign will focus on lead generation through telemarketing and extensive support of co-selling with the company's channel partners.
8 June 2004 Germany: CentricStor Certified by VERITAS Software
Munich, June 8, 2004 – Leading storage software vendor VERITAS Software has officially announced the certification of the CentricStor™ virtual tape appliance from Fujitsu Siemens Computers for its own NetBackup™ enterprise server software. This means that CentricStor is now on the compatibility list for NetBackup.
7 June 2004 Finland: Elisa Corporation has Signed a Letter of Intent with Fujitsu for Outsourcing of Desktop and Data Centre Services
Helsinki, June 7, 2004 – Elisa Corporation and Fujitsu Services Oy have today signed a letter of intent of outsourcing Elisa's desktop and data centre services to Fujitsu Finland. Under the agreement, the management and maintenance of approximately 5,500 desktops and 1,300 servers are transferred to Fujitsu.
3 June 2004 Germany: Pocket LOOX 400 Series: The Multi-Functional, Mobile Office That Fits in Your Hand
Munich, June 3, 2004 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers today introduced two new handhelds - the Pocket LOOX 410 and 420 - designed for both private and corporate users. The new systems are extremely compact (at 11.3 cm x 7.1 cm x 1.4 cm, about half the size of a CD cover) and weigh only around 125 grams (or that of a small apple). The operating system, Microsoft Windows MobileTM 2003 for Pocket PCs, supports numerous entertainment, navigational and Office applications, including Mail, Excel and Word. While both models can connect to the Internet via Bluetooth, the Pocket LOOX 420 also has a wireless LAN interface for a fast connection via hotspot connectivity that can be used in parallel to the Bluetooth connection
1 June 2004 Germany: Fujitsu Siemens Computers Receives SAP Pinnacle Award 2003 for Adaptive Computing
Munich, June 1, 2004 – Just before SAPPHIRE® '04 in New Orleans (May 11th - 13th, 2004), Fujitsu Siemens Computers – jointly with Network Appliance - was received the SAP® Pinnacle Award 2003 for the innovative IT Infrastructure solution "FlexFrame™ for mySAP™ Business Suite". In the category “Special Achievement – Adaptive Computing", both partners were honored for their contribution to innovation in Adaptive Computing as a capability of SAP NetWeaver™ .
1 June 2004 Germany: Fujitsu Siemens Computers Welcomes Collaboration between Fujitsu Limited and Sun Microsystems to Deliver Advanced Product Line for High-Performance Solaris Solutions
Munich , June 1, 2004 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers, the leading European IT company, welcomes the announcement by parent company, Fujitsu Limited (TSE: 6702), and Sun Microsystems, Inc., (NASDAQ: SUNW) on the expansion of their 20-year strategic relationship to include the joint development and delivery of future generation Solaris and SPARC-based systems. Today's announcement brings together the technology of two of the strongest companies in the world to deliver best in class platforms for all possible network computing workloads for Solaris and SPARC.
28 May 2004 United Kingdom: bmi Gets Fujitsu on Board to Manage Its IT Services Throughout Europe
London , May 28, 2004 – bmi, the UK's second largest scheduled airline, today announced a ten-year IT managed service contract with Fujitsu Services, one of Europe's leading IT infrastructure management services companies, to manage and modernise its IT services. The contract is worth ￡60 million, and will see Fujitsu run bmi's business applications, servers, voice & data networks, desktops and websites.
27 May 2004 Finland: Sodexho Outsourced IT Infrastructure to Fujitsu
Helsinki, May 27, 2004 – Sodexho Oy, which provides companies with food and facility services in Finland, and Fujitsu Services Oy have signed an agreement by which Sodexho will transfer its IT infrastructure to Fujitsu's responsibility in line with the Provia model. The agreement covers IT infrastructure and continuous support services for approximately 500 people, as well as data communications.
27 May 2004 USA: Successful International User Group Conference Offers "Best Practices" for glovia.com Users
Orlando, FL, May 27, 2004 – Glovia International, a subsidiary of Fujitsu and a leading provider of extended ERP solutions for engineer-to-order and high volume manufacturers, announced today from the Glovia International User Group Conference the successful conclusion of the 2004 conference held at the Hilton in the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. The conference, with one of its largest attendances to date, brought together hundreds of customers and partners from around the world to learn more about Glovia's extended ERP solution, glovia.com, and how to maximize their investment in the solution.
25 May 2004 Germany: Fujitsu Helps Customers Reduce TCO and Unveils Optimized IT Approach
Munich , May 25, 2004 – The Fujitsu group of companies, including Fujitsu (Japan/Asia Pacific), Fujitsu Computer Systems (North America), Fujitsu Services (EMEA) and Fujitsu Siemens Computers (EMEA), has outlined its global strategy for development and deployment of products, solutions and services to help users optimize their IT infrastructure. The TRIOLE™ strategy is designed to help customers reduce their Total cost of ownership (TCO) and will strengthen the group's abilities to generate innovative offerings, allowing customers to enhance business efficiency, business agility and business continuity. TRIOLE™ is also part of Fujitsu Siemens Computers' long-term Business Critical Computing focus and will embrace the leading European IT vendor's wide range of server, mainframe, storage and middleware product lines.
24 May 2004 United Kingdom: Fujitsu Services' Success Continues with Increased Profits and Order Book of ￡5.5bn
London, May 24, 2004 – Fujitsu Services Holdings PLC, one of Europe's leading IT infrastructure management services companies, today announced its financial results for 2004, following its return to profitability in 2003. The company made an operating profit before exceptional items of ￡54.3 million and a profit before tax of ￡50.4 million in the year ending 31 March 2004. Operating profit including exceptional items was ￡36.6 million. Operating cash flow of ￡126.4 million was generated, together with an order book of ￡5.5 billion
21 May 2004 United Kingdom: Fujitsu Signs £220 Million Contract with National Health Service to Modernise Medical Imaging
London, May 21, 2004 – Fujitsu Services, the IT services company chosen as Local Service Provider (LSP) for the NHS' southern cluster, can today announce that it has been awarded a £220 million contract to provide Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) for the same region. The contract will further the NHS drive to improve healthcare for patients in the south of England.
13 May 2004 United Kingdom: Fujitsu will Assist Visa in Saving ￡1.2 Million per Annum through Improved Management of IT
London, May 13, 2004 – Leading payment brand, Visa EU, has chosen Fujitsu Services, one of Europe's leading providers of managed services for IT infrastructure, to run its corporate desktop support across Europe in a five year contract worth ￡5 million. Visa can expect to save up to ￡1.2 million per annum by improving the organisation of its IT assets, infrastructure and re-allocation of resources. The contract allows Visa to concentrate on core business functions, whilst improving the management of corporate IT infrastructure and software in its London head office and other European regional offices, including those in Athens, Brussels, Istanbul, and Madrid.
12 May 2004 Germany: Fujitsu Siemens Computers Profit Before Tax Is Higher Than Forecasted
Munich, May 12, 2004 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers, the leading European IT company, announced its financial results* today. President and CEO Adrian v. Hammerstein announced that the company delivered a profit before tax of €62* million for the 2003/2004 fiscal year running from April 2003 to March 2004. This represents an increase by nearly a factor of eight over the previous fiscal year, and is €5 million higher than the last forecast given in March 2004. Revenue is nearly flat at €5,288* million compared to €5,337 million in the previous year.
11 May 2004 Germany: Fujitsu First Infrastructure Provider to Successfully Pass SAP Adaptive Computing Compliance Test
Munich, May 11, 2004 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers today announced that it is the first SAP Global Technology Partner worldwide to pass the "SAP Adaptive Computing Compliance Test" proving that the IT infrastructure of Fujitsu Siemens Computers is in functional conformance with SAP's Adaptive Computing capabilities, as well as the procedures defined by SAP's Adaptive Computing Council. The solution consists of Intel-based PRIMERGY servers, delivered by Fujitsu Siemens Computers, the leading European IT provider and network attached storage filer from Network Appliance.
10 May 2004 Germany: CELSIUS H210: Fast, Strong, Light and Mobile
Munich, May 10, 2004 – The trend toward ever faster, more powerful, lighter and more portable systems is showing no signs of abating, even with high-powered professional workstations. With its CELSIUS H210, Fujitsu Siemens Computers is presenting a brand new generation of mobile workstations. Although it looks and feels more like a standard notebook, the H210 resembles a fully equipped tower workstation when it comes to performance and graphics. The CELSIUS H210 already boasts Intel's new Pentium M processor technology (codenamed Dothan) and will be available from specialty dealers in June.
10 May 2004 Germany: Fujitsu Announces Three New Notebooks
Munich, May 10, 2004 – The new notebooks are the LIFEBOOK S7010, a thin and light model for power on the move - weighing just 1.75kg with a 14" screen and 1.70 GHz processor. The new processor architecture provides 15 per cent improved performance as well as a longer battery life. Integrated security functions such as the security panel and smart card reader, as well as the optional Trusted Platform Module (TPM), provide robust access protection and ensure secure data transmission. The slim and light LIFEBOOK S7010 redefines the 14-inch notebook class.
10 May 2004 Germany: LIFEBOOK E8010: Supreme Full Size Notebook
Munich , May 10, 2004 – The LIFEBOOK E8010 is Fujitsu Siemens Computers' feature-rich, secure notebook with desktop-like performance. The system comes equipped with a 15-inch display, and a great graphics solution for excellent viewing and an optional, external graphic. A flexible modular bay concept enables the system to use a large variety of different options. Starting in June, this powerful platform will be available featuring the new Intel Pentium M Processor (codenamed Dothan).
10 May 2004 Germany: The Slim and Light LIFEBOOK S7010 Redefines the 14-inch Notebook Class
Munich, May 10, 2004 – At an Intel press event today, Fujitsu Siemens Computers presented its new LIFEBOOK S7010. Intel's innovative next generation mobile processor (codenamed Dothan™ and also officially launched today) is already integrated into the new LIFEBOOK, taking its outstanding performance one step further. The S7010, featuring the technological innovation of this 1.70 GHz processor, is now available from specialty dealers for prices staring at €2,990*.
5 May 2004 Germany: Fujitsu Siemens Computers to Announce Final Financial Results for Fiscal Year 2003
Munich , May 5, 2004 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers, the leading European IT company, invites you to participate in a virtual press conference on Wednesday 12 May for the announcement of the final financial results for Fiscal Year ending March 31, 2004. DATE: Wednesday May 12, 2004 TIME: 10:30-11:30 CET/09:30-10:30 GMT WHAT: Final financial numbers for Fiscal Year 2003 WHO: Adrian v. Hammerstein, President and CEO, Fujitsu Siemens Computers WHERE: Via phone. Please RSVP to register and for dial- in details
29 April 2004 United Kingdom: Manchester Airport and Fujitsu Launch UK's First Passenger Information System Linking Rail, Road and Air
London, April 29, 2004 – Passenger experiences at Manchester Airport will be made more convenient, fast and easy thanks to the launch of a new kiosk-based transport information system provided by Fujitsu Services, one of Europe's leading IT infrastructure management services companies. MAISY (Manchester Airport Information System) is the first interactive passenger information system linking air, rail and bus journeys, giving passengers free information and advice on travelling to the airport and assistance when they get there.
29 April 2004 Germany: SAP Solution from Fujitsu Siemens Computers Makes Headway, Winning Over Systems Houses and End Customers
Munich, April 29, 2004 – It has now been more than two years since Fujitsu Siemens Computers and SAP came together to contemplate the next generation of SAP environments. The challenge was clear: reduce complexity and increase flexibility. And the result: the birth of SAP Adaptive Computing and FlexFrame™ for mySAP™ Business Suite from Fujitsu Siemens Computers.
27 April 2004 Germany: NearStore R200 and SnapLock software now part of the Fujitsu Siemens Computers storage portfolio
Munich, April 27, 2004 – The latest addition to the Fujitsu Siemens Computers storage portfolio is a fast, hard disk-based WORM solution from enterprise storage specialist Network Appliance (NetApp). The solution, which consists of NetApp's NearStore R200 storage system and SnapLock software, bridges the gap between fast but expensive primary storage (e.g. online storage systems with fibre channel hard disks) and affordable but slow archive storage using tape or optical media.
22 April 2004 Germany: Fujitsu Siemens Computers Presents Its Environmental Approach In Recognition of Earth Day 2004
Munich, April 22, 2004 – To coincide with the Earth Day celebrations across Europe, Middle East and Africa and in 150 countries around the world, Fujitsu Siemens Computers, the leading European IT provider, announced plans to extend its existing product line of environmentally sustainable PCs and workstations. These new products, consisting of new environmentally sustainable models, or so called Green PCs® from the company's SCENIC Professional PC as well as the CELSIUS workstations, will be available in the summer time frame.
20 April 2004 United Kingdom: Achieving the Extraordinary with Mobile Data on the Fujitsu Polar Challenge
London, April 20, 2004 – The Fujitsu Polar Challenge, is a competitive team race to the Magnetic North Pole, which aims to inspire the participating individuals to push their limits and achieve the extraordinary. Six teams of three, comprising of experienced arctic explorers and one lucky 'man off the street', set off from Resolute Island in North Canada on 6 April and will cover 280 nautical miles of the most extreme polar conditions. In addition to sponsoring the event, Fujitsu Services has provided a wide range of mobile communication devices for the challenge, from satellite phones to wireless laptops - an essential technology infrastructure enabling the teams to keep in touch with race organisers, friends, families and work colleagues back home. Fujitsu also has its own team, Team Fujitsu, racing to be the first to reach the pole.
20 April 2004 Germany: Fujitsu Siemens Computers Joins Intel Communications Alliance
Munich , April 20, 2004 – Welcoming Intel's initiative to enable the development of standards for communications infrastructure, Fujitsu Siemens Computers has announced on the occasion of the Intelｮ Developer Forum in Barcelona/Spain (April 20- 21, 2004), that it will join the Intel Communications Alliance. The Alliance is an Intel sponsored community of communications and embedded developers and solution providers committed to the development of modular standards based solutions. This move by the leading European IT provider is well matched to its strategy to focus on the advanced needs of the communications market.
20 April 2004 Germany: Fujitsu Siemens Computers to Help Establish Standards for Utility Computing
Munich, April 20, 2004 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers, the leading European IT provider, today announced it has joined industry leaders in founding the Enterprise Grid Alliance (EGA), a consortium created to develop enterprise grid solutions and accelerate the deployment of grid computing. (see www.gridalliance.org).
20 April 2004 United Kingdom: Fujitsu to Provide IT Support Services to Reuters Customers
London , April 20, 2004 – Fujitsu Services and Reuters, the global information provider, have agreed to a three year deal which will see Fujitsu's IT services business provide support for Reuters customers in England and Wales, using its range of tailored information services. Fujitsu will manage first-line on-site software and hardware support for Reuters customers. Fujitsu will also manage installations of a number Reuters products on its behalf. Fujitsu was chosen following its success in managing Reuters UK-based global internal IT helpdesk, together with deskside support for Reuters UK-based staff, two areas which were outsourced by Reuters in 2003.
13 April 2004 Finland: Fujitsu Finland Gets ATM Maintenance Contract with Automatia
Helsinki, April 13, 2004 – Automatia Ltd and Fujitsu Services Oy have signed a maintenance contract whereby Fujitsu will take responsibility for the hardware maintenance of Automatia’s 1,600 ATMs. The contract spans over five years and is worth over 10 million euros.
30 March 2004 United Kingdom: Fujitsu Services Appoints New Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
London, March 30, 2004 – Fujitsu Services, one of Europe's leading IT infrastructure management services companies, can today announce that on 1 April 2004 its current chief executive Richard Christou will become its executive chairman and current chief operating officer, David Courtley, will be appointed as chief executive officer.
18 March 2004 Germany: Fujitsu Siemens Computers at CeBIT 2004: Product Announcement Review
Munich, March 18, 2004 – CeBIT started today with Fujitsu Siemens Computers, the leading European IT company, unveiling an entirely new look under the theme "Responsibility in the Information Age". To view our new products and our emphasis on solutions, please visit us at our traditional "home" in Hall 1 (stand 5e2). We focus on showcasing complete solutions for enterprise customers, from infrastructure to networked end devices. Our partner stand, situated directly opposite (4h4), focuses primarily on small and mid-sized companies (SMEs) and private customers.
18 March 2004 Germany: Fujitsu Siemens Computers Outperforms the European IT Market
Munich, March 18, 2004 – At CeBIT 2004 in Hanover, Fujitsu Siemens Computers, the leading European IT company, announced a preview of its financial results. CEO Adrian v. Hammerstein announced that the company expects to deliver a profit before tax of €57 million (forecast) for the 2003/2004 fiscal year running from April 2003 to March 2004, a 600-plus percent increase over the previous fiscal year. Revenue is forecasted to be nearly flat at €5,320 million (forecast), compared to €5,337 million in the previous year.
16 March 2004 Germany: Fujitsu Siemens Computers Bridges the Gap Between Consumer Electronics and the PC
Munich, March 16, 2004 – At CeBIT 2004 in Hanover, Fujitsu Siemens Computers will present the digitally networked home at the consumer products area of its exhibition. The display will occupy a 300m² area at the center of the company's booth (4h4 in hall 1). For the first time ever, with its SCALEO C entertainment PC, ACTIVY Media Center, MYRICA LCD TV and a new digital camera, the leading European computer manufacturer will exhibit a unified product range for the growing networked consumer electronics market.
16 March 2004 Germany: Fujitsu Siemens Computers Presents New Product Line for Applications in Terminal Server Environments
Munich, March 16, 2004 – At CeBIT 2004, Fujitsu Siemens Computers will present the new FUTRO B series Thin Clients with their compact picotower housing (18.6cm x 6.7cm x 16.8cm). The FUTRO B210, FUTRO B220 and FUTRO B230 models are aimed at users opting for terminal server concepts to ensure high security, reduce space requirements and lower total cost of ownership. Because they operate without fans, the systems are virtually silent. The new version of the eLux NG operating system means making connections to different servers and mainframes is now even simpler, with no knowledge of Linux required for operation. The new FUTRO B is available from specialty stores as of April with prices starting at €419.
10 March 2004 Germany: Fujitsu Siemens Computers to Add New Intel Xeon MP Processors to its PRIMERGY Servers
Munich, March 10, 2004 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers is set to directly boost performance by up to 41 percent when it introduces new servers from its PRIMERGY RX600 and TX600 ranges. The latest models will be based on new Intel® Xeon™ multiprocessor technology (MP), with clock rates of up to 3 GHz, and can be equipped with as many as four processors. The doubling of third level cache to 2 or 4 MB, as well as the 400 MHz front side bus, guarantee higher performance bandwidths perfectly suited to current and future requirements. Entry-level prices are €10,000 for the TX600 with its new processor and €11,000 for the RX600 (prices include VAT in Germany).
26 February 2004 UK: Mid-sized Retailers to Close Technology Gap with Larger Rivals
London, February 26, 2004 – Mid-sized retailers will now have affordable access to the advanced retail technologies their larger competitors already enjoy, due to a new offering from Fujitsu Services, one of Europe’s leading IT infrastructure management services companies. The new retail offering will allow retailers to solve the problem of integrating Chip and PIN into their existing Electronic Point of Sale (EPOS) systems, and will also open the door to advanced benefits such as loyalty schemes and offering e-top ups for mobile phones.
24 February 2004 Germany: Going Wireless with WIDCOMM Bluetooth Technology
Munich, February 24, 2004 – Starting immediately, Fujitsu Siemens Computers is shipping its lightweight LIFEBOOK S Series notebooks with optional BluetoothTM wireless technology as well as its CONNECT2AIR Bluetooth USB dongle with the latest Bluetooth solution from WIDCOMM. This enables printer, keyboard and mouse to connect to PCs and notebooks without unwieldy cables. Other highlights include data synchronization between notebooks and handhelds and data exchange with Bluetooth systems from other vendors, as WIDCOMM software supports all major Bluetooth standards.
23 February 2004 Germany: Fujitsu Siemens Computers: Press Program at CeBIT 2004
Munich, February 23, 2004 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers, the leading European IT company, invites the press to its press program at CeBIT 2004. Highlights include the business press conference on March 18th at 09:30 hosted by President & CEO Adrian v. Hammerstein where he will announce the preliminary results for the fiscal year ending March 31st, 2004.
19 February 2004 France: Alcatel and Fujitsu Support Live FOMA 3G Showcase at 3GSM World Congress
Paris, February 19, 2004 – Alcatel (Paris: CGEP.PA and NYSE: ALA) and Fujitsu Limited today announced that both companies joined forces to establish a FOMA® live demonstration environment at NTT DoCoMo's booth in 3GSM World Congress.
19 February 2004 UK: Fujitsu, OASIS and mycable Present a Multimedia Solution for Car Entertainment Based on MOST® Standard
London, February 19, 2004 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe and OASIS SiliconSystems AG, a leader in Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST) technology, have formed a collaboration to develop reference designs for Multimedia Car Systems including Fujitsu's MPEG Encoder. The new products are called VideoCompressor 4 MOST and DVDPlayer 4 MOST.
19 February 2004 UK: Fujitsu Introduces New Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Module for Embedded Applications
London, February 19, 2004 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe announces a new Bluetooth® surface-mount type wireless technology module (version 1.1 compliant), ideally suited to embedded applications.
19 February 2004 UK: Fujitsu Microelectronics Announces Production Start of 16LX Microcontroller
London, February 19, 2004 – Fujitsu announces a new 16LX microcontroller to complement its portfolio of microcontrollers with Controller Area Network (CAN) interface. This latest product has been designed for automotive body control and comfort applications. In automatic air-conditioning, light control, seat control and sensor systems the product supports driver or passenger comfort and safety features.
19 February 2004 UK: Fujitsu Microelectronics Introduces a Next Generation General Purpose 32-bit RISC Microcontroller
London, February 19, 2004 – Fujitsu Microelectronics announces a new 32-bit RISC microcontroller implemented in 0.25µm CMOS technology and operating at 3.3V. With its flexible configuration, supporting 16-bit/32-bit SDRAMs and numerous other memory interfaces, this new controller is ideal for applications requiring simultaneous implementation of fast data processing and control of peripheral resources.
16 February 2004 Germany: Fujitsu Siemens Computers Introduces High Performance System Ideal for Mid-tier Applications
Munich, February 16, 2004 – With the new Intel-based PRIMERGY BX600, Fujitsu Siemens Computers has extended its blade server family with a new high performance system. The extensive connection options allow these blade servers to also be used as mid-tier application servers. The easy to administer PRIMERGY BX600 features high packing density, fail safety features and redundant components. Its latest-generation Intelｮ Xeon・processor delivers improved output while ensuring future-proof operation. This modular blade server is highly flexible, dynamically scalable, service-friendly, reliable and economical.
9 February 2004 Germany: A New Look for Fujitsu Siemens Computers at CeBIT 2004
Munich, February 9, 2004 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers, the leading European IT company, will reveal an entirely new look at CeBIT 2004 in March. This year, at its traditional "home" in Hall 1 (stand 5e2), Fujitsu Siemens Computers will emphasize complete solutions for enterprise customers, from infrastructure to networked end devices. The partner stand situated directly opposite (4h4), meanwhile, will focus primarily on small and mid-sized companies (SMEs) and private customers. The company's theme at this year's exhibition is esponsibility in the Information Age.
9 February 2004 Ireland: Fujitsu Delivers Online Motor Tax Infrastructure
Dublin, February 9, 2004 – The new system, for which Fujitsu implemented the core infrastructure, promises to provide an enhanced level of service to the Department’s motor tax customers. Vehicle owners can access the system via the internet and pay for the renewal of their motor tax, including any arrears. They are guaranteed receipt of their disc within five working days.
3 February 2004 UK: Fujitsu Broadband Enables More Efficient Flexible Working for Fulcrum Connections
London, February 3, 2004 – Fulcrum Connections, a provider of complete gas connection services to Transco, can now support a flexible, remote workforce while ensuring full data security, thanks to a new broadband managed service supplied by Fujitsu Services. This allows many of its 1,200 employees to have ready access to essential data, including e-mail, project files, customer records and the employee Intranet from different locations, not just the Area Office.
26 January 2004 UK: Fujitsu Awarded £896 Million Contract to Support Modernisation in the National Health Service
London, January 26, 2004 – Fujitsu Services can today announce that it has been appointed the Local Service Provider (LSP) for the Southern cluster; including Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire Somerset and Dorset, Avon Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Devon and Cornwall, in an £896 million contract.
26 January 2004 UK: Fujitsu Siemens Computers and Vodafone UK Unveil the Future of Mobile Computing
London, January 26, 2004 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers, the leading European computer company, and Vodafone UK today launches CONNECT2AIR packages, first-of-its-kind wireless computing packages1 that offer small businesses a radically new way to purchase IT. For the first time, businesses will be able to purchase wireless laptops or Tablet laptop PCs in a similar way to how they purchase mobile phones. This makes it easier and more affordable for businesses to take advantage of the productivity and flexible working benefits of wireless computing2 without negative impacts on cashflow.
26 January 2004 Germany: PRIMERGY BX300 Blade Server Perfectly Tailored to Data Centers and Internet Service Providers
Munich, January 26, 2004 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers' Intel-based PRIMERGY BX300 blade server is now available with a new high-speed processor. Each chassis on the server accommodates up to 20 PRIMERGY BX300 server blades, now featuring the new Intel® Pentium® M processor and up to 4 GB of ECC-protected DDR SDRAM memory. This takes the PRIMERGY BX300 into a new performance dimension, while permitting complex and performance-intensive applications such as extensive terminal server installations or a large number of web servers – all with the added bonus of lower costs per server blade and reduced space requirements in the rack.
22 January 2004 Germany: Fujitsu Siemens Computers Outgrew the Market for Fourth Quarter 2003
Munich, January 22, 2004 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers, the leading European IT company, announced today that it outgrew the EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa) market in all categories: desktop, mobile, IA server and the overall composite PC market according to preliminary market numbers released by analyst research firm IDC. In the fourth quarter 2003 Fujitsu Siemens Computers stated 27,3 percent growth (market: 19,7 percent growth) and strengthened its number 3 position with 8 percent market share.
22 January 2004 Germany: Pocket LOOX Handhelds with Click & Run Software Keeping Stockholm Subway Employees Connected
Munich, January 22, 2004 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers, Europe's leading IT company, and software vendor Appear Networks have jointly presented an innovative hardware and software solution for wireless LAN (WLAN) networks. The system uses localized information and applications to determine the user's current position via WLAN networks, saving time while keeping the user well informed. This platform makes tasks like establishing a secure connection to the users IT infrastructure extremely simple.
22 January 2004 UK: Road to Basel II Compliance Cleared for Smaller Banks and Building Societies
London, January 22, 2004 – Smaller building societies and banks across the UK will be able to achieve a more advanced level of Basel II regulatory compliance thanks to a new managed service launched today by Fujitsu Services, one of Europe's leading providers of managed services for IT infrastructure, in partnership with LINK, operator of the world's busiest ATM network and a leading independent provider of transaction management services to the finance sector. By collaborating with each other, small financial organisations will gain the same benefits of Basel II compliance as larger contenders such as Barclays Bank and the Halifax, including greater reductions in capital reserve requirements, which can be then be re-invested to fund future business growth.
22 January 2004 Germany: Secure Mobile Connections with Fujitsu Siemens Computers and MOBILEmanager from Adisoft
Munich and Karlsruhe, January 22, 2004 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers, Europe's leading IT company, is adding the MOBILEmanager® communications solution from German software house adisoft to its mobile applications portfolio. MOBILEmanager provides immediate and secure access to mission-critical information just about anytime and anywhere. Facilitating remote access to corporate data and business applications dramatically increases employee efficiency as well as return on investment from IT spending. MOBILEmanager is now available from Fujitsu Siemens Computers and its sales partners in the EMEA region.
22 January 2004 Germany / Spain: STYLISTIC ST5010 Improved for Mobile Users
Munich and Palma de Mallorca, January 22, 2004 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers, the leading European Computing Company with over twelve years experience in the development, manufacturing and marketing of tablet PCs and solutions, presented its latest tablet PC at a Mobility Day in Palma de Mallorca: the STYLISTIC ST5010 series. The new model has a 12.1-inch display and weighs only 1.54 kg. For network and internet connectivity, the STYLISTIC ST5010 is equipped with Intel Centrino mobile technology with integrated wireless LAN, supporting 54 Mbits, an integrated modem and wired LAN data exchange via the new Gigabit LAN. Especially attractive for mobile use is a larger battery, which allows users to be underway using the tablet up to eight hours: an entire work day.
20 January 2004 France / Japan: Alcatel and Fujitsu Officially Open a FOMA Showroom in France
Paris, France / Tokyo, Japan, January 20, 2004 – Alcatel (Paris: CGEP.PA and NYSE: ALA) and Fujitsu Limited today announced the official opening of a FOMA® showroom showcasing NTT DoCoMo's third-generation (3G) FOMA mobile communication services in France. The new facility is located in the premises of Alcatel, Fujitsu's 3G partner, in the suburbs of Paris. This is the only FOMA showroom available in France.
19 January 2004 UK: Fujitsu Announces Integrated Voice over IP Platform for BT Broadband Voice Service
Birmingham, January 19, 2004 – Fujitsu Telecommunications Europe Ltd, the leading supplier of high performance telecommunications solutions, announces the supply of an Integrated Voice over IP Platform for the BT Broadband Voice Service, which was launched to the public on 9th December 2003.
12 January 2004 UK: Fujitsu Europe Snaps up SME Market with Northamber Partnership
London, January 12, 2004 – Fujitsu Europe today announces a new partnership with Northamber, the largest independent UK-owned trade-only distributor of computer hardware and peripherals. Under the agreement, Northamber will act as a distributor for resellers keen to carve out a new market within existing small business customers by offering the innovative ScanSnap!, the most affordable duplex desktop scanner on the market. Northamber will also offer support for Fujitsu's other market-leading low volume scanning products, including the fi-4120C and fi-4220C scanners. These office document scanners have become the de-facto standard for fast desktop document capture around the world.
8 January 2004 UK: Fujitsu to Help IT managers Increase Efficiency and Cut Wasted Resources
London, January 8, 2004 – Fujitsu today announced that it is launching a new service to help organisations to get more from their information systems. The service utilises new IT management software - the iCan Service Management Suite - which allows for better monitoring of the way that technology is used throughout an organisation, helping to deploy resources more effectively and tap into un-used potential.

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