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21 December 2006 US: Amedia Networks Deploying the Fujitsu MPEG Encoder and Decoder Technology in New Wireless A/V Transmitter and Receiver to be Demonstrated at CES 2007
Sunnyvale, CA, December 21, 2006 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America (FMA), a leader in MPEG-based entertainment technology, today announced that Amedia Networks, Inc., a provider of next-generation residential media gateways, is using the Fujitsu MPEG encoder and decoder technology in its new wireless audio-video transmitter and receiver systems. The new systems will be demonstrated at the 2007 International CES January 8-11 in Las Vegas, Fujitsu booth number 70809. Fujitsu and Amedia also plan to complete a High Definition (HD) solution by using the new H.264 (High Profile, level 4.0) CODEC device. (See related December 11, 2006, press release announcement.) The Amedia design will also be demonstrated in the Fujitsu booth.
20 December 2006 US: Glovia's Flexible Solution Framework Effectively Supports ETO/MTO Manufacturing Environments
El Segundo, CA, December 20, 2006 – Glovia International, a subsidiary of Fujitsu and a leading provider of extended ERP solutions for engineer-to-order and high volume manufacturers, has announced the development of a powerful yet flexible solutions framework that supports the actual ways in which Engineer-to-Order (ETO) and Make-to-Order (MTO) manufacturers operate-including concurrent or progressive engineering and simultaneous mixed modes of operation. Glovia software reacts to project changes immediately to rebalance supplies, resources, and demands to keep projects moving forward.
19 December 2006 US: Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. Named a Top Technology Innovator Finalist by VARBusiness Magazine
Sunnyvale, CA, December 19, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., a market leader in document imaging scanners and services, today announced it has been recognized as a finalist for outstanding achievement in technology innovation by VARBusiness magazine. The Fujitsu ScanSnap™ fi-5110EOXM scanning solution was named a finalist in the Printing and Imaging category for the 4th Annual VARBusiness Tech Innovators award competition.
19 December 2006 US: Fujitsu ETERNUS4000 Storage System Sets New World Record in Storage Performance
Sunnyvale, CA, December 19, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation today announced that the ETERNUS®4000 Model 500 storage system achieved the top position with the Storage Performance Council (SPC) in two benchmarks for mid-range disk array performance. The benchmark results, listed on the SPC website at www.storageperformance.org, attest to the Fujitsu-wide commitment to delivering greater value to customers.
18 December 2006 US: Fujitsu PalmSecure™ Technology Receives Certification From International Biometric Group
Sunnyvale, CA, December 18, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., one of the world's leading suppliers of innovative computer products including hard disk drives, peripherals and biometric security solutions, today announced that its PalmSecure biometric authentication sensor has received Biometric Performance Certification through evaluation in International Biometric Group's Comparative Biometric Testing (CBT). Comparative Biometric Testing evaluates full biometric systems typically utilized in access control, point-of-sale, border management, logical access and ID systems applications.

Asia

18 December 2006 China: Fujitsu Brings World's First 300GB 2.5" Hard Disk Drive to Hong Kong
Hong Kong, December 18, 2006 – Fujitsu Hong Kong Limited, a leading provider of customer-focused information technology and telecommunications solutions and services, today announced as part of a coordinated global launch the MHX2300BT series of mobile hard disk drives (HDDs). The latest Fujitsu products feature industry-leading storage capacities of 250GB and 300GB, the first 2.5" PMR hard disk drives in the industry to attain these high levels of capacity.
15 December 2006 Singapore: Fujitsu To Release H.264 Format Video-Processing LSI Chip Supporting High-Definition and Low Power Consumption
Singapore, December 15, 2006 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Asia Pte Ltd (FMAL) today announced the development of a new large-scale integrated circuit (LSI) chip capable of real-time compression and decompression of high-definition TV-level video, in H.264(*1)format.
12 December 2006 Japan: Fujitsu Introduces World's First 300 GB 2.5" SATA Hard Disk Drive
Tokyo, December 12, 2006 – Fujitsu Limited today announced the development of the world's first 2.5" hard disk drive that offers storage capacity of 300 gigabytes (GB) with a Serial ATA (*1) interface. The new hard disk drive "MHX2300BT" will be available in late February 2007. Featuring the highest storage capacity in the 2.5" class, it will be available on a global basis for use primarily in multifunctional mobile PCs and digital TVs.
11 December 2006 Singapore: Fujitsu Joins Forces with Amedia Networks to Expand Asia Pacific Wireless Multimedia Markets
Singapore, December 11, 2006 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Asia Pte Ltd today announced that Fujitsu Electronic Devices Group Asia (EDGA) and Amedia Networks, a US-based company have established a collaboration to expand the wireless multimedia market in Asia Pacific regions.
7 December 2006 Japan: Fujitsu Develops New Bio-Based Polymer from Castor Oil
Tokyo, December 7, 2006 – Fujitsu Limited and Fujitsu Laboratories Limited today announced their development of a new polymer with a high bio-content that uses castor oil extracted from the seeds of the castor bean. The new bio-based polymer features superior flexibility that can withstand repeated bending. Fujitsu will consider using this new bio-based polymer for small components of notebook PCs and mobile phones, such as connector covers.

Australasia

29 November 2006 Australia: Fujitsu Opens Brisbane Data Centre to Accommodate Strong Local Hrowth
Brisbane, November 29, 2006 – Fujitsu Australia today announced the expansion of its data centre capabilities with the opening of a new data centre facility in Brisbane. The facility, which represents a multi-million dollar investment by Fujitsu in the Queensland market, comes on the back of high local demand for hosted and managed IT infrastructure.
8 November 2006 Australia: Fujitsu Industrialises IT Services and Solutions To Provide up to 30% Greater Efficiency, Continuity and Agility
Sydney, November 8, 2006 – Fujitsu Australia and New Zealand today launched TRIOLE, its new approach to designing, developing, deploying and managing IT services and solutions. TRIOLE originates from a Japanese-inspired management approach to continuous improvement which enables up to 30% greater efficiency, continuity and agility from IT services and solutions. It combines disciplined, repeatable development processes with reliable, reusable templates – across the whole IT services spectrum.
5 October 2006 Australia: Fujitsu Awarded $30 Million Managed Services Contract by HealthSMART
Melbourne, October 5, 2006 – Fujitsu Australia Limited has been awarded a five-year, $30.8 million contract to deliver managed services to HealthSMART, Victoria's Whole-of-Health Information and Communication Strategy, following a competitive Victorian Department of Human Services (DHS) tender process.
19 September 2006 Australia: Consumers Call for Smarter Technology to Help them Shop
Melbourne, September 19, 2006 – Almost half (47 per cent) of all consumers would increase spending with a retailer, providing the retailer had invested in the latest smart technology, according to a survey of more than 1,000 consumers conducted by ACA Research on behalf of Fujitsu Australia. The average increase in spending in stores that have implemented the latest technology would amount to a significant 30 per cent.
19 September 2006 Australia: Fujitsu and Reflexis Systems Partner To deliver Retail Task Management Solutions
Melbourne, September 19, 2006 – Fujitsu Australia Limited and Reflexis Systems Inc., the leader in retail task management software, have formed a strategic partnership to deliver advanced retail management solutions. Under the terms of the agreement, Fujitsu will be the exclusive distributor for Reflexis Systems in Australia and New Zealand, while integrating the Reflexis enterprise applications with its own software, services and hardware offerings.

Europe

19 December 2006 Germany: Fujitsu Siemens Computers Takes Part in EPA Program Researching Alternative Flame Retardants for Printed Circuit Boards
Munich, December 19, 2006 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers is supporting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the search for alternative, environmentally conscious substitutes for brominated flame retardants. The leading European IT provider has committed to the EPA program "Design for the Environment Program (DfE)", which seeks to reduce the individual health risks and environmental damage that can be caused by IT production.
12 December 2006 UK: Fujitsu Adds IP Serial Console Switch for Remote Device Management
London, December 12, 2006 – With increasing corporate globalisation prompting the need for remote management capability, Fujitsu Europe today added a software-free, IP-Serial console switch/1-port converter to its SERVIS™ system product line. This new device expands Fujitsu's existing line of KVM switches, console drawers and Cat5 extenders for flexible network connectivity solutions.
11 December 2006 UK: Fujitsu Announces World's First 300GB 2.5" Hard Disk Drive
London, December 11, 2006 – Fujitsu Europe Limited today announced as part of a coordinated global launch the MHX2300BT series of mobile hard disk drives (HDDs). The newest Fujitsu products feature impressive storage capacities of 250GB and 300GB and are the first 2.5" PMR hard disk drives in the industry to attain these high levels of capacity.
11 December 2006 UK: Fujitsu Services Signs Contract to Acquire Majority Interest in German IT Services company TDS AG
London, December 11, 2006 – Fujitsu Services, the European IT services arm of the Fujitsu Group, today signed a contract to acquire investor General Atlantic's stake in TDS AG for a purchase price of € 2.80 per share. The contract will become effective after antitrust clearance. Further shareholders have offered to sell their shares to Fujitsu alongside General Atlantic. This will take Fujitsu's shareholding to 79.1 percent, making it the majority shareholder in TDS AG.
5 December 2006 UK: Fujitsu Announces World's Fastest CMOS 14-bit D
Maidenhead, December 5, 2006 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (FME) announces the MB86065 14-bit 1.3GSa/s digital-to-analogue converter (DAC). This single-channel device is a derivative of the successful, prize winning(1) MB86064 dual 14-bit 1GSa/s DAC.

Japan (Headquarters)

12 December 2006 Japan: Fujitsu Introduces World's First 300 GB 2.5" SATA Hard Disk Drive
Tokyo, December 12, 2006 – Fujitsu Limited today announced the development of the world's first 2.5" hard disk drive that offers storage capacity of 300 gigabytes (GB) with a Serial ATA (*1) interface. The new hard disk drive "MHX2300BT" will be available in late February 2007. Featuring the highest storage capacity in the 2.5" class, it will be available on a global basis for use primarily in multifunctional mobile PCs and digital TVs.
7 December 2006 Japan: Fujitsu Develops New Bio-Based Polymer from Castor Oil
Tokyo, December 7, 2006 – Fujitsu Limited and Fujitsu Laboratories Limited today announced their development of a new polymer with a high bio-content that uses castor oil extracted from the seeds of the castor bean. The new bio-based polymer features superior flexibility that can withstand repeated bending. Fujitsu will consider using this new bio-based polymer for small components of notebook PCs and mobile phones, such as connector covers.
5 December 2006 Japan: Fujitsu is Elected to Board of Directors of Trusted Computing Group (TCG)
Tokyo, December 5, 2006 – Fujitsu Limited and Fujitsu Laboratories Limited today announced that Dr. Seigo Kotani, Senior Researcher of the Secure Computing Laboratory of Fujitsu Labs, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Trusted Computing Group (TCG) for a one-year term by TCG members. The board includes permanent board members AMD, HP, IBM, Infineon, Intel, Lenovo, Microsoft, and Sun. Fujitsu is the first member from Japan to be elected to the TCG board, which guides its approximately 140 members and work groups in development of industry specifications for hardware and software that protect PCs and other computing devices from attacks of critical information and transactions.
30 November 2006 Japan: Fujitsu Announces Appointment of New Corporate Executive Officer
Tokyo, November 30, 2006 – Following a meeting of its Board of Directors today, Fujitsu Limited announced the following new corporate executive officer appointment.
30 November 2006 Japan: Fujitsu to Release H.264 Format Video-Processing LSI Chip Supporting High-Definition and Low Power Consumption
Tokyo, November 30, 2006 – Fujitsu Limited today announced the development of a new large-scale integrated circuit (LSI) chip capable of real-time compression and decompression of high-definition TV-level video, in H.264 format. The new LSI chip, to be released in March 2007, is based on a H.264 processing algorithm developed by Fujitsu Laboratories Limited and integrates Fujitsu's high-performance audio and video processing technology with its 90nm process technology. This is the industry's first such chip to support H.264 High Profile, Level 4.0 standard used in next-generation DVDs. This LSI enables high-resolution recording, playback, and transmission of high-definition video on audio-visual products such as surveillance cameras, hard disk recorders, and home network equipments.

Americas

21 December 2006 US: Amedia Networks Deploying the Fujitsu MPEG Encoder and Decoder Technology in New Wireless A/V Transmitter and Receiver to be Demonstrated at CES 2007
Sunnyvale, CA, December 21, 2006 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America (FMA), a leader in MPEG-based entertainment technology, today announced that Amedia Networks, Inc., a provider of next-generation residential media gateways, is using the Fujitsu MPEG encoder and decoder technology in its new wireless audio-video transmitter and receiver systems. The new systems will be demonstrated at the 2007 International CES January 8-11 in Las Vegas, Fujitsu booth number 70809. Fujitsu and Amedia also plan to complete a High Definition (HD) solution by using the new H.264 (High Profile, level 4.0) CODEC device. (See related December 11, 2006, press release announcement.) The Amedia design will also be demonstrated in the Fujitsu booth.
20 December 2006 US: Glovia's Flexible Solution Framework Effectively Supports ETO/MTO Manufacturing Environments
El Segundo, CA, December 20, 2006 – Glovia International, a subsidiary of Fujitsu and a leading provider of extended ERP solutions for engineer-to-order and high volume manufacturers, has announced the development of a powerful yet flexible solutions framework that supports the actual ways in which Engineer-to-Order (ETO) and Make-to-Order (MTO) manufacturers operate-including concurrent or progressive engineering and simultaneous mixed modes of operation. Glovia software reacts to project changes immediately to rebalance supplies, resources, and demands to keep projects moving forward.
19 December 2006 US: Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. Named a Top Technology Innovator Finalist by VARBusiness Magazine
Sunnyvale, CA, December 19, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., a market leader in document imaging scanners and services, today announced it has been recognized as a finalist for outstanding achievement in technology innovation by VARBusiness magazine. The Fujitsu ScanSnap™ fi-5110EOXM scanning solution was named a finalist in the Printing and Imaging category for the 4th Annual VARBusiness Tech Innovators award competition.
19 December 2006 US: Fujitsu ETERNUS4000 Storage System Sets New World Record in Storage Performance
Sunnyvale, CA, December 19, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation today announced that the ETERNUS®4000 Model 500 storage system achieved the top position with the Storage Performance Council (SPC) in two benchmarks for mid-range disk array performance. The benchmark results, listed on the SPC website at www.storageperformance.org, attest to the Fujitsu-wide commitment to delivering greater value to customers.
18 December 2006 US: Fujitsu PalmSecure™ Technology Receives Certification From International Biometric Group
Sunnyvale, CA, December 18, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., one of the world's leading suppliers of innovative computer products including hard disk drives, peripherals and biometric security solutions, today announced that its PalmSecure biometric authentication sensor has received Biometric Performance Certification through evaluation in International Biometric Group's Comparative Biometric Testing (CBT). Comparative Biometric Testing evaluates full biometric systems typically utilized in access control, point-of-sale, border management, logical access and ID systems applications.
18 December 2006 US: Fujitsu To Exhibit Cutting-Edge Storage Solutions and Feature New Technology Products at CES 2007
Sunnyvale, CA, December 18, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., one of the world's leading suppliers of innovative computer products including hard disk drives, peripherals and biometric security solutions, today announced that it will be showcasing several of its industry-leading storage solutions and new technology products at the 2007 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) on January 8-11, 2007 in Las Vegas, NV.
13 December 2006 US: Fujitsu/Industry Analysts Foresee Strong Momentum For Document Imaging Market Headed Into 2007
Sunnyvale, CA, December 13, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., a market leader in document imaging scanners and services, today announced that the company recorded its strongest half in terms of total document imaging units shipped in the company's storied history. In the first half of its fiscal year 2006, April 1, 2006 to Sept. 30, 2006, the company's document imaging scanner shipments increased 19 percent over the same period in 2005. The 1H06 shipment numbers broke last year's record numbers.
11 December 2006 US: Fujitsu Announces World's First 300GB 2.5" Hard Disk Drive
Sunnyvale, CA, December 11, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., one of the world's leading suppliers of innovative computer products including hard disk drives, peripherals and biometric security solutions, today announced as part of a coordinated global launch the MHX2300BT series of mobile hard disk drives (HDDs). The newest Fujitsu products feature impressive storage capacities of 250GB and 300GB, the first 2.5" PMR hard disk drives in the industry to attain these high levels of capacity. The MHX2300BT series will begin shipping in the first quarter of 2007.
11 December 2006 US: Fujitsu To Introduce New H.264 Format Video-Processing IC for Next-Generation DVD HD Recording and Playback
Sunnyvale, CA, December 11, 2006 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) today announced the industry's first large-scale IC capable of real-time compression and decompression of high-definition TV-level video in H.264 format. The MB80H50, scheduled to be released in March 2007, is based on an H.264 processing algorithm developed by Fujitsu Laboratories Limited. The IC is designed with Fujitsu's high-performance audio and video processing technology and will be manufactured using the company's 90nm process technology.
7 December 2006 US: Fujitsu Introduces World’s Fastest CMOS 14-bit DAC; Versatile New MB86065 Delivers Complete Platform Solutions
Sunnyvale, CA, December 7, 2006 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America (FMA) today introduced a new 14-bit, 1.3GSa/s digital-to-analog converter (DAC), a single-channel device derived from the successful and award-winning MB86064 dual 14-bit ,1GSa/s DAC developed by Fujitsu in 2003.
5 December 2006 Japan: Fujitsu is Elected to Board of Directors of Trusted Computing Group (TCG)
Tokyo, December 5, 2006 – Fujitsu Limited and Fujitsu Laboratories Limited today announced that Dr. Seigo Kotani, Senior Researcher of the Secure Computing Laboratory of Fujitsu Labs, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Trusted Computing Group (TCG) for a one-year term by TCG members. The board includes permanent board members AMD, HP, IBM, Infineon, Intel, Lenovo, Microsoft, and Sun. Fujitsu is the first member from Japan to be elected to the TCG board, which guides its approximately 140 members and work groups in development of industry specifications for hardware and software that protect PCs and other computing devices from attacks of critical information and transactions.
5 December 2006 US: Fujitsu's ReturnCENTER Helps Retailers Combat Return Fraud
Frisco, TX, December 5, 2006 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. today announced that its ReturnCENTER software application is designed to combat fraudulent returns that cost retailers billions of dollars per year.
5 December 2006 US: Fujitsu and CRN to Host Web Seminar on the Value and Benefits of 10-Gigabit Ethernet Solutions
Sunnyvale, CA, December 5, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., one of the world's leading suppliers of innovative computer products including hard disk drives, peripherals and biometric security solutions, today announced the company will join with CRN to host a free web seminar on December 6 to discuss the capabilities and value of 10Gb Ethernet switches for various vertical markets and channel partners. During this event attendees will learn about 10GbE solutions in the marketplace, technologies that will fuel 10GbE adoption and how it will drive broader opportunities.
5 December 2006 US: Fujitsu PRIMERGY Servers Powered by Quad-Core Intel®Xeon® Processors Set Industry Performance Standard
Sunnyvale, CA, December 5, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation today announced five new PRIMERGY® two socket servers that offer Fujitsu customers even more choices for highly reliable servers: tower models TX200 S3 and TX300 S3, rack-based models RX200 S3 and RX300 S3, and a blade server BX620 S3. All servers feature the latest Intel® Quad-Core Xeon® processors E5310 and E5320, which deliver almost double the performance per watt over the latest generation of Intel® dual-core processors.
4 December 2006 US: Fujitsu Introduces New Low Power 256Mbit FCRAM™ for Mobile Applications
Sunnyvale, CA, December 4, 2006 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) today announced a new 256Mbit Mobile Fast Cycle RAM (FCRAM), a pseudo static RAM (pSRAM) with an SRAM interface based on Fujitsu's unique FCRAM core technology. The high-speed operation and low power consumption of the new MB82DDS08314A FCRAM make it an ideal design choice for mobile applications such as cellular phones.
30 November 2006 US: Glovia Successfully Supports Demand-Driven Manufacturing Environments
El Segundo, CA, November 30, 2006 – Glovia International, a subsidiary of Fujitsu and a leading provider of extended ERP solutions for engineer-to-order and high volume manufacturers, has announced its ability to successfully support demand-driven manufacturing environments with the company's extended ERP solution, glovia.com.
28 November 2006 US: Fujitsu Develops Optical Element for Thermal Assisted Magnetic Recording
Sunnyvale, CA, November 28, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., one of the world's leading suppliers of innovative computer products including hard disk drives, peripherals and biometric security solutions, today announced that Fujitsu has developed a multi-layered optical element for thermal assisted magnetic recording. Using this optical element, engineers were able to achieve a sub-hundred nanometer (nm) optical spot size, which is considered an enabling element for the successful deployment of one terabit per square inch recording technology for hard disk drives. This groundbreaking development was presented during the International Symposium on Optical Memory (ISOM) in Japan this past October.
21 November 2006 US: Fujitsu, the Leader in Pen Computing, Announces the Stylistic ST5100 Tablet PC Series
Sunnyvale, CA, November 21, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation today announced the Stylistic® ST5111 and ST5112 Tablet PCs, the first slates on the market to offer the latest Intel® Core™ Duo Mobile Technology, delivering maximum power, performance, and battery life.
21 November 2006 US: Fujitsu Wins Oracle University's North America "Partner of the Year" Award for 2006
Edison, N.J., November 21, 2006 – Fujitsu Consulting has received Oracle University's North America Partner of the Year Award for 2006. This award recognizes the exceptional quality of Fujitsu Consulting's Oracle Education programs and the company's significant student enrollment volume. This honor follows quickly on the heels of another prestigious award given to Fujitsu Consulting by Oracle – the North America Oracle Titan Award 2006 in the Integration and Service Oriented Architecture category. Read about the Oracle Titan Award.
16 November 2006 US: Fujitsu LifeBook Q2010 Notebook Recognized by LAPTOP Magazine as One of the Year's "Best of the Best"
Sunnyvale, CA, November 16, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation today announced that the LifeBook® Q2010 notebook, the slimmest and lightest 12.1-inch notebook on the market was honored by LAPTOP Magazine with its 2006 "Best of the Best" Award in the "Style and Substance" category. The 2.2-pound LifeBook Q2010 notebook will appear in LAPTOP's December cover story, on newsstands 11/20/06.
15 November 2006 US: Fujitsu and Suncoast Solutions Team to Deliver Biometric Authentication and Password Management Solution for Healthcare Environments
Sunnyvale, CA, November 15, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., one of the world's leading suppliers of innovative computer products including hard disk drives, peripherals and biometric security solutions, and Suncoast Solutions, a market leader in Hospice, Palliative Care, and End-of-Life software, today announced that the two companies are teaming up to provide a high-security application that will deliver biometric authentication and password management for healthcare environments. Utilizing Fujitsu PalmSecure technology and Suncoast Solutions'software system, users will benefit from new features including single sign on function as well as password management that is contactless and hygienic, ensuring rapid and highly secure access to mission critical applications.
13 November 2006 US: Fujitsu Introduces New Enhanced Version Of Its Award-Winning ScanSnap™ Scanner For Mac®
Sunnyvale, CA, November 13, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., a market leader in document imaging scanners and services, today introduced an enhanced model of its award-winning Fujitsu ScanSnap™ scanning solution for Macintosh® users, the S500M, with 20 percent faster scanning speeds, improved automatic paper size detection and a new design that complements Mac® computers. Additionally, Fujitsu is offering customers the ability to incorporate optical character recognition (OCR) and business card reader functionality into their ScanSnap S500M applications with a mail-in rebate to receive free copies of Readiris™ Pro v11(full) software and Cardiris™ 3.5(full) software from I.R.I.S. Group (total value of $248.00 USD).
13 November 2006 US: Fujitsu Introduces Next Generation 10-Gigabit Ethernet Solution with New 20-Port, Highly Integrated, 1U Switches at Supercomputing 2006
Sunnyvale, CA, November 13, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., one of the world's leading suppliers of innovative computer products including hard disk drives, peripherals and biometric security solutions, today announced at Supercomputing 2006 the new XG2000 switch series. The new XG2000 switches are the third generation of the company's Layer 2, non-blocking, single chip 10Gb Ethernet solution.
9 November 2006 US: Fujitsu To Showcase the ScanSnap™ Scanning Solution at the Chicago International Airport Admirals Club®
Sunnyvale, CA, November 9, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., a market leader in document imaging scanners and services, will be giving live, hands-on demonstrations of its Fujitsu ScanSnap™ S500 scanning solution at the Chicago International Airport Admirals Club® during the week of November 13, 2006. The Chicago O'Hare Admirals Club is located in Terminal 3, inside the security checkpoint, in the crosswalk between Gates H6 and K6.
9 November 2006 US: Fujitsu Wins Oracle North America Titan Award for its Integration and Service Oriented Architecture Solution
Edison, N.J., November 9, 2006 – Fujitsu Consulting, the North American consulting and services arm of the $40.6 billion Fujitsu Group, announced that it has been awarded the North America Oracle Titan Award 2006 in the Integration and SOA category. The Oracle Titan Awards recognize partner excellence in solution development and business achievements in North America. Award recipients have successfully defined new markets, achieved leadership positions in target markets, and transformed traditional business practices building on Oracle's offerings.
8 November 2006 US: Leading Edge Fujitsu Products Named Honorees in CES Innovations Awards
Sunnyvale, CA, November 8, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., one of the world's leading suppliers of innovative computer products including hard disk drives, peripherals and biometric security solutions, today announced that the PalmSecure™ biometric authentication device and the Trusted Network Gateway, a secure Internet accelerator, were named honorees for the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) Innovations Design and Engineering Awards.
7 November 2006 US: Fujitsu and TELentice Sign Partnership Agreement for Digital Media Networking Technology
Frisco, TX, November 7, 2006 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. and TELentice Global Inc. have signed a partnership agreement under which Fujitsu will provide sales and marketing support for the TELentice software suite in retail installations requiring intelligent digital networks that deliver targeted in-store communication.
7 November 2006 US: Fujitsu Boosts Performance on LifeBook Convertible Notebooks, Maximizing Mobile Workforce Productivity
Sunnyvale, CA, November 7, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation today announced the LifeBook® P1610 convertible notebook, a 2.2-pound powerhouse packed with full PC functionality and enhanced with an 8.9-inch indoor/outdoor touch screen display for on-your-feet, on-the-go computing. Fujitsu also announced the LifeBook T4215 Tablet PC, a new edition of its highly popular ultra-light 4.3 pound full-size convertible notebook featuring the high-performance, power-efficient Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor.
7 November 2006 US: Fujitsu Scanners Receive "Editor's Choice" Award from Better Buys for Business
Sunnyvale, CA, November 7, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., a market leader in document imaging scanners and services, is proud to announce that the Fujitsu fi-5120C, fi-5220C, fi-5530C and fi-5900C document scanners, ranging from the workgroup to production-level scanning categories, were selected as "Editor's Choice" Award winners in the Better Buys for Business annual scan-to-file guide published in its September 2006 issue.
1 November 2006 US: Fujitsu Announces Another Successful Quarter for Hard Disk Drive Shipments
Sunnyvale, CA, November 1, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., one of the world's leading suppliers of innovative computer products including hard disk drives, peripherals and biometric security solutions, today announced its hard disk drive shipment results for the third calendar quarter. During this timeframe, shipment of Fujitsu enterprise hard disk drives (HDDs) exceeded 1.8 million units, resulting in an impressive 50 percent surge over the same period last year. On the mobile side, shipment of HDD products reached 5.54M units, an increase of nearly 12 percent from the same quarter in the previous year.
1 November 2006 US: Fujitsu Receives 2006 Vendor Award of Excellence From Ingram Micro
Sunnyvale, CA, November 1, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., a market leader in document imaging scanners and services, today announced that it received a 2006 Vendor Award of Excellence in the Peripherals category from Ingram Micro Inc. (NYSE: IM), the world's largest technology distributor. Ingram Micro presented 12 awards this year, each taking into account the manufacturers'overall alliance with Ingram Micro, its channel relationships and its achievements against performance metrics for revenue, profitability, marketing programs, reseller support and services.
1 November 2006 US: Fujitsu Receives “Difference in Distribution” Award from Tech Data U. S.
Sunnyvale, CA, November 1, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., a market leader in document imaging scanners and services, today announced that it received a "Difference in Distribution" Award from Tech Data Corporation (NASDAQ:TECD), a leading global provider of IT products and logistics management services, at the company's annual Business Partner Summit in Orlando, Florida. "The Difference Maker" Award was presented to Fujitsu in recognition of the company's commitment to the channel and exceptional loyalty to Tech Data's document imaging customers.
30 October 2006 US: Fujitsu To Demonstrate Serial Hard Disk Drive Technology at Storage Networking World Fall
Sunnyvale, CA, October 30, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., one of the world's leading suppliers of innovative computer products including hard disk drives, peripherals and biometric security solutions, today announced that it will demonstrate its leading 2.5" Serial ATA (SATA) and small form factor (SFF) Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) hard disk drives inside market-ready storage systems at Storage Networking World (SNW) Fall, Oct. 31-Nov. 3, 2006 at the JW Marriott Grande Lakes Resort in Orlando, FL.
27 October 2006 US: Junior Seau Foundation Receives $900,000 in Fujitsu Technology and Services
San Diego, CA & Sunnyvale, CA, October 27, 2006 – The Junior Seau Foundation, founded by NFL All-Pro Linebacker Junior Seau, today announced that it is the recipient of $900,000 in Fujitsu technology and services. The products are part of a $30 million technology grant program designed to benefit and serve the technological needs of community-based and non-profit organizations nationwide that are selected by a third party consulting firm.
24 October 2006 US: Fujitsu FlexFrame for Oracle Provides Integrated Adaptive Computing Solution for Oracle Grid
Sunnyvale, CA, October 24, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation today announced FlexFrame® for Oracle®, an adaptive computing solution for virtualizing and automating Oracle grid environments. Developed together with Oracle, FlexFrame for Oracle offers high level of automation and virtualization for Oracle-based applications, middleware and database services. The benefits are achieved through tight integration of Fujitsu's policy-based management software with Oracle Enterprise Manager 10g Grid Control (Grid Control), allowing organizations to increase the utilization of IT resources and drive down costs.
23 October 2006 US: Fujitsu Introduces New Color, Production-Level Scanner Equipped With Kofax's Renowned VirtualReScan® (VRS) Hardware & Software
Sunnyvale, CA, October 23, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., a market leader in document imaging scanners and services, today introduced the Fujitsu fi-4860C2 VRS scanner into its award-winning line of document management scanners. The production-level fi-4860C2 VRS scanner now comes bundled with Kofax's newest version of VirtualReScan® (VRS) automated document image-enhancement software (VRS 4.1 Professional), Adrenaline® 650i SCSI interface boards and SCSI cable for complete out of the box connectivity.
22 October 2006 US: Fujitsu Exhibits Latest Storage and Security Solutions at CMP XChange Tech Innovators Conference
Sunnyvale, CA, October 22, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., one of the world's leading suppliers of innovative computer products including hard disk drives, peripherals and biometric security solutions, today announced that it will showcase its latest Serial hard disk drives (HDD) as well as the award winning PalmSecure™ biometric authentication device at the CMP XChange Tech Innovators Conference in Huntington Beach, CA on Oct. 22 - 24, 2006.
19 October 2006 US: Fujitsu To Showcase Award Winning Scanning Solutions at the ARMA International 2006 Conference and Expo
Sunnyvale, CA, October 19, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., a market leader in document imaging scanners and services, today announced that it will showcase several of its new and award winning scanning solutions, including the Fujitsu fi-4860C2 VRS scanner – which will be unveiled for the first time, at the 2006 ARMA Conference and Exposition, October 22-25, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. To see a live demonstration of any Fujitsu scanner, stop-by the Fujitsu booth (#161), or call Ben Hohmann (650-228-5187) to schedule an appointment.
18 October 2006 US: New Graphical User Interface (GUI) Accelerates Speed and Utilization of Glovia's Extended ERP Solution
El Segundo, CA, October 18, 2006 – Glovia International, a subsidiary of Fujitsu Limited and a leading provider of extended ERP solutions for engineer-to-order and high volume manufacturers, announced today, the development of a new graphical user interface (GUI) available in the latest release of their extended ERP solution, glovia.com. The new version, glovia.com v9, stems from extensive customer input and direction from Fujitsu, who is not only Glovia's parent company but also its largest reseller.
17 October 2006 US: Fujitsu Introduces Three New Consumer Desktop Replacement Multimedia Notebooks
Sunnnyvale, CA, October 17, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation advanced its consumer notebook portfolio today announcing three new desktop replacement multimedia models, including the Fujitsu consumer flagship LifeBook® N6420 notebook featuring an HD DVD player for an exceptional sight and sound experience. Fujitsu also introduced the new LifeBook A Series two 15.4-inch wide mainstream notebooks offering a choice of Intel® Core™ 2 Duo or Dual Core AMD processors as well as durability features for multimedia on the-go.
17 October 2006 US: Fujitsu To Display New 20-port, 10Gbps Ethernet Switch Chip, Release ATCA Implementation Backgrounder at ATCA Summit 2006
Santa Clara, CA, October 17, 2006 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) will exhibit its recently launched 20-port, 10 Gbps Ethernet switch chip, and make available a new technology backgrounder on implementing the switch IC, at the AdvancedTCA Summit in Santa Clara Marriott, Santa Clara, California. Fujitsu will also speak on the basics of ATCA and its implementation in 10 GbE backplane interconnects.
17 October 2006 US: Glovia Delivers Comprehensive Materials Management and Product Planning
El Segundo, CA, October 17, 2006 – Glovia International, a subsidiary of Fujitsu Limited and a leading provider of extended ERP solutions for engineer-to-order and high volume manufacturers, announced today, additional manufacturing management capabilities available in the latest release of their extended ERP solution, glovia.com. The new version, glovia.com v9, stems from extensive customer input and direction from Fujitsu, who is not only Glovia's parent company but its largest reseller, to build and expand upon the materials management and product planning functionality of previous versions of the product.
16 October 2006 US: Fujitsu Extends Family of Graphics Display Controllers with New Version for Vehicle Navigation Systems
Detroit, MI, October 16, 2006 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) today introduced the newest member of its industry-leading family of graphics display controllers (GDCs) for vehicle navigation systems. The new GDC, the MB86297, is optimized for high-end vehicle multimedia and virtual dashboard applications.
16 October 2006 US: Fujitsu Introduces New High-Performance, 32-bit Microcontrollers with CAN Support for Advanced Automotive Applications
Detroit, MI , October 16, 2006 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) today introduced three new high-performance, 32-bit microcontrollers for next-generation automotive applications. The new ICs, part of Fujitsu's MB91460 series, include the MB91F464AA and MB91F465KA, which have been designed for automotive body control applications. The third MCU, the MB91F467RA, was designed for on-board entertainment and information systems. All three MCUs incorporate Controller Area Network (CAN) interfaces and are available now.
16 October 2006 US and Germany: Fujitsu To Introduce New FlexRay Controller, Complete System Solution under "FlexRay™ Made Easy" Program
Detroit, MI and Langen , October 16, 2006 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) and Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe today introduced a new FlexRay controller, the MB91F465X, at a press conference at Convergence 2006 in Detroit.
16 October 2006 US: Glovia Introduces Additional Supply Chain Management Functionality
El Segundo, CA, October 16, 2006 – Glovia International, a subsidiary of Fujitsu Limited and a leading provider of extended ERP solutions for engineer-to-order and high volume manufacturers, announced today, the next version of their extended ERP solution, glovia.com. The new version, glovia.com v9, stems from extensive customer input and direction from Fujitsu, who is not only Glovia's parent company but its largest reseller, to build and expand upon the functionality of previous versions of the product.
12 October 2006 Japan and US: Fujitsu Launches Global Sales of glovia.com v9 ERP Solution
Tokyo and El Segundo, CA, October 12, 2006 – Fujitsu Limited and its subsidiary Glovia International Inc. today announced the availability of glovia.com v9, the latest version of their glovia.com ERP solution for manufacturing and assembly businesses. Sales of the new version have begun in Japan, the US, Europe and Asia.
11 October 2006 US: Fujitsu To Introduce New FlexRay™ Controller, Graphics Display Controller and High-speed 32-bit CAN MCUs for Vehicle Applications at Convergence 2006
Sunnnyvale, CA, October 11, 2006 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) will introduce a new FlexRay™ controller and the latest member of its industry-leading family of graphics display controllers (GDCs) for vehicle navigation systems at Convergence 2006 in Detroit Oct. 16-20. Fujitsu also will announce a high-speed 32-bit CAN microcontroller for the automotive market. The company will hold a briefing on new products and technologies for the automotive market on Monday, Oct. 16, beginning at 11 a.m. in media room “A.” Fujitsu will be at booth 819.
11 October 2006 US: Glovia Releases Next Generation Enterprise Solution
Sunnnyvale, CA, October 11, 2006 – Glovia International, a subsidiary of Fujitsu Limited and a leading provider of extended ERP solutions for engineer-to-order and high volume manufacturers, announced the general release of the next generation of its extended ERP solution, glovia.com. The new version, glovia.com v9, builds and expands upon the functionality of previous versions of the product and stems from extensive customer input and direction from Fujitsu, who is not only Glovia's parent company but its largest reseller.
10 October 2006 US: Fujitsu To Feature World-class 65-Nanometer Process Technology for Advanced Networking, Mobile Applications at 12th Annual FSA Conference
San Jose, CA, October 10, 2006 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA), a leader in advanced technology, will feature its 65-nanometer process technology at the 2006 Fabless Semiconductor Association Suppliers Expo and Conference in San Jose, October 11. Fujitsu will be at booth 410.
10 October 2006 US: Metrologic and Fujitsu Form Strategic Alliance for Bar Code Scanning Products
Frisco, TX, October 10, 2006 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. and Metrologic Instruments, Inc. (NASDAQ-NMS:MTLG), global experts in developing affordable, innovative data capture and collection solutions, announced today they have entered into an international strategic alliance for bar code scanning products.
9 October 2006 US: Fujitsu Unveils WiMAX Strategy Encompassing Silicon, Systems and Services
Boston, MA, October 9, 2006 – Fujitsu Network Communications and Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. today articulated a comprehensive WiMAX strategic vision that includes development of every major component in the WiMAX network, including silicon solutions, electronic devices, radio access network solutions, professional services and backhaul infrastructure solutions. Backed by the Fujitsu global presence and leadership in the development of next generation networks, the Fujitsu WiMAX solution will allow carriers to work with one strategic partner for broadband wireless networks, helping them offer the leading-edge services consumers are demanding for anytime, anywhere voice, video and data communications.
9 October 2006 US: Solectek Chooses the Fujitsu WiMAX SoC for its SkyWay-MAX Multiservice Access Systems
Boston, MA, October 9, 2006 – Solectek Corporation, a leader in the broadband wireless networking industry, and Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA), a leading provider of robust and highly integrated wireline and wireless system-on-chip (SoC) solutions for next-generation networks, today announced that Solectek Corporation has selected the MB87M3550 Fixed WiMAX SoC from Fujitsu Microelectronics as the standard silicon for integration into its new WiMAX-compliant series of SkyWay-MAX base stations and subscriber units.
3 October 2006 US: Fujitsu Highlights Serial Technology Enclosures at Gartner IT ChannelVision Conference
Sunnyvale, CA, October 3, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., one of the world's leading suppliers of innovative computer products including hard disk drives, peripherals and biometric security solutions, today announced it will participate in the four day IT ChannelVision Conference, Oct. 3-6, 2006, at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, Phoenix, AZ. At the show, Fujitsu will exhibit its expansive offering of leading edge Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) and Serial ATA (SATA) hard disk drives.
3 October 2006 US: Fujitsu Interstage Business Process Manager Cited As a Solid BPMS for Insurance by Independent Research Firm
Sunnyvale, CA, October 3, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation today announced that Fujitsu was among the select companies Forrester invited to participate in its Q3 2006, Forrester Wave report, Human-Centric BPMS For Insurance. In the evaluation, Fujitsu was cited as a "strong performer." Citing an "unsurpassed commitment to BPMS standards" by Fujitsu, the report notes that "Fujitsu continues to deliver a solid process engine at an attractive price."
3 October 2006 US: Fujitsu Introduces Easy to Use E-Filing and Organizing Software For The Fujitsu ScanSnap™ Scanner
Sunnyvale, CA, October 3, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., a market leader in document imaging scanners and services, today introduced the latest e-filing and organizing software application designed for use with the Fujitsu ScanSnap™ scanning solution. Rack2-Filer™, supported by all PC-compatible Fujitsu ScanSnap scanners, allows users to convert scanned documents and digital data into portable document format (PDF) files and input them into e-files and digital binders to create a virtual library for the scanned document on their PCs.
3 October 2006 US: Mr. Satoshi Ikeuchi Appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Fujitsu Network Communications
Richardson, TX, October 3, 2006 – Fujitsu Network Communications Inc., a leading supplier of IT and wireline/wireless networking solutions, announced today that Mr. Satoshi Ikeuchi has been appointed president and chief executive officer. In this role he will oversee all product planning, product development, sales, marketing, manufacturing and customer support organizations at the company's headquarters in Richardson, Texas. He succeeds Mr. Takanobu Yoden, who has retired from Fujitsu.
2 October 2006 US: Fujitsu Demonstrates Mobile Serial Interoperability Applications at SATA-IO Plugfest
Sunnyvale, CA, October 2, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., one of the world's leading suppliers of innovative computer products including hard disk drives, peripherals and biometric security solutions, today announced that it will participate in Serial ATA (SATA)-IO Plugfest #7, Oct. 2-5, 2006 in Milpitas, Calif.
2 October 2006 US: Fujitsu’s GlobalSTORE Software Named Best-In-Class for Current Offering by Independent Research Firm
Frisco, TX, October 2, 2006 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. today announced that its GlobalSTORE software was named a leader in the September 2006 Forrester Wave™ report titled "POS Software, Q3 2006." In the report, Fujitsu ranked as a leader in both the Store Operations Platforms approach and Enterprise-Centric Solutions approach to point-of-sale (POS) software.
2 October 2006 US: Glovia Services Inc. Launched as Market's First Provider of SaaS Solutions Specifically Designed for Small and Midsized Manufacturing Companies
El Segundo, CA, October 2, 2006 – Glovia International Inc., a subsidiary of Fujitsu Limited and leading provider of extended ERP solutions for engineer-to-order and high-volume manufacturers, today announced the introduction of Glovia Services Inc.—a new company that is the industry's first provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions specifically designed to help small and midsize businesses (SMBs) manage their manufacturing processes.
28 September 2006 US: Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Becomes National Sponsor for The Wall That Heals
Washington, DC, September 28, 2006 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc., headquartered in Frisco, Texas, has contributed $25,000 to become a national sponsor of The Wall That Heals, announced Jan C. Scruggs, founder and president of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund.
26 September 2006 US: Fujitsu ETERNUS8000 and ETERNUS4000 Meet Growing Enterprise Need for Information Protection and Confidentiality
Sunnyvale, CA, September 26, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation today announced enterprise-class disk storage solutions designed to meet the growing enterprise need for information protection and confidentiality. ETERNUS®8000 and ETERNUS®4000 offer advanced data security and integrity features, including disk data encryption for the maximum protection of sensitive information. Both systems offer MAID (Massive Arrays of Inactive Disks) technology for reduced power consumption and extended life.
26 September 2006 US: Fujitsu ScanSnap™ S500 Scanner Receives "Editor's Pick" From Entrepreneur Magazine
Sunnyvale, CA, September 26, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., a market leader in document imaging scanners and services, is proud to announce that the Fujitsu ScanSnap™ S500 scanner was selected as an "Editor's Pick" by Entrepreneur magazine in its September 2006 issue.
26 September 2006 US: Fujitsu Signs Agreement To Resell Absolute Software's Computrace Mobile Computer Theft Recovery and Data Protection Solutions
Sunnyvale, CA, September 26, 2006 – Continuing its commitment to provide the highest levels of mobile computer security, Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation expanded its relationship with Absolute Software Corporation today announcing a distribution agreement to resell the Absolute® Computrace® Computer Theft Recovery, Data Protection and Secure Asset Tracking™ software.
25 September 2006 US: Fujitsu and Softex Deliver a Single Solution for Biometric Authentication and Password Management
Sunnyvale, CA, September 25, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., one of the world's leading suppliers of innovative computer products including hard disk drives, peripherals and biometric security solutions, and Softex Incorporated, a market leader in biometric/smart card enabled security software, today announced that the Fujitsu PalmSecure™ biometric authentication device will be supported by Softex's OmniPass software application for environments that require dual-layer identity management and authentication for secure data access. With this powerful combination, a complete high-security biometric solution is now available for both client and enterprise level applications.
21 September 2006 US: Glovia's Project Management Functionality Effectively Controls Engineer-to-Order and Complex Manufacturing Projects
El Segundo, CA, September 21, 2006 – Glovia International, a subsidiary of Fujitsu Limited and a leading provider of extended ERP solutions for engineer-to-order and high volume manufacturers, announced today that engineer-to-order and project manufactures are effectively managing their complex operations with Glovia's dedicated functionality and planning tools for project-based manufacturing.
20 September 2006 Japan and US: Fujitsu Licenses MoSys IT-SRAM®Technology for its Leading-Edge 65nm Semiconductor Manufacturing Process
Tokyo and Sunnyvale, September 20, 2006 – MoSys, Inc. [NASDAQ: MOSY], the industry's leading provider of high-density system-on-chip (SoC) embedded memory solutions, and Fujitsu Limited [TSE:6702], a leading provider of customer-focused IT and communications solutions for the global marketplace, announced today an agreement under which MoSys' IT-SRAM-®technology is licensed to Fujitsu on its advanced 65 nanometer (nm) production process.
20 September 2006 US: Fujitsu To Showcase Award-Winning Fujitsu ScanSnap™ Scanner at WIRED NextFest
Sunnyvale, CA, September 20, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., a market leader in document imaging scanners and services, today announced that it will showcase the new enhanced model of its award-winning Fujitsu ScanSnap™ scanning solution, the ScanSnap S500, at WIRED Magazine’s annual WIRED NextFest conference, Sept. 29 - Oct 1, 2006, in New York City. To see a live demonstration of the Fujitsu ScanSnap scanner, stop-by the Fujitsu booth (#311), or call Ben Hohmann (650-228-5187) to schedule an appointment.
19 September 2006 US: Fujitsu Demonstrates Latest Advancements in Serial Hard Disk Drive Technology at IDF Fall
Sunnyvale, CA, September 19, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., one of the world’s leading suppliers of innovative computer products including hard disk drives, peripherals and biometric security solutions, today announced that it will demonstrate the performance and scalability of its Serial hard disk drives during the Intel Developer Forum (IDF) Sept. 26-28, 2006 at the Moscone Center West in San Francisco, Calif.
18 September 2006 US: Fujitsu To Demonstrate PalmSecure Biometric Device and Mag EraSURE Degaussers at ASIS International 2006
Sunnyvale, CA, September 18, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., one of the world's leading suppliers of innovative computer products including hard disk drives, peripherals and biometric security solutions, today announced that it will showcase its PalmSecure™ biometric authentication device and Mag EraSURE™ degaussers at the ASIS International 2006 conference, September 25-28, 2006 at the San Diego Convention Center.
14 September 2006 US: Fujitsu To Demonstrate PalmSecure™ Biometric Authentication Device at 2006 Biometrics Consortium Conference
Sunnyvale, CA, September 14, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., one of the world's leading suppliers of innovative computer products including hard disk drives, peripherals and biometric security solutions, today announced that attendees of the 2006 Biometric Consortium Conference, September 19-21, 2006 at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, MD can view and experience the award winning PalmSecure™ biometric authentication device as well as its solutions with collaborative companies.
14 September 2006 US: Fujitsu To Discuss Document Imaging Market Trends at 2006 Office Document Technology Forum
Sunnyvale, CA, September 14, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., a market leader in document imaging scanners and services, today announced that Scott Francis, director of product marketing, will join other influential document imaging executives on the "Why Scanners Could Become Lower-Cost Scan Appliance Competitive to MFPs (Multi-functional Peripherals)" panel at the 2006 Office Document Technology Forum, Sept. 20-22, at the Boston Marriott Hotel in Quincy, MA.
14 September 2006 US: Fujitsu To Discuss Document Imaging Market Trends at 2006 Office Document Technology Forum
Sunnyvale, CA, September 14, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., a market leader in document imaging scanners and services, today announced that Scott Francis, director of product marketing, will join other influential document imaging executives on the "Why Scanners Could Become Lower-Cost Scan Appliance Competitive to MFPs (Multi-functional Peripherals)" panel at the 2006 Office Document Technology Forum, Sept. 20-22, at the Boston Marriott Hotel in Quincy, MA.
13 September 2006 US: Fujitsu To Present and Exhibit Leading Serial Technology at 2006 Storage World Conference
Sunnyvale, CA, September 13, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., one of the world's leading suppliers of innovative computer products including hard disk drives, peripherals and biometric security solutions, today announced it will showcase its leading Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) and Serial ATA (SATA) hard disk drives at the Storage World Conference, September 19-21, 2006 in Boston, MA. Fujitsu will showcase its 3.5" and 2.5" SAS hard disk drives in a 1U enclosure and an 8TB SATA-based system illustrating the reduced power and increased storage density and performance available in today's market. Fujitsu will also power an enclosure with its industry leading small form factor SAS and SATA hard disk drives.
13 September 2006 US: New Fujitsu iPAD Model Ideal for Pervasive Retailing Applications
Frisco, TX, September 13, 2006 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. today announced an upgraded model of its Fujitsu 100-20 iPAD™ computer, a powerful, retail-hardened mobile device that integrates multiple applications into a single, compact solution, making it ideal for Pervasive Retailing™ environments.
12 September 2006 US: Fujitsu FlexFrame for mySAP Business Suite Supports Full Service-Oriented Architecture Deployment for SAP Applications
Sunnyvale, CA, September 12, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation today announced the availability of FlexFrame® for mySAP™ Business Suite 3.2B, an integrated solution using virtualization technology that enables companies to run mySAP applications using a true service-oriented architecture (SOA). Companies are moving to SOAs in order to be more responsive to customers and react more quickly to changing business needs. Achieving the full benefits of shared services requires both SAP Enterprise Services Architecture (ESA), SAP's blueprint for putting SOA to work, and a flexible hardware platform capable of responding rapidly to dynamic business changes. With the latest version of FlexFrame for mySAP Business Suite, companies can achieve a complete, top-to-bottom SOA deployment of mySAP applications based on SAP's Adaptive Computing Initiative, resulting in greater agility and significantly lower total cost of ownership (TCO). With more than 100 customer deployments, Fujitsu is the only vendor offering a proven solution that takes advantage of the virtualization of mySAP applications.
12 September 2006 US: Fujitsu Notebooks Again in Top Ranking for Overall Customer Satisfaction in 19th Annual PC Magazine Reader Survey
Sunnyvale, CA, September 12, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation today announced that is has repeated its strong showing in PC Magazine's 19th annual Reader Satisfaction Survey. The Fujitsu line of high-performance and reliable mobile notebook computers shared top honors in best overall satisfaction among PC-Windows based notebooks. Fujitsu scored above average overall results for the third consecutive year.
12 September 2006 US: Fujitsu Now Accepting ASIC Designs for Production Using its 65-Nanometer Process Technology for its North American Customers
Sunnyvale, CA, September 12, 2006 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA), a leader in ASIC and process technology, is now accepting ASIC designs for production using its 65-nanometer CMOS process technology, the company announced today. Fujitsu has been accepting COT customers for 65nm since the beginning of the year.
12 September 2006 US: New 8-bit MCUs from Fujitsu Provide ADC, LCDC, and High-Speed CPU for Consumer Electronics, Appliance Applications
Sunnyvale, CA, September 12, 2006 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) is introducing a new set of 8-bit microcontrollers featuring the high-speed operation, high-speed integrated ADC, and integrated LCD controller (LCDC) required in advanced consumer electronics, digital media equipment and home appliances.
11 September 2006 Japan: Quantum Dot Laser Technology from Fujitsu Laboratories, QD Laser, and University of Tokyo Wins Wall Street Journal Technology Innovation Awards 2006 Runner-Up Award for Semiconductors
Atsugi, Japan, September 11, 2006 – Atsugi, Japan, September 11, 2006 - Fujitsu Laboratories Limited today announced that quantum dot laser technology from Fujitsu Laboratories Limited, QD Laser, Inc., and the University of Tokyo has won a Runner-Up award for the Semiconductor category of The Wall Street Journal Technology Innovation Awards 2006.
6 September 2006 US, Germany, and the Netherlands: Fujitsu and Hopling Technologies to Bring Linux-based WiMAX Board Support Packages to Market
Sunnyvale, CA, Langen, and Almere, September 6, 2006 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA), Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (FME), and Hopling Technologies announced today that the three companies have further enhanced their working relationships by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the mutual goal of enabling faster and smoother integration of the WiMAX baseband system-on-chip (SoC) into a Linux-based wireless equipment environment.
6 September 2006 US: Fujitsu to Discuss Future of Hybrid Hard Disk Drive Technology at DISKCON USA 2006
Sunnyvale, CA, September 6, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., one of the world’s leading suppliers of innovative computer products including hard disk drives, peripherals and biometric security solutions, today announced that Joel Hagberg, vice president, marketing and business development, will join other key hard disk drive (HDD) executives in the "The Hybrid Landscape: Opportunity and Challenge" panel at DISKCON USA 2006, Sept. 13-14, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Santa Clara, Calif. During the panel, the speakers will discuss the hybrid marketplace and its impact on the HDD and Flash industries.
31 August 2006 US: Fujitsu Vice President to Address Kaufman Brothers Ninth Annual Investor Conference
Sunnyvale, CA, August 31, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., one of the world's leading suppliers of innovative computer products including hard disk drives, peripherals and biometric security solutions, announced today that it will be participating in the Kaufman Brothers Ninth Annual Investor Conference, which will be held on Sept. 6-7, 2006 in New York City.
29 August 2006 US: Fujitsu Introduces Trio of New Macros for ASIC Designs for 90nm and 110nm
Sunnyvale, CA, August 29, 2006 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) today expanded its portfolio of IP cores for networking, communications and storage system applications, introducing three new macros for custom ASIC designs.
29 August 2006 US: Fujitsu To Deliver Cutting Edge Hard Disk Drive Technology to Address Growing Industry Demands
Sunnyvale, CA, August 29, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., one of the world's leading suppliers of innovative computer products including hard disk drives, peripherals and biometric security solutions, today announced two additions to its mobile hard disk drive (HDD) family: the MHW2160BH series, a 160GB, 2.5" Serial ATA (SATA) model featuring perpendicular magnetic recording (PMR) technology; and the MHW2080AT series, an up to 80GB Parallel ATA (PATA) hard disk drive. The 160GB SATA product was developed to address customer demand for increased storage capacity, while the 80GB hard disk drive was designed for the consumer electronics (CE) and external USB storage markets.
23 August 2006 US: Fujitsu’s New Fingerprint Sensor IC Features USB 2.0 Compatibility, Pre-boot Authentication from Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
Sunnyvale, CA, August 23, 2006 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) and Phoenix Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:PTEC) today announced that Fujitsu has introduced the latest member of its fingerprint sensor IC technology, the Fujitsu MBF320 Sweep Sensor™. The new MBF320 features TrustedCore pre-boot authentication (PBA), fingerprint-matching algorithms and biometric software from Cogent Systems (NASDAQ:COGT), and a USB 2.0 full-speed interface. The combination of the TrustedCore PBA with the MBF320 fingerprint sensor IC adds a vital new layer of security to PCs, notebooks and tablet PCs.
22 August 2006 US: Manufacturers "Going Lean" with Glovia Functionality and Support
El Segundo, CA, August 22, 2006 – Glovia International, a subsidiary of Fujitsu and a leading provider of extended ERP solutions for engineer-to-order and high volume manufacturers, announced today that manufacturers of all sizes are reaping the benefits of Lean Manufacturing with Glovia's support and extended ERP solution, glovia.com. The ability to use less of everything (less labor, less space, less inventory, less movement) is the driving principal behind Lean Manufacturing and has enabled manufacturers to increase customer satisfaction levels, decrease costs and improve responsiveness.
17 August 2006 US: City Market Deploys First Self-Checkout System in Mexico
Frisco, TX, August 17, 2006 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. today announced that City Market is the first grocer in Mexico to offer its customers a U-Scan self-checkout option, which has been deployed in the new-format store since its opening in March 2006.
15 August 2006 US: Fujitsu and SYNNEX Expand Distribution Agreement Covering All Fujitsu Mobile Computing Products and Accessories
Sunnyvale, CA, August 15, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation and SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE: SNX), a global IT supply chain services company, today announced that the two companies have signed a distribution agreement covering the full line of Fujitsu high-performance and reliable mobile computing products and accessories. The agreement, expanding the terms of an existing contract between the companies, will make it easier for customers to purchase Fujitsu mobile computing products and accessories by providing access to the SYNNEX network of more than 10,000 resellers in the U.S. and Canada.
14 August 2006 US: Fujitsu GlobalSTORE Positioned in Leaders Quadrant for Retail POS Applications 2006 Magic Quadrant
Frisco, TX, August 14, 2006 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. today announced that its GlobalSTORE software application has been positioned by Gartner, Inc. in the Leaders quadrant of the "Magic Quadrant* for Retail Point-of-Sale Applications for Tier 1 Retailers, 2006 report."
10 August 2006 US: Fujitsu To Showcase Latest Offerings in Hard Disk Drive and Ethernet Switch Technology at 2006 CMP XChange Conference
Sunnyvale, CA, August 10, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., one of the world's leading suppliers of innovative computer products including hard disk drives, peripherals and biometric security solutions, today announced it will participate in the 2006 CMP XChange Conference, August 13-16, 2006 at the Renaissance Grand Hotel, St. Louis, MO. At the event, Fujitsu will showcase several storage products, including the latest in Serial Attached SCSI (SAS), Serial ATA (SATA) and Parallel ATA (PATA) hard disk drive technology, as well as its low latency XG1200 and XG700 10Gb Ethernet switches.
8 August 2006 US: Fujitsu FLASHWAVE® 4000 Platforms Comply with MEF 14 Ethernet Service Definitions
Richardson, TX, August 8, 2006 – Fujitsu Network Communications Inc., a leading supplier of IT and wireline/wireless networking solutions, announced today that Iometrix, an independent testing facility, has determined that two Fujitsu FLASHWAVE® 4000 products can deliver Ethernet Private Line (EPL), Ethernet Virtual Private Line (EVPL) and Ethernet LAN (E-LAN) services that are compliant with the Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF) 14 technical specification.
7 August 2006 US: Fujitsu Introduces the Industry's First 20-Port, Ethernet Switch IC with 10Gbps Ethernet Serial Interface for Blade Server, Advanced TCA, Micro TCA, and Data Center Switching
Sunnyvale, CA, August 7, 2006 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) and Fujitsu Laboratories of America, Inc. (FLA) today introduced the industry's most powerful 20-port, 10Gbps Ethernet (10GbE) switch IC, the MB8AA3020, designed to meet the performance demands of high-density backplane switching for advanced TCA (ATCA) and micro TCA, blade server, and data center applications.
3 August 2006 US: Fujitsu Announces Global RoHS Compliance Across Entire Imaging Products Line
Sunnyvale, CA, August 3, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., a market leader in document imaging scanners and services, today announced its complete line of document imaging scanners now meets the regulations of the European Union Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive. The RoHS Directive, enacted into law by the countries of the European Union in February 2003, restricts specific hazardous substances in an effort to address waste management problems linked to materials that are likely to pose risks to human health and the environment.
3 August 2006 US: Fujitsu Wins Microsoft Global Partner of The Year Award
Edison, N.J., August 3, 2006 – Fujitsu Consulting Inc., the North American consulting and services arm of the $40.6 billion Fujitsu Group, a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, today announced that it has been awarded the 2006 Microsoft Partner of the Year award in the database migration category for global winners. The Microsoft Partner of the Year awards recognize Microsoft partners that delivered exemplary solutions for their customers during the past year.
2 August 2006 US: Fujitsu and Tokyo Institute of Technology Announce the Development of New Material for 256Mbit FeRAM Using 65-nanometer Technology
Sunnyvale, CA, August 2, 2006 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) announced that the Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo-Tech), Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd., and Fujitsu Limited have jointly developed a new material for a new generation of non-volatile Ferroelectric Random Access Memory (FeRAM). The material is a modified composition of Bismuth Ferrite (BiFeO3 or BFO), which enables data storage capacity up to five times greater than the materials currently used in FeRAM production.
31 July 2006 US: Fujitsu Announces Hard Disk Drive Shipment Results For Second Calendar Quarter of 2006
Sunnyvale, CA, July 31, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., one of the world's leading suppliers of innovative computer products including hard disk drives, peripherals and biometric security solutions, today announced its second quarter hard disk drive shipment results. During the second quarter, Fujitsu shipments of mobile hard disk drives (HDDs) surpassed 5.24M units, an increase of nearly 18% over the same quarter in 2005. In addition, strong execution on the enterprise side resulted in a significant improvement of 18% from the previous quarter, with shipments of enterprise HDDs totaling 1.42M units.
27 July 2006 US: Fujitsu Line of High-Performance and Reliable Notebooks to be Powered by New Intel Core 2 Duo Next-Generation Mobile Processor
Sunnyvale, CA, July 27, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation today announced that its LifeBook® N6400 Series desktop replacement notebook, the flagship of its consumer line, will be among the first of its high-performance and reliable notebooks to be powered by the new Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor when the Intel processor becomes available at the end of August.
24 July 2006 US: Glovia Customer Oil States Industries Improves Supply Chain Management and Operational Visibility
El Segundo, CA, July 24, 2006 – Glovia International, a subsidiary of Fujitsu and a leading provider of extended ERP solutions for engineer-to-order and high volume manufacturers, announced today that Oil States Industries, Inc. has migrated to the current version of glovia.com. Oil States, a Glovia customer for more than seven years, decided to migrate to take advantage of additional supply chain management functionality which has increased operational visibility and streamlined and standardized system use. Across their multiple locations, Oil States has close to 400 users with nearly 100 logging into the system on a daily basis.
21 July 2006 US: Fujitsu To Provide Industry’s First Comprehensive Environment for Statistical Timing Analysis for Submicron Designs
Sunnyvale, CA, July 21, 2006 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) announced that Fujitsu is the first semiconductor supplier to provide a comprehensive environment for statistical timing analysis for ASIC and COT customers. The new environment enables designers to reduce the design-optimization time in layout designs, by allowing them to calculate the circuit delays using statistical analysis of the impact of process variations.
20 July 2006 US: Fujitsu To Participate in $30 Million Grant of Technology Products and Services
Sunnyvale, CA, July 20, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., one of the world's leading suppliers of innovative computer products including hard disk drives, peripherals and biometric security solutions, today announced its participation in an independently managed technology grant program involving the donation of $30 million worth of products and services. The grant program will benefit and serve the technological needs of community-based and non-profit organizations nationwide that are selected by a third party consulting firm.
13 July 2006 Brazil: Fujitsu Introduces New Biometric Security Solution for ATMs in Brazil
Sao Paulo, July 13, 2006 – Fujitsu do Brasil Ltda. today announced PalmSecure™, a new biometric security solution featuring a compact, high-performance sensor that scans palm vein patterns to verify user identification in bank ATM transactions. This pioneering palm vein solution is already being tested internally at Banco Bradesco S.A. ("Bradesco"), the largest private bank in Latin America, with general operation scheduled to start soon.
13 July 2006 US: Roland Glidden Joins Fujitsu as Vice President of Sales, Grocery
Frisco, TX, July 13, 2006 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. has appointed Roland Glidden to the position of vice president of sales, grocery, where he will develop and manage sales initiatives for Fujitsu in the grocery industry.
11 July 2006 Germany and US: Fujitsu and Software AG Deliver Mature SOA Management and Governance with CentraSite™
Darmstadt and Sunnyvale, CA, July 11, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation and Software AG today announced the release of the latest version of CentraSite™, an award-winning joint solution that offers greater visibility across a service-oriented architecture (SOA) and provides improved analysis and control of SOA resources and activities. The CentraSite Enterprise Edition is now available as a standalone product offering a UDDI v3.0 search using predefined metadata models, a JAXR interface with subscribe and notification capabilities, WebDAV access to the SOA repository, predefined reporting modules, and both an AJAX interface and the Eclipse Registry Browser. The Enterprise Edition also provides an extensible metadata model for the definition of customer-specific SOA artifacts.
11 July 2006 US: Fujitsu Announces the Widescreen LifeBook C1410 Notebook, Ideal for Budget-Conscious Businesses
Sunnyvale, CA, July 11, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation today announced the affordably priced LifeBook® C1410 thin and light notebook, delivering exceptional performance and extended battery life along with renowned Fujitsu reliability. Configurable as low as $1,039, the LifeBook C1410 notebook is ideal for value-minded small and mid-sized businesses and education markets.
11 July 2006 US: Glovia Offers Customers Remote Managed Services for Essential System Maintenance Activities
El Segundo, CA, July 11, 2006 – Glovia International, a subsidiary of Fujitsu and a leading provider of extended ERP solutions for engineer-to-order and high volume manufacturers, announced today the company is offering Remote Managed Services (RMS) to assist and support customers essential system maintenance activities. The service offering also extends companies' internal IT resources by enabling the outsourcing of some or all of the activities involved in maintaining their system.
11 July 2006 Germany and US: Software AG and Fujitsu Launch the "CentraSite™ Community," the First Standards-Based SOA Forum
Darmstadt and Sunnyvale, CA, July 11, 2006 – Software AG and Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation today announced the CentraSite™ Community, an initiative that brings both alliance partners and customers together to create a complete service-oriented architecture (SOA) ecosystem. Formed to help organizations successfully design, implement, manage, govern and optimize a SOA, the CentraSite Community will foster business agility by providing customers with partners' pre-integrated SOA assets stored in CentraSite, a standards-based SOA registry and repository. Jointly developed by Fujitsu and Software AG, CentraSite represents the foundation of this Community. In a separate release today, Fujitsu and Software AG also announced the general availability of CentraSite Version 2.1.
10 July 2006 US: AbsoluteSKY and Fujitsu Sign Strategic Agreement for Retail RFID
Frisco, TX, July 10, 2006 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. today announced that they have signed a strategic reseller agreement with AbsoluteSKY, Inc. (OTC: ABSY) to offer AbsoluteSKY's intelliTRACKER™ product suite to retailers for real-time item-level tracking. The solution provides a broad range of customer benefits that include increased inventory turns, virtual elimination of missed sales and extensive control over loss prevention.
10 July 2006 US: Fujitsu Second Generation PalmSecure Biometric Authentication Device Available Nationwide
Sunnyvale, CA, July 10, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., one of the world's leading suppliers of innovative computer products including hard disk drives, peripherals and biometric security solutions, today announced the North American distribution of its new compact and higher performance PalmSecure™ biometric authentication device. Leveraging the dynamic capabilities of palm vein based authentication, this second generation product is nearly 75% smaller than the original device, and features increased authentication speed for implementation in a range of applications including room access security systems, PC/network login systems and other ID management applications. Fujitsu is currently leveraging existing relationships with partners and service providers such as Avnet Applied Computing Solutions to deploy PalmSecure in the healthcare, financial and government markets, as well as to general enterprises.
6 July 2006 US: American Heart Association Nets Record Proceeds From "Swing Fore Heart" Golf Classic
Dallas, TX, July 6, 2006 – The American Heart Association (AHA) today announced record net revenues of more than $189,000 for the 2006 "Swing Fore Heart" Golf Classic, a 66 percent increase from its 2005 event earnings of $125,000 net. The figure also exceeded the AHA's 2006 goal of $150,000 net by 26 percent.
29 June 2006 US: The Biosciences Group of Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation Introduces Version 2.0 of CELLINJECTOR Automated Microinjection System
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