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28 July 2004 Australia: Fujitsu Unveils the Future at Retail Business Technology Expo
Melbourne, July 28, 2004 – Self-checkout systems, new multimedia displays, electronic shelf-labelling and fraud detection systems are just some of the Fujitsu innovations that will dramatically improve retail experiences for customers while delivering cost savings for retailers.
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.
7 June 2004 USA: Absolute ATM to Offer Fujitsu Series 8000 in Central and South Texas
Frisco, TX, June 7, 2004 – Absolute ATM has joined the ranks of Fujitsu Transaction Solutions' business partners to market Fujitsu's automated teller machines (ATMs) to financial institutions in Central and South Texas.
25 May 2004 Australia: Self-checkout Hits the High Street as Coles Myer Trials the Fujitsu U-Scan System
Sydney, May 25, 2004 – Self-service shopping may soon become a reality as retail giant Coles Myer begins a six-month trial of Fujitsu's U-Scan self-checkout system at Bi-Lo Fountain Gate and Coles Chadstone in Victoria.
25 May 2004 Australia: Self-Checkout Technology More Accessible to Australian Retailers
Sydney, May 25, 2004 – Fujitsu has acquired the U-Scan® self-checkout technology business of Canada's Optimal Robotics for US$35 million in a deal that will see this self-service shopping technology become readily accessible to all Australian and New Zealand retailers. Fujitsu is already partnering a major Australian grocery retailer in a trial of the U-Scan system (find out more).
17 May 2004 USA: Fujitsu Expands U-Scan Product Line from Kiosk to the Max
Frisco, TX, May 17, 2004 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions announces the immediate availability of two new models in its U-Scan line of self-checkout systems. The new U-Scan Kiosk and dual-belt U-Scan Max extend the product range to make self-checkout solutions available for more retailers.
16 May 2004 USA: Fujitsu and Klever Marketing To Demonstrate Future of Intelligent Shopping At Retail Systems 2004
Chicago, IL, May 16, 2004 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. and Klever Marketing Inc. (OTC BB:KLMK) will demonstrate a prototype of a turnkey personal shopping solution at Retail Systems 2004. The integrated, intelligent shopping cart is now being developed through an alliance announced in February.
12 May 2004 Australia: Coles Myer and Fujitsu Join Forces In Software Development Alliance
Sydney, May 12, 2004 – Coles Myer and Fujitsu Australia will join forces under a new joint alliance to manage, consolidate and develop the software platform which runs the point-of-sale systems across all Coles and BiLo supermarkets in Australia.
11 May 2004 Australia: Australia's Coles Myer and Fujitsu Join Forces in POS Software Development Alliance
Sydney, May 11, 2004 – Coles Myer and Fujitsu Australia will join forces under an alliance to manage, consolidate and develop the software platform that runs the point-of-sale systems across almost 700 Coles Myer-owned stores throughout Australia.
4 May 2004 Canada: Canadian Tire Retail Selects Fujitsu For In-store Technology Systems and Services
Missisauga, Ontario, May 4, 2004 – Canadian Tire Retail and the Canadian Tire Dealers' Association have named Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. as its supplier of retail point-of-sale hardware systems and services for Canadian Tire stores. Fujitsu will supply its TeamPoS 2000 M POS terminals, PRIMERGY TX150 servers and managed services, including staging, integration, on-site/depot maintenance and call center support.
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.
13 April 2004 USA: Fujitsu and Triton Team Up to Serve Mid-Size Financial Sector
FRISCO, Texas and LONG BEACH , Miss. , April 13, 2004 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. and Triton have entered into a strategic licensing agreement that will provide a broader range of automated-teller machine solutions for small to mid-size financial institutions and the retail ATM market.
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.
12 April 2004 USA: Fujitsu Completes Acquisition of Optimal Robotics' Self-Checkout Business
Frisco, TX, April 12, 2004 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. has completed its acquisition of the Optimal Robotics self-checkout business for $35 million in cash and an assumption of liabilities.
5 April 2004 USA: Fujitsu to Acquire Optimal Robotics' Self-Checkout Business
Frisco, TX, April 5, 2004 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. has signed a definitive agreement with Optimal Robotics Corp. (NASDAQ: OPMR) to acquire Optimal's self-checkout business for $35 million in cash and an assumption of liabilities. The agreement is subject to approval by Optimal's shareholders. The agreement covers self-checkout systems and related services marketed by Montreal-based Optimal under the U-Scan® brand. U-Scan is a leading self-checkout system in North America.
23 March 2004 Canada: Best Buy Canada Awards $3.9-million Point-of-sale Systems Contract to Fujitsu
Vancouver, BC, March 23, 2004 – Fujitsu Consulting (Canada) today announced it has been selected by Best Buy Canada Ltd. to be their integration partner for the company's multi-million dollar Canadian Point-of-Sale (POS) Replacement Program (CPR). Once complete, the program will replace the current, aging store systems and provide the company, which operates all Best Buy and Future Shop stores in Canada, with an integrated suite of store applications and the infrastructure to quickly implement future retail technologies.
18 March 2004 Japan / USA: NCR and Fujitsu Develop Cash Deposit and Bill Recycling Module for ATMs
Tokyo, Japan / Dayton, OH, USA, March 18, 2004 – NCR Corporation (NYCE: NCR) and Fujitsu Limited (TSE: 6702) today announced that they have developed a new cash deposit and recycling module for automated teller machines (ATMs) that provides superior performance and unprecedented levels of availability. The new module is the first commercial result of a strategic alliance under which NCR and Fujitsu are pursuing collaborative research and development and supply of products and technology.
11 March 2004 USA: Fujitsu Selects Seibold Security as ATM Business Partner
Frisco, TX, March 11, 2004 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. has enlisted Seibold Security Inc. as its exclusive business partner for Fujitsu's Series 8000 and Series 7000 automated-teller machines (ATMs) in the upstate New York area. Rochester, N.Y.-based Seibold will sell, install, service and upgrade Fujitsu's ATMs, targeting mid-size financial institutions.
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.
4 February 2004 USA: Fujitsu, Klever Marketing Announce Alliance for Personalized Shopping
Salt Lake City and Frisco, February 4, 2004 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. and Klever Marketing Inc. (KLMK.OB) will jointly develop and market a turnkey personal shopping solution for the retail market.
12 January 2004 USA: Dress Barn Entrusts Next-generation POS to Fujitsu
New York, NY, January 12, 2004 – The Dress Barn, Inc. (NASDAQ: DBRN) has selected Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. as its strategic partner for point-of-sale hardware systems and retail technology lifecycle services. Fujitsu will supply more than 2,000 TeamPoS 2000 M terminals to replace Dress Barn's older-generation POS systems. The companies also signed a five-year agreement covering a complete range of managed services.
12 January 2004 USA: Fujitsu Supports Microsoft's Smarter Retailing Initiative
New York, NY, January 12, 2004 – Through its "relentless cost reduction" model and SmartPoS strategies, Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. provides a complete set of retail offerings that dovetail into Microsoft Corp.'s new Smarter Retailing Initiative. Microsoft is introducing the Smarter Retailing Initiative as a comprehensive solutions framework for unleashing the next generation of retail innovation.
12 January 2004 USA: Payless Taps Fujitsu as Preferred Supplier, Strategic Lifecycle Partner
New York, NY, January 12, 2004 – Payless ShoeSource, Inc. (NYSE: PSS) and Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. have extended terms of a GlobalSTORE point-of-sale software agreement announced in April of 2003. The extended agreement makes Fujitsu the preferred supplier of POS hardware, software, services and mobile applications.
12 January 2004 USA: Regal Entertainment Group Awards "Oscar" for POS Systems
New York, NY, January 12, 2004 – Regal Entertainment Group has awarded an Oscar to Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. following a successful six-month pilot of more than 70 new point-of-sale systems at theatre concession stands in seven Regal locations.
9 January 2004 USA: Fujitsu Selects Xerxes as iSTORE Value-added Reseller
Frisco, TX, January 9, 2004 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. has signed Xerxes Computer Corporation as a value-added reseller for Fujitsu's iSTORE suite of retail hardware, software and services. Xerxes will market iSTORE to tier-two and tier-three general merchandise retailers.
9 January 2004 USA: TreoSystems Now Offers Fujitsu MobileReady Solution
Charlotte, NC, January 9, 2004 – TreoSystems announced today that it has successfully ported its iPAL merchandise locator system to Fujitsu's iPAD mobile platform, creating a powerful Fujitsu MobileReady solution that will give retailers a seamless, cost-effective approach to integrating and implementing hardware and software for wireless inventory location tracking.

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