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22 December 2004 Germany: Plaut Ushers in a New Era in SAP Operations Management with FlexFrame from Fujitsu Siemens Computers
Munich, December 22, 2004 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers has recorded another success with its FlexFrame™ for mySAP™ Business Suite. This time, Plaut/Germany, a management consultancy, was won over by the innovative SAP adaptive computing concept with functionality of SAP NetWeaver. Plaut, which plans to use the system for prototyping, testing and training, sees FlexFrame as the key to more efficiently operating existing SAP solutions as well as acquiring new customers. A detailed concept analysis performed by the company's in-house SAP specialists made the FlexFrame decision simple. As a Fujitsu Siemens Computers technology partner, Munich-based IT consultancy NYX3 was involved from the beginning in the planning and "ready for SAP" realization.
17 December 2004 Germany: easyXchange from Fujitsu Siemens Computers Receives Windows IT Pro 2004 Editors' Choice Award
Munich, December 17, 2004 – Penton Media's Windows IT Pro announced at the Microsoft ITforum 2004 in Copenhagen that easyXchange from Fujitsu Siemens Computers was selected a winner in the messaging and mobility category of the 2004 Windows IT Pro Editors' Choice Awards. This prestigious award recognizes companies that offer innovative products and services. The award illustrates the product use through successful case studies in the categories of administration and management, data management, infrastructure solutions, messaging and mobility, hardware and security.
15 December 2004 U.S.: Staples Signs Wireless Deal With Fujitsu
Frisco, TX, December 15, 2004 – In a move to improve associate productivity, Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLS), the largest operator of office superstores in the world, is installing new wireless technology from Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. in its nearly 1200 U.S. retail stores.
13 December 2004 Germany: Fujitsu Siemens Computers and T-Systems Conclude International Cooperation Agreement
Munich and Frankfurt , December 13, 2004 – T-Systems and Fujitsu Siemens Computers announced today the signing of a strategic partnership that encompasses a world wide cooperation, primarily for computer workplaces and server infrastructure services. The companies are looking to jointly develop and market new solutions. The agreement extends the existing international hardware resale cooperation and framework contracts.
2 December 2004 United Kingdom: Employee Consultation Wins Fujitsu a Prestigious Personnel Today Award
London, December 2, 2004 – Fujitsu Services, one of Europe's leading providers of IT infrastructure management services, has won the Collaborative HR award from Personnel Today magazine. Fujitsu was chosen for its Pension Review Project, an innovative programme that was adopted to address challenges facing the existing UK pension plan. Three other organisations were shortlisted for the award: HBOS plc, The AA and Yorkshire Water.
2 December 2004 United Kingdom: Walsall Council and Fujitsu to Transform Services for Local People
London, December 2, 2004 – Walsall Council's cabinet last night approved proposals for a joint venture worth £650 million with Fujitsu Services, one of Europe's leading providers of public sector services.
30 November 2004 USA: Glovia and Bar Code Solutions Partner to Provide Integrated Advanced Shipping Notification (ASN) Solution for North American Automotive Industry
El Segundo, CA, November 30, 2004 – Glovia International, a subsidiary of Fujitsu (TSE:6702) and a leading provider of extended ERP solutions for engineer-to-order and high volume manufacturers, announced today the formation of a partnership, in the form of a reseller agreement, with Bar Code Solutions, Inc. to offer greater collaboration capabilities for North American automotive suppliers and all major industry OEMs including Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Nissan, and Toyota. The integrated solution enables suppliers to adhere to the stringent functionality and transaction requirements mandated by North American automotive OEMs.
30 November 2004 Finland: Oriola Outsources IT Infrastructure to Fujitsu Finland
Helsinki, November 30, 2004 – Oriola Oy and Fujitsu Services Oy have entered into an agreement on IT infrastructure outsourcing in accordance with Fujitsu's Patja operating model. Oriola is a pharmaceutical wholesaler and distributor, employing some 1,000 people.
29 November 2004 USA: Fujitsu to Showcase End-to-End Medical Imaging Storage Solutions at RSNA 2004
San Jose, CA, November 29, 2004 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., a leading provider of removable storage solutions, today announced that it will demonstrate its medical imaging storage solutions at the 90th annual Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) in Chicago, IL November 28 - December 3, 2004.
23 November 2004 United Kingdom: British Waterways in £7.5 million IT Revamp with Fujitsu
London, November 23, 2004 – British Waterways, the not-for-profit organisation, responsible for the care and maintenance of more than 2,000 miles of canals and rivers in the United Kingdom, today announced a £7.5 million full outsourcing arrangement with Fujitsu Services, one of Europe's leading IT infrastructure management services companies. The five-year contract will see British Waterways achieve a 35 per cent reduction in the cost of running its IT.
18 November 2004 Singapore: Fujitsu Launches CentricStor Virtual Tape Appliance
Singapore, November 18, 2004 – Fujitsu Asia Pte Ltd, a leading regional IT and communications solutions provider, today announced the launch of CentricStor, the world's first self-contained virtual tape appliance designed to support major system platforms, tape automation platforms and tape devices in heterogeneous environments.
8 November 2004 United Kingdom: Fujitsu Gives Mid-sized Retailers a Platform to Compete with Their Larger Rivals
London, November 8, 2004 – Fujitsu has now introduced iRetail – an innovative and integrated portfolio of in-store and head office solutions that specifically addresses the needs of mid-sized retailers including sophisticated EPoS, Stock Management, Customer Relations Management, Web Management and Chip and PIN. But how does this help retailers where other solutions have failed?
26 October 2004 USA: Fujitsu Certified To Help Online Retailers Safeguard Customer Cardholder Information
Frisco, TX, October 26, 2004 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. has successfully completed the MasterCard Site Data Protection (SDP) compliance testing process. As an SDP-compliant vendor, Fujitsu is certified to help retailers evaluate the security of IT systems and media that store cardholder account information to ensure online merchants' compliance with the MasterCard Security Standard. Fujitsu is also qualified to evaluate merchants' compliance with Visa's Cardholder Information Security Program (CISP).
19 October 2004 USA: Leading Global Oil Equipment Manufacturer Upgrades to Current Version of Glovia's Extended ERP Solution to Improve Operations
El Segundo, CA, October 19, 2004 – Glovia International, a subsidiary of Fujitsu (TSE:6702) and a leading provider of extended ERP solutions for engineer-to-order and high volume manufacturers, announced today that Oil States Industries is migrating to the current version of the company's extended ERP solution, glovia.com, to take advantage of enhanced operational visibility and supply chain management capabilities.
6 October 2004 Japan: Fujitsu and VERITAS to Collaborate on Mission-Critical Linux Solutions
Tokyo, October 6, 2004 – Fujitsu Limited and VERITAS Software Corporation today announced plans to collaborate in offering mission-critical Linux system solutions. The companies plan to introduce Linux solutions optimizing market-leading storage management and backup products from VERITAS together with Fujitsu's world-class storage, server and middleware offerings. This will include the large-scale mission-critical Intel Architecture (IA) servers with 64-bit Linux that Fujitsu is readying for market introduction. Additionally, the companies plan to strengthen existing cooperation in sales, marketing and support activities, and Fujitsu plans to set up a competency center for testing and pre-verification of Fujitsu and VERITAS product combinations. The companies expect that their expanded collaboration will contribute to greater robustness and manageability of future Linux-based systems comprising Fujitsu and VERITAS products.
6 October 2004 Germany: Fujitsu Siemens Computers Automates Quality of Service Management with Adaptive Services Control Center
Munich, October 6, 2004 – Today at its international trade fair, VISIT 2004, Fujitsu Siemens Computers announces its Adaptive Services Control Center (ASCC™), which is designed to help customers to build service-centric IT management solutions that automate the fulfilment of Service Level Agreements (SLA). As a key element of Fujitsu Siemens Computers’ TRIOLE™ strategy for an optimized IT, this product is designed to minimize the need for manual administration of diverse IT systems to maintain the highest quality of service (QoS).
4 October 2004 Hong Kong: KGI Asia Bonds with Fujitsu to Boost Return on Investments in IT Infrastructure
Hong Kong, October 4, 2004 – Fujitsu Hong Kong Limited, a leading provider of customer-focused information technology and telecommunications (IT & T) solutions and services, today announced that KGI Asia Limited has upgraded its computing capability with Fujitsu's leading-edge IT infrastructure. The enhanced platform will offer greater system performance and reliability to support KGI's service proliferation and business expansion in Hong Kong and mainland China.
29 September 2004 Finland: VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland to outsource IT infrastructure to Fujitsu
Helsinki , September 29, 2004 – VTT has chosen Fujitsu Finland as its IT partner. VTT's 4, 600 workstations with support services and 250 servers as well as data communications will be managed by Fujitsu's Provia operating model.
24 September 2004 United Kingdom: Fujitsu Shortlisted for Outstanding People Development Award
London, September 24, 2004 – Fujitsu Services, one of Europe's leading IT infrastructure management services companies, has been shortlisted for the Investors in People Award for Outstanding People Development category in the annual National Business Awards, the most prestigious awards in the UK's business calendar.
20 September 2004 United Kingdom: Fujitsu Shortlisted for CNET Networks UK Technology Awards 2004
London , September 20, 2004 – Fujitsu has been shortlisted for the Integrator or Outsourcer of the Year Award , along with Accenture, Cap Gemini, CSC and Steria as part of the CNET Networks UK Technology Awards 2004. The Awards will be presented at a spectacular gala dinner on September 28th at The Park Lane Hotel, London , with well over 450 attendees expected
14 September 2004 United Kingdom: Office Behaviour Puts Companies at Risk
London, September 14, 2004 – Fujitsu Services, one of Europe's leading IT infrastructure management services companies, warns that the way we behave in the office is putting UK companies at risk. According to a study by John Alcock, managing security consultant at Fujitsu Services, our office behaviour is increasing the chance of a security breach.
13 September 2004 USA: Fujitsu Consulting and FileNet Deliver Claims Processing Solution for Property and Casualty Insurance
Edison, NJ/ Costa Mesa, CA, September 13, 2004 – Fujitsu Consulting today announced the availability of the Fujitsu Advanced Claims Processing Utility, the result of a development partnership with FileNet Corporation (NASDAQ: FILE), a leading provider of Enterprise Content Management (ECM) solutions. Bridging Enterprise Content Management with Business Process Management, the utility is designed to expedite Property and Casualty (P&C) claims processing, reduce claims payout and administrative costs, and improve customer service and retention.
8 September 2004 Hong Kong: Fujitsu and Atempo Ink Deal to Provide Data Protection Solutions in Hong Kong
Hong Kong, September 8, 2004 – Fujitsu Hong Kong Limited, a leading provider of customer-focused information technology and telecommunications (IT & T) solutions and services, and Atempo Inc., a leader in information lifecycle strategies for data protection, today announced an alliance to deliver one-stop data protection solutions to enterprises in Hong Kong.
7 September 2004 USA: Glovia to Present on Product Lifecycle Management at IMTS 2004 Manufacturing Conference
El Segundo, CA, September 7, 2004 – Glovia International, a subsidiary of Fujitsu and a leading provider of extended ERP solutions for engineer-to-order and high volume manufacturers, announced that Jim Errington, business development manager for Glovia with over 30 years of IT experience in the manufacturing industry, will share his expertise on Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) in a panel discussion of manufacturing industry experts at the IMTS 2004 Manufacturing Conference.
2 September 2004 Finland: Alma Media Outsources Basic ICT Functions to Fujitsu Finland
Helsinki, September 2, 2004 – Alma Media Corporation and Fujitsu Services Oy have signed a letter of intent of intent under which Alma Media will outsource its ICT workstation and availability services in the Helsinki and Pirkanmaa (Tampere) regions to Fujitsu.
2 September 2004 USA: Fujitsu and Klever Marketing Expand Strategic Alliance and Joint Development Agreement
Frisco, TX, September 2, 2004 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. and Klever Marketing Inc. (KLMK.OB) have expanded their strategic alliance announced in February through which the companies are developing a fully integrated, intelligent shopping cart.
31 August 2004 USA: Fujitsu Appoints Raymark a Value-added Reseller for TeamPoS and iPAD
Frisco, TX, August 31, 2004 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. has signed Raymark Xpert Business Systems, Inc. (Raymark), as a value-added reseller for Fujitsu's TeamPoS 2000 point-of-sale terminals and iPAD handheld computers. Raymark will market its Xpert-Store POS software and Pocket-Xpert mobile application to its retailer customers worldwide.
17 August 2004 United Kingdom: Fujitsu Selected to Deliver IT and Audiovisual Solution to the National Galleries of Scotland
London, August 17, 2004 – Fujitsu Services, one of Europe's leading IT infrastructure management services companies, masterminded and fulfilled a vision for a comprehensive, affordable and leading edge audiovisual and IT solution for the National Galleries of Scotland as part of its Playfair project.
17 August 2004 Finland: Pirkanmaa hospital district signs expanded Provia service agreement with Fujitsu Finland
Helsinki, August 17, 2004 – The hospital district of Pirkanmaa (PSHP) has signed a new contract with Fujitsu Services Oy on the provision of IT infrastructure services. In addition to workstation services Fujitsu will now also be responsible for PSHP's infrastructure servers. The newly signed contract is an extension to the Provia agreement signed four years ago and is worth over four million euros.
15 July 2004 USA: Gulf Stream Coach "Rolls On" Selecting glovia.com to Manage Company-Wide Operations
El Segundo, CA, July 15, 2004 – Glovia International, a subsidiary of Fujitsu and a leading provider of extended ERP solutions for engineer-to-order and high volume manufacturers, announced today that Gulf Stream Coach, the industry's largest privately held recreational vehicle manufacturer, has selected Glovia's extended ERP solution, glovia.com, to manage their company-wide operations. The company selected glovia.com to replace a variety of legacy systems as well as support their Lean Manufacturing initiatives and make more services available online for dealers and customers. The company had previously considered solutions from Oracle and PeopleSoft (JD Edwards) before deciding to select Glovia.
30 June 2004 USA: Fujitsu Named Microsoft Windows Embedded OEM Partner of the Year for 2004
San Diego, CA, June 30, 2004 – Microsoft Corp. has named Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. "Windows Embedded Partner of the Year" in the OEM category for the Americas at the Windows Embedded Developers' Conference 2004 -- DevCon -- being held in San Diego June 28-July 1.
28 June 2004 Canada: Siemens and Fujitsu Bring Global Alliance to the Canadian Market
Mississauga, Ontario, June 28, 2004 – Fujitsu Canada Inc., a leading IT hardware and infrastructure services provider, today announced a strategic alliance with Siemens Canada Limited, one of the largest and most comprehensive IT and electrical and electronic companies in Canada. Both partners expect to strengthen their respective market shares in Canada and further support their parent organization agreements on global cooperation.
16 June 2004 UK: Fujitsu's Customer Service Recognised by McDonald’s Award
London, June 16, 2004 – Fujitsu Services, one of Europe's leading IT infrastructure management services companies, can announce that it has been presented with an award for its IT services by McDonald's Restaurants Limited. The award is the result of an audit and performance review by McDonald's Operations Technology department which provides suppliers with feedback on all aspects of product and service delivery.
9 June 2004 Singapore: Fujitsu Asia Enters a New Era of Transforming Businesses - "The Ubiquitous Way" at CommunicAsia 2004
Singapore, June 9, 2004 – Fujitsu Asia, a leading regional IT and telecommunications solutions provider, today announces that it will launch its ubiquitous system solutions at CommunicAsia 2004. These solutions have been designed to meet the challenges of an emerging era of ubiquitous computing and communications.
9 June 2004 USA: Successful Automotive Fastener Manufacturer Selects Glovia to Manage Company-wide Operations
El Segundo, CA , June 9, 2004 – Glovia International, a subsidiary of Fujitsu and a leading provider of extended ERP solutions for engineer-to-order and high volume manufacturers, announced today that Rocknel Fastener has selected Glovia's extended ERP solution, glovia.com, to manage all their company-wide operations - from sales and procurement to production, order management and post-sale service.
7 June 2004 Finland: Elisa Corporation has Signed a Letter of Intent with Fujitsu for Outsourcing of Desktop and Data Centre Services
Helsinki, June 7, 2004 – Elisa Corporation and Fujitsu Services Oy have today signed a letter of intent of outsourcing Elisa's desktop and data centre services to Fujitsu Finland. Under the agreement, the management and maintenance of approximately 5,500 desktops and 1,300 servers are transferred to Fujitsu.
3 June 2004 Canada: Top Marks Awarded to Fujitsu in $2.2 Million Deal with Calgary Board of Education
Calgary, Alberta, June 3, 2004 – Fujitsu Consulting and the Calgary Board of Education (CBE) today announced an innovative partnership that will facilitate the replacement of the Board's aging library information system with a state-of-the-art Integrated Media System (IMS). The agreement, valued at $2.2 million over five years, will make it possible for K-12 students, teachers and parents of the city's public school system to access library holdings, licensed databases and education-content websites, from school or home.
31 May 2004 Japan: Fujitsu Solution Forum 2004 to Be Held July 7 - 9 2004
Tokyo, May 31, 2004 – Fujitsu Limited today announced that it will hold its "Fujitsu Solutions Forum 2004" over a three-day period from July 7 through July 9 at the Tokyo International Forum in Japan.
28 May 2004 United Kingdom: bmi Gets Fujitsu on Board to Manage Its IT Services Throughout Europe
London , May 28, 2004 – bmi, the UK's second largest scheduled airline, today announced a ten-year IT managed service contract with Fujitsu Services, one of Europe's leading IT infrastructure management services companies, to manage and modernise its IT services. The contract is worth ￡60 million, and will see Fujitsu run bmi's business applications, servers, voice & data networks, desktops and websites.
28 May 2004 Australia: Fujitsu Helps Public Record Office Victoria Secure Community Access to Vital Government Information
Sydney , May 28, 2004 – The Victorian Government has acted to safeguard community access to vital public information by appointing Fujitsu to deliver an ambitious digital archive initiative. The project builds on the state's information master plan, the Victorian Electronic Records Strategy (VERS), with a robust information architecture to preserve all computer-based government records of permanent value.
27 May 2004 Finland: Sodexho Outsourced IT Infrastructure to Fujitsu
Helsinki, May 27, 2004 – Sodexho Oy, which provides companies with food and facility services in Finland, and Fujitsu Services Oy have signed an agreement by which Sodexho will transfer its IT infrastructure to Fujitsu's responsibility in line with the Provia model. The agreement covers IT infrastructure and continuous support services for approximately 500 people, as well as data communications.
27 May 2004 USA: Successful International User Group Conference Offers "Best Practices" for glovia.com Users
Orlando, FL, May 27, 2004 – Glovia International, a subsidiary of Fujitsu and a leading provider of extended ERP solutions for engineer-to-order and high volume manufacturers, announced today from the Glovia International User Group Conference the successful conclusion of the 2004 conference held at the Hilton in the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. The conference, with one of its largest attendances to date, brought together hundreds of customers and partners from around the world to learn more about Glovia's extended ERP solution, glovia.com, and how to maximize their investment in the solution.
25 May 2004 Singapore: Fujitsu Asia Delivers TRIOLE Strategy For IT Optimization
Singapore, May 25, 2004 – Fujitsu today outlined the global expansion of its TRIOLE strategy for the optimized design, development and deployment of highly reliable and adaptive business-critical IT infrastructure in heterogeneous environments. Fujitsu Asia will play a key role in bringing products, solutions and services based on the TRIOLE strategy to customers in South East Asia, allowing them to increase business efficiency, agility and continuity.
25 May 2004 Canada: Fujitsu Canada Delivers TRIOLE Strategy for IT Optimization
Mississagua, Ontario, May 25, 2004 – Fujitsu today outlined the global expansion of its TRIOLE™ strategy for the optimized design, development and deployment of highly reliable and adaptive business-critical IT infrastructure in heterogeneous environments. Fujitsu Canada will play a key role in bringing products, solutions and services based on the TRIOLE strategy to its customers, allowing them to increase business efficiency, agility and continuity.
25 May 2004 USA: Fujitsu Computer Systems Delivers TRIOLE Strategy for IT Optimization
Sunnyvale, CA, May 25, 2004 – Fujitsu today outlined the global expansion of its TRIOLE™ strategy for the optimized design, development and deployment of highly reliable and adaptive business-critical IT infrastructure in heterogeneous environments. Fujitsu Computer Systems will play a key role in bringing products, solutions and services based on the TRIOLE strategy to customers in North America, allowing them to increase business efficiency, agility and continuity.
25 May 2004 USA: Fujitsu Consulting Integrates TRIOLE Strategy to Enhance Service and Solution Offerings
Edison, NJ, May 25, 2004 – Fujitsu Consulting today announced that it will leverage the Fujitsu group's TRIOLE™ strategy for IT optimization in combination with its existing award-winning Macroscope® methodology to build additional benefits into its best-in-class solutions, quality delivery and project management capabilities.
25 May 2004 Germany: Fujitsu Helps Customers Reduce TCO and Unveils Optimized IT Approach
Munich , May 25, 2004 – The Fujitsu group of companies, including Fujitsu (Japan/Asia Pacific), Fujitsu Computer Systems (North America), Fujitsu Services (EMEA) and Fujitsu Siemens Computers (EMEA), has outlined its global strategy for development and deployment of products, solutions and services to help users optimize their IT infrastructure. The TRIOLE™ strategy is designed to help customers reduce their Total cost of ownership (TCO) and will strengthen the group's abilities to generate innovative offerings, allowing customers to enhance business efficiency, business agility and business continuity. TRIOLE™ is also part of Fujitsu Siemens Computers' long-term Business Critical Computing focus and will embrace the leading European IT vendor's wide range of server, mainframe, storage and middleware product lines.
25 May 2004 USA: Fujitsu Software Corporation Delivers Interstage XML Search as Part of TRIOLE Strategy
Sunnyvale, CA, May 25, 2004 – Fujitsu Software Corporation today announced that Interstage® XML Search (Shunsaku Data Manager) is the first solution from the Interstage Suite of application integration software products to incorporate the elements of TRIOLE™, Fujitsu's global IT optimization strategy.
25 May 2004 USA: Glovia Customers Migrate to Current Software Version to Continue Maximizing Benefits
Orlando, FL, May 25, 2004 – Glovia International, a subsidiary of Fujitsu (TSE:6702) and a leading provider of extended ERP solutions for engineer-to-order and high volume manufacturers, announced today from the 2004 Glovia International User Group Conference that several customers, including Hager Companies, Interconnect Devices, Inc. and OPW Fueling Components among others, are migrating to the current version of Glovia's extended ERP solution, glovia.com 7, to continue maximizing the benefits of the software solution.
24 May 2004 United Kingdom: Fujitsu Services' Success Continues with Increased Profits and Order Book of ￡5.5bn
London, May 24, 2004 – Fujitsu Services Holdings PLC, one of Europe's leading IT infrastructure management services companies, today announced its financial results for 2004, following its return to profitability in 2003. The company made an operating profit before exceptional items of ￡54.3 million and a profit before tax of ￡50.4 million in the year ending 31 March 2004. Operating profit including exceptional items was ￡36.6 million. Operating cash flow of ￡126.4 million was generated, together with an order book of ￡5.5 billion
24 May 2004 USA: glovia.com Plant Maintenance Provides Companies With Comprehensive Maintenance Management Functionality
Orlando, FL , May 24, 2004 – Glovia International, a subsidiary of Fujitsu (TSE:6702) and a leading provider of extended ERP solutions for engineer-to-order and high volume manufacturers, announced today, from the 2004 Glovia International User Group Conference in Orlando, Florida, the availability of glovia.com Plant Maintenance, a new module that provides companies with comprehensive maintenance management functionality.
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.
17 May 2004 Japan: Fujitsu Strengthens Systems Support and Operational Services
Tokyo , May 17, 2004 – Fujitsu Limited today announced that it is reorganizing and strengthening its systems support and operational services businesses in Japan. The move aims to provide enhanced levels of support to meet the increasingly sophisticated IT needs of its customers and to further leverage operational services - an area in which high growth is expected - to expand Fujitsu's business. As part of this initiative, the boards of directors of Fujitsu Limited and Fujitsu Support and Service Inc. (Fsas) - currently a majority-owned publicly listed company - have signed an agreement for an exchange of shares whereby Fsas will become a wholly owned Fujitsu subsidiary. The realignment will enable the Fujitsu group to provide customers in Japan with seamless, one-stop delivery of services covering the full spectrum of the IT system lifecycle. It will also enhance Fujitsu's ability to proactively anticipate and continuously propose appropriate solutions to meet customer needs, further strengthening its commitment to providing IT solutions from a customer-centric perspective.
13 May 2004 USA: Fujitsu Honored by SBC Communications
Edison, NJ and Richardson, TX , May 13, 2004 – Commitment to excellence has earned Fujitsu Consulting and Fujitsu Network Communications recognition as outstanding suppliers to SBC Communications Inc. (NYSE: SBC), one of the world's leading data, voice and Internet services providers.
13 May 2004 United Kingdom: Fujitsu will Assist Visa in Saving ￡1.2 Million per Annum through Improved Management of IT
London, May 13, 2004 – Leading payment brand, Visa EU, has chosen Fujitsu Services, one of Europe's leading providers of managed services for IT infrastructure, to run its corporate desktop support across Europe in a five year contract worth ￡5 million. Visa can expect to save up to ￡1.2 million per annum by improving the organisation of its IT assets, infrastructure and re-allocation of resources. The contract allows Visa to concentrate on core business functions, whilst improving the management of corporate IT infrastructure and software in its London head office and other European regional offices, including those in Athens, Brussels, Istanbul, and Madrid.
12 May 2004 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.
12 May 2004 Hong Kong: Fujitsu Appoints Ringo Cheung to Head the Services Organization in Hong Kong
Hong Kong, May 12, 2004 – Fujitsu Hong Kong Limited, a leading provider of customer-focused information technology and telecommunications (IT & T)solutions and services, today announced the appointment of Ringo Cheung as General Manager, Services, Information Systems & Services Division (ISSD). Cheung will be responsible for developing and managing the growth of the company's IT services business in Hong Kong.
11 May 2004 Germany: Fujitsu First Infrastructure Provider to Successfully Pass SAP Adaptive Computing Compliance Test
Munich, May 11, 2004 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers today announced that it is the first SAP Global Technology Partner worldwide to pass the "SAP Adaptive Computing Compliance Test" proving that the IT infrastructure of Fujitsu Siemens Computers is in functional conformance with SAP's Adaptive Computing capabilities, as well as the procedures defined by SAP's Adaptive Computing Council. The solution consists of Intel-based PRIMERGY servers, delivered by Fujitsu Siemens Computers, the leading European IT provider and network attached storage filer from Network Appliance.
11 May 2004 USA: Leading Brazilian Television Transmitter Manufacturer Selects glovia.com to Manage Business Operations
El Segundo, CA, May 11, 2004 – Glovia International, a subsidiary of Fujitsu and a leading provider of extended ERP solutions for engineer-to-order and high volume manufacturers, announced today that Linear Electronic Equipment, a world-wide leading manufacturer of television transmitters, has selected Glovia's extended ERP solution, glovia.com, to improve management of critical business processes and visibility of company-wide operations. Glovia's Brazilian affiliate partner, Fotini Informatica, managed all aspects of the sales process and will handle the implementation and support of the product locally, which Linear viewed as a strong selling point during the selection process.
5 May 2004 USA: Fujitsu Revolutionizes Ethernet and DS1 Service Deployment with the FLASHWAVE® 4020 System
Richardson, TX , May 5, 2004 – Fujitsu Network Communications Inc., a leading supplier of IT and networking solutions, today announced the general availability of its new FLASHWAVE® 4020 Ethernet Service Platform (ESP). This new device simultaneously delivers Ethernet and DS1 services and dramatically lowers the overall cost of deployment for these services, while extending the proven reliability of SONET directly to customer premises. The compact size, low power requirements and ability to transport traditional voice and next-generation data services across a single, converged access network positions the FLASHWAVE 4020 ESP as an ideal solution for operation in small to midsize customer sites.
5 May 2004 USA: Vitronics Soltec Selects glovia.com ERP For New China Subsidiary
El Segundo, CA, May 5, 2004 – Glovia International, a subsidiary of Fujitsu and a leading provider of extended ERP solutions for engineer-to-order and high volume manufacturers, announced today that Vitronics Soltec has selected glovia.com - it's enterprise resource planning solution to support their recently established production facilities in China.
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 USA: Fujitsu Introduces Industry-first Software Application for Real-time Self-checkout Lane Management
Frisco, TX, April 29, 2004 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. has developed LaneAlert, a new lane management software application for self-checkout terminals that monitors lane activity and sends real-time alerts to store management when problems arise or utilization benchmarks are not met.
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.
20 April 2004 United Kingdom: Achieving the Extraordinary with Mobile Data on the Fujitsu Polar Challenge
London, April 20, 2004 – The Fujitsu Polar Challenge, is a competitive team race to the Magnetic North Pole, which aims to inspire the participating individuals to push their limits and achieve the extraordinary. Six teams of three, comprising of experienced arctic explorers and one lucky 'man off the street', set off from Resolute Island in North Canada on 6 April and will cover 280 nautical miles of the most extreme polar conditions. In addition to sponsoring the event, Fujitsu Services has provided a wide range of mobile communication devices for the challenge, from satellite phones to wireless laptops - an essential technology infrastructure enabling the teams to keep in touch with race organisers, friends, families and work colleagues back home. Fujitsu also has its own team, Team Fujitsu, racing to be the first to reach the pole.
20 April 2004 United Kingdom: Fujitsu to Provide IT Support Services to Reuters Customers
London , April 20, 2004 – Fujitsu Services and Reuters, the global information provider, have agreed to a three year deal which will see Fujitsu's IT services business provide support for Reuters customers in England and Wales, using its range of tailored information services. Fujitsu will manage first-line on-site software and hardware support for Reuters customers. Fujitsu will also manage installations of a number Reuters products on its behalf. Fujitsu was chosen following its success in managing Reuters UK-based global internal IT helpdesk, together with deskside support for Reuters UK-based staff, two areas which were outsourced by Reuters in 2003.
6 April 2004 USA: Glovia International "Heats Up" Operations for Leading Manufacturer of Boiler and Water Heating Products
El Segundo, CA, April 6, 2004 – Glovia International, a subsidiary of Fujitsu and a leading provider of extended ERP solutions for engineer-to-order and high volume manufacturers, announced today that AERCO International Inc., a leading supplier of boilers and water heating products, has achieved significant operational benefits since implementing Glovia's extended ERP solution, glovia.com.
9 March 2004 USA: Ford Motor Experiences No Application Downtime during 125 TB Cross-Vendor Data Migration with Softek
Sunnyvale, CA, March 9, 2004 – Softek™, a leading provider of storage management software, today announced that Ford Motor Company recently migrated more than 125 TB of data using Softek TDMF, the industry-leading data migration solution.
3 March 2004 USA: Fujitsu Delivers Netcool® Ready™ Solution that Gives Carriers Total Control of Multi-Vendor Networks
Richardson, TX, March 3, 2004 – Fujitsu Network Communications Inc., a leading supplier of IT and networking solutions, and Micromuse Inc. (Nasdaq: MUSEE), a leading provider of business and service assurance solutions, today announced that the Fujitsu NETSMART® 1500 Element Management System (EMS) has been certified as Netcool® Ready™. As a partner within the Micromuse Alliance Program, Fujitsu has worked closely with Micromuse to certify interoperability of the NETSMART 1500 EMS with the Netcool/OMNIbus™ application. Carriers who use Netcool solutions for management of hardware platforms from multiple vendors can now also directly control Fujitsu equipment from a central location and system.
24 February 2004 Germany: Going Wireless with WIDCOMM Bluetooth Technology
Munich, February 24, 2004 – Starting immediately, Fujitsu Siemens Computers is shipping its lightweight LIFEBOOK S Series notebooks with optional BluetoothTM wireless technology as well as its CONNECT2AIR Bluetooth USB dongle with the latest Bluetooth solution from WIDCOMM. This enables printer, keyboard and mouse to connect to PCs and notebooks without unwieldy cables. Other highlights include data synchronization between notebooks and handhelds and data exchange with Bluetooth systems from other vendors, as WIDCOMM software supports all major Bluetooth standards.
23 February 2004 USA: Announcement at Optical Fiber Communication Conference 2004
San Jose, CA, February 23, 2004 – Fujitsu Quantum Devices, Ltd.,.Mitsubishi Electric Corp., Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd., Opnext, Inc. and Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd., today announced at the Optical Fiber Communication Conference 2004 (OFC 2004) the formation of a Multi-Source Agreement (MSA) to establish compatible sources of 10Gbit/s Transmitter Optical Sub-Assembly (TOSA) and Receiver Optical Sub-Assembly (ROSA) for use in the 10 Gbit/s XFP MSA defined module. This initiative standardizes the common mechanical dimensions, footprint and pin functions of the TOSA/ROSA devices; key compact optical components used in XFP modules.
19 February 2004 USA: Softek Wins Multi-Million Dollar Contract to Improve U.S. Dept. of Defense
Sunnyvale, CA, February 19, 2004 – Softek™, a leading provider of storage management software, today announced that it has been awarded a multi-million, five-year contract by ViON Corporation to support the Defense Information Systems Agency Computing Service's Assured Computing project to ensure that that United States Department of Defense information systems users can continuously access and process their data. The contract also includes two one-year options.
17 February 2004 USA: Fujitsu Software Obtains Rights to zBatch and Brings Production MVS/zOS JCL Batch Jobs to Windows Server
Sunnyvale, CA, February 17, 2004 – Fujitsu Software Corporation today announced that it has obtained rights to zBatch™, a product of zBatch LLC that is designed to streamline the task of migrating mainframe applications to Microsoft Windows Server 2003 to significantly reduce costs.
12 February 2004 USA: Glovia's Remote Managed Services Reduce Maintenance Costs and Optimize System Performance
El Segundo, CA, February 12, 2004 – Glovia International, a subsidiary of Fujitsu (TSE:6702) and a leading provider of extended ERP solutions for engineer-to-order and high volume manufacturers, today announced the availability of Remote Managed Services to manage maintenance and optimize system performance for Glovia's extended ERP system, glovia.com, and related Oracle databases.
9 February 2004 Germany: A New Look for Fujitsu Siemens Computers at CeBIT 2004
Munich, February 9, 2004 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers, the leading European IT company, will reveal an entirely new look at CeBIT 2004 in March. This year, at its traditional "home" in Hall 1 (stand 5e2), Fujitsu Siemens Computers will emphasize complete solutions for enterprise customers, from infrastructure to networked end devices. The partner stand situated directly opposite (4h4), meanwhile, will focus primarily on small and mid-sized companies (SMEs) and private customers. The company's theme at this year's exhibition is esponsibility in the Information Age.
9 February 2004 Ireland: Fujitsu Delivers Online Motor Tax Infrastructure
Dublin, February 9, 2004 – The new system, for which Fujitsu implemented the core infrastructure, promises to provide an enhanced level of service to the Department’s motor tax customers. Vehicle owners can access the system via the internet and pay for the renewal of their motor tax, including any arrears. They are guaranteed receipt of their disc within five working days.
3 February 2004 UK: Fujitsu Broadband Enables More Efficient Flexible Working for Fulcrum Connections
London, February 3, 2004 – Fulcrum Connections, a provider of complete gas connection services to Transco, can now support a flexible, remote workforce while ensuring full data security, thanks to a new broadband managed service supplied by Fujitsu Services. This allows many of its 1,200 employees to have ready access to essential data, including e-mail, project files, customer records and the employee Intranet from different locations, not just the Area Office.
29 January 2004 USA: Glovia Enhances Security Management
El Segundo, CA, January 29, 2004 – Glovia International, a subsidiary of Fujitsu (TSE:6702) and a leading provider of extended ERP solutions for engineer-to-order and high volume manufacturers, today announced the availability of glovia.com Security Manager, a module that simplifies enterprise-wide security administration.
26 January 2004 UK: Fujitsu Awarded £896 Million Contract to Support Modernisation in the National Health Service
London, January 26, 2004 – Fujitsu Services can today announce that it has been appointed the Local Service Provider (LSP) for the Southern cluster; including Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire Somerset and Dorset, Avon Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Devon and Cornwall, in an £896 million contract.
26 January 2004 USA: Fujitsu ScanSnap! Facilitates File Sharing and Bolsters Data Protection Strategy
San Jose, CA, January 26, 2004 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. (FCPA), a market leader in document imaging scanners and services, is experiencing significant growth in the use of its ScanSnap!™ scanning solution among cost-conscious small businesses – including non-profit organizations – whose livelihood depends on maintaining low overhead while maximizing productivity. The Fujitsu ScanSnap! scanning solution is helping business professionals working in paper-laden and information-sharing intensive industries conduct business more effectively and efficiently.
26 January 2004 UK: Fujitsu Siemens Computers and Vodafone UK Unveil the Future of Mobile Computing
London, January 26, 2004 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers, the leading European computer company, and Vodafone UK today launches CONNECT2AIR packages, first-of-its-kind wireless computing packages1 that offer small businesses a radically new way to purchase IT. For the first time, businesses will be able to purchase wireless laptops or Tablet laptop PCs in a similar way to how they purchase mobile phones. This makes it easier and more affordable for businesses to take advantage of the productivity and flexible working benefits of wireless computing2 without negative impacts on cashflow.
23 January 2004 USA: Fujitsu Consulting Announces Sale of Spain Subsidiary to Management-led Group
Edison, NJ, January 23, 2004 – Fujitsu Consulting, the global consulting and services arm of the $38 billion Fujitsu Limited, has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its ownership interest in the companies comprising DMR Consulting Spain to a group that includes the DMR Consulting Spain management team backed by private investment firms. Both sides anticipate that the transaction will be completed within the next few months. DMR Consulting Spain currently provides consulting and services in nine countries, including Argentina, Austria, Brazil, Chile, Italy, Germany, Mexico, Portugal, and Spain. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
22 January 2004 UK: Road to Basel II Compliance Cleared for Smaller Banks and Building Societies
London, January 22, 2004 – Smaller building societies and banks across the UK will be able to achieve a more advanced level of Basel II regulatory compliance thanks to a new managed service launched today by Fujitsu Services, one of Europe's leading providers of managed services for IT infrastructure, in partnership with LINK, operator of the world's busiest ATM network and a leading independent provider of transaction management services to the finance sector. By collaborating with each other, small financial organisations will gain the same benefits of Basel II compliance as larger contenders such as Barclays Bank and the Halifax, including greater reductions in capital reserve requirements, which can be then be re-invested to fund future business growth.
22 January 2004 Germany: Secure Mobile Connections with Fujitsu Siemens Computers and MOBILEmanager from Adisoft
Munich and Karlsruhe, January 22, 2004 – Fujitsu Siemens Computers, Europe's leading IT company, is adding the MOBILEmanager® communications solution from German software house adisoft to its mobile applications portfolio. MOBILEmanager provides immediate and secure access to mission-critical information just about anytime and anywhere. Facilitating remote access to corporate data and business applications dramatically increases employee efficiency as well as return on investment from IT spending. MOBILEmanager is now available from Fujitsu Siemens Computers and its sales partners in the EMEA region.
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.
11 January 2004 USA: Fujitsu Introduces TeamPoS 2000 M, New LCD Display to Complete its "SmartPoS Solution"
New York, NY, January 11, 2004 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. announces two new products for retail store systems that extend the company's "SmartPoS" concept introduced in 2003. The new TeamPoS 2000 M point-of-sale terminal and SmartPoSLCD color display emphasize manageability to reduce cost of ownership for retailers.
8 January 2004 UK: Fujitsu to Help IT managers Increase Efficiency and Cut Wasted Resources
London, January 8, 2004 – Fujitsu today announced that it is launching a new service to help organisations to get more from their information systems. The service utilises new IT management software - the iCan Service Management Suite - which allows for better monitoring of the way that technology is used throughout an organisation, helping to deploy resources more effectively and tap into un-used potential.

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