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2009 Press Releases by Topic
Corporate News
- 18 November 2009 Finland
- Fujitsu's Patja supports Linux workstations
Helsinki, November 18, 2009 – The management and support services of Fujitsu Services Oy's Patja operating model expands to include Linux workstations.
- 12 November 2009 Finland
- Fujitsu Finland receives significant recognition
Helsinki, November 12, 2009 – Fujitsu Finland has received the Recognised for Excellence award in the Finnish Excellence Quality Awards. Each year, the jury of the competition presents awards for exemplary organisations in four categories. Fujitsu participated in the large corporations category. This marks the first time in a decade that an ICT company receives this honour.
- 11 November 2009 Finland
- Finnish Game and Fisheries Research Institute joined in Fujitsu's Patja managed IT services
Helsinki, November 11, 2009 – In September, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and ICT service supplier Fujitsu Services Oy signed a framework agreement covering IT infrastructure services on workstations. At the end of October, Finnish Game and Fisheries Research Institute (RKTL) joined in the agreement. RKTL is an employer of approximately 300 people.
- 30 October 2009 UK
- The Highland Council awards preferred bidder status on five year £66m ICT services contract to Fujitsu
London, October 30, 2009 – Fujitsu has been awarded preferred bidder status by The Highland Council for a new Information Communication and Technology (ICT) services contract of five years (with an option to extend for a further two years).
- 28 October 2009 Japan
- Fujitsu Announces Interim Dividend for Fiscal 2009
Tokyo, October 28, 2009 – Fujitsu Limited announced that its Board of Directors decided today to distribute interim dividends from retained earnings for shareholders of record as of September 30, 2009, as indicated below.
Technology Innovation
- 17 November 2009 Singapore
- Fujitsu Announces Fast-Response DC/DC Converter IC for Consumer Electronics
Singapore, November 17, 2009 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Asia Pte Ltd (FMAL) today announced a new two-channel DC/DC converter IC with fast transient response, for use in digital consumer products, such as LCD TVs and digital video recorders. This new DC/DC converter IC, the MB39A145, utilizes a “bottom detection comparator method”, and includes new enhanced circuits which provide changes in voltage, for changes in current to realize a more stable and low ripple output voltage.
- 13 November 2009 Japan
- Fujitsu Laboratories' Fellow Kenichi Miura Wins Seymour Cray Award
Tokyo and Kawasaki, November 13, 2009 – Fujitsu Limited and Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd. today announced that Dr. Kenichi Miura, Fellow of Fujitsu Laboratories and director of the Center for Grid Research and Development at Japan's National Institute of Informatics (NII), recently won the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)'s 2009 Seymour Cray Computer Engineering Award.
- 2 October 2009 Japan
- Fujitsu Selected as Vendor for Development of NTT DOCOMO's LTE Mobile Data Communications Terminal
Tokyo, October 2, 2009 – Fujitsu today announced that it has been selected by NTT DOCOMO, INC. as a vendor for developing a mobile data communications terminal based on LTE technology, a next-generation mobile communications standard.
- 1 October 2009 Japan
- DOCOMO, NEC, Panasonic Mobile Communications, Fujitsu Push Ahead with LTE Mobile-Terminal Platform
Tokyo, October 1, 2009 – NTT DOCOMO, INC., NEC Corporation, Panasonic Mobile Communications Co., Ltd. and Fujitsu Limited announced today that they are making progress with their joint development of "LTE-PF", a mobile-terminal platform based on Long Term Evolution (LTE), a coming mobile communication standard for super-fast downlinks above 100 Mbps and uplinks above 50 Mbps.
- 30 September 2009 Japan
- Fujitsu Develops World's First Millimeter-Wave Gallium-Nitride Transceiver Amplifier Chipset
Tokyo and Kawasaki, September 30, 2009 – Fujitsu Limited and Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd. announced today the development of the world's first gallium-nitride (GaN) HEMT-based transceiver amplifier chipset for broadband wireless transmission equipment operating in the millimeter bandwidth, the range of 70 to 100 GHz, for which widespread usage is expected to grow.
Services & Solutions
- 20 November 2009 Japan
- Fujitsu Opens New Annex of Tatebayashi System Center
Tokyo, November 20, 2009 – Fujitsu today announced the recent opening of the new annex of the Tatebayashi System Center, in Gunma Prefecture outside Tokyo, to serve as a core platform for its outsourcing services and next-generation cloud services business in Japan.
- 19 November 2009 Japan
- Fujitsu Submits Cloud API Specification to DMTF And Joins Leadership Board of Open Cloud Standards Incubator
Tokyo, November 19, 2009 – Fujitsu today announced that it and Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd. have submitted their cloud API specification to the Distributed Management Task Force (DMTF), and that Fujitsu has joined the leadership board of the DMTF Open Cloud Standards Incubator. Fujitsu will actively participate in further standardization work in DMTF and implement this specification on its next generation IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) platform, which will be made available in the second half of 2010 in Japan.
- 18 November 2009 Germany and Japan
- Fujitsu's Infrastructure-as-a-Service for Server Offers Flexibility in the Cloud
Munich/Tokyo, November 18, 2009 – Fujitsu today announces the immediate availability of Infrastructure-as-a-Service (I-a-a-S) solutions, combining Fujitsu’s reliable server and storage products with its network and service experience to complete the uppermost layer of Fujitsu’s Dynamic Infrastructures portfolio. The first solution is Infrastructure-as-a-Service for Server, introduced across the CEMEA&I region.
- 18 November 2009 Germany
- Fujitsu and NetApp Announce Plans to Expand Their Global Partnership
Munich, November 18, 2009 – Fujitsu and NetApp (NASDAQ: NTAP) today announced their intention to deepen their partnership globally and provide more tightly integrated and automated storage and data management solutions. Leveraging each other’s expertise, the companies intend to jointly develop integrated products and services specifically in the areas of virtualization, storage and data management, and storage services and solutions. This expanded relationship will enable customers to derive greater value and efficiencies from their dynamic infrastructures.
- 18 November 2009 US
- Fujitsu and Trintech Partner to Extend XBRL Capabilities of Trintech Unity XFR Reporting Solution
Sunnyvale, CA and Addison, TX, November 18, 2009 – Fujitsu today announced in North America that Trintech Group Plc (NASDAQ: TTPA), a leading global provider of integrated financial governance, risk management and compliance software solutions, has embedded the Fujitsu Interstage® XWand® XBRL processing engine into the Trintech Unity Xtensible Financial Reporting (XFR) software module, dramatically extending the ability of Trintech clients to create, manage and validate XBRL-compliant financial statements, including Edgar Filer Manual (EFM) validation.
Software
- 18 November 2009 US
- Fujitsu Offers Enhanced XBRL Partner Program
Sunnyvale, CA, November 18, 2009 – Fujitsu today announced in North America enhancements to its eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) Partner Program at the XBRL US National Conference, held November 17-18, 2009, in New York.
- 27 October 2009 Japan
- Fujitsu Enhances Server Management Software for Multi-vendor, Multi-platform Environments
Tokyo, October 27, 2009 – Fujitsu today announced the availability in Japan of software with improved server management functionality that will enable customers to employ their on-site mission critical systems as enterprise clouds.
- 26 October 2009 Japan
- Fujitsu Releases Interstage XML Business Activity Recorder
Tokyo, October 26, 2009 – Fujitsu today announced the immediate availability in Japan of the Interstage XML Business Activity Recorder, a software package that records all business activities of an organization.
- 20 October 2009 Japan
- Fujitsu Launches Systemwalker IT Change Manager
Tokyo, October 20, 2009 – Fujitsu today announced the launch of Systemwalker IT Change Manager, a software package that automates the process of updating applications in corporate datacenters, in Japan.
- 5 October 2009 US
- ESI Uses Fujitsu Automated Process Discovery and Visualization Service to Streamline Core Business Processes
Sunnyvale, CA, October 5, 2009 – Fujitsu today announced in North America that Electro Scientific Industries, Inc. (ESI) (NASDAQ: ESIO), a leading provider of world-class photonic and laser systems for microengineering applications, has used the Fujitsu Automated Process Discovery and Visualization service (APD) to streamline ESI's opportunity-to-order process with the goal of reducing on-hand inventory. Using the service, ESI successfully and cost-effectively gained new and detailed insight into existing processes and inefficiencies and identified opportunities to increase inquiry-to-order conversion rates. Of the 22 process improvement initiatives identified, 77 percent were a direct result of the Fujitsu APD exercise.
Retail/Financial Systems
- 27 August 2009 Japan
- Fujitsu Frontech Accelerates Retail Solutions Development with Integration of Manufacturing and Sales
Tokyo, August 27, 2009 – Fujitsu Limited and Fujitsu Frontech Limited today announced that, beginning October 1, the Fujitsu Group will transfer the business operations and maintenance services units of its retail solutions business in Japan to Fujitsu Frontech, as part of an effort to strengthen the company's front-end technology business.
- 14 July 2009 US
- Fujitsu "Accelerates" Channel Program for Retail Industry
Sunnyvale, CA, July 14, 2009 – Fujitsu today announced it is expanding its Accelerator channel program to the retail industry. The program targets value-added resellers (VARs), independent software vendors (ISVs) and distributors that understand end-user requirements and have leadership positions, software and services that complement products and services from Fujitsu.
- 24 June 2009 US
- Fujitsu Introduces RetailReady Program for Retail ISVs
Sunnyvale, CA, June 24, 2009 – Fujitsu America today announced its RetailReady™ program for the retail industry, providing benefits for independent software vendors (ISVs) that validate their applications with retail hardware from Fujitsu.
- 4 May 2009 US
- Fujitsu Targets Retail SMB Market With New POS System
Sunnyvale, CA, May 4, 2009 – Fujitsu America today introduced its TeamPoS® 3600 family of point-of-sale (POS) systems, designed to give retailers a scalable hardware system that offers an optimal price-performance fit.
- 30 March 2009 US
- Fujitsu America Brings It All Together
Sunnyvale, CA, March 30, 2009 – Fujitsu America begins operations April 1, 2009, led by President and CEO Farhat Ali. The new business unit of Fujitsu Limited consolidates the application services of Fujitsu Consulting, the system platforms of Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation, and the retailing solutions of Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. under a unified corporate structure designed to expand offerings and provide North American clients a single resource for all their computing technology and IT services needs.
Computing Products
- 18 November 2009 Germany
- Continuity Meets Innovation: New Fujitsu Mainframe Technology
Munich, November 18, 2009 – Fujitsu today introduces two new models to its BS2000/OSD mainframe system line-up. Underlining its strength of innovation in the mainframe segment, the new high-end systems are perfect for virtualization. Fujitsu also announces the addition of support for guest Linux and Windows (TM) operating systems to the native BS2000/OSD platform for its mid-range SQ series business server.
- 18 November 2009 Germany and Japan
- Fujitsu's Infrastructure-as-a-Service for Server Offers Flexibility in the Cloud
Munich/Tokyo, November 18, 2009 – Fujitsu today announces the immediate availability of Infrastructure-as-a-Service (I-a-a-S) solutions, combining Fujitsu’s reliable server and storage products with its network and service experience to complete the uppermost layer of Fujitsu’s Dynamic Infrastructures portfolio. The first solution is Infrastructure-as-a-Service for Server, introduced across the CEMEA&I region.
- 18 November 2009 Germany
- Fujitsu Announces Managed Workplace Services for Windows 7
Munich, November 18, 2009 – Fujitsu today announces the release of its new Managed Workplace services offering based on the Windows 7 operating system. Fujitsu’s Managed Workplace has been re-invigorated on the new Windows 7 operating system, offering advanced technologies and cost savings opportunities. As a component of Fujitsu’s Dynamic Infrastructures portfolio, Managed Workplace is designed to meet today’s business challenges through a flexible and secure infrastructure.
- 18 November 2009 Germany
- Fujitsu Completes Dynamic Infrastructures; Announces Expanded NetApp Alliance
Munich, November 18, 2009 – At its annual customer conference VISIT09 in Munich, Germany, Fujitsu today announces the availability of Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), underlining its focus on delivering comprehensive solutions to world-class customers on a global scale. With “Infrastructure-as-a-Service for Server”, Fujitsu adds the first offering to the upper level of its Dynamic Infrastructures portfolio. In a further announcement, Fujitsu and NetApp today declared that they will deepen their partnership globally and jointly develop integrated products and services enabling shared customers to drive greater value and efficiencies from their IT infrastructures.
- 18 November 2009 Japan
- Fujitsu Completes Global ETERNUS DX Disk Storage Lineup with Mid-Range and Enterprise Systems
Tokyo/Munich, November 18, 2009 – Fujitsu today announces the global launch of the mid-range ETERNUS DX400 series disk storage system, and enterprise-class ETERNUS DX8000 series, both featuring maximum data and system availability, security, and operational efficiency.
Telecommunications
- 12 November 2009 USA
- Fujitsu Provides Transport for a Changing World at the SC09 Conference
Portland, OR, November 12, 2009 – Fujitsu Network Communications, a leading supplier of business, information technology, and communications solutions, announced today that its FLASHWAVE® 7120 wavelength services access platform will be deployed to support the SCinet Wide Area Network (WAN) at the upcoming SC09 conference.
- 19 October 2009 USA
- Fujitsu Packet Optical Networking Platforms Win Wireless Backhaul Distinction Awards
Richardson, TX, October 19, 2009 – Fujitsu, a leading provider of business, information technology, and communications solutions, announced today that Technology Marketing Corporation (TMC) and Crossfire Media have awarded the Fujitsu FLASHWAVE® 9500 and FLASHWAVE 4100 ES Packet Optical Networking Platforms (Packet ONPs) with First Annual Wireless Backhaul Distinction Awards.
- 14 October 2009 USA
- TELUS Deploys Fujitsu-Powered Next-Generation FLASHWAVE® Optical Networking Platforms
Richardson, TX, October 14, 2009 – Fujitsu, a leading provider of business, information technology, and communications solutions, announced today that Canadian telecommunications corporation TELUS has selected Fujitsu FLASHWAVE® Packet Optical Networking Platforms (Packet ONPs) for its next-generation converged Packet/TDM optical network.
- 13 October 2009 USA
- Fujitsu Micro Packet ONP Introduces Connection-oriented Ethernet (COE) to the Optical Network
Richardson, TX, October 13, 2009 – Fujitsu, a leading provider of business, information technology, and communications solutions, announced today that Connection-oriented Ethernet (COE) is available for its FLASHWAVE® 4100 ES platform to create a Micro Packet Optical Networking Platform (Packet ONP).
- 13 October 2009 USA
- New Fujitsu EoX Gateway Unifies Ethernet Access Networks to Increase Connectivity Options and Addressable Customers
Richardson, TX, October 13, 2009 – Fujitsu, a leading provider of business, information technology, and communications solutions, announced today significant new capabilities for its award-winning FLASHWAVE® 9500 Packet Optical Networking Platform (Packet ONP) to allow the system to aggregate, switch, and deliver Connection-oriented Ethernet (COE) services across any type of access network (EoX).
Microelectronics
- 19 November 2009 USA
- Symmetry Electronics and Fujitsu Microelectronics America Announce New Distribution Agreement for the Americas
Hawthorne and Sunnyvale, Calif., November 19, 2009 – Symmetry Electronics and Fujitsu Microelectronics America Announce New Distribution Agreement for the Americas
- 17 November 2009 Singapore
- Fujitsu Announces Fast-Response DC/DC Converter IC for Consumer Electronics
Singapore, November 17, 2009 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Asia Pte Ltd (FMAL) today announced a new two-channel DC/DC converter IC with fast transient response, for use in digital consumer products, such as LCD TVs and digital video recorders. This new DC/DC converter IC, the MB39A145, utilizes a “bottom detection comparator method”, and includes new enhanced circuits which provide changes in voltage, for changes in current to realize a more stable and low ripple output voltage.
- 16 November 2009 Japan
- Fujitsu Announces Fast-Response DC/DC Converter IC for Consumer Electronics
Tokyo, November 16, 2009 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Limited today announced a new two-channel DC/DC converter IC with fast transient response, for use in digital consumer products, such as LCD TVs and digital video recorders. This new DC/DC converter IC, the MB39A145, utilizes a “bottom detection comparator method”, and includes new enhanced circuits which provide changes in voltage, for changes in current to realize a more stable and low ripple output voltage. This improved stability subsequently reduces the number of external components that are needed, such as condensers, thus reducing space. The IC also includes Pulse Frequency Modulation (PFM) that is highly efficient in low-current ranges, and allows the equipment to have low power consumption in stand-by mode. Samples of the new converter IC will be available from January 2010.
- 27 October 2009 USA
- Fujitsu’s New Printer Mechanism Offers Top-of-Line Speed and Reliability
Sunnyvale, CA, October 27, 2009 – Fujitsu Components America, Inc. today added a 24-volt, 3-inch thermal printer mechanism that offers OEMs ultra-fast print speeds, long-term operating reliability, and a compact footprint. These features reduce operating costs and downtime by increasing transaction efficiency in high-volume receipt printing applications.
- 30 September 2009 Japan
- Fujitsu Develops World's First Millimeter-Wave Gallium-Nitride Transceiver Amplifier Chipset
Tokyo and Kawasaki, September 30, 2009 – Fujitsu Limited and Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd. announced today the development of the world's first gallium-nitride (GaN) HEMT-based transceiver amplifier chipset for broadband wireless transmission equipment operating in the millimeter bandwidth, the range of 70 to 100 GHz, for which widespread usage is expected to grow.
Displays
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