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New York, NY, January 16, 2012 – National Retail Federation Convention -- Fujitsu today announced that it will begin offering its ValueCENTER™ gift card management technology via the cloud. Fujitsu ValueCENTER technology offers a complete solution for managing gift card and other stored value cards. The new cloud implementation of ValueCENTER software will integrate with existing hosted and on-premise line-of-business systems using Fujitsu Hybrid Cloud Services for Windows Azure. By migrating in-house gift card management operations to the cloud, retailers can reduce hardware and software costs, shrink their IT footprint, shift a significant capital cost to a more predictable, subscription-based operational cost, and more easily comply with different data security and privacy regulations around the world.
New York, NY, January 16, 2012 – National Retail Federation Convention -- Fujitsu today announced the global availability of the TeamPoS® 7000 Point of Sale All-in-One (AIO) terminal, offering retailers, including those with an international presence, a sleek and ultramodern solution for providing multiple in-store touch points even in the most fashionable and sophisticated environments. Eco-sensitive and retail hardened, the highly adaptable TeamPoS 7000 AIO terminal can be configured for unsurpassed connectivity and a variety of scenarios, including countertop, column, and pole, to address the widest spectrum of retail markets, including supermarkets, convenience and specialty stores, quick- and table-service restaurants, and hotels. Flexibility, high reliability, simple maintenance, and low energy consumption combine to deliver extremely low total cost of ownership (TCO). The new Fujitsu TeamPoS 7000 AIO terminal will be on display at the National Retail Federation's (NRF) Big Show in New York, January 16-17.
New York, NY, January 16, 2012 – National Retail Federation Convention -- Fujitsu today announced the availability of U-Scan® Compact™ self-checkout, a game-changing self-checkout solution that enables more retailers in more verticals to offer a self-checkout experience that is efficient, flexible, and designed to fit into the retailer's unique environment. With its smaller in-counter footprint, flexible transaction options, and build-to-order design strategy, the U-Scan Compact system is the first self-checkout system that can satisfy the needs of retailers in a variety of verticals beyond grocery and do-it-yourself (DIY), including drug stores, convenience stores, category-specific stores, and specialty stores. In addition, from queue management to automated cash handling, to built-in options to encourage impulse buying, U-Scan Compact self-checkout can create the ideal checkout experience for each retailer's target customer. The new Fujitsu U-Scan Compact system will be on display at the National Retail Federation's (NRF) Big Show in New York, January 16-17.
New York, NY, January 16, 2012 – National Retail Federation Convention -- Fujitsu today announced the availability of its popular Digital Media Network (DMN) service in North America. This award-winning and highly flexible solution for bringing multimedia and digital display advertising in-store has seen steady adoption across Europe and Asia Pacific for over a decade. Now North American retailers can use the same versatile communications platform to enhance their retail environment and influence customer behavior by providing and managing high-quality imagery across a range of display technologies, from the smallest retail LCDs to the largest LEDs. Fujitsu will offer a comprehensive demonstration of its Digital Media Network offering at the National Retail Federation's (NRF) Big Show in New York, January 16-17.
Sunnyvale, CA, September 20, 2011 – Fujitsu today announced the TP-X II 500 Series point-of-sale (POS) controller family designed for retailers that require powerful performance, flexibility and connectivity in a more environmentally sustainable retailing platform. The highly configurable third release of the successful TP-X POS solution incorporates 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i3, i5 and Pentium® processors, delivering the power of a desktop computer in two mobile laptop form factors that let retailers create customer touch points in the most diverse and challenging environments. The retail-hardened TP-X II 500 Series controllers run cooler and consume less power, increasing reliability while reducing costs. Configurable with up to 14 powered USB ports, the TP-X II eliminates the need for power bricks, further increasing reliability while providing the connectivity retailers need to meet the evolving demands of today's shoppers.
Sunnyvale, CA, August 23, 2011 – Fujitsu announced the latest version of the Fujitsu Retail Suite, a unified solution for point of sale (POS), retail data management and reporting, the management of customers, returns, and gift cards. Fujitsu Retail Suite version 4.2 increases support for global retailers, making it the perfect solution for companies that want to run the same system for every country in which they operate. The new version also delivers an enhanced view of customers across all selling channels, promoting greater customer satisfaction. Version 4.2 now features expanded configuration capabilities for ease of use, workflow and branding. For improved security, version 4.2 of GlobalSTORE® software, the award-winning Fujitsu POS solution included in the Fujitsu Retail Suite, has achieved PA-DSS 1.2 certification from the PCI Security Standards Council, which will help retailers to ensure high levels of payment card data security across the global, multi-channel retail environment.
Tokyo, July 6, 2011 – Fujitsu today announced that it has built a Linux-based core banking system for Daiwa Next Bank, Ltd., which, as a wholly owned subsidiary of Daiwa Securities Group Inc., began operations on May 13, 2011.
Tokyo, June 7, 2011 – Fujitsu today announced that its On-Demand Virtual System Service cloud service is being employed by Metawater Co., Ltd., which supports the water and sewer operations of local governments, as the system platform for Metawater's new water business cloud. Through its newly-built water business cloud, Metawater has been providing regional monitoring services, asset management services, and remote support services since April 2011. By using the water business cloud in their water and sewer operations, local governments or their sub-contractors can use shared information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure at a low cost, without having to individually own an ICT infrastructure. Particularly when it comes to regional monitoring of water and sewer operations, it is anticipated that the water business cloud will cut lifecycle costs, including system deployment and running expenses, by 30% compared to in-house systems.
Tokyo, May 11, 2011 – Fujitsu today announced that the Saikyo Bank, Ltd. has renewed its contract to utilize PROBANK, Fujitsu's outsourcing service for core banking functions, for the bank's next core banking system. Renewed operations will start in January 2014.
Sunnyvale, CA, March 29, 2011 – Fujitsu today announced that it has been named to CRN's 2011 Partner Programs Guide at the 5 Star rating. The 5-Star Partner Program rating recognizes the elite subset of Partner Program Guide vendors who give solution providers the best partnering elements in their channel programs. The 5-Star rating is bestowed on programs whose overall rating is among the elite based on company size -- Enterprise, Midsized, Small and Emerging companies.
Tokyo, February 22, 2011 – Fujitsu today announced that it has developed an intranet system for the Hokuriku Bank, Ltd. that will serve as a platform for the bank's e-mail and message board systems. Hokuriku Bank recently began operations of the new system.
New York, NY, January 10, 2011 – National Retail Federation Convention --Fujitsu today announced the unveiling of a revolutionary checkout technology that significantly reduces checkout times, improves customer experience and reduces operational costs for retailers. The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), the nation's largest traditional grocery retailer, is currently evaluating the new technology in a limited number of its stores. Live product demonstrations are available at NRF in Fujitsu's booth #429 from Jan. 10-13.
New York, NY, January 10, 2011 – National Retail Federation Convention --Fujitsu today announced that the TP-X II Point of Sale (PoS) controller and TP-X II Coupé are now available to North American retailers. First popularized in Europe, the TP-X II and the TP-X II Coupé, is 40 percent smaller, offers lower power consumption than competitors and savings on energy costs. Live product demonstrations are available at NRF in Fujitsu's booth #429 from Jan. 10-11.
Tokyo, November 19, 2010 – Fujitsu today announced that the Bank of Nagoya has deployed and begun operations of Fujitsu's journal system, which centrally manages ATM transaction records and other journal data from the bank's system center, starting November 11, 2010.
Tokyo, November 10, 2010 – Fujitsu today announced that Shimizu Bank Limited has renewed its contract to utilize PROBANK, Fujitsu's outsourcing service designed for regional banking systems, for the bank's next core banking system. Renewed operations will start in May 2013.
Sunnyvale, CA, June 29, 2010 – Danier Leather Inc., one of the largest publicly traded specialty retailers of leather apparel in the world, has selected Fujitsu to automate store functions and provide a centralized data management and reporting system.
Sunnyvale, CA, June 3, 2010 – Fujitsu America today announced the winners of its inaugural Fujitsu Channel Partner Excellence Awards. The awards recognize Fujitsu Accelerator Channel Partner Program members' achievements in and commitments to contributing to the success of Fujitsu America in fiscal year 2009.
Sunnyvale, CA, March 2, 2010 – Fujitsu today announced that Matt McManus, Vice President of Channel Sales at Fujitsu America, has been named a 2010 Channel Chief by the Everything Channel's CRN. Channel Chiefs are leaders in creating effective channel programs for solution providers. They consistently defend, promote and execute effective channel partner programs and strategies.
New York, NY, January 13, 2010 – Fujitsu today announced in North America that The Home Depot® (NYSE: HD), the world's largest home improvement retailer, has launched an initiative to transition to Fujitsu U-Scan® self-checkout software in their U.S. and Canadian retail stores. The Fujitsu U-Scan self-checkout software application has open integration architecture utilizing a unique VPOS (Virtual Point-of-Sale) like messaging framework that enables retailers to implement business critical POS software changes faster and easier while avoiding costly and complicated self-checkout re-integration and lengthy testing cycles. The Home Depot is currently completing initial proof of concept pilot testing.
New York, NY, January 11, 2010 – Fujitsu today announced an extension of its partnership with Microsoft to help retailers increase revenue and reduce operating costs by creating a more connected retail experience. At the NRF Convention and Expo in New York, Jan. 10-13, Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in booth 411, Fujitsu will demonstrate how it has applied 12 years serving the retail sector to deliver the Fujitsu Business Analytics for Retail service, which solves the critical retail business challenge of connecting data from multiple silos in order to service customers effectively.
Sunnyvale, CA, January 11, 2010 – Fujitsu today announced that Genesco Inc., a leading North American shoe and headwear retailer, has successfully upgraded its point-of-sale (POS) infrastructure with the Fujitsu TeamPoS® 3000 XL2 POS terminals in more than 1,000 stores. More than 2,000 terminals were upgraded in Genesco's Journeys, Journeys Kidz, Shi by Journeys stores and select Johnston & Murphy stores.
Sunnyvale, CA, January 8, 2010 – Fujitsu today announced it has expanded its North American retail market portfolio to deliver end-to-end technology solutions, introducing new IT infrastructure services that join Fujitsu POS and store-management systems and custom business intelligence (BI), enterprise resource planning (ERP), software as a service (SaaS) and supply chain management (SCM) integration solutions.
Sunnyvale, CA, October 14, 2009 – Fujitsu today announced that Comark, one of Canada's leading specialty fashion retailers, has upgraded its point-of-sale (POS) infrastructure with Fujitsu TeamPoS® 3000 XL2 POS systems, utilizing a full range of Fujitsu services, including project management, staging and installation. Featuring the Intel® Core™2 Duo mobile processor, the new Fujitsu systems offer Comark increased reliability, significant energy savings and reduced maintenance costs, resulting in lower total cost of ownership (TCO).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Richardson, TX, January 13, 2009 – Partnered to make mobile marketing a reality in the retail industry. The companies will combine InMotion’s Flip Pocket Connect™ software with Fujitsu technology to enable marketing campaigns to mobile devices.
Richardson, TX, January 12, 2009 – Unveiled a host of new “Univations” for retailers in the form of U-Serv® self-service hardware and partner software at the National Retail Federation (NRF) 98th Annual Convention and Expo, Jan. 12-13 in New York City.