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15 December 2006
Fujitsu to Release H.264 Format Video-Processing LSI Chip Supporting High-Definition and Low Power Consumption

Fujitsu Microelectronics Asia Pte Ltd (FMAL) today announced the development of a new large-scale integrated circuit (LSI) chip capable of real-time compression and decompression of high-definition TV-level video, in H.264 format.

11 December 2006
Fujitsu joins forces with Amedia Networks to expand Asia Pacific Wireless Multimedia Markets

Fujitsu Microelectronics Asia Pte Ltd today announced that Fujitsu Electronic Devices Group Asia (EDGA) and Amedia Networks, a US-based company have established a collaboration to expand the wireless multimedia market in Asia Pacific regions.

7 December 2006
Fujitsu Design Concept

Fujitsu PC Asia Pacific today shares the design concept behind its award-winning LifeBook and Stylistic series, as well as its futuristic concept PCs, resounding the company’s significance of infinite possibilities.

30 November 2006
Fujitsu Powers Enterprise Mobility Solution with Microsoft Exchange Server 2007

Fujitsu Consulting, the consulting and services arm of the $40.6 billion Fujitsu Group and a Microsoft Strategic Global Systems Integrator today announced that Exchange Server 2007 will power its enterprise mobility solutions.

28 November 2006
Fujitsu introduces 256Mbit Mobile FCRAM™ compliant with COSMORAM Rev.4

Fujitsu Microelectronics Asia Pte Ltd (FMAL) today announced the availability of a new 256Mbit Mobile Fast Cycle RAM (FCRAM). The Mobile FCRAM is a pseudo static RAM (PSRAM) with an SRAM interface on Fujitsu’s unique FCRAM core technology, with the advantage of high-speed operation together with low power consumption, making it especially well-suited for mobile applications such as cellular phones.

28 November 2006
Fujitsu partners M1 to offer the first LifeBook Q2010 with built-in broadband service in Singapore

Fujitsu PC Asia Pacific today announces the launch of LifeBook Q2010 with built-in ‘M1 Broadband’ service provided by MobileOne Ltd (M1), the first of such collaboration in Singapore.

27 November 2006
The Perfect Gift - Fujitsu LifeBook A3110

Fujitsu PC Asia Pacific today reveals one of the most sought-after gifts that should be on everyone’s shopping list – LifeBook A3110, in pure white.

21 November 2006
Fujitsu Wins Oracle University’s North America “Partner of the Year” Award for 2006

Fujitsu Consulting has received Oracle University’s North America Partner of the Year Award for 2006. This award recognizes the exceptional quality of Fujitsu Consulting’s Oracle Education programs and the company’s significant student enrollment volume.

21 November 2006
Fujitsu’s FRAM-based Smart Card LSI to be used in FeliCa Cards

Fujitsu Microelectronics Asia Pte Ltd (FMAL) today announced that Fujitsu’s FRAM based smart card (IC Card) LSI will be used in Sony Corporation’s (“Sony”) FeliCa contactless smart cards.

9 November 2006
Fujitsu Wins Oracle North America Titan Award for its Integration and Service Oriented Architecture Solution

Fujitsu Consulting, the North American consulting and services arm of the $40.6 billion Fujitsu Group, announced that it has been awarded the North America Oracle Titan Award 2006 in the Integration and SOA category. The Oracle Titan Awards recognize partner excellence in solution development and business achievements in North America. Award recipients have successfully defined new markets, achieved leadership positions in target markets, and transformed traditional business practices building on Oracle's offerings.

7 November 2006
Witness the tablet PC evolution with Fujitsu

Fujitsu PC Asia Pacific today proudly announces three new tablet PC models offering new levels of performance, mobility and control for virtually any consumer, business or vertical application.

30 October 2006
Fujitsu Launch New DC/DC Converter for Portable Devices

Fujitsu Microelectronics Asia Pte Ltd (FMAL) today announced the release of a new synchronous rectification 2 channel DC/DC converter with current mode, PWM type and built-in voltage detection function. The new DC/DC converter (MB39C015) is designed for use in portable devices, DVD players and hard disk drivers.

30 October 2006
Experience the digital world in fast-forward mode

Fujitsu PC Asia Pacific today introduces their line-up of computing companions running on Intel® Core™2 Duo processors.

30 October 2006
Fujitsu and Advantest Establish Joint Venture for LSI Prototyping Services: e-Shuttle, Inc.

Fujitsu Limited and Advantest Corporation today announced their agreement to establish on November 1 a new joint venture, e-Shuttle, Inc., to provide prototyping services for leading-edge large-scale integrated circuit (LSI) semiconductors. e-Shuttle will use electron beam direct lithography(1) technology that combines advanced semiconductor process technologies with electron beam exposure systems, to provide new LSI prototyping services for 65nm process technology. The services are scheduled to start in the first half of fiscal 2007 (April - September).

18 October 2006
Fujitsu Unveils WiMAX Strategy Encompassing Silicon, Systems and Services

Fujitsu Microelectronics Asia Pte Ltd (FMAL) today announced that Fujitsu Network Communications and Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. have articulated a comprehensive WiMAX strategic vision that includes development of every major component in the WiMAX network, including silicon solutions, electronic devices, radio access network solutions, professional services and backhaul infrastructure solutions. Backed by the Fujitsu global presence and leadership in the development of next generation networks, the Fujitsu WiMAX solution will allow carriers to work with one strategic partner for broadband wireless networks, helping them offer the leading-edge services consumers are demanding for anytime, anywhere voice, video and data communications.

28 September 2006
The new LifeBook A series: delivering the performance and value you demand

Fujitsu PC Asia Pacific today proudly announces the brand new LifeBook A series. Designed to cater to the requirements of corporate, home office and value-conscious consumers, the two new models, LifeBook A3110 and A6010, maintain the stylish design and superb reliability Fujitsu is renowned for.

25 September 2006
Fujitsu Names Michael Shih Chairman and Chief Executive Officer for its Asia Pacific Electronic Devices Group Business

Fujitsu Microelectronics Asia Pte Ltd today named Michael Shih as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fujitsu Electronic Devices Group Asia (EDGA). EDGA business comprises two important markets, Great China and South Asia regions. Its main business activities comprises of providing integrated business solutions and R&D support to custom LSI, standard LSI and system LSI products.

8 August 2006
Fujitsu and Tokyo Institute of Technology Announce the Development of New Material for 256Mbit FeRAM Using 65-nanometer Technology

Fujitsu Microelectronics Asia Pte Ltd (FMAL) today announced that Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo-Tech), Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd., and Fujitsu Limited have jointly developed a new material for a new generation of non-volatile Ferroelectric Random Access Memory (FeRAM). The material is a modified composition of Bismuth Ferrite (BiFeO3 or BFO), which enables data storage capacity up to five times greater than the materials currently used in FeRAM production.

3 August 2006
Fujitsu Wins Microsoft Global Partner of The Year Award

Fujitsu Consulting Inc., the North American consulting and services arm of the $40.6 billion Fujitsu Group, a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, today announced that it has been awarded the 2006 Microsoft Partner of the Year award in the database migration category for global winners.

3 August 2006
Fujitsu PC Asia Pacific partners Sierra Wireless to deliver integrated 3G technology on LifeBook Q2010

Fujitsu PC Asia Pacific and Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR - TSX: SW) have unveiled the technology behind the recently launched LifeBook Q2010 with Super3G functionality - the Sierra Wireless MC8755V Voice Enabled PCI Express Mini Card embedded module.

31 July 2006
Fujitsu PC Asia Pacific and Sierra Wireless deliver integrated 3G to LifeBook Q2010 for Hong Kong customers

Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR - TSX: SW) and Fujitsu PC Asia Pacific today announced the LifeBook Q2010, with Super3G functionality provided by the Sierra Wireless MC8755V Voice Enabled PCI Express Mini Card embedded module, is now available in Hong Kong. With its ultra-slim profile of 19 millimetres and amazingly light weight of barely one kilogram, discerning and tech-savvy consumers can now look forward to true mobility. Fujitsu PC Asia Pacific is also exploring opportunities to deliver the LifeBook Q2010 to other Asia Pacific regions in the upcoming months.

26 July 2006
True Mobile broadband connection on your LifeBook. Anytime, anywhere.

Fujitsu PC Asia Pacific and SmarTone-Vodafone today jointly announced the launch of the LifeBook Q2010 embedded with Hong Kong’s first HSDPA-enabled service, SmarTone-Vodafone Mobile Broadband (HSDPA: High-Speed Downlink Packet Access). LifeBook Q2010 embedded with the HSDPA-enabled mobile broadband service, ensures a new and better user experience in true mobile broadband connectivity. The cooperation also marks the significance of SmarTone-Vodafone being the first official service provider for Fujitsu on full and real mobile broadband coverage.

21 June 2006
Fujitsu DESKPOWER TX – winner of the prestigious Good Design Award

The DESKPOWER TX has not only wowed our global customers with superb and elegant design, the ultimate in simplicity, ease-of-use and a host of powerful technologies that have redefined expectations of a 21st century home entertainment experience, it has also seriously impressed the judges of the Good Design Award for 2005, validating the groundbreaking efforts of the Fujitsu PC engineering and design team and demonstrating that the digital lifestyle is truly an everyday part of our lives in the new millennium.

5 June 2006
Fujitsu Finalizes Acquisition of Wi-LAN Intellectual Property Division for WiMAX Products, Extending the Scope of Patent Licenses

Fujitsu Microelectronics Asia Pte Ltd (FMAL) today announced that Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc.(FMA) has completed the acquisition of Wi-LAN’s IP Division.

26 May 2006
Enriched Line-up of 8-bit High-Performance Microcontrollers

Fujitsu Microelectronics Asia Pte Ltd (FMAL) today announced the launch of its new 8-bit microcontrollers, MB95F146 and MB95F156H for consumer electronics applications. These microcontrollers are developed to fulfill the increasing demand for high-speed low-power-consumption 8-bit microcontrollers in the domestic appliance control field of Asia market.

19 May 2006
Fujitsu and HMS Software Announce Alliance to Market Macroscope®

Fujitsu Consulting, the North American consulting and services arm of the $40.6 billion Fujitsu Group, today announced an alliance with HMS Software, a leading provider of enterprise project management and project-oriented timesheet systems.

17 May 2006
Powerful And Sophisticated Computing Companions Designed Uniquely For You

Fujitsu PC Asia Pacific today proudly releases a new comprehensive range of computing companions. Designed with the unique individual in mind, this range caters to your computing needs and requirements in intuitive and innovative ways that truly add to your productivity and sense of style.

17 May 2006
Ultra-Chic And Super-Slim, LifeBook Q Series Redefines The Concept Of True Executive Style

Fujitsu PC Asia Pacific today unveils the most breathtakingly beautiful, incredibly slim and remarkably light ultra-portable ever to be released: the LifeBook Q2010.

16 May 2006
Fujitsu to Leverage India’s Explosive IT Growth with Rapidigm Acquisition

With its recent acquisition of Rapidigm, Inc., an information technology and consulting firm now with more than 1000 consultants and three development centers in India, Fujitsu Consulting is poised to leverage India’s burgeoning $22 billion information technology and business-process outsourcing industry.

8 May 2006
Fujitsu At Funan DigitaLife Mall Conferred The Best of Singapore Award by Singapore Tatler

Fujitsu PC Asia Pacific, leading provider of customer-focused computing solutions for the regional marketplace is proud to announce that Digital Asia, the premium reseller of Fujitsu PC products, has been awarded the Best of Singapore award, for their concept store at Funan DigitaLife Mall.

3 May 2006
Fujitsu Strengthens Corporate Governance and Risk Management Capabilities through Acquisition of M3K

Fujitsu Consulting today announced that it has agreed to acquire M3K–the corporate governance and risk management consulting division of Quebec City-based Amadeus International Inc. (TSX-V: AML).

3 May 2006
Fujitsu Asia Launches ETERNUS 8000 and ETERNUS 4000 Storage Systems for ASEAN and India

Leading regional IT and communications solutions provider Fujitsu Asia Pte Ltd today announced the ETERNUS 8000 and ETERNUS 4000 disk array storage systems for the ASEAN and India markets.

6 April 2006
Fujitsu Completes Acquisition of Rapidigm

Fujitsu Consulting Inc. today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Rapidigm, Inc. a Pittsburgh, PA-based information technology consulting and integration firm focused on application development, deployment and management.

4 April 2006
Release of New 32-Bit Microcontrollers for High-Performance Home Electronics

Fujitsu Microelectronics Asia Pte Ltd (FMAL) today announced the addition of new MB91470 series 32-bit microcontrollers to its FR family, developed principally for high-performance home electronics. Fujitsu plans to accept customer engagements on the microcontrollers in June 2006.

27 March 2006
Fujitsu announces World’s first Embedded 90nm Graphic Display Controller for Automotive Applications

Fujitsu Microelectronics Asia Pte Ltd (FMAL) today announced the launch of two Graphic Display Controllers (GDCs) designed for the embedded automotive market, including the world’s first controller for this sector to be fabricated in 90nm technology. The two GDCs, ’Carmine’ and ’Lime’, have been developed in response to customer requests for Fujitsu to enhance its extensive GDC roadmap at both the higher and lower ends.

9 March 2006
Free USB Function/Mini-Host Firmware now Available for Fujitsu MCU Microcontroller Series

Fujitsu Microelectronics Asia Pte Ltd (FMAL) announces the availability of USB Firmware for its MB90330/335 Flash microcontroller series, offering customers faster time to market at no extra cost. This high-quality hardware and software bundle can be used in applications where USB is required for functions including, software download, remote control, measurement and diagnostics.

9 March 2006
Fujitsu Asia Launches PalmSecureT Contactless Palm Vein Biometric Authentication Device for ASEAN and India

Leading regional IT and communications solutions provider Fujitsu Asia Pte Ltd today announced the PalmSecure™ palm vein biometric authentication device for the ASEAN and India markets.

6 March 2006
Fujitsu Consulting and Project Assistants Announce Strategic Alliance to Produce a Market-leading IT Project Management Tool

Fujitsu Consulting today announced an alliance with Project Assistants, a leading provider of enterprise portfolio and project management consulting, development and training. Through this alliance, Fujitsu Consulting and Project Assistants will launch Macroscope® EPMSuite – a best-of-breed combination of Fujitsu’s market-leading Macroscope methodology, and Project Assistants’ KnowledgeCentral enterprise project management tool.

6 March 2006
Fujitsu Consulting to Open 400-person Call Center in San Jose, Costa Rica

Fujitsu Consulting today announced its plans to open new a call center facility in San Jose, Costa Rica. Located at the advanced Ultra Park facility, Fujitsu Consulting will ultimately hire 400 staff to provide DSL technical support to the Company’s U.S.-based clients.

28 February 2006
Fujitsu Consulting Upgrades Macroscope - its Market-leading Methodology

Fujitsu Consulting today announced significant enhancements to its market-leading Macroscope change management methodology. Macroscope version 4.6 will now include two new features - a Portfolio Management Methodology and an Agile Delivery Process.

28 February 2006
Stylish New Portables Give Discerning Professionals The Power To Perform With Security And Sophistication

Fujitsu PC Asia Pacific today released major upgrades to three new flagship corporate notebook computers - LifeBook S7110, E8110 and E8210. Boasting stylish and elegant designs, and a range of corporate friendly features, these new models offer the next-generation level of performance and security today’s professionals need for peak performance in any situation.

22 February 2006
Fujitsu Consulting to Acquire Rapidigm, Increasing its North American Consulting Capacity by more than 75%

Fujitsu Consulting Inc. and Rapidigm, Inc. today announced that the companies have entered into a Definitive Agreement whereby Fujitsu Consulting will acquire Rapidigm, a Pittsburgh, PA-based privately-held information technology consulting and integration firm with offices in 22 major metropolitan markets in the United States and offshore development centers in India. The transaction is expected to close within 45 days, subject to various closing conditions and regulatory clearance.

15 February 2006
Fujitsu Consulting Acquires Illinois-based Greenbrier & Russel

Fujitsu Consulting today announced that it has acquired the business and capabilities of Greenbrier & Russel (G&R), a privately-held business and technology services firm based in Schaumburg, IL. The addition of G&R will extend Fujitsu’s capabilities in core skill areas such as Oracle and PeopleSoft enterprise resource planning (ERP) suites, business intelligence, Microsoft and Java technologies, and training while expanding its presence in important markets including Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, Minneapolis, Wisconsin and Phoenix.

9 February 2006
Fujitsu Consulting Acquires GIM Risk Management

Fujitsu Consulting today announced that it has acquired the business and capabilities of GIM Risk Management of Montreal. As part of a long-term strategy to enhance its presence and capabilities in key North American markets and industries, the addition of GIM will extend the company’s reach in the public and financial services sectors. The acquisition allows Fujitsu Consulting to better serve customers who are required to comply with new and evolving Canadian and US financial disclosure standards.

24 January 2006
Air Broadband Communications to Use the Fujitsu WiMAX SoC for Its New WiMAX Access Control Routers and Base Stations

Fujitsu Microelectronics Asia Pte Ltd (FMAL) today announced that Air Broadband has selected the Fujitsu WiMAX System-on-Chip (SoC) for its new wireless IP switch-router implementations for WiMAX Access Control Routers (ACR) and base stations.

17 January 2006
Ultra-Portable Fujitsu LifeBook P1500 Convertible Notebook Wins 2006 PC World Innovations Award

Fujitsu PC Asia Pacific today announced that the ultra-portable 2.2-pound Fujitsu LifeBook P1500 convertible notebook (also known as the LifeBook P1510), the first touch screen notebook to offer the Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 operating system, was honoured with a 2006 PC World Innovations Award.

11 January 2006
Fujitsu to Construct New Fab for Logic Chips Employing 65nm Process Technology and 300mm Wafers

Fujitsu Limited today announced that it will construct a new fab to mass-produce logic semiconductors employing leading-edge 65-nanometer (nm) process technology and 300 millimeter (mm) wafers. The fab will be constructed at Fujitsu's Mie semiconductor plant, in Mie prefecture of central Japan, as the second 300mm fab of the plant and will be referred to as 300mm Fab No.2. In addition to accommodating increasing demand for semiconductors produced using advanced processes through construction of the new fab, by continuing to offer optimized solutions and high-performance products based on leading-edge technologies, Fujitsu will continue to be a trusted business partner to its customers.

9 January 2006
Fujitsu Leads The Pack With A New Range Of Notebooks With The Next-Generation Intel® Centrino® Mobile Technology Platform

Following Intel’s introduction of their next-generation mobile platform, codenamed Napa, Fujitsu PC Asia Pacific has launched their latest range of products incorporating the latest Intel Centrino Duo Mobile Technology platform, which is designed to improve power efficiency yet improve graphics and wireless capabilities.

5 January 2006
Redefining Digital Entertainment And Digital Living With The Latest Lifestyle Technologies

With strong demand recorded for Fujitsu’s new DESKPOWER TX, the launch of the new LifeBook N Series further instills how digital lifestyle has clearly become an everyday part of our lives.

3 January 2006
Fujitsu Towards A Greener, Healthier World

Fujitsu PC Asia Pacific today announced that as of Winter 2005 onwards, the majority of Fujitsu’s mobile computing products are now fully compliant with the European Union’s directive on the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS), well ahead of the directive’s compliance deadline in July 2006. The refreshed Winter 2005 LifeBook S7020, S7021, S6240, S2110, E8020, C1321 and LifeBook P7120, P1510 and T4020 are all RoHS-compliant.