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Fujitsu Honored by SBC Communications

Fujitsu Consulting and Fujitsu Network Communications recognized as outstanding suppliers

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.

The two companies were among a select group of 39 suppliers honored for their work in helping SBC deliver outstanding service to its customers.

"SBC is proud of its longstanding tradition of Going Beyond the Call™ for its customers," said Maureen Merkle, President, SBC Procurement.  "We succeed at that because strategic supply chain partners like Fujitsu consistently go above and beyond in meeting our needs."

Fujitsu Consulting, which provides SBC with business consulting, global outsourcing services, IT and network solutions, was recognized for its contributions in the Teamwork Category.  

"We are very pleased to be recognized as one of SBC's top suppliers," said Keith Hartford, Senior Vice President, Fujitsu Consulting.  "Fujitsu Consulting is committed to meeting and exceeding SBC's goals for teamwork and their Solutions Technology Optimization Program.  SBC's Top Supplier Award recognizes the outstanding achievements of the entire Fujitsu Consulting team."

Fujitsu Network Communications, which provides SBC with its next-generation FLASHWAVE® optical transport solutions, was recognized for its accomplishments in Cost Management.

"We are honored to be recognized by SBC once again this year as a top supplier in the ‘Cost Management’ category,” said Slam Wells, vice president of Sales for Fujitsu Network Communications.  "We're all accustomed to the idea that new technology can change the way we work and that most technology is evolutionary.  The key is to make the technology work for you.  Our goal is to identify emerging disruptive technologies and channel them in ways that benefit our customers.  Our FLASHWAVE 4000 platforms are a great example of that philosophy in action."

The Fujitsu FLASHWAVE 4000 platforms reduce the need for expensive digital cross-connect systems and is used for Interoffice Facilities (IOF), new services deployments and business applications. The system’s low power consumption dramatically reduces operating cost while its flexibility and high density enable it to fit easily into crowded central offices and small customer premises locations.

As part of the annual recognition program, SBC placed a half-page advertisement in the April 29 issue of the Wall Street Journal to announce its supplier awards.

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About Fujitsu Consulting

A trusted provider of management and technology consulting to business and government, Fujitsu Consulting is the consulting and services arm of the $45-billion Fujitsu group.  Fujitsu Consulting integrates the core expertise of the Fujitsu companies and its partners to deliver complete business solutions in the areas of Information Management, Managed Services and Legacy Modernization.  Through its full range of consulting, implementation and IT management services and its industry-recognized strategic approach, Macroscope®, Fujitsu Consulting enables clients to build more value into their IT investments and drive their leadership in the marketplace
For more information, please see: us.fujitsu.com/consulting

About Fujitsu Network Communications Inc.

Fujitsu Network Communications Inc., a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Fujitsu Limited (TSE: 6702), is a leading provider of customer-focused IT and carrier-class telecommunications solutions for the Service Provider and Cable TV market in North America. Supported by smart innovation and deep-rooted research from Fujitsu Labs, Fujitsu is uniquely positioned to deliver fully integrated IT/Telecom solutions for its customers. The company's comprehensive consulting and customer services offer support at any network design, development, deployment and maintenance stage
For more information, please see: us.fujitsu.com/telecom

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