Fujitsu Philippines, Inc.

Fujitsu Partners Globally with Red Hat and SuSE Linux to Run Enhanced Linux Solutions in its PRIMERGY Servers

Manila, July 21, 2003 — Fujitsu Limited, a global leader in large-scale, mission-critical platforms, has formed global partnerships with Red Hat and SuSE Linux to strengthen its Fujitsu PRIMERGY servers that run robust and complete enterprise solutions running on Linux.

Fujitsu and Red Hat announced that they have signed a global partnership agreement to technically enhance and market Red Hat Enterprise Linux solutions for enterprise customers running mission-critical applications on Fujitsu’s Intel-based servers powered by Intel® Xeon™ and Itanium® processors. The agreement significantly expands the scope of the companies’ cooperative relationship to date.

According to the terms of the agreement, Fujitsu and its principal subsidiaries and affiliates become Premier partners for the fulfillment and service of the complete Red Hat Enterprise Linux line of solutions on Fujitsu's Intel-based PRIMERGY servers worldwide.

The parties will collaborate in software development, marketing, sales, delivery, and support efforts to optimize Red Hat Enterprise Linux for mission-critical use on Fujitsu hardware. Fujitsu also plans to work to ensure that all its enterprise applications are compatible with the Red Hat Enterprise Linux platform, so that customers will have the benefit of running a fully integrated solution from Red Hat and Fujitsu.

Fujitsu has been offering Red Hat Linux solutions worldwide on its Intel-based PRIMERGY servers since March 2001. Leveraging its expanded collaboration with Red Hat, Fujitsu plans to make enhanced Red Hat Enterprise Linux solutions available on its high-end Intel Xeon and Itanium processor family-based Linux servers currently under development.

In addition, Fujitsu and Red Hat will create joint engineering teams at various Red Hat locations who will work together to reinforce mission-critical features and functionality of Linux for enterprise systems.

Fujitsu and SuSE Linux also announced that they would offer customers and sales partners PRIMERGY servers bundled with the SuSE Linux Enterprise Server operating system. The bundle is designed to reduce customer cost and to simplify the ordering process as they can now receive a complete solution from one vendor. With their offering, Fujitsu and SuSE are responding to the strong demand from their customers and sales partners in the whole of the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East and Africa).

The Linux option applies to all PRIMERGY models, from the entry-level system with one processor right through to the high-end 16-way server. Fujitsu and SuSE are expecting a considerable hike in demand for the blade servers in particular, as well as for the new tower and rack systems of the TX and RX series.

SuSE Linux Enterprise Server combines the stability and security of Linux with lasting system maintenance and support and long-term investment protection for the users. The operating system provides powerful, sophisticated tools for all standard server services such as file, print, web and security services. Validations for central corporate applications such as mySAP.com and Oracle databases qualify SuSE Linux Enterprise erver as a basis for storage, application and e-commerce solutions.

“This announcement is proof that Fujitsu is a recognized global technology leader in the enterprise market,᾿ said Felipe R. Manalang, Fujitsu Philippines President. “Fujitsu’s partnership with Red Hat and SuSE Linux will benefit our Linux customers worldwide with enhanced reliability, functionality, and performance for mission-critical Intel Xeon and Itanium-based servers.᾿

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About Fujitsu Philippines, Inc.

Fujitsu Philippines Inc. (FPI) is a leading system integrator of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) solutions for Philippine enterprises. With over one thousand full-time Filipino technology professionals and more than 25 years of operations in the country, FPI is uniquely positioned to apply the best-of-breed technology solutions to assist its customers in solving complex business problems. By leveraging the collective expertise, experience, and work ethics of its workforce, FPI has an unmatched track record in designing, building, implementing, and maintaining ICT solutions, especially in difficult projects with complex technology architectures, nation-wide geographic scope, and tight implementation schedules. FPI is an affiliate of Fujitsu Limited headquartered in Tokyo, which reported consolidated revenues of 4.6 trillion yen (about US$38 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2003.
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