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EADS CCR deploys SynfiniWay from Fujitsu for extended application chaining across distributed computing

Enables standardised interface for remote computation to increase global operating efficiency

Paris, 4th October 2005 — Fujitsu Systems Europe announces that EADS CCR has installed SynfiniWay™ V2 to expand process optimisation and innovation for their engineering applications. The SynfiniWay service-oriented collaborative computing platform virtualises the computational resources between two EADS CCR sites in Paris and Toulouse, allowing end-users to increase their effective resources. Meta-scheduling heuristics will ensure that overall workload is then correctly balanced according to priority and cost.

One of the main expectations from SynfiniWay is the workflow mechanism to link applications, as explained by Guillaume Alléon, Head of High Performance Computing at EADS CCR: “The service view of applications provided by SynfiniWay exactly matches our vision of the future use of computing resources by our engineers. We are using the SynfiniWay workflow platform to create links between these services [analysis and translation tools] along the process chain, and to automatically manage the data movement between tasks. In this way we are creating faster processes, that are more resilient in case of system failure, and that allow for greater synchronisation between collaborating groups.”

EADS CCR, as part of the research organization of EADS (European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company), is a leader in the use of advanced industrial IT solutions and provides expertise for technology innovation to the Business Units of the Group such as AIRBUS, EADS Space Transportation, MBDA and EUROCOPTER and to external clients. Applications used by EADS span a wide range of industrial analyses – such as structural analysis, acoustics and electromagnetics. SynfiniWay will be used by EADS CCR on a variety of hardware systems running both Linux® and Unix®, as well as desktop machines under Windows®. In addition to service-based workflow, SynfiniWay also comprises a powerful global file explorer which allows end-users to interact with all allowed files as if they were on local disks, irrespective of the network distance.

SynfiniWay provides a unique value combination of Productivity, Flexibility and Collaboration. Naoya Tamura, CEO of Fujitsu Systems Europe, describes how these values will be demonstrated: “Increase in productivity is a key requirement for EADS CCR. Robust services and optimised processes lead to gains in end-user efficiency, while automated data flow and meta-scheduling improve resource utilisation. Greater resource flexibility is achieved through the SynfiniWay virtualisation layer that allows operations to rapidly adapt to new business needs. Finally, common workflows and workspace promote greater collaboration through dynamic process interaction and immediate data exchange.”

To complete the SynfiniWay solution, Fujitsu Systems Europe has also been contracted to develop the services based on current applications and the initial set of customised workflows.

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About Fujitsu Systems Europe

Fujitsu Systems Europe provides an integrated suite of products and services for users of distributed and clustered computing infrastructures. Technical computing solutions include Linux clusters, large-scale SMP servers and workstations, complemented by our managed facility for peak and scalable utility computing. Fujitsu Systems Europe also develops and markets world-wide the SynfiniWay software platform for collaborative computing. Our services, founded on dedicated expertise in technical and engineering simulation, include the audit, design and deployment of SynfiniWay-based solutions for process optimisation and innovation. Clients include leading enterprises in the automotive and aerospace industries, energy, meteorology, as well as universities and research institutions. For more information, please see: www.fujitsu.com/uk/services/hpc.

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About Fujitsu

Fujitsu is a leading provider of customer-focused IT and communications solutions for the global marketplace. Pace-setting device technologies, highly reliable computing and communications products, and a worldwide corps of systems and services experts uniquely position Fujitsu to deliver comprehensive solutions that open up infinite possibilities for its customers' success. Headquartered in Tokyo, Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 4.7 trillion yen (US$44.5 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005. For more information, please see: www.fujitsu.com.

About EADS CCR

EADS CCR, French constituent of the Corporate Research Centre of the EADS group, is a "Groupement d'Intérêt Economique" (G.I.E.) created between EADS France (European Aeronautic Defense and Space company) and its main subsidiaries: AIRBUS France, MBDA France and EADS ST (Space Transportation). The mission of EADS CCR is to supply world class capacities of research for the aircraft, spatial, and defence industry. Its main target is to generate a competitive advantage by delivering to its members and customers the best technologies in the best costs for the profit of the products of the group. It is an operational and strategic entity for the creation of added value by the innovation and the sharing of skills and means with the Businesses Units of the group.

About EADS

EADS is a global leader in aerospace, defence and related services. In 2004, EADS generated revenues of € 31.8 billion and employed a workforce of about 110,000.The EADS Group includes the aircraft manufacturer Airbus, the world's largest helicopter supplier Eurocopter and the joint venture MBDA, the international leader in missile systems. EADS is the major partner in the Eurofighter consortium, is the prime contractor for the Ariane launcher, develops the A400M military transport aircraft and is the largest industrial partner for the European satellite navigation system Galileo.

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