Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc.

Fujitsu Introduces U-Scan MAX Single Self-checkout System

New Belted Units Designed for Any Sized Orders

San Diego, CA, January 30, 2006 — Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. today announced the U-Scan MAX Single, a new-generation belted self-checkout system designed for large orders, as well as express. It gives users yet another check-out option as increasing numbers of consumers accept the presence and impact of technology on the shopping experience

The Fujitsu U-Scan Max Single self-checkout unit is equipped with the latest technology for a takeaway belt that gives retailers another option within the U-Scan family to accommodate larger order processing. It also incorporates a new, two-handed scanning feature, which makes scanning easier for the shopper, thus increasing acceptance.

"Self-checkout is widely accepted and consumers increasingly use self-checkout for all sized transactions," said Paul Rosen, vice president and general manager of Fujitsu’s U-Scan business. "The U-Scan MAX Single and our U-Scan Carousel allow retailers to provide another convenience for those shoppers with larger orders."

The U-Scan MAX Single is available in both right- and left-hand models, allowing retailers to configure them side by side. In this mode, a single bagger can conveniently assist two lanes simultaneously during peak hours.

The new self-checkout system supports all major grocery point-of-sale (POS) software applications, making it easier to integrate with existing front-end cash registers. Consumers have every payment option available in a regular lane, including the latest biometric identification systems.

The new units also feature Fujitsu’s F53 cash dispenser that conveniently returns shoppers’ change at the scanner-scale level, avoiding the problem of customers forgetting to take their bills and coins.

The U-Scan MAX Single also fits in a similar footprint as existing check stands, allowing for easy installation. As with all U-Scan self-checkout stations, shoppers can scan and complete their purchase without cashier assistance.

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About Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc.

Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Fujitsu Limited (TSE: 6702), collaborates with retailing companies to relentlessly reduce their costs and facilitate consumer interactions that drive improved profitability for its customers. Fujitsu’s Pervasive Retailing™ approach enables companies to minimize the time, cost and risk of creating interoperability between disparate applications and devices that support a multitude of consumer touch points. Fujitsu’s offering includes solution software, point-of-sale store technology, U-Scan self-checkout systems, self-ordering systems and multi-vendor lifecycle services. Customers include Canadian Tire, Chevron Corporation, Hannaford Bros., H-E-B, Kroger, Loblaws, Nordstrom, Payless ShoeSource, Regal Cinema, Ross Dress for Less, Staples, Stop & Shop and The TJX Companies, among others. The company also has a 50/50 joint venture with Retalix Ltd. (NASDAQ: RTLX) in StoreNext Retail Technologies LLC, the No. 1 supplier of retail technology to independent grocers and regional chains.
For more information, please see: us.fujitsu.com/retailing

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