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2008 Press Releases

July 23, 2008

Fujitsu PalmSecure Selected by Pearson VUE to Verify Identities of Test Takers

Sunnyvale, CA, July 23, 2008 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., a leading supplier of innovative computer products including hard disk drives, peripherals and biometric security solutions, today announced that Pearson VUE, the computer-based testing business of Pearson, will implement Fujitsu’s PalmSecure palm vein authentication solution as an integral component of its Secure Testing Framework™. PalmSecure’s highly accurate, non-intrusive authentication methods will allow Pearson VUE’s clients—beginning with the Graduate Management Admission Council® (GMAC®), the organization of business schools around the world that owns and administers the Graduate Management Admission Test® (GMAT®)—to verify the identities of test takers to maintain the integrity of the exams and ensure the reliability of test results.

April 7, 2008

Fujitsu Announces PalmSecure™ PC Log-In Kit for North America

Sunnyvale, CA, April 7, 2008 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., a leading supplier of innovative computer products including hard disk drives, peripherals and biometric security solutions, today announced its PalmSecure™ PC Log-In Kit for general availability in North America. The company will demonstrate the biometric authentication solution at the 2008 RSA Conference, April 7-11, at the Moscone Center, San Francisco. The PC Log-In Kit is composed of the award-winning PalmSecure authentication sensor embedded in a PC mouse, and OmniPass™ Windows Log-in and Single Sign-On software that eliminates having to remember tedious passwords for entry into Windows sessions and password-protected applications.

February 21, 2008

Your Palm is the Key to Unlocking Patient Records at HIMSS 2008

Sunnyvale, CA, February 21, 2008 – With the passage of the HIPPA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), hospitals and other medical organizations are required to use two or more forms of authentication in order to access electronic medical records of patients. Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., a leading supplier of innovative biometric security solutions, today announced the demonstration of the new PalmSecure™ PC Log-In Kit at the Health Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Conference, Feb. 24-28 in Orlando, FL. The PalmSecure PC Log-In Kit provides a fast and secure way to access highly sensitive patient information for healthcare professionals.

January 7, 2008

Fujitsu to Exhibit Cutting-Edge Mobile Solutions Alongside Emerging Technology Products at 2008 CES

Sunnyvale, CA, January 7, 2008 – Fujitsu announced today that they will demonstrate several industry-leading storage, biometric, document imaging, notebook and Tablet PC, and video broadcasting products at the 2008 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Jan. 7-10 in Las Vegas. The following products are available for demonstration.

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2007 Press Releases

September 20, 2007

Fujitsu and HT Systems Partner to Provide Biometric Patient Identity Management

Sunnyvale, CA and Tampa, FL, September 20, 2007 – Identity management in a busy healthcare setting is a hectic and time consuming process, especially when it must be repeated with each patient’s visit. Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., a leading supplier of innovative computer products, and HT Systems, a healthcare technology company, today announced their collaboration on PatientSecure, a comprehensive patient identification management solution. HT Systems and Fujitsu will demonstrate the PatientSecure device at the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management (AAHAM) Conference, Sept. 26-28, in Ft. Lauderdale, Fl.

September 4, 2007

Fujitsu to Exhibit PalmSecure™ at Biometrics Technology Expo

Sunnyvale, CA, September 4, 2007 – The Fujitsu PalmSecure™ is a palm vein based authentication device that utilizes the latest in biometric security technology. The contactless device offers an easy-to-use, hygienic solution for identity verification, answering a worldwide need of government, healthcare institutions, and private sectors. Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., a leading supplier of innovative computer products, today announced that attendees of the 2007 Biometric Technology Expo, September 11-13, 2007 at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, MD, can view and experience the award-winning PalmSecure biometric authentication device in-person.

July 31, 2007

Fujitsu and BizTech Healthcare Solutions Protect Patients from Identity Theft and Insurance Fraud

Freehold, NJ and Sunnyvale, CA, July 31, 2007 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., a leading supplier of innovative computer products including hard disk drives, peripherals and biometric security solutions, along with BizTech Healthcare Solutions, Inc., a provider of leading healthcare solutions, have successfully integrated the Fujitsu PalmSecure™ biometric authentication device with the BizTech ProMed Patient Registration, an identity management solution for healthcare organizations.

July 24, 2007

Fujitsu PalmSecure™ Integrated into Carolinas HealthCare System Patient Registration Program

Sunnyvale, CA, July 24, 2007 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., one of the world’s leading suppliers of innovative computer products including hard disk drives, peripherals, and biometric security solutions, today announced that the Fujitsu PalmSecure™ biometric authentication sensor is being deployed throughout the Carolinas HealthCare System (CHS) Charlotte-area hospitals as a part of a solution to effectively register patient’s information, and protect their medical record and identity. As the largest healthcare system in the Carolinas, and the third largest public system in the nation, CHS expects to install these biometric sensors in all patient registration sites in their Charlotte-area hospitals.

May 2, 2007

Fujitsu Awarded Product Innovation of the Year by Frost & Sullivan

Sunnyvale, CA, May 2, 2007 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., one of the world’s leading suppliers of innovative computer products including hard disk drives, peripherals and biometric security solutions, today announced that the company has been honored with the Frost & Sullivan Product Innovation of the Year Award for its revolutionary approach in biometric technology. The Fujitsu palm vein authentication device, PalmSecure™, was recognized for its high level of security and consistency, ease-of-use, and strong level of user acceptance due to its contactless, non-invasive authentication process.

April 16, 2007

Fujitsu to Implement PalmSecure™ Biometric Authentication Device at Security Engineered Machinery, Inc.

Sunnyvale, CA, April 16, 2007 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., one of the world’s leading suppliers of innovative computer products including hard disk drives, peripherals and biometric security solutions, today announced that Security Engineered Machinery Co., Inc. (SEM) has installed the Fujitsu PalmSecure™ biometric authentication device in its Secure Destruction Room of the Westboro, MA headquartered facility.

March 23, 2007

Fujitsu Certified as Five-Star Vendor by CMP’S VARBusiness Magazine

Sunnyvale, CA, March 23, 2007 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., one of the world’s leading suppliers of innovative computer products including hard disk drives, peripherals and biometric security solutions, today announced the company was recognized by CMP Technology’s VARBusiness Magazine as one of North America’s top information-technology (IT) vendors for its commitment to providing strong partnership programs to solution providers, IT integrators, resellers and consultants and honored with the Five Star Vendor Certificate.

March 2, 2007

Fujitsu Senior Vice President Recognized as a 2007 Channel Chief by CMP Media’s CRN

Sunnyvale, CA, March 2, 2007 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., one of the world’s leading suppliers of innovative computer products including hard disk drives, peripherals and biometric security solutions, today announced that Lorne Wilson, senior vice president, sales and marketing, has been named a 2007 Channel Chief by the CMP Channel Group's CRN. CRN Channel Chiefs are recognized as influential executives who consistently defend, promote and execute effective channel partner programs and strategies.

February 26, 2007

Fujitsu to Implement PalmSecure™ Biometric Authentication Device at The City Of Angels Medical Center

Sunnyvale, CA, February 26, 2007 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., one of the world’s leading suppliers of innovative computer products including hard disk drives, peripherals and biometric security solutions, today announced that City of Angels Medical Center has utilized the Fujitsu PalmSecure biometric authentication device in their Urgent Care department. For this groundbreaking project, the medical center will also implement Softex Incorporated’s OmniPass Client Edition security software.

January 31, 2007

Fujitsu to Exhibit Deployable Degausser for High Security Data Disposal and PalmSecure™ Biometric Device at the RSA Conference 2007

Sunnyvale, CA, January 31, 2007 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., one of the world’s leading suppliers of innovative computer products including hard disk drives, peripherals and biometric security solutions, today announced that it will be showcasing the newest addition to the Fujitsu Mag EraSURE® family of products, the fully manual and deployable Mag EraSURE P3M, as well as its award-winning PalmSecure biometric sensor at the RSA Conference 2007 on February 5 – 9 in San Francisco, CA.

January 8, 2007

Fujitsu and Softex Combine Biometric and Password Management Security into One Powerful Solution

Sunnyvale, CA, January 8, 2007 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., one of the world’s leading suppliers of innovative computer products including hard disk drives, peripherals and biometric security solutions, and Softex Incorporated, a market leader in biometric/smart card enabled security software, today announced that the solution combining the Fujitsu PalmSecure biometric authentication device and Softex’s OmniPass Client and Enterprise Edition security software is now ready for the market. The collaboration between the two companies, which was first announced in September, will provide a powerful combination of biometric authentication tools for login security, access management and data protection for both client and server environments.

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2006 Press Releases

December 18, 2006

Fujitsu PalmSecure™ Technology Receives Certification from International Biometric Group

Sunnyvale, CA, December 18, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., one of the world’s leading suppliers of innovative computer products including hard disk drives, peripherals and biometric security solutions, today announced that its PalmSecure biometric authentication sensor has received Biometric Performance Certification through evaluation in International Biometric Group’s Comparative Biometric Testing (CBT). Comparative Biometric Testing evaluates full biometric systems typically utilized in access control, point-of-sale, border management, logical access and ID systems applications.

December 18, 2006

Fujitsu to Exhibit Cutting-Edge Storage Solutions and Feature New Technology Products at CES 2007

Sunnyvale, CA, December 18, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., one of the world’s leading suppliers of innovative computer products including hard disk drives, peripherals and biometric security solutions, today announced that it will be showcasing several of its industry-leading storage solutions and new technology products at the 2007 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) on January 8-11, 2007 in Las Vegas, NV.

November 15, 2006

Fujitsu and Suncoast Solutions Team to Deliver Biometric Authentication and Password Management Solution for Healthcare Environments

Sunnyvale, CA, November 15, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., one of the world’s leading suppliers of innovative computer products including hard disk drives, peripherals and biometric security solutions, and Suncoast Solutions, a market leader in Hospice, Palliative Care, and End-of-Life software, today announced that the two companies are teaming up to provide a high-security application that will deliver biometric authentication and password management for healthcare environments. Utilizing Fujitsu PalmSecure technology and Suncoast Solutions’ software system, users will benefit from new features including single sign on function as well as password management that is contactless and hygienic, ensuring rapid and highly secure access to mission critical applications.

November 8, 2006

Leading Edge Fujitsu Products Named Honorees in CES Innovations Awards

Sunnyvale, CA, November 8, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., one of the world’s leading suppliers of innovative computer products including hard disk drives, peripherals and biometric security solutions, today announced that the PalmSecure™ biometric authentication device and the Trusted Network Gateway, a secure Internet accelerator, were named honorees for the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) Innovations Design and Engineering Awards.

October 27, 2006

Junior Seau Foundation Receives $900,000 in Fujitsu Technology and Services

San Diego and Sunnyvale, CA, October 27, 2006 – The Junior Seau Foundation, founded by NFL All-Pro Linebacker Junior Seau, today announced that it is the recipient of $900,000 in Fujitsu technology and services. The products are part of a $30 million technology grant program designed to benefit and serve the technological needs of community-based and non-profit organizations nationwide that are selected by a third party consulting firm.

October 22, 2006

Fujitsu Exhibits Latest Storage and Security Solutions at CMP XChange Tech Innovators Conference

Sunnyvale, CA, October 22, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., one of the world’s leading suppliers of innovative computer products including hard disk drives, peripherals and biometric security solutions, today announced that it will showcase its latest Serial hard disk drives (HDD) as well as the award winning PalmSecure™ biometric authentication device at the CMP XChange Tech Innovators Conference in Huntington Beach, CA on Oct. 22 - 24, 2006.

September 25, 2006

Fujitsu and Softex Deliver a Single Solution for Biometric Authentication and Password Management

Sunnyvale, CA, September 25, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., one of the world’s leading suppliers of innovative computer products including hard disk drives, peripherals and biometric security solutions, and Softex Incorporated, a market leader in biometric/smart card enabled security software, today announced that the Fujitsu PalmSecure™ biometric authentication device will be supported by Softex's OmniPass software application for environments that require dual-layer identity management and authentication for secure data access. With this powerful combination, a complete high-security biometric solution is now available for both client and enterprise level applications.

September 18, 2006

Fujitsu to Demonstrate PalmSecure Biometric Device and Mag EraSURE Degaussers at ASIS International 2006

Sunnyvale, CA, September 18, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., one of the world’s leading suppliers of innovative computer products including hard disk drives, peripherals and biometric security solutions, today announced that it will showcase its PalmSecure™ biometric authentication device and Mag EraSURE™ degaussers at the ASIS International 2006 conference, September 25-28, 2006 at the San Diego Convention Center.

September 14, 2006

Fujitsu to Demonstrate PalmSecure™ Biometric Authentication Device at 2006 Biometrics Consortium Conference

Sunnyvale, CA, September 14, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., one of the world’s leading suppliers of innovative computer products including hard disk drives, peripherals and biometric security solutions, today announced that attendees of the 2006 Biometric Consortium Conference, September 19-21, 2006 at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, MD can view and experience the award winning PalmSecure™ biometric authentication device as well as its solutions with collaborative companies.

July 21, 2006

Fujitsu to Participate in $30 Million Grant of Technology Products and Services

Sunnyvale, CA, July 21, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., one of the world’s leading suppliers of innovative computer products including hard disk drives, peripherals and biometric security solutions, today announced its participation in an independently managed technology grant program involving the donation of $30 million worth of products and services. The grant program will benefit and serve the technological needs of community-based and non-profit organizations nationwide that are selected by a third party consulting firm.

July 10, 2006

Fujitsu Second Generation PalmSecure Biometric Authentication Device Available Nationwide

Sunnyvale, CA, July 10, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., one of the world’s leading suppliers of innovative computer products including hard disk drives, peripherals and biometric security solutions, today announced the North American distribution of its new compact and higher performance PalmSecure™ biometric authentication device. Leveraging the dynamic capabilities of palm vein based authentication, this second generation product is nearly 75% smaller than the original device, and features increased authentication speed for implementation in a range of applications including room access security systems, PC/network login systems and other ID management applications. Fujitsu is currently leveraging existing relationships with partners and service providers such as Avnet Applied Computing Solutions to deploy PalmSecure in the healthcare, financial and government markets, as well as to general enterprises.

June 21, 2006

Fujitsu to Showcase Biometric, Communications, and Hard Disk Drive Technology at 2006 Corporate & Channel Computing Expo

Sunnyvale, CA, June 21, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., one of the world’s leading suppliers of innovative computer products including hard disk drives, peripherals and biometric security solutions, today announced it will demonstrate several products at the 2006 Corporate & Channel Computing (C3) Expo on June 27-29 at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York City. On display will be the Fujitsu PalmSecure™ biometric authentication technology, XG 10Gb Ethernet Switches, Mag EraSURE™ Professional Value degausser, and the latest in hard disk drive (HDD) and Internet technology breakthroughs.

April 25, 2006

Fujitsu to Showcase PalmSecure™ Biometric Authentication Technology at CMP XChange Government Integrator Conference

Sunnyvale, CA, April 25, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., one of the world’s leading suppliers of innovative computer products including hard disk drives, peripherals and biometric security solutions, today announced that it will showcase its PalmSecure™ biometric authentication device at the 2nd annual CMP XChange Government Integrator Conference on May 3-5 in, Washington D.C.

April 25, 2006

Fujitsu Vice President to Present at 16th Annual CardTech/SecurTech Conference

Sunnyvale, CA, April 25, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., one of the world’s leading suppliers of innovative computer products including hard disk drives, peripherals and biometric security solutions, today announced that its PalmSecure™ biometric authentication device will be showcased at the 16th Annual CardTech/SecurTech Conference (CTST), May 2-4 in San Francisco. In addition Joel Hagberg, vice president, marketing and business development, will participate in the conference’s "Emerging Biometric Technologies: Vein Pattern, 3D Facial, Fingerprint Recognition" panel on May 3 at 2:00 p.m. PT

March 14, 2006

Fujitsu and Secured Services Combine Biometric and Identity Management Authentication

Sunnyvale, CA and Reston, VA, March 14, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., a leading supplier of innovative computer products including hard disk drives, peripherals and biometric security solutions, and Secured Services, Inc. have successfully certified the Fujitsu PalmSecure™ biometric authentication device for SecuredUser, an identity management solution offering multifactor authentication, single sign-on and provisioning.

March 8, 2006

Fujitsu Launches its Next-Generation, Compact, High-Performance Palm Vein Biometric Authentication Device

Sunnyvale, CA, March 8, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., one of the world's leading suppliers of innovative computer products including hard disk drives, peripherals and biometric security solutions, today announced the global launch of its new compact and higher performance PalmSecure™ biometric authentication device. Leveraging the dynamic capabilities of the original model, this second generation product boasts a smaller form factor and a significant increase in the authentication speed, as well as other enhanced features.

February 6, 2006

Fujitsu PalmSecure™ Selected for Display at the 2006 Congressional Internet Caucus Technology Fair

Sunnyvale, CA, February 6, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., one of the world’s leading suppliers of innovative computer products including hard disk drives, peripherals and biometric security solutions, today announced that its PalmSecure™ biometric authentication device was selected for display at the Congressional Internet Caucus Advisory Committee’s (ICAC) 9th Annual Kickoff Reception and Technology Fair, on Feb. 8, in Washington, D.C.

February 6, 2006

Fujitsu To Present Biometric and Data Security Solutions for Medical Practitioners at HIMSS 2006

Sunnyvale, CA, February 6, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., one of the world’s leading suppliers of innovative computer products including hard disk drives, peripherals and biometric security solutions, today announced that it will showcase its PalmSecure™ biometric security technology at the annual Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Conference & Exhibition, Feb. 12-16, 2006 in San Diego, Calif.

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2005 Press Releases

December 14, 2005

Fujitsu to Showcase Technology Advancements for Security and Storage at CES 2006

Sunnyvale, CA, December 14, 2005 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., one of the world’s leading suppliers of innovative computer products including hard disk drives, peripherals and biometric security solutions, today announced it will demonstrate progressive technology advancements for consumers and professionals at the 2006 International Consumer Electronic Show (CES), on Jan. 5-8 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center, Las Vegas.

November 16, 2005

Fujitsu Receives Prestigious CES 'Best of Innovations' Award for PalmSecure™ Biometric Technology

Sunnyvale, CA, November 16, 2005 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., one of the world's leading suppliers of hard disk drives and computer peripherals, today announced that it has received the "Best of Innovations" award in the biometrics category at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) Innovations Design and Engineering Awards.