News From Fujitsu - 4/1/2009
IR Corner: Fujitsu Ltd.
(# 6702, Tokyo Stock Exchange)
April 1, 2009 closing price:
¥ 371, +6 （+1.64%）
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Table of Contents
1 - - News Room: Announcements & Press Releases
2 - - What's New @ Fujitsu: Web page updates from Fujitsu
3 - - Fujitsu In the News: News about Fujitsu in the Media
4 - - Internet Speed: Customers, Competitors & Change
1 - - News Room:
Announcements & Press Releases
Fujitsu Optical Components Established
- New company to strengthen optical module business -
Tokyo, April 1, 2009 — Fujitsu Limited announced today that it has established a wholly owned optical module subsidiary, Fujitsu Optical Components Limited, comprising its optical module business, subsidiary Fujitsu Optical Components Manufacturing Limited, and part of Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd. With the establishment of the new company, the sales, research and development, and manufacturing functions of Fujitsu's optical module business are integrated under a unified management structure. This will enhance management speed and flexibility and enable Fujitsu to better meet customers' needs.
http://www.fujitsu.com/global/news/pr/archives/month/2009/20090401-01.html
Notice Regarding Change in Specified Subsidiary
Tokyo, March 31, 2009 — Fujitsu Limited announced today the liquidation of its specified subsidiary Fujitsu IT Holdings, Inc.* Reason for Liquidation: Fujitsu has developed its business in North America as part of its global business expansion. Due to rapid changes in the North American market and technology trends, Fujitsu has been reorganizing its business in the region. As a part of this reorganization, Fujitsu IT Holdings became a dormant company as of April 1, 2004, and its subsidiaries became direct subsidiaries of Fujitsu Limited. Fujitsu Limited, as the sole shareholder, has subsequently resolved to dissolve and liquidate Fujitsu IT Holdings.
http://www.fujitsu.com/global/news/pr/archives/month/2009/20090331-01.html
Fujitsu Asia Launches PRIMERGY Dual-Socket S5 Server Line for ASEAN
- Three new Xeon 5500-based Windows and Linux servers now available, two more available beginning June -
Singapore, March 31, 2009 -- Leading regional IT and communications solutions provider Fujitsu Asia today announced the PRIMERGY dual-socket S5 range of Windows and Linux servers for the ASEAN markets. Available immediately, the new PRIMERGY dual-socket S5 series represents the first server line by Fujitsu Asia engineered using the new Xeon 5500 family of dual-socket processors (codenamed Nehalem), launched separately today.
http://www.fujitsu.com/sg/news/pr/archives/month/2009/20090331.html
2 - - What's New @ Fujitsu:
Web page updates from Fujitsu
31 March, 2009 — On March 30, Fujitsu held a press conference to outline its strategy for transforming its IA server business and its global business outside Japan through the integration of Fujitsu Siemens Computers. through this integration, Fujitsu will accelerate the expansion of global Technology Solutions driven by innovative IT services and products.
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http://www.fujitsu.com/global/news/notices/n20090331-01.html
News about Fujitsu in the Media
Fujitsu Consolidates North American Businesses
3/31/2009 -- Fujitsu America, which begins operations on April 1, 2009, consolidates the application services of Fujitsu Consulting, the system platforms of Fujitsu Computer Systems, and the retailing solutions of Fujitsu Transaction Solutions under a unified corporate structure designed to expand offerings and provide North American businesses with a single resource for their computing technology and IT services needs.
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Ladies European Tour tees up IT infrastructure with Fujitsu Siemens Computers
Bracknell, 26th March 2009 -- The Ladies European Tour has entered into a two-year agreement with Fujitsu Siemens Computers, the leading European IT infrastructure provider. Fujitsu Siemens Computers will be designated “Official IT Supplier of the Ladies European Tour”, providing equipment for the Ladies European Tour’s offices at Buckinghamshire Golf Club, England, as well as for tournament operations throughout the world. Alexandra Armas, executive director of the Ladies European Tour, commented: “We are delighted to be working with Fujitsu Siemens Computers, who will be able to provide the best IT infrastructure to fit the LET’s specific needs. “The Ladies European Tour also concentrates on closeness and building strong relationships with our clients to provide them with the best possible value and service, therefore our objectives are a perfect fit.” Gary Fowle, Channel and UK Marketing Director for Fujitsu Siemens Computers, added: “Fujitsu Siemens Computers is proud to be supporting LET which we see as an important and high profile organisation. We are pleased that the LET is utilising our IT infrastructure products in order to improve the efficiency of their own organisation.
http://www.itbhandheld.com/pr/26218
Fujitsu Launches Bazaarvoice Ratings & Reviews™ to Increase Sales and Enhance the Shopping Experience
First-hand Feedback at www.shopfujitsu.com Provides Customers with Valuable Insight for LifeBook and Stylistic Mobile Computer Purchases
March 31, 2009 - AUSTIN, Texas - (BUSINESS WIRE) --Bazaarvoice, the market and technology leader in hosted social commerce applications that drive sales, today announced that Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation has launched the Bazaarvoice social commerce platform with Ratings & Reviews™ at www.shopfujitsu.com. Now consumers and business professionals can easily access the authentic and credible opinions of their peers as they research Fujitsu LifeBook® notebook and Stylistic® tablet PC purchases, allowing them to make the smartest decision about the mobile computer that best fits their needs. By offering this valuable content directly on its eCommerce site, Fujitsu improves the shopping experience while also increasing site traffic and search engine rankings, and decreasing product returns and customer service calls.
http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/home/permalink/?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20090331005381&newsLang=en
'Fujitsu takes over Siemens stake in computer venture'
Apr 01, 2009 (DMEUROPE via COMTEX) -- Fujitsu has acquired Siemens' half of their previously co-owned Fujitsu Siemens Computers. The ownership of the company's entire share capital will transfer to Fujitsu on 1 April. Fujitsu Siemens Computers will continue operations with its products as part of the global network of the Fujitsu Group. The trade name of the company is Fujitsu, and the company's full legal name in Finland is Fujitsu Technology Solutions Oy.http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/2009/04/01/4100468.htm
Review: Fujitsu LifeBook U820 Introduction: Intel has a lot of work to do with the Atom processor before it is ready to power next-gen mobile devices. Crippled for speed, it has very little useful application for anyone who uses a computer for anything more than simple e-mail, Web, media, and time management. Of course, if that describes your needs on the next flight to Tahiti, or if you find most laptops to be overkill when you just need to study at the library, Atom – and the brand-new Atom powered LifeBook U820 Mini-Notebook from Fujitsu – might be just right.
http://i4u.digitaltrends.com/review6340.html
Consultant-News: Fujitsu America brings it all together
Fujitsu America begins operations April 1, 2009, led by President and CEO Farhat Ali. The new business unit of Fujitsu Limited consolidates the application services of Fujitsu Consulting, the system platforms of Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation, and the retailing solutions of Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. under a unified corporate structure designed to expand offerings and provide North American clients a single resource for all their computing technology and IT services needs.
http://www.consultant-news.com/article_display.aspx?p=adp&id=5670
ABBYY and Fujitsu Integrate TouchTo OCR Technology in Network Scanner
Automated Data Capture Solution Extracts Data from Scanned Documents and Delivers Directly to ECM and ERP Systems to Improve Workflow and Reduce Operational Overhead
FREMONT, Calif., March 31 -- ABBYY(R), a leading provider of document recognition, data capture and linguistic software, today announced its TouchTo(TM) data capture product for LCD-based touchscreen technology has been integrated into the Fujitsu fi-6010N iScanner. As the industry's first software to bring the Fujitsu touch screen color LCD technology and ABBYY's zonal capture engine together, TouchTo allows users to directly route any field in any document from a network scanner directly to backend DM, ECM and ERP systems. ABBYY's newest product leverages the ease and power of touch technology to simplify the process of extracting data from scanned documents in the front office, significantly improving efficiency and reducing costs.
http://www.abbyy.com/press/press_releases.asp?param=157029
4 - - Internet Speed:
Customers, Competitors & Change
Conficker tracking - all's quiet, so far
By Elinor Mills, CNET News, April 1, 2009 -- McAfee says its Avert Labs is seeing Conficker-infected hosts attempting to call their "master" to get instructions, but those calls are not getting through. "This could be deliberate and the infected hosts may try again later, perhaps over the weekend when people aren't watching as closely," McAfee spokesman Joris Evers says. Hear more on this podcast. And for more technical details on what the worm is doing, McAfee Avert Labs has an updated blog posting.
http://news.zdnet.com/2100-9595_22-283883.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=zdnn
Old Moon Images Get Modern MakeoverApril 01, 2009 - WOODLANDS, Texas -- Think of it as a space age twist to that adage: Something old, something new...something borrowed, something blue. Back in 1966 and 1967, NASA hurled a series of Lunar Orbiter spacecraft to the moon. Each of the five orbiters were dispatched to map the landscape in high-resolution and assist in charting where best to set down Apollo moonwalkers and open up the lunar surface to expanded human operations. Imagery gleaned from the Lunar Orbiters over 40 years ago is now getting a 21st century makeover thanks to the Lunar Orbiter Image Recovery Project (LOIRP).
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,511864,00.html
Internet: Meet Your New Processor
New Intel Server Processors Boost Speed, Efficiency Add More Intelligence, Adapt to Energy Usage Needs
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, April 1, 2009 - Intel CorporationIntel Corporation -- introduced 17 enterprise-class processors in Dubai today, led by the Intel Xeon processor 5500 series. They are Intel's most revolutionary server processors since addressing the market with the Intel Pentium® Pro processor almost 15 years ago. The new enterprise-class chips can automatically adjust to specified energy usage levels, and speed data center transactions and customer database queries. They also will play a key role in scientific discoveries by researchers who use supercomputers as their foundation for research, all whilst delivering great energy efficiency for reduced electricity costs.
http://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20090401083510
Confidence at Japanese companies at all-time lowBy TOMOKO A. HOSAKA - Associated Press - Apr. 01, 2009, TOKYO -- The latest probe of Japan's ailing economy points toward a new diagnosis: split personality disorder. Pummeled by an unprecedented slump in global demand, confidence at major Japanese manufacturers has fallen to an all-time low, a key central bank survey showed Wednesday. But the worst may be over for big exporters who plan to boost output this spring amid slimmer stockpiles and nascent expectations for a recovery in overseas economies. Meanwhile, the outlook is bleaker than ever for workers, households and non-manufacturers - all casualties of the ongoing cutbacks by Japan's global giants like Toyota and Sony.
http://www.thestate.com/business-wire/story/734419.html
Top 10 April Fool's Day Fake News Items
Ian Paul, PC World - Apr 1, 2009 -- Every year, the first of April is a time for an incredibly amount of creativity online. And today, April Fool's Day, will not disappoint. I woke up this morning to find an amazing array of head-scratching technological advancements (PC World has the scoop on a Tivo feature). Some I imagine would actually be fun to use, others I'm not so sure. For example, I am not sure how wise it is to switch your Gmail to Autopilot or for Qualcomm to fill the skies with Wolfpigeons. It also seems a little strange to use facial gestures in the latest version of the Opera browser, and for The Guardian to forgo the printed page for an all-Twitter format.
http://www.pcworld.com/article/162367/top_10_april_fools_day_fake_news_items.html
CSM: Today’s top 5 April Fools gags
By Chris Gaylord | 04.01.09 -- April 1 is always a big day for Web companies. Every year, Google, Digg, and the rest of the Web 2.0 elite exercise their funny bone and craft some amazing spoofs. Here are our five favorites for 2009.
The Guardian ditches print, switches to Twitter: A week after the Monitor moved its daily publication to online-only, Britain’s Guardian announced it, too, would turn its back on paper. Its new format: Twitter. In this fast-paced world, what better way to get your news than in 140-character chunks? This new-media strategy extends to their archives as well. For example:
1927: OMG first successful transatlantic air flight wow, pretty cool! Boring day otherwise *sigh*
1940: W Churchill giving speech NOW - “we shall fight on the beaches … we shall never surrender” check YouTube later for the rest
http://features.csmonitor.com/innovation/2009/04/01/todays-top-5-april-fools-gags/
The History Of April Fools' Day Plus The Top Five Pranks Of All Time (VIDEO) (PICS)
Huffington Post | Alex Leo | March 30, 2009 -- The origins of April Fools' Day are murky, but the likeliest explanation is that it began as a way to mock French people who were slow to switch to the Gregorian Calendar which changed New Year's from April 1 to January 1. These folks were labeled "fools" and some were sent on "fools' errands." Of course there are alternate theories, specifically ones that ascribe the informal holiday to the cultural impact of the Hilaria Festival of ancient Rome, held on March 25, and the Holi celebration in India, which ends on March 31. The Museum of Hoaxes has a complete collection of all the theories, but the real problem with explaining April Fools' Day is that you never quite know when someone is trying to fool you with their explanation. The classic example of this comes from Joseph Boskin: Constantine and Kugel. This Boston University professor explained that the holiday stemmed from a moment of political unrest under Constantine, when a group of court jesters said they could run the empire better than he could. He claimed that Constantine was amused so he let a jester named Kugel be king for a day...April 1. The "AP" ran this theory in 1983, only to find out it was Boskin's prank on the American public.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/03/30/the-history-of-april-fool_n_180097.html
For April Fools Day, YouTube flipped some of its videos up-side-down.
(Screenshot of YouTube.com)
http://features.csmonitor.com/innovation/2009/04/01/todays-top-5-april-fools-gags/
CDFA Employs Felines in Fight Against LBAM
'Apocalypse Meow' expected to knock out pest within months
Apr 1, 2009, by Curtis Cartier -- In what it hopes will be the checkmate move in its long fight against the invasive light brown apple moth, the California Department of Agriculture is unleashing one of the insect's oldest natural predators: kittens. Beginning in May, the CDFA, in partnership with the Department of Fish and Game and the National Guard, will begin importing the first of more than 5 million felix domesticus juveniles, which it is hoped will eliminate the voracious pest through endless batting of the insects. Though kittens typically only kill about 10 percent of the moths and butterflies they chase, scientists believe that consistent annoyance by the cats will keep the bugs occupied and unable to mate.
http://www.santacruz.com/News/2009/04/01/CDFA_Employs_Felines_in_Fight_Against_LBAM
Massive Water Discovery Ends California Drought
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - April 1, 2009 - Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) today lifted the state's year-long drought emergency order on the news that an enormous water reservoir has been discovered along California's western border. Although the exact size of the aquifer has yet to be determined, reports indicate it may be hundreds of miles across and more than 10,000 feet deep, billions of gallons in total. "We are delighted to say, the drought is over," Schwarzenegger proclaimed at a beachfront press conference, a gleaming drinking glass on his podium. "This discovery will provide enough water for every man, woman, child, farmer, rancher, business, school and park in our great state to live the California lifestyle without ever again worrying whether there is enough water to waste."http://www.facebook.com/ext/share.php?sid=66017102095&h=ZIRly&u=QOn4E&ref=nf
