Summary: Fujitsu Introduces Innovative Technology to Streamline Web Searches, Achieves World's First Impulse Radio-Based Millimeter-Band Transmissions Exceeding 10 Gbps - Xurch. Just like search. But smarter.
IR Corner: Fujitsu Ltd.
(# 6702, Tokyo Stock Exchange)
June 11, 2009 closing price: ¥ 526
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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
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1 - - News Room: Announcements & Press Releases
Fujitsu Introduces Innovative Technology to Streamline Web Searches
Sunnyvale, CA, June 11, 2009 — Fujitsu Laboratories of America, Inc. today announced Xurch™, a new Web search browser plug-in that makes Web searching easier. Once users install the Xurch plug-in into a Firefox® or Internet Explorer® browser, a “Xurch Cloud™” appears when performing searches on a growing number of search engines and popular websites. The Xurch Cloud box, or tag cloud(1), provides users with suggested words for refining their searches, letting them quickly iterate through several refinements and zero in on the information they are looking for.
http://www.fujitsu.com/us/news/pr/fla_20090611.html
Fujitsu Achieves World's First Impulse Radio-Based Millimeter-Band Transmissions Exceeding 10 Gbps
- Realizes high-capacity, compact wireless transmission equipment -
Tokyo and Kawasaki, Japan, June 11, 2009 — Fujitsu Limited and Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd. today announced the development of the world's first impulse radio(1)-based high-capacity wireless transmission equipment using millimeter-band transmissions in the 70-100 gigahertz (70-100 GHz) range band, resulting in throughput exceeding 10 gigabits-per-second (10 Gbps). This technology dispenses with the oscillators and other components that have been required in conventional wireless transmission technologies, enabling compact and inexpensive millimeter-band transmission equipment. The new technology is suitable as an alternative to fiber-optic trunk lines in regions where those lines would be difficult to lay, as a way to bridge the digital divide(2), and can also be used for ultra-fast wireless LANs.
http://www.fujitsu.com/global/news/pr/archives/month/2009/20090611-02.html
Wind power company WinWinD chooses Fujitsu's Patja
Helsinki, Finland, June 10, 2009 — Wind power company Winwind Oy and ICT services supplier Fujitsu Services Oy have entered into a three-year Patja services agreement whereby Fujitsu assumes overall responsibility for the IT availability and information security and support services of WinWindD. The agreement also covers end-to-end product services. In the initial phase, Patja incorporates the company's 300 workstations and 20 servers located in Finland. Later, the service will possibly be expanded to other WinWinD's countries of operation.
http://www.fujitsu.com/fi/news/pr/20090610-en.html
http://www.fujitsu.com/img/EU/fi/news/winwind2.jpg
Fujitsu Introduces Second Generation 40 Gbps Interfaces for its FLASHWAVE® 7500 ROADM
Industry-Leading ROADM Platform Enhanced with Transponder, 4:1 Muxponder, and Regenerator Units
Richardson, TX, June 08, 2009 — Fujitsu Network Communications, a leading supplier of innovative optical and wireless networking solutions, announced today the general availability (GA) of second-generation 40 Gbps interfaces for its market-leading FLASHWAVE® 7500 Reconfigurable Optical Add/Drop Multiplexer (ROADM). Utilizing an innovative Adaptive Differential Phase Shift Keying (ADPSK) modulation scheme and Fujitsu patented Variable Dispersion Compensation (VDC), the second generation units enable network growth up to 1.6 Tbps of capacity to help customers meet ongoing demands for increased speed and bandwidth.
http://www.fujitsu.com/us/news/pr/fnc_20090608.html
Fujitsu Expands Global Storage Business Under the ETERNUS Brand
The Launch of the ETERNUS DX60 and DX80 Storage Systems Raises the Curtain on a Consolidated
Global Portfolio of Versatile, High-Availability Storage Solutions
SUNNYVALE, CA -- 06/08/09 -- Fujitsu today standardizes its global storage portfolio under the ETERNUS(R) brand name and introduces the ETERNUS DX60 and DX80 entry-level RAID storage systems. These new storage systems deliver new features such as reduced power consumption, simplified management and improved redundancy that meet growing demand from mid-sized enterprises. The Fujitsu CentricStor(R) virtual tape system and the FibreCAT TX entry-level tape systems are renamed ETERNUS CS and ETERNUS LT, respectively.
http://solutions.us.fujitsu.com/www/content/news/newsdetail.php?nf=09508333.nitf
Fujitsu Introduces the docomo PRIME Series™ F-09A
- New high-spec touchscreen mobile phone with rotate-screen slider design -
Tokyo, June 4, 2009 — Fujitsu Limited today announced that the docomo PRIME Series F-09A, which it manufactures, will be available from NTT DOCOMO, Inc. throughout Japan only, as of June 10, 2009. In November 2006, to provide a mobile phone ideal for Internet surfing and one-segment TV viewing, Fujitsu introduced the F903i, its first mobile phone that featured a screen that could be rotated into a horizontal position. The F903i model was popular among consumers for the ease in which it could be used with the screen in either a vertical or horizontal position. Now, consumers are looking for a mobile phone
with extensive push services that enable a variety of information to be readily downloaded on the phone as well as richer content that can be accessed with ease in a timely fashion.
http://www.fujitsu.com/global/news/pr/archives/month/2009/20090604-01.html
http://www.fujitsu.com/img/PR/2009/20090604-01a.jpg
Fujitsu and SAP Japan Launch EIM Fast Start Pack
- Leveraging business information using SAP BusinessObjects to increase competitive edge -
Tokyo, June 3, 2009 — Fujitsu Limited and SAP Japan Co., Ltd. today announced that they have jointly launched a new Enterprise Information Management (EIM) solution called EIM Fast Start Pack, a package set of software, hardware, and services designed to provide timely management results by taking vast amounts of corporate data and enabling customers to visualize and strategically leverage it as management information, in Japan.
http://www.fujitsu.com/global/news/pr/archives/month/2009/20090603-01.html
Fujitsu Launches Its First Netbook-Class Mini-Notebook in North America
Sunnyvale, CA, June 2, 2009 – Fujitsu America today introduced the Fujitsu M2010 mini-notebook, its first netbook-class mini for the North American market. With an environmentally friendly 10.1-inch mercury-free backlit display, the 2.5-pound Microsoft® Windows® XP Home-based Fujitsu M2010 mini-notebook is ideal for the K-12 education market and mobile professionals. Featuring a durable design, the stylish, glossy ruby red Fujitsu M2010 mini-notebook can withstand being casually tucked into handbags, messenger bags and backpacks.
http://solutions.us.fujitsu.com/www/content/news/newsdetail.php?nf=09506713.nitf
http://www.shopfujitsu.com/images/series_main/m2010.jpg
Fujitsu Leads Project Team to Deliver WiMAX VoIP Devices to Smile Communications to Serve Developing Countries
Tokyo, Japan and Johannesburg, South Africa, June 2, 2009 – Fujitsu Leads Project Team to Deliver
WiMAX VoIP Devices to Smile Communications to Serve Developing Countries
Sunnyvale, CA, June 2, 2009 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Limited and Smile Telecoms Holdings Limited today announced the realization of the world’s first WiMAX Voice-over-IP (VoIP) phone and service for developing countries, enabled through the creation of an eco-system encompassing mobile carrier, handset, semiconductor and module partners. Fujitsu Microelectronics led technology partners in collaboration with Smile Communications Ltd., a subsidiary of Smile Telecoms Holdings, to produce a ground-breaking VoIP phone and service which are set to revolutionize communications in developing markets by bringing affordable communications to underserved customers in Africa. This low-cost voice service is enabled through voice transmission over Internet Protocol (IP).
http://www.fujitsu.com/us/news/pr/fma_20090602-03.html
http://www.fujitsu.com/img/MICRO/fma/pr/smile.jpg
Next-Generation Graphics Controller from Fujitsu Microelectronics Provides 3D Rendering, Enhanced
Video Capture, Compliance with OpenGL ES 2.0
The Fujitsu MB86298 Graphics Processor, Designed for High-level Graphics for Automotive, Avionics, Marine, Industrial Systems, to be Featured at Telematics Detroit, June 2-3
Sunnyvale, CA, June 2, 2009 — Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) today announced an expansion of its industry-leading family of graphics display controllers (GDCs) for automotive, avionics, marine and industrial applications, introducing the Fujitsu MB86298 “Ruby” GDC, which is compliant with the OpenGL® ES 2.0 standard.
http://www.fujitsu.com/us/news/pr/fma_20090602-01.html
http://www.fujitsu.com/img/MICRO/fma/pr/ruby.jpg
2 - - What's New @ Fujitsu: Web page updates from Fujitsu
Xurch. Just like search. But smarter.
About Xurch -- Xurch (pronounced "Zurch") is dedicated to making your searches more meaningful. The Xurch Cloud bridges the gap between your search results and what you're actually looking for by suggesting highly targeted refinements that get you to the right destination faster and much more easily. The Xurch Cloud works with your favorite search engines, news sites and blogs to help focus your search on exactly the results you need. We're just getting started, but our hope for the near future is that anywhere you can search, you can Xurch! Xurch is a project from Fujitsu Laboratories of America.
http://www.xurch.com/
3 - - Fujitsu In the News: News about Fujitsu in the Media
Fujitsu positioned in the Leaders Quadrant for Desktop and Help Desk Outsourcing Western Europe Magic Quadrants
RealWire - 2009-6-02 -- Evaluations based on completeness of vision and ability to execute - Fujitsu today announced it has been positioned by Gartner, Inc. in the “leaders” quadrant of two Magic Quadrant reports. These are, Help Desk Outsourcing, Western Europe[1], and Desktop Outsourcing in Western Europe[2]. Both reports were published in May 2009 and are “evaluations based on completeness of vision and ability to execute”. Fujitsu is currently responsible for the management of more than 1.5 million devices across 17 Western European countries, and supports more than 1 million users from 600+ different customers through its help desk capabilities. Fujitsu’s help desk and desktop management services incorporate “Sense and Respond®” methodology. Sense and Respond is designed to improve the end-user experience whilst addressing key expectations, such as pro-activity, automation and call reduction.
http://www.itnewsonline.com/showrwstory.php?storyid=626
Fujitsu Plug-in Helps Refine Search Queries
Juan Carlos Perez, IDG News Service - June 11, 2009 -- Fujitsu Laboratories of America has created a browser plug-in that pops-up a cloud of suggested query refinements around search engine boxes. Called Xurch, the tool works with Firefox and Internet Explorer, as well as with several major search engines and some big sites, the company said Thursday. Most search engines display suggestions for refining queries, so end users who try Xurch will have to decide if the Fujitsu plug-in is better enough at this to justify using it.
http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/166518/fujitsu_plugin_helps_refine_search_queries.html
Fujitsu Expands, Re-brands Storage Business
By: Nathan Eddy - 2009-06-10 -- Fujitsu announces an expansion and re-branding of its line of storage solutions, now under the banner Eternus. The new products promise reduced energy consumption and improved efficiency. Tokyo-based technology giant Fujitsu announced an expansion of its global storage portfolio under a re-branded name, Eternus, and introduced two entry-level Redundant Array of Independent Disks storage systems. The new storage systems offer features such as reduced power consumption, simplified management and improved redundancy.
http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Midmarket/Fujitsu-Expands-Rebrands-Storage-Business-274728/?kc=rss
Fujitsu Adopts Waves MaxxAudio Sound Enhancements
- Pro audio algorithms bring new depth to all-in-one desktop computer sound -
TEL-AVIV, Israel, June 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Waves has announced that its MaxxAudio sound enhancement algorithms are now being implemented by Fujitsu in 3 new models. The FMV Deskpower LX and F all-in-one desktop computers, and the FMV Biblo NW laptop are the first in Fujitsu's extensive product line to integrate MaxxAudio, enabling state-of-the-art sonic performance. Waves is the world leader in digital sound processing technology, heard on hit records, major motion pictures, and popular video games everywhere. MaxxAudio from Waves employs these same professional algorithms for use in a wide variety of CE applications including TVs, docking stations, mobile phones, headphones, speakers, and more.
http://news.prnewswire.com/DisplayReleaseContent.aspx?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/06-10-2009/0005041551&EDATE=
Fujitsu to Streamline Cloud Computing and SOA
Xurch Browser Plug-In Helps Users Refine Searches on Popular Search Engines and Websites
By Liz McMillan -- Fujitsu Laboratories of America announced Xurch, a new Web search browser plug-in that makes Web searching easier. Once users install the Xurch plug-in into a Firefox(R) or Internet Explorer(R) browser, a "Xurch Cloud" appears when performing searches on a growing number of search engines and popular websites. The Xurch Cloud box, or tag cloud(1), provides users with suggested words for refining their searches, letting them quickly iterate through several refinements and zero in on the information they are looking for.
http://seo.ulitzer.com/node/998458
4 - - Internet Speed: Customers, Competitors & Change
SMU Video: Meet Dean Steve talk about the essence of SIS experience
http://www.sis.smu.edu.sg/videos/MeetSteve.html
Group Releases List of 10 Worst Bills for E-commerce
Grant Gross, IDG News Service - Jun 9, 2009 -- A handful of bills in state legislatures across the U.S. are creating the biggest legal threat to e-commerce in several years, trade group NetChoice said. NetChoice released its first Internet Advocates' Watchlist for Ugly Laws (iAWFUL) Tuesday, with state legislation making up nine of the 12 bills on the list, and the remaining three bills in the U.S. Congress.
http://www.pcworld.com/article/166380/group_releases_list_of_10_worst_bills_for_ecommerce.html
Mayor awards London's top carbon-busting organisations
11-6-2009 -- Flagship energy efficiency programme saves nearly 120,000 tonnes of carbon
The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has heralded the capital's top organisations for saving nearly 120,000 tonnes of carbon, slashing tens of thousands off their energy bills. At the first ever Green500 and Better Buildings Partnership awards (11 June 2009), the Mayor presented a range of performance accolades to London large organisations covering a range of sectors such as sports, arts, education, local government, transport and commercial landlords. The event was hosted at Chelsea Football Club who is a member of the Green500 and the first football club to join the scheme.
http://www.london.gov.uk/view_press_release.jsp?releaseid=22401
Windows 7 Without Internet Explorer: Microsoft Explains
By JR Raphael, PC World - Thu Jun 11, 2009 -- Microsoft has confirmed plans to ship a version of Windows 7 without Internet Explorer. Windows 7 E, as the browserless system will be called, will be made available throughout Europe starting on October 22. The decision to pull IE from Windows comes as a result of an ongoing European Commission case surrounding anti-competition laws and Microsoft's bundling of software.
http://tech.yahoo.com/news/pcworld/20090611/tc_pcworldwindows7withoutinternetexplorermicrosoftexplains
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