Archive | June, 2005

Nonprofit Organizations Worldwide to Benefit

Sun Microsystems and Gifts In Kind International, the world’s leading charity in the field of product philanthropy, announced today a new global donation program, to provide StarOffice suite to eligible nonprofit and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in the US and countries around the world. StarOffice is the world’s leading office productivity software suite on the Solaris Operating System (OS) and Linux, and the leading alternative office suite on Windows.

Through its network of 450 Gifts In Kind programs, Gifts In Kind International will distribute donated StarOffice software to qualified NGOs and nonprofits in developing and other countries in which significant need exists for technology. Through this program Sun Microsystems will assist nonprofits/NGOs with programs in the areas of education (K-12), job training, opportunities for youth, maternal and child health, adult literacy/mentoring, and other critical social community services.

StarOffice software is affordable, easy to use, and based on open standards. It offers word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, drawing, and database capabilities. Its familiar interface enables quick productivity and results for the business user, and elegant output for the consumer. Its familiar interface will enable nonprofit and NGO recipients to improve their efficiency and productivity, allowing more of their charitable resources to be devoted to delivering critical community services.

“The StarOffice software donation is a part of Sun’s overall philanthropy program and Sun is dedicated to the success and advancement of education and technology around the world,” said Kim Jones, vice president of Global Education and Research for Sun Microsystems. “As we bring new products and technologies to market, Sun will continue to share its latest innovations with the education community.”

The StarOffice Suite will be teamed with The World Bank Group’s global computer donation program to benefit NGOs in countries including Zambia, Kyrgyzstan, Sri Lanka.. The software will impact individuals as well as organizations contributing to a brighter future for all of those it reaches.

“This donation and partnering is a wonderful example of a socially and environmentally responsible company helping to reduce the impact of poverty in our global communities,” said Barry Anderson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Gifts In Kind International. “Hundreds of nonprofits and NGOs will benefit from the Sun Microsystems donation enabling them to provide more efficient services and programs to those who are most in need.”

The eligibility requirement for nonprofits is a current 501(c)(3) status or the equivalent status in the country in which the recipient organization is located.

“Our mission is to provide for physical and economic needs of people living at the lowest economic level through personal and empowering partnerships and projects,” said Michael Rutter, Director of Operations, Bright Hope International in Zambia. The StarOffice suite will be used to enhance and expand local education/job training programs and offers new ways to improve local community services.

“Equipping computers with StarOffice software will help support primary and secondary schools in the remote part of Kyrgyzstan in which we actively support communities through a portfolio of development activities,” reports James Lanning, Director of Acquisitions, Adventist Development and Relief Agency International.

“Our program in Sri Lanka, which includes schools and village learning centers serving approximately 18,000 students and 1,000 adults will benefit from the donation of the computers and StarOffice 7 software,” reported Davavanda Weerakkody, Treasurer, LANKA Academic Network. LANKA’s program provides educational opportunities, which increases access to software, computers and the Internet for students in rural and undeveloped urban areas.

About The World Bank Group

The World Bank Group’s mission is to fight poverty and improve the living standards of people in the developing world. It is a development Bank that provides loans, policy advice, technical assistance and knowledge sharing services to low and middle income countries to reduce poverty. The Bank promotes growth to create jobs and to empower poor people to take advantage of these opportunities. In 2003 the World Bank provided $18.5 billion and worked in more than 100 developing countries, bringing finance and/or technical expertise toward helping them reduce poverty.

About Gifts In Kind International

Gifts In Kind International is the world’s leading charity in product philanthropy and the 3rd largest charity in the United States. Its network of 450-plus affiliates provides nonprofits access to millions of dollars annually in product and service donations, including nearly $820 million in 2004. Gifts In Kind International operates at less than 1 percent of the fair market value of products donated, making it one of the most cost-efficient charities in the world.

About Sun Microsystems, Inc.

A singular vision — “The Network Is The Computer” — guides Sun in the development of technologies that power the world’s most important markets. Sun’s philosophy of sharing innovation and building communities is at the forefront of the next wave of computing: the Participation Age. Sun can be found in more than 100 countries and on the Web at http://sun.com

Sun, Sun Microsystems, the Sun logo, Java, StarOffice, Solaris, and The Network Is The Computer are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries.

Jonathan Schwartz Named President of the Board of the Sun Foundation

At a conference on the Participation Age held today at the United Nations, Sun Microsystems (NASDAQ: SUNW) unveiled its Share the Opportunity global giving initiative designed to help eliminate the digital divide around the world. Jonathan Schwartz, president and chief operating officer of Sun Microsystems, also was named president of the board of the Sun Foundation, a separate non-profit foundation supported by contributions from Sun Microsystems. The Sun Foundation will be responsible for the direction and execution of Sun’s charitable activities in support of sharing and the Participation Age.

“For 25 years, Sun has believed that sharing – whether code, standards, or ideas – is the key to increasing competition, delivering new innovation, and growing markets,” said Scott McNealy, chairman, founder and chief executive officer at Sun Microsystems. “But right now, not everyone has the tools to participate. That’s why Sun is committed to improving network accessibility and eradicating the digital divide – because we believe that enabling a new wave of network participants will unlock and deliver untold economic and social value.”

The Participation Age

Sun believes the world is entering a new era – a Participation Age – where dramatically lowered barriers to entry, plummeting device prices, and near-universal connectivity are driving a new round of network participation. From blogs to Java, SMS messages to Web services, participants are forming communities to drive change, create new businesses, new social services, and new discoveries. This growth in the network economy is fueled by sharing and collaboration among communities interconnected by technology and driven by purpose. Sun also believes that sharing and collaboration in the Participation Age will stimulate innovation to help all participants from across the world grow and prosper.

Demonstrating its continuing commitment, Sun is aligning its philanthropic efforts to drive participation. In China, India, Ethiopia, South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya alone, Sun has granted millions of dollars in Academic Excellence Grants and donations in the last two years. Tens of thousands of students in China have had free access to Web-based courses. These and other programs will continue under the Share the Opportunity umbrella and thrive as the overall philanthropic efforts of Sun begin to focus specifically on increasing participation.

Share the Opportunity Initiative

Share the Opportunity is a global giving initiative that will focus Sun’s worldwide philanthropic efforts on increasing network accessibility and providing opportunities for global economic growth and social progress. For instance, working with Gifts In Kind International, the world’s leading charity in the field of product philanthropy, Sun will provide the StarOffice Productivity Suite (www.sun.com/staroffice) to eligible non-profits and NGOs in the United States and around the world. (See related release: www.sun.com/news)

“Eliminating the digital divide is good policy, and good business,” said Jonathan Schwartz. “The next generation of engineers, scientists, diplomats, business leaders, journalists, artists, and consumers need the network to participate in global opportunity. We’re working hard to expand opportunities, and make those opportunities reachable for everyone irrespective of culture, nationality or economic means.”

Sun will continue to build additional campaigns as part of the Share the Opportunity initiative and work with organizations worldwide dedicated to the same mission. For example, the United Nations Youth Leadership Summits, a U.N. initiative to mobilize and train a new generation of leaders in the developing world, shares a similar vision.

“The United Nations Youth Leadership Summits are an effort to engage young people in working toward the achievement of the millennium development goals by 2015. We hope other organizations join Sun to further people-to-people connections and participation, especially with regards to the youth,” said Dr. Djibril Diallo, spokesperson for the president of the General Assembly of the United Nations and chair of the United Nations Youth Summits. “Credibility is shown, not just by attending conferences, but also by taking action.”

Connecting communities and fueling collaboration has been the core of Sun’s business since inception. Sun has contributed more code to the open source community than any other entity, and has opened up technologies such as NFS, TCP/IP, Java technology, OpenOffice.org and the OpenSolaris Operating System to stimulate network growth and opportunity for everyone. Sun’s employees exemplify the spirit of the Participation Age, and since 1995 they have donated more than 220,000 volunteer hours to a variety of projects worldwide. Since the inception of its Foundation, Sun has matched more than $15 million in employee gifts. Sun’s award-winning volunteer program continues to set an example for giving through employees’ generosity and sharing of time, expertise, knowledge and innovation.

Sun’s Participation Age Event at the United Nations

Today’s conference at the United Nations was the first in a series of interactive discussions sponsored by Sun Microsystems on how organizations can help accelerate the rise of the Participation Age. Moderating today’s event was David Kirkpatrick of Fortune, and the panel included John Gage, chief researcher at Sun and a member of the United Nations Information and Communications Technology Taskforce; Dr. Djibril Diallo, chair of the United Nations series of Youth Summits; Justin Shaffer, VP and chief architect at mlb.com; and Andrew Zolli, technologist and futurist-in-residence at National Public Radio and National Geographic.

Information on the Share the Opportunity initiative, the Participation Age and upcoming events can be found at www.sun.com/share.

About Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Since its inception in 1982, a singular vision — “The Network Is The Computer” — has propelled Sun Microsystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: SUNW) to its position as a leading provider of industrial-strength hardware, software and services that make the Net work. Sun can be found in more than 100 countries and on the World Wide Web at http://sun.com

Sun, Sun Microsystems, the Sun logo, Solaris, Java, OpenSolaris, StarOffice and The Network Is The Computer are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries.

New FLASHWAVE 6400 Switch offers Ethernet Aggregation, Packet-Enabled Access and Pseudowire Termination

Fujitsu Network Communications Inc., a leading supplier of IT and wireline/wireless networking solutions, and Hammerhead™ Systems announced today that they are pursuing an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) agreement for the integration of Hammerhead’s HSX 6000™ platform into the Fujitsu FLASHWAVE® portfolio as the FLASHWAVE 6400 Layer 2.5 aggregation switch. The platform will be showcased at SUPERCOMM® 2005 in the Fujitsu booth (No. 41015) and in the Hot Technologies Pavilion (No. 82015D) from June 7 through June 9, 2005 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Ill.

The FLASHWAVE 6400 Layer 2.5 aggregation switch is the only purpose-built, single box solution available for Ethernet aggregation, packet-enabled access and Pseudowire termination. It has the industry’s lowest Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for edge aggregation as a result of its unique architectural advantages, such as bandwidth pooling and service agile ports, which optimize its aggregation and grooming efficiency. The FLASHWAVE 6400 aggregation switch integrates with the existing SONET/SDH infrastructure using Generic Framing Procedure (GFP) and X.86, and interworks between them. These benefits, when combined with the platform’s granular Quality of Service (QoS) architecture, enable unmatched levels of service segregation and Service Level Agreement (SLA) assurance, critical for robust aggregation of diverse data and packet voice services feeding a common IP/MPLS core. The FLASHWAVE 6400 Layer 2.5 aggregation switch delivers industry-leading density for Gigabit Ethernet aggregation, disruptive aggregation economics, the most scalable and broadest support for Ethernet, Frame Relay and ATM service interworking, and non-disruptive data revenue migration.

“Carriers have a significant investment tied to their installed infrastructure, which includes over 300,000 of our SONET network elements across North America,” said Bill Erickson, senior vice president of sales and marketing at Fujitsu Network Communications. “The FLASHWAVE 6400 Layer 2.5 aggregation switch will help them leverage this vast SONET network, as well as recent investments in IP/MPLS, to profitably roll out Ethernet services and other non-traditional data services such as IPTV, while facilitating service convergence over legacy Frame Relay and ATM networks. This is networking beyond convergence in its purest sense.”

The Hammerhead platform has been an important component of the Fujitsu Flexible Architecture for Subscriber Service Termination (FASST™) solution suite since its inception in June 2004. As the FLASHWAVE 6400 aggregation switch, the role of the Hammerhead platform will be expanded to allow tighter coupling with existing Fujitsu FLASHWAVE SONET and Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) products.

“When executed, the OEM agreement will bring significant tangible benefits to customers, allow us to create a unified solution with a seamless management infrastructure, and strengthen our ties with Fujitsu, a $44.5B market leader and the largest IT and telecommunications systems integrator in the world,” said Peter Savage, president and CEO of Hammerhead Systems. “We believe the FLASHWAVE 6400 aggregation switch offers the right combination of product and services to attract and close some significant opportunities.”

In addition to the OEM agreement, Fujitsu and Hammerhead will be utilizing the Pegador™ management system and the NETSMART® 1500 Element Management System (EMS) to provide a complete management solution for the FLASHWAVE 6400 switch and other elements of the Fujitsu FLASHWAVE product family. “A strong management solution is a key component that our customers are demanding as it helps drive the significant OPEX and CAPEX savings that our switched packet transport solution presents to the marketplace,” concluded Erickson.

About Hammerhead Systems

Hammerhead Systems, Inc. is the market leader in Aggregation, Interworking and Migration solutions to accelerate profitable delivery of new Ethernet and existing legacy services at a fraction of the cost and complexity. The HSX 6000, the first purpose-built Layer 2.5 aggregation switch using Pseudowire and Dry Martini technologies, and the Pegador Network Management System are both available today. Hammerhead has a strategic partnership with Fujitsu Network Communications in North America for distribution, joint marketing, product planning, and customer support and services. Hammerhead is located in Mountain View, California, is privately held, and is funded by Foundation Capital, Mayfield, Enterprise Partners, Pequot Ventures and Lighthouse Capital.
For more information, please see: http://www.hammerheadsystems.com

About Fujitsu Network Communications Inc.

Fujitsu Network Communications Inc. creates and delivers robust wireline and wireless solutions that power next-generation telecommunication networks. With an unequalled portfolio of IT and telecom products and the support of Fujitsu Limited, a $44.5B company with over 150,000 professionals in more than 100 countries, Fujitsu helps its customers fuse information and networking technology with commercial value. Over 300,000 Fujitsu network elements have been deployed by all major carriers across North America. As the metro market leader in both SONET and ROADM technology, the fundamental building blocks of next-generation networks, Fujitsu is helping customers take networking beyond convergence.
For more information, please see: http://us.fujitsu.com/telecom

Press Contacts

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Bob Laurent
Fujitsu Network Communications
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Fujitsu Network Communications
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FLASHWAVE®, NETSMART® and FASST™ are trademarks of Fujitsu Network Communications Inc. (USA) Hammerhead™, HSX 6000™ and Pegador™ are trademarks of Hammerhead Systems Inc. FUJITSU (and design) ® and THE POSSIBILITIES ARE INFINITE™ are trademarks of Fujitsu Limited. SUPERCOMM® is a trademark of the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) and the United States Telecom Association (USTA). All rights reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Pre-integrated Trillium®+plus SS7 Signaling Demonstration at SUPERCOMM 2005

Interphase Corporation® (NASDAQ: INPH), an international supplier of next-generation networking technologies, today announced a live demonstration at SUPERCOMM 2005 featuring the Interphase iSPAN® 4539F PMC T1/E1/J1 controller and iWARE® SS7 software in Continuous Computing’s Trillium®+plus ISUP Network Service-Ready Platform™. Trillium+plus ISUP is a pre-integrated signaling solution that enables rapid SS7 deployments in both AdvancedTCA® and CompactPCI® platforms. The demonstration will be hosted by Interphase in the PICMG pavilion (booth #43085CC) and by Continuous Computing (booth #32076) at SUPERCOMM 2005 in Chicago, Illinois from June 7-9.

Interphase and Continuous Computing have developed solutions for telecom equipment manufacturers (TEMs) to significantly reduce costs and development cycles required to integrate system components. The highly scalable Interphase iSPAN 4539F line card, which supports from two to 128 links in PMC or PCI form factors with rear and front access options, is an integral component of Continuous Computing’s Trillium+plus demonstration. In addition to the line card, the Trillium+plus ISUP signaling solution is comprised of high-performance Trillium ISDN User Part (ISUP) binary code and integrated management software.

The demonstration at SUPERCOMM highlights two innovative features for mobile service providers. The Custom Ringback Tones service lets mobile subscribers replace the typical “ring” or “busy” tones an incoming caller hears when they dial a subscriber’s number with a variety of music, such as the latest Top-40 song or a classic Frank Sinatra tune. The Missed Call Alerting application records all unsuccessful incoming calls when mobile users are outside the coverage area or a subscriber’s phone is turned off. Once the phone is re-connected to the network, the application delivers a call summary via Short Message Service (SMS), providing the subscriber with caller information for missed calls such as call time, calling party name and calling party’s phone number.

“Interphase and Continuous Computing share a commitment to supplying telecom equipment providers with cost-effective solutions and a faster time to market,” said Linsey Miller, Director of Business Development at Interphase Corporation. “This demonstration symbolizes our partnership with Continuous Computing to enable the delivery of highly integrated, development-ready platform solutions to our TEM customer base for the rapid deployment of advanced wireline and mobile infrastructure solutions and applications.”

“We are pleased to showcase the Interphase iSPAN 4539F SS7 line card and software in the Trillium+plus demonstration at SUPERCOMM, which illustrates how Continuous Computing enables TEMs to simplify and accelerate the deployment of SS7 network nodes,” said Steve Kimball, Director of Business Development for Continuous Computing’s Trillium business unit. “As one of our strategic partners, Interphase shares a mutual goal of delivering pre-integrated solutions to TEMs for accelerating time to market and reducing total life cycle costs.”

The Trillium+plus pre-integrated SS7 signaling solution demonstration will be on display at SUPERCOMM, June 7-9, in Chicago, Illinois, in booth #43085CC and #32076.

About Interphase Corporation

Interphase enables rapid platform design and integration for the global voice and data communications markets through custom and off-the-shelf communications equipment, embedded software development suites, and systems integration and consulting services for telecom and enterprise networks. The company’s products connect computer and telecommunication servers to Wide Area Networks (WANs), Local Area Networks (LANs) and Storage Area Networks (SANs) using Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM), Ethernet, Signaling System 7 (SS7), IP, Fibre Channel, HDLC, Frame Relay, and Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) technologies. Headquartered in Plano, Texas with sales offices across the globe, Interphase 2004 revenues were $35 million. Clients include Hewlett-Packard, Ericsson, Motorola, Inc., Fujitsu Ltd., Nortel Networks Ltd., Lucent Technologies, Lockheed Martin, and Raytheon. Additional information about Interphase and its products is available through the company’s web site at www.interphase.com.

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About Continuous Computing

Continuous Computing® Corporation provides high availability platform solutions that enable telecom equipment manufacturers to rapidly deploy converged communications. The company supplies integrated solutions in the wireless and Voice over IP markets to over 125 customers worldwide who rely on Continuous Computing to accelerate time to market, reduce total life cycle costs and increase return on investment. The company offers a comprehensive set of Trillium® protocol software; AdvancedTCA and CompactPCI systems; upSuite® platform management; Trillium+plus Network Service-Ready Platforms™; and customization and product life cycle management services. Founded in 1998, Continuous Computing is based in San Diego with offices globally. The company is ISO-9001 certified and a member of the Intel® Communications Alliance. Additional information is available at www.ccpu.com

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Continuous Computing is an Associate member of the Intel Communications Alliance.

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Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., a market leader in document imaging scanners, services and removable storage solutions, today announced that it will be conducting product demonstrations of its award-winning Fujitsu ScanSnap™ scanning solution and its complete line of DynaMO® Magneto-Optical (MO) storage drives at the 21st Annual California Accounting & Business Show in Los Angeles, California on June 6-7, 2005.

Fujitsu will showcase their latest ScanSnap scanning solution with improved software features and organizing capabilities. The new Fujitsu ScanSnap scanner includes an advanced software bundle, including Adobe® Acrobat® 7.0 Standard, ScanSnap Organizer™ version 1.0, and ScanSnap Manager™ version 2.0, providing users with the ability to create, secure, share, review, and archive PDF files.

The Fujitsu DynaMO 1300 Pocket drive, which can help safeguard your critical financial files, will also be demonstrated at the show. Only $199, this compact and lightweight USB 2.0 bus-powered Magneto-Optical removable storage drive is ideal for backup and archive of client and personal data. Data is stored on durable 3.5-inch MO disks, which are resistant to problems plaguing traditional removable magnetic media. SecureMO Folder file encryption software is included.

To see live demonstrations of the Fujitsu ScanSnap scanner and DynaMO storage drives, stop by the Fujitsu booth (#174A), or call Tiffany Leinassar (650/228-5171) to schedule an appointment.

WHEN/WHERE:

Event: 2005 California Accounting & Business Show & Conference

Date: June 6-7, 2005

Booth: #174A

Location: LAX Hilton, Los Angeles, CA

About The 2005 California Accounting & Business Show & Conference

The 21st annual California Accounting & Business Show & Conference is the largest meeting of CPAs in California in 2005 with over 2,000 CPAs and accounting and business executives in attendance. The California CPA Education Foundation-sponsored event includes special programs to generate an active audience for accounting, business, Internet and Web services systems.

For more information, please see: http://www.flaggmgmt.com/ca/default.htm

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 platforms, 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: http://www.fujitsu.com

About Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc.

Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. conducts engineering and marketing activities in San Jose, CA and sales operations throughout the United States. Fujitsu Computer Products of America currently offers products and services including scanners and scanner maintenance, hard disk drives, and Magneto-Optical drives. Fujitsu Computer Products of America is located at 2904 Orchard Parkway, San Jose, CA, 95134. For more information about Fujitsu products and services, call us at 800-626-4686 or 408-432-6333.
For more information, please see: http://www.fcpa.fujitsu.com

Press Contacts

Shareen Harvey
Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc.
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E-mail:sharvey@fcpa.fujitsu.com

Tiffany Leinassar
Voce Communications
Tel: 650-228-5171
E-mail:tleinassar@vocecomm.com

Copyright 2005 Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. All rights reserved. Fujitsu and the Fujitsu logo are registered trademarks and The Possibilities are Infinite is a trademark of Fujitsu Ltd. DynaMO is a registered trademark and ScanSnap is a trademark of Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owner. Statements herein are based on normal operating conditions and are not intended to create any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. reserves the right to modify at any time without notice these statements, services, products, as well as warranty and performance specifications.

Transaction Joins Technology Leaders with Nearly 60 Years of Combined Experience in Mission-Critical Environments

Sun Technology and Customer Base Grows Beyond Solaris and Java to Include Broad Range of Information Lifecycle Management Solutions

Sun Microsystems, Inc. (NASDAQ: SUNW) and Storage Technology Corporation (NYSE: STK) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Sun will acquire StorageTek. The combination will create a new global leader in comprehensive network computing and data management which collectively had total annual revenues of more than $13 billion in the past four quarters. Together, Sun and StorageTek can offer customers the most complete range of products, services and solutions available for securely managing mission-critical data assets. By bringing a systems approach to Information Lifecycle Management (ILM), Sun will be well-positioned to help customers better manage their growing privacy, security, compliance and policy requirements.

Under the terms of the agreement approved by both boards of directors, StorageTek stockholders will receive $37 per share in cash for each StorageTek share for an aggregate value of approximately $4.1 billion, including the assumption of employee stock options. Sun expects the transaction to be accretive to non-GAAP earnings in the first 12 months following the closing.

“Sun’s technical and financial strength puts us in a great position to act as a consolidator in the IT industry. This acquisition is part of an ongoing strategy to respond to customers seeking to rationalize their datacenter purchases — to free up time and dollars to focus on compliance, architectural integration, security and, of course, the bottom line,” said Scott McNealy, chairman and chief executive officer, Sun Microsystems, Inc. “With this announcement, Sun solidifies its leadership position, with the highest volume computing platforms, the most comprehensive data and identity management solutions, and when combined with StorageTek, an unmatched ability to earn the confidence of customers as they develop, deploy and manage information assets throughout their entire lifecycle.”

“Together, the two companies enjoy financial strength, a complete systems offering, an impressive list of blue chip customers and global reach. We look forward to welcoming the StorageTek workforce into the Sun organization and are confident that the combined enterprise, with its broader range of products, services and capabilities will significantly expand our customer base and opportunities for growth,” added McNealy.

“StorageTek’s decision to combine with Sun reflects our determination to act in the best interests of our customers, shareholders, employees and other constituents,” said Patrick J. Martin, chairman, president and chief executive officer, StorageTek. “By joining forces with Sun to form a combined enterprise with greatly enhanced technological, operational and financial resources, we are positioning that enterprise for accelerated growth and solid performance for years to come. I strongly believe that for StorageTek and all our constituents, this is the right transaction, with the right partner, for the right reasons, at the right time,” Martin concluded.

The products, services and solutions currently offered by Sun and StorageTek complement each other, and form one of the most comprehensive storage and data management portfolios in the industry. Sun today offers a line of innovative storage and networking products, including the Sun StorEdge 6920 storage system, a platform for virtualization and data services on almost any vendor’s storage system. Coupled with StorageTek’s new line of data protection and intelligent archive products, including its Storage Resource Management software and virtual tape solutions, Sun customers will have the ability to implement comprehensive ILM storage infrastructures with intelligence to maximize storage utilization and ensure compliance in enterprise, midrange and workgroup environments.

Following completion of the proposed transaction, which is expected to occur in late Summer/early Fall 2005, StorageTek will become fully integrated within Sun’s organization. In the interim, a joint team with representatives of both companies will develop integration plans that build upon the technological, product and cultural synergies and the best business and product development practices of both companies.

Completion of the transaction is subject to regulatory approval, StorageTek shareholder approval and other customary closing conditions.

The management teams of both companies will host a financial analyst and investor conference call today at 5:15 a.m. PT (8:15 a.m. ET). The call can be accessed at 888-692-0418 (U.S.) or 706-643-7750 (outside U.S.). The conference call will also be webcast at http://www.sun.com/investors and http://www.storagetek.com. For those unable to listen to the live conference call, a telephone replay will be available at 800-642-1687 (U.S.) or 706-645-9291 (outside U.S.) with conference call ID #6797028. The telephone replay will be available beginning June 2, 2005 at 7:15 a.m. PT through June 9, 2005 at 8:59 p.m. PT.

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This Press Releases contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements include statements regarding the expected financial performance of Sun Microsystems, Inc. following the consummation of the acquisition, Sun’s ability to achieve the expected synergies as a result of the acquisition, the strengthening of Sun’s position in the storage market as a result of the acquisition, and the expected timing for closing the acquisition in late Summer/early Fall 2005. Such statements are just predictions and involve risks and uncertainties such that actual results and performance may differ materially. Factors that might cause such a difference include the failure to (1) receive regulatory approval and approval from StorageTek shareholders for the acquisition, (2) successfully integrate StorageTek and its employees into Sun and achieve expected synergies, (3) accurately forecast the acquisition related restructuring costs and allocation of the purchase price to in process research and development, goodwill and other intangibles acquisition related inventory and other asset adjustments, as well as the impact of equity based compensation expense associated with FAS 123R, (4) compete successfully in this highly competitive and rapidly changing marketplace, and (5) retain key employees. These and other risks are detailed from time to time in Sun’s periodic reports that are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Sun’s annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2004 and its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarters ended September 26, 2004, December 26, 2004 and March 27, 2005.

Additional Information and Where to Find It

StorageTek has agreed to file a proxy statement in connection with the proposed Merger. The proxy statement will be mailed to the stockholders of StorageTek. StorageTek’s stockholders are urged to read the proxy statement and other relevant materials when they become available because they will contain important information about the acquisition and StorageTek. Investors and security holders may obtain free copies of these documents (when they are available) and other documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) at the SEC’s web site at www.sec.gov. In addition, investors and security holders may obtain free copies of the documents filed with the SEC by StorageTek by going to StorageTek’s Investor Relations page on its corporate website at www.storagetek.com.

In addition, StorageTek and its officers and directors may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from StorageTek’s stockholders with respect to the acquisition. A description of any interests that StorageTek’s officers and directors have in the acquisition will be available in the proxy statement. In addition, Sun may be deemed to have participated in the solicitation of proxies from StorageTek’s stockholders in favor of the approval of the acquisition. Information concerning Sun’s directors and executive officers is set forth in Sun’s proxy statement for its 2004 annual meeting of stockholders, which was filed with the SEC on September 22, 2004, and annual report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on September 13, 2004. These documents are available free of charge at the SEC’s web site at www.sec.gov or by going to Sun’s Investor Relations page on its corporate website at www.sun.com.

About StorageTek

StorageTek is a $2.2 billion global company that enables businesses, through its information lifecycle management strategy, to align the cost of storage with the value of information. The company’s innovative storage solutions manage the complexity and growth of information, lower costs, improve efficiency and protect investments. For more information, see www.storagetek.com, or call 1.800.786.7835.

About Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Since its inception in 1982, a singular vision — “The Network Is The Computer” — has propelled Sun Microsystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: SUNW) to its position as a leading provider of industrial-strength hardware, software and services that make the Net work. Sun can be found in more than 100 countries and on the World Wide Web at http://sun.com

Sun, Sun Microsystems, the Sun logo, Solaris, Java, StorEdge and The Network Is The Computer are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries.

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New Campaign Highlights How Sharing Creates Opportunities for Businesses to Thrive

Sun Microsystems, Inc. (NASDAQ: SUNW) today unveiled its new branding campaign and related advertising that clearly demonstrates the company’s commitment to the concept of sharing, a core value across the organization since its inception. The campaign presents the power of sharing and collaboration in action, featuring Sun customers and illustrating the solutions the companies created together.

“The technology to connect communities and fuel collaboration creates economic and social growth. Inventing and sharing those technologies, has been the core tenet of Sun’s business since its inception,” said Ingrid Van den Hoogen, vice president of brand and global communications. “This campaign demonstrates the power of sharing and delivers the clear message known by Sun’s employees, customers and partners for years – sharing grows markets and market growth benefits everyone.”

Sun began introducing the branding campaign in May through a series of outdoor teaser ads in New York City, the San Francisco Bay Area, Chicago, Washington, D.C. and Boston. An innovative micro-size placement followed in the Wall Street Journal’s Marketplace section and will run twice-weekly for the next year. Beginning today, print ads will run in major publications nationwide including the San Jose Mercury News, Financial Times, Forbes, Information Week, eWeek, and many others. The campaign also includes cutting edge online components ranging from RSS feeds and blog placements, to tradition online marketing including banners and other placements on CNET, Forbes.com, WSJ.com, Yahoo!, BusinessWeek.com and the New York Times online. Ads can be viewed at http://www.sun.com/share.

About Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Since its inception in 1982, a singular vision — “The Network Is The Computer” — has propelled Sun Microsystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: SUNW) to its position as a leading provider of industrial-strength hardware, software and services that make the Net work. Sun can be found in more than 100 countries and on the World Wide Web at http://sun.com

Sun, Sun Microsystems, the Sun logo, Java, Solaris, and The Network Is The Computer are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc., in the United States and other countries.

Fujitsu Network Communications Inc., a leading supplier of IT and wireline/wireless networking solutions, today announced that George Chase, group president and chief operating officer at Fujitsu Network Communications, will be speaking at the Lehman Brothers Worldwide Wireless and Wireline Conference in New York City today at 3:30 p.m.

The Lehman Brothers Worldwide Wireless and Wireline Conference is host to approximately 80 companies from a range of wireless and wireline leaders across the telecom value chain from carriers to vendors to semiconductor manufacturers. Speakers from the United States, Asia, and Europe should provide investors a truly global view of the industry. The conference runs from June 1 through June 3, 2005.

A live broadcast and archived replay of this presentation will be available at the Lehman Brothers web site at http://www.lehman.com.

About Fujitsu Network Communications Inc.

Fujitsu Network Communications Inc. creates and delivers robust wireline and wireless solutions that power next-generation telecommunication networks. With an unequalled portfolio of IT and telecom products and the support of Fujitsu Limited, a $44.5B company with over 150,000 professionals in more than 100 countries, Fujitsu helps its customers fuse information and networking technology with commercial value. Over 300,000 Fujitsu network elements have been deployed by all major carriers across North America. As the metro market leader in both SONET and ROADM technology, the fundamental building blocks of next-generation networks, Fujitsu is helping customers take networking beyond convergence.
For more information, please see: http://us.fujitsu.com/telecom

Press Contacts

John Stewart
Sr. Dir. Marketing Communications
Tel: 972-479-2055
E-mail:John.Stewart@fnc.fujitsu.com

Bob Laurent
Fujitsu Network Communications
Tel: 972-479-3480
E-mail:bob.laurent@fnc.fujitsu.com

Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., one of the world’s leading suppliers of hard disk drives and computer peripherals, today announced they will showcase its leading 2.5″ serial ATA (SATA) and small form factor (SFF) serial attached SCSI (SAS) hard disk drives inside market-ready storage systems at Storage World Conference on June 7-9, 2005 in Long Beach, CA.

At the event, Fujitsu and its partners will demonstrate the capabilities of several enterprise storage systems utilizing the latest Fujitsu 2.5″ SATA and SFF SAS hard disk drives. Working together, Fujitsu and its partners have tested and built market-ready systems that utilize minimal cabling, have smaller connection points, and enlist the latest in serial connectivity.

Storage World Conference is focused on making storage networking and management education more accessible to all users, from the small to medium-sized business (SMB) to the large-scale enterprise. The 2005 conference will expand direct end user participation in the speaker program, and offer extended networking opportunities for attendees through special events and increased exhibit hours.

To see a live demonstration, stop by booth number 128

WHEN/WHERE:

Date: June 7-9, 2005

Event: Storage World Conference 2005

Location: Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach, CA

Booth: 128

About Fujitsu

Fujitsu is a leading provider of customer-focused IT and communications solutions for the global marketplace. Pace-setting technologies, highly reliable computing and communications platforms, 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: http://www.fujitsu.com

About Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc.

Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. conducts engineering and marketing activities in San Jose, CA and sales operations throughout the United States. Fujitsu Computer Products of America currently offers products and services including scanners and scanner maintenance, hard disk drives, and Magneto-Optical drives. Fujitsu Computer Products of America is located at 2904 Orchard Parkway, San Jose, CA, 95134. For more information about Fujitsu products and services, call us at 800-626-4686 or 408-432-6333.
For more information, please see: http://www.fcpa.fujitsu.com

Press Contacts

Copyright 2005 Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. All rights reserved. Fujitsu and the Fujitsu logo are registered trademarks and The Possibilities are Infinite is a trademark of Fujitsu Ltd. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Statements herein are based on normal operating conditions and are not intended to create any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. reserves the right to modify at any time without notice these statements, services, products, as well as warranty and performance specifications.

Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. one of the world’s leading suppliers of hard disk drives and computer peripherals, today announced that Mike Chenery, vice president, Advanced Product Engineering, will present at the 16th Annual Bear Stearns Technology Conference in New York on June 7th and 8th.

Mr. Chenery is responsible for directing future hard disk drive architecture and development for Fujitsu, a leader in hard disk drive manufacturing. His guidance of Fujitsu Enterprise and Mobile hard disk drive features and design methodology, coupled with his valuable competitive analysis and technical assessments, has helped to secure the company’s position as a leader in time-to-market and quality.

WHEN/WHERE:

Date: June 7-8, 2005

Event: The Bear Stearns Technology Conference

Location: Grand Hyatt Hotel, New York City, NY

Presentation: Wednesday, June 8, 2005, 2:45 – 3:10PM

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 platforms, 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: http://www.fujitsu.com

About Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc.

Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. conducts engineering and marketing activities in San Jose, CA and sales operations throughout the United States. Fujitsu Computer Products of America currently offers products and services including scanners and scanner maintenance, hard disk drives, and Magneto-Optical drives. Fujitsu Computer Products of America is located at 2904 Orchard Parkway, San Jose, CA, 95134. For more information about Fujitsu products and services, call us at 800-626-4686 or 408-432-6333.
For more information, please see: http://www.fcpa.fujitsu.com

Press Contacts

Copyright 2005 Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. All rights reserved. Fujitsu and the Fujitsu logo are registered trademarks and The Possibilities are Infinite is a trademark of Fujitsu Ltd. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owner. Statements herein are based on normal operating conditions and are not intended to create any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. reserves the right to modify at any time without notice these statements, services, products, as well as warranty and performance specifications.