Archive | 2005

First Public Demonstration of Sun’s High Performance, Highly Available Netra ATCA Blade Platform; Industry Support from Leading Real-Time Data Management Providers

Sun Microsystems, Inc. (Nasdaq:SUNW) and NTT COMWARE, a group company of NTT , today made the first public demonstration of Sun’s upcoming Netra ATCA (advanced telecom computing architecture) blade platform at 2005 Supercomm. The demonstration shows NTT COMWARE’s next-generation SIP application server technology for “triple-play” services (voice, video and data) on Sun’s Netra ATCA blade running carrier-grade Solaris Operating System. This new platform is scheduled for release at the end of 2005.

“Today we are demonstrating a major step toward enabling service providers to quickly deploy next generation voice, video and data services on our upcoming ATCA platform,” said Raju Penumatcha, VP of Netra Systems and Networking (NSN), Sun Microsystems. “This demonstration validates the importance of Sun’s ATCA strategy for high-performance, highly available next-generation telecom services that meet the demand of today’s service providers.”

The combination of the UltraSPARC processor-based ATCA blade running the proven carrier-grade Solaris 10 Operating System, NTT COMWARE’s best-in-breed SIP application server and NMS Communications’ Open Access platform will uniquely enable high performance, highly available triple-play services for emerging fixed mobile convergent networks.

“NTT COMWARE has been working very closely with Sun on our next-generation SIP application server technology and we intend to deploy this technology on Sun’s ATCA blade platform to enable triple-play services for our key service provider customers,” said a senior vice president with NTT COMWARE. “Leveraging an open, standards-based computing platform like Sun’s Netra ATCA blade platform will allow us the flexibility to rapidly deploy revenue-generating services that can easily adapt to evolving marketplace needs.”

Earlier this year, Sun announced that NMS Communications would be delivering its OpenAccess technology on Sun’s upcoming ATCA platform. Concurrently, NMS Communications is announcing publicly its plans for delivering its ATCA standards-based OpenAccess products to the market. This real-world telecom application provides the first tangible example of this collaboration on Sun’s ATCA blade platform.

Additional Industry Support From Leading Real-Time Data Management Providers: TimesTen and Solid Information Technology

To accelerate development and deployment of next-generation telecom services, such as IP multimedia subsystems (IMS), Sun today also announced alliances with leading real-time data management software providers, TimesTen and Solid Information Technology. Next-generation telecom services, such as IMS, demand real-time data management and open, scalable ATCA platforms to meet the performance and capacity requirements of today’s service providers. Real-time data management software is used to facilitate seamless call transfer from one network to another and enable location/presence-based services without noticeable delays.

“By bringing together Sun’s Netra ATCA blade platform with leading embedded data management providers, service providers and network equipment providers will be able to more quickly develop and deploy revenue-enhancing next generation telecom services for emerging convergent networks,” said Raju Penumatcha, VP of Netra Systems and Networking, Sun Microsystems. “Sun’s Netra ATCA blade platform will deliver the scalable, highly available, carrier-grade platform needed to make next generation telecom services cost-effective while reducing time-to-revenue.”

TimesTen will be qualifying and delivering its embedded, real-time data management software products on Sun’s Netra ATCA blade platform, supporting both Solaris 10 and carrier-grade Linux operating systems. TimesTen’s products, based on in-memory SQL relational database technology (RDBMS) and open, standard APIs, provide the ideal foundation for such services, and match the carrier-grade expectations of service providers worldwide.

“TimesTen and Sun have been working together for more than six years to meet the needs of telecom customers. We share a commitment to providing best-in-class software and hardware infrastructures that innovate and optimize value,” said John Trembley, director of telecom and networking at TimesTen. “The Sun Netra ATCA blade platform and TimesTen’s real-time data management software are well-positioned for the evolution of core networks and converged services.”

Similarly, Solid Information Technology, a long time Sun partner, will also be qualifying and delivering its complete embedded data management software platform on Sun’s Netra ATCA blade platform, supporting both Solaris 10 and carrier-grade Linux operating systems. Optimized for carrier-grade telecom devices and services, Solid’s embedded data management software platform provides a truly integrated in-memory and disk based SQL relational database engine (RDBMS) that includes patented bi-directional data distribution technology to guarantee data consistency across loosely connected systems.

“By bringing together Sun’s standards-based ATCA blade platform with Solid’s standards-based embedded data management software platform, we are making it much easier for service providers to speed their next-generation services to market,” said Alain Couder, President and CEO of Solid Information Technology. “Solid delivers proven, high-availability core technology so that service providers don’t have to reinvent the wheel and can instead focus on creating new services like IMS, VoIP, PTT and other novel IP-based services.”

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, Solaris, Netra, and The Network Is The Computer are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All SPARC trademarks are used under license and are trademarks or registered trademarks of SPARC International, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Products bearing SPARC trademarks are based upon an architecture developed by Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., a market leader in document imaging scanners and services, today announced that the Fujitsu fi-5650C color duplex document scanner received the “Best of AIIM 2005” award in the mid-volume scanner category. The “Best of AIIM” award acknowledges extraordinary products that offer users an array of features that increase competence and return on investment. The awards are presented by AIIM E-DOC Magazine and solutions are judged by a panel of industry experts during the annual AIIM ON DEMAND Conference & Expo. This year’s event was held on May 17-19 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The Fujitsu fi-5650C high-speed dual color duplex scanner combines user versatility, compact design and state of the art technology. The scanner features a 200-page automatic document feeder with dual control panels for left or right handed scanning flexibility, superb paper-handling capabilities with its ultrasonic double-feed detection technology, 300-page exit stacker and up to an 8,000 page per day duty cycle. The scanner is also equipped with Adobe® Acrobat® 6.0 Standard, ScandAll 21™, Kofax® VirtualReScan® (VRS) 4.0 software technology, and a 30-day trial version of Software Image Processing Control (IPC) software.

“We congratulate Fujitsu on winning this year’s Best of Show award for mid-range scanners,” said John Mancini, president, AIIM. “Versatility and cost-effectiveness are just a few components that we judge when considering a solution for the ‘Best of AIIM’ award. We are pleased to honor the Fujitsu scanner with this acknowledgement.”

“We are delighted to have the Fujitsu fi-5650C scanner receive this recognition from the AIIM E-DOC Magazine and the enterprise content and document management community” said Victor Kan, vice president, sales and marketing, Imaging Products Group, Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc.

“The Fujitsu fi-5650C scanner offers users a simple, fast, reliable, and cost-effective method to digitally store paper-based files, comply with government regulations, decrease operational costs, and increase productivity and ROI.” The Fujitsu fi-5650C scanner is priced starting at $6,995.00 (U.S. list) and is available through authorized resellers, VARs, and distributors including Compucenter de Mexico, Cranel Imaging, Ingram Micro, Optical Laser, NewWave Technologies and Tech Data. For more information about Fujitsu scanners call 800-626-4686 or visit: http://www.fcpa.fujitsu.com.

Fujitsu fi-5650C Scanner Service Options

Fujitsu offers one of the most comprehensive portfolios of service programs in the document imaging industry which are now available for the Fujitsu fi-5650C scanner. From ScanCare™, Fujitsu’s flagship preventative maintenance program combining training and consumables with its on-site Basic parts, labor and travel, to ScanAid™, the easy-to-install consumable kit, Fujitsu’s services suite has a program to meet nearly any budget. Fujitsu fi-5650C customers who register their scanner within 90 days of purchase will receive a free nine-month depot service upgrade.

For more information about Fujitsu services, contact a Fujitsu distribution partner or service sales at 1-800-301-9475 or visit: http://www.ImagingService.com.

About AIIM E-DOC Magazine

AIIM E-DOC Magazine is an unrivalled and unbiased industry source for information on enterprise content management (ECM) topics that help management professionals worldwide make informed and effective technology decisions. Published six times a year by AIIM International (the enterprise content management association), AIIM E-DOC Magazine is written by technology experts and experienced executives. Each issue includes insightful feature stories, targeted case studies, lessons learned, and problems solved. It explains how content management technologies can be put to work to harness the unstructured information and data in a company – the topics ECM professionals care about.

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.
Tel: 408-894-3926
E-mail:sharvey@fcpa.fujitsu.com

Jennifer Reynolds
Voce Communications
Tel: 650-228-5171
E-mail:jreynolds@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. Advance Exchange is a trademark of Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. 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, our services, products, and their warranty and performance specifications.

Sun and Partners Offer Infrastructure Solutions, Technologies & Services Portfolio to Maximize the Value of New IP-based Converged Networks

Sun Microsystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: SUNW) today announced the launch of its Open Service Delivery Platform Solutions Program. This partnership initiative will help telecommunications service providers rapidly and cost-effectively deliver new, differentiated revenue-generating consumer and enterprise services utilizing technologies such as IMS and VoIP.

The Program presents a framework of discrete technologies, products and services that can be combined to meet the unique needs of service providers now evolving their service delivery infrastructure to support expanded portfolios of new services. This framework is based on Sun products and technologies such as the carrier-grade Solaris 10 Operating System (OS). Sun is collaborating with an ecosystem of industry leaders, including Network Equipment Providers (NEPs), Systems Integrators (SIs) and Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) to build out the framework. Among the initial partners announced by Sun today to build out this framework are Appium, Drutt, EDS, jNetx, Open Cloud and Terraplay.

“Leveraging Sun’s rich tradition in the telecoms space and our heritage as a champion of open standards, we are able to offer customized solutions that empower service providers to build their next-generation delivery infrastructure and create the network of the future,” said Darrell Jordan-Smith, Vice President, Global Telecommunications, Sun Microsystems.

Component-oriented Approach to Customization

With the advent of IP-based next-generation networks, service providers can now quickly build and deploy new data services for the first time. Ranging from IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) services and Voice Over IP (VoIP) applications to video conferencing, multi-player gaming and ringtone download, these services will be indispensable to increasing average revenue per user (ARPU) and building customer loyalty. The challenge for service providers is that existing infrastructures are typically proprietary and not cost-effective, whereas new data services require scalable, open systems that can easily integrate and manage new applications.

Sun announced its first-generation service delivery platform (SDP) program as early as 2003 to enable service providers to launch new, secured, and innovative services quickly while maintaining control of their own networks. Since then, Sun’s Open Service Delivery Platform (OSDP) Solutions Program has evolved to allow new services to be developed for existing networks, to coordinate services from third-party vendors, and to integrate, package and deliver services to end-user customers.

The new Open SDP Solutions Program will help service providers easily grasp the benefits of SDPs as a launch pad to new services and stronger long-term growth. Guided by a mature component-oriented approach, Sun offers its service provider customers the freedom to pick and choose components from the framework according to their unique needs, releasing them from the burden of purchasing costly and unwieldy new systems and services that are not required.

Framework for Fast, Cost-effective Implementation of Cutting-edge Services

To deliver diverse implementations appropriate to each service provider customer, Sun has created a multi-layer Open SDP architecture that is end-to-end Java and can take advantage of the carrier-grade Solaris operating system. This approach ensures the easy integration of components, whether they come from Sun or from its ecosystem of partners.

Sun’s diverse product portfolio is the key to the power and range of the Open SDP infrastructure. End-user services can be created or consumed using Sun Java Studio software. Sun Content Delivery Server provides content management, digital-rights management, access control, customer management and personalization functions. Java technology-based Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition (J2ME platform), Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE platform) and JAIN specification SLEE (the Java specification for Service Logic Execution Environment (SLEE)) support the creation and execution of services while delivering specific carrier-grade functions, such as transaction security and persistence. Sun Java System Identity Manager looks after user provisioning and the exchange of identity data between applications.

Sun technology also underlies the crucial integration of operations support systems (OSS) and business support systems (BSS) to ensure that service providers properly manage their billing systems as new services are launched evermore rapidly. Sun recently announced a major win (http://www.sun.com/smi/Press/sunflash/2005-05/sunflash.20050518.1.html) to help KT (formerly Korea Telecom), one of the largest service providers in Korea, buildout its OSS/BSS infrastructure network.

Sun partners add strength to every layer of the Open SDP architecture. Several of the first solutions created under the Open SDP Solutions Program will be demonstrated at Supercomm. These include:

• Appium, Drutt, Terraplay – This joint solution demonstrates the depth of converged mobile services available today. It allows users to purchase, download and play multi-player games and then voice conference with the other players. Leveraging the existing mobile network, this scenario combines three revenue streams-m-commerce, online gaming and phone conferencing-into a seamless customer experience.
• jNETx – The jNetX solution demonstrates how Java technology-based services can be used in a convergent carrier-grade network environment to simplify IMS service delivery and deliver portability across 2G/3G mobile, IMS and PSTN networks.
• Open Cloud’s Fault Tolerant 3G IMS Application Server and SCIM Java solutions are being demonstrated at booth 43077.

“Differentiated telecommunications services are set to add sparkle to the daily lives of consumers-and bring enhanced competitiveness, customer loyalty and longevity to service providers able to evolve their current service delivery infrastructure to take advantage of the opportunities ahead,” Jordan-Smith added. “The Open SDP Solutions Program supports Sun’s component-oriented approach to its Open SDP by creating an ecosystem of industry leaders and a clear, open standards-based framework within which collaboration can flourish. The end result is a highly flexible, customizable solution that helps service providers deliver exciting differentiated services faster, more efficiently and more cost-effectively.”

Note: Sun Microsystems and partners will be introducing the Open SDP Solutions Program at a presentation and demonstration on Wednesday, June 8, at 10:00am, 1:00pm and 3:00pm CDT in room 91025. These solutions will also be demoed at the Sun booth 78022 at Supercomm .

About Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Since its inception in 1982, 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, J2EE, J2ME, Solaris, and The Network Is The Computer are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries.

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.

Safe Harbor

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.

StorageTek and the StorageTek logo are registered trademarks of Storage Technology Corporation. Other names mentioned may be trademarks of Storage Technology Corporation or other vendors/manufacturers.

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.
Tel: 408-894-3926
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.

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. 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

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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 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

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.