Fujitsu

Fujitsu is a Japanese multinational information and communications technology company whose business has evolved from telecommunications equipment and mainframe computers into a broad portfolio of enterprise technology, consulting, managed services, cloud, infrastructure, networking, software, and advanced computing. The company was established on 20 June 1935 as Fuji Telecommunications Equipment Manufacturing, a spin-off of Fuji Electric, whose own origins were associated with Furukawa Electric and Siemens. It adopted the contracted name Fujitsu in 1967. The company became an important participant in Japan's post-war computing industry. In 1954 it produced the FACOM 100, generally recognized as Japan's first computer, and it subsequently developed transistorized and third-generation mainframes. Its computing activities later expanded into minicomputers, business systems, personal computers, workstations, servers, storage, telecommunications equipment, semiconductors, and consumer-oriented products such as the FM-7, FM-Towns and FM Towns Marty. Fujitsu maintained a mainframe business for decades while also building international capabilities through acquisitions, partnerships, and joint ventures. International expansion accelerated through its 1990 acquisition of a majority stake in the British computer company ICL, its 1997 acquisition of the remaining interest in Amdahl, and the 1999 creation of Fujitsu Siemens Computers with Siemens. The European computer joint venture became wholly owned by Fujitsu in 2009 and was renamed Fujitsu Technology Solutions. The company also acquired or developed consulting, enterprise software, systems integration, and telecommunications businesses, including DMR Consulting, GLOVIA International, Australian and New Zealand service operations, and other specialist companies. Fujitsu has progressively shifted its strategic emphasis toward technology services and digital transformation. Its offerings include infrastructure and application modernization, hybrid and multicloud services, cybersecurity, data and artificial intelligence, business applications, industry solutions, consulting, network automation, and managed operations. Hardware remains part of the portfolio through enterprise servers, storage systems, high-performance computing, selected network products, and related infrastructure. Fujitsu has also participated in national-scale and scientific computing projects, most notably Fugaku, the supercomputer developed with the RIKEN Center for Computational Science. Fugaku became the world's top-ranked supercomputer in 2020 and was also highly ranked in industrial, artificial-intelligence, and big-data performance categories. The company operates through subsidiaries and business units in more than 50 countries and regions and has a large international workforce. Fujitsu Limited is listed in Japan, including on the Tokyo Stock Exchange under ticker 6702, and its shares have been included in major Japanese market indices. In 2024, Fujitsu moved its corporate headquarters functions from Tokyo's Shiodome City Center to facilities in Kawasaki, Kanagawa, while other functions were distributed among offices in Kawasaki and Tokyo. Its present positioning is that of a large enterprise technology and services provider combining consulting, systems integration, cloud and managed services with infrastructure, computing, and research capabilities.

Fujitsu was created on 20 June 1935 as Fuji Telecommunications Equipment Manufacturing, a company separated from Fuji Electric. Its early identity was rooted in communications hardware, but it entered computing soon after the Second World War. In 1954 it produced the FACOM 100, Japan's first computer, and in the following decades developed successive FACOM mainframe generations. The company also produced minicomputers, business computers, personal computers, workstations, peripheral equipment, storage, telecommunications systems, and semiconductors. Its name was formally shortened to Fujitsu in 1967. During the 1970s and 1980s, Fujitsu expanded both its technology portfolio and international relationships. It entered an OEM arrangement involving the Key-Edit data-entry product, established software and business relationships overseas, and developed consumer-oriented computer lines including the FM-7 and FM-Towns families. The company also built long-term institutional activities, including the Kawasaki Frontale football club and the Fujitsu Frontiers American-football team. In 1986, Fujitsu and Queen's University Belfast's business-incubation organization helped establish Kainos, a software company. The 1990s brought a major internationalization of the business. Fujitsu acquired 80 percent of ICL in 1990 and later acquired a majority interest in the Russian computer company KME-CS. It developed telecommunications manufacturing activities in India and established network-related operations in the United States. Fujitsu introduced an early large full-color plasma display in 1992 and formed a flash-memory joint venture with AMD in 1993. In 1997 it acquired the remaining shares of Amdahl that it did not already own and increased its stake in GLOVIA International, an enterprise-resource-planning software company. In 1999, it and Siemens combined their European computer businesses in Fujitsu Siemens Computers. In the 2000s, Fujitsu consolidated its software and services capabilities. It acquired the remaining interest in GLOVIA in 2000, rebranded ICL as Fujitsu in 2002, and acquired consulting and systems-integration operations in Australia and elsewhere. A large outsourcing agreement with Reuters in 2007 transferred substantial internal IT work and personnel to Fujitsu. The company established development capacity in India and expanded its regional services presence. It sold its hard-disk-drive business to Toshiba in 2009 and acquired Siemens' interest in Fujitsu Siemens Computers, which became Fujitsu Technology Solutions. Fujitsu subsequently reorganized around services, digital infrastructure, and selected technology businesses. It announced significant workforce reductions in 2013 during a period of anticipated losses, combined its large-scale-integration design activities with Panasonic in Socionext, and later separated its LSI manufacturing activities. The company continued investing in cloud, software-defined networking, hybrid-cloud storage, enterprise applications, and consulting. Its 2015 global technology tour promoted themes of hyperconnectivity and human-centric computing, while later cooperation with VMware and the acquisition of USharesoft strengthened its cloud and application-delivery capabilities. In 2019, Fujitsu began supplying 5G equipment to NTT Docomo alongside NEC. Fujitsu established the subsidiary that became Fujitsu Japan in 2020 to expand its domestic IT-services business. That year also marked the international recognition of Fugaku, the supercomputer developed with RIKEN in Kobe. Fujitsu has continued to develop artificial-intelligence applications, including systems for recognizing complex hand movements, and software-defined storage based on Qumulo technology. In 2024, it relocated its corporate headquarters functions from central Tokyo to Kawasaki and related offices. The contemporary Fujitsu business is centered on enterprise and public-sector technology services, consulting, cloud and managed operations, cybersecurity, business applications, data and AI, networking, servers, storage, and high-performance computing.

1. 2024Headquarters relocated to Kawasaki

   Fujitsu moved its headquarters functions from Tokyo to Kawasaki and related offices.

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2. 2020Fugaku ranked first globally

   The RIKEN-Fujitsu supercomputer Fugaku became the world's fastest supercomputer in the TOP500 ranking.

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3. 2013Business restructuring announced

   The company announced 5,000 job cuts and further portfolio restructuring.

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4. 2009Hard-disk-drive business transferred to Toshiba

   Fujitsu completed the transfer of its HDD business to Toshiba.

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5. 1999Fujitsu Siemens Computers formed

   Fujitsu and Siemens combined their European computer operations.

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6. 1990ICL acquisition

   Fujitsu acquired an 80 percent interest in ICL.

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7. 1967Name changed to Fujitsu

   The company's official name was shortened to Fujitsu.

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8. 1954FACOM 100 introduced

   Fujitsu manufactured Japan's first computer, the FACOM 100.

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9. 1935Company established

   Fuji Telecommunications Equipment Manufacturing was established as a Fuji Electric spin-off.

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Enterprise-focused information and communications technology provider combining consulting, systems integration, cloud, managed services, business applications, infrastructure, networking, and advanced computing.

• FACOM mainframesMainframe computers1954

  Fujitsu's FACOM family established the company's historic role in Japanese computing. The line began with the FACOM 100 in 1954 and continued through multiple generations of mainframe-compatible systems. These computers supported large institutional workloads and formed the technical foundation for Fujitsu's later enterprise infrastructure and services businesses.

• FM-7 and FM-TownsPersonal computers1982

  The FM-7 and FM-Towns families were Fujitsu personal-computer platforms aimed at Japanese home and multimedia users. FM-Towns in particular became associated with graphical multimedia software and games, while the FM Towns Marty extended the platform concept into a dedicated gaming device.

• FUJITSU Server PRIMERGYEnterprise servers

  PRIMERGY is Fujitsu's principal x86 server family for enterprise, cloud, virtualization, and data-center workloads. The range covers rack, tower, blade, and other infrastructure configurations and is marketed as part of Fujitsu's broader enterprise-computing and managed-services portfolio.

• FUJITSU Storage ETERNUSData storage

  ETERNUS is Fujitsu's storage portfolio for block, file, backup, and hybrid infrastructure requirements. The systems are designed for enterprise data centers and are integrated with virtualization, cloud, and data-management environments.

• FugakuHigh-performance computing2020

  Fugaku is a supercomputer developed by Fujitsu with Japan's RIKEN research institute. Installed in Kobe, it uses Arm-based computing technology and supports scientific research, industrial simulation, artificial intelligence, and large-scale data analysis. It reached the top of the global TOP500 ranking in 2020.

• FUJITSU GLOVIAEnterprise software

  GLOVIA is Fujitsu's enterprise-software family, covering business applications and resource-planning capabilities for organizations in selected industries. Fujitsu acquired full ownership of GLOVIA International in 2000 and renamed the business FUJITSU GLOVIA in 2015.

• 2015Fujitsu 2015 World Tour

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  A global event program marking Fujitsu's 80th anniversary and presenting its views on hyperconnectivity and human-centric computing across 15 major cities.

  Outcome. The program reportedly attracted more than 10,000 IT professionals.

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• 2020Fugaku deployment and international rankingProduct launch

  Fujitsu and RIKEN developed a national-scale supercomputer for scientific and industrial workloads.

  What changed. Fugaku entered service in Kobe and was ranked first in the TOP500 list in June 2020.

  Aftermath. The system also led rankings covering industrial applications, artificial-intelligence workloads, and big-data analytics.

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• 2013Workforce and portfolio restructuringStrategy

  Fujitsu forecast a substantial net loss for the fiscal year ending March 2013.

  What changed. The company announced 5,000 job reductions and changes to its semiconductor and systems businesses.

  Aftermath. Large-scale integration design activities were combined with Panasonic's business in the newly established Socionext, while Fujitsu continued shifting emphasis toward services.

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• 2009Transfer of hard-disk-drive business to ToshibaM&A

  Fujitsu decided to exit its hard-disk-drive business and transfer the operation to Toshiba.

  What changed. The companies agreed to a sale, completed on 1 October 2009.

  Aftermath. The transaction reduced Fujitsu's direct involvement in hard-disk-drive manufacturing.

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• 2004MPG hard-disk-drive class-action judgmentControversy

  Fujitsu Computer Products of America lost a class-action lawsuit concerning defective chips and firmware in MPG-series hard-disk drives.

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• 2025Fujitsu completes the acquisition of GK Software

  Fujitsu reported the creation of a wholly owned subsidiary following its acquisition of GK Software, consolidating retail software and customer-engagement capabilities within its broader digital-transformation portfolio.

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• 2024Fujitsu relocated its headquarters functions to Kawasaki

  Fujitsu moved its headquarters from Shiodome City Center in Minato, Tokyo, to facilities in Kawasaki and other offices.

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• 2024Fsas Technologies began operating as Fujitsu's dedicated Japanese hardware subsidiary

  The new organization combined development, manufacturing, sales and maintenance responsibilities for selected infrastructure hardware and direct enterprise-PC sales in Japan.

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• 2023Fujitsu announces acquisition of GK Software

  Fujitsu announced a transaction to acquire German retail-software company GK Software, seeking to strengthen its retail technology platform and expand its overseas customer base. The reported planned consideration for all shares was €432 million, subject to the transaction terms and completion process.

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• 2023Fujitsu makes toBe Marketing a wholly owned subsidiary

  Fujitsu acquired all shares of toBe Marketing, a Salesforce-focused marketing-automation and CRM services company. The move was intended to expand Fujitsu’s digital-marketing and customer-data capabilities.

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• 2023Fujitsu announced creation of a dedicated Japanese hardware company

  Fujitsu announced that server, storage and selected enterprise-network hardware functions in Japan would be integrated into Fsas Technologies Inc. from April 1, 2024.

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• 2020Fugaku became the world's fastest supercomputer

  Fugaku, developed with RIKEN, reached the top position in the TOP500 ranking and led several additional performance categories.

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• 2020Fujitsu announced Fujitsu Japan Ltd.

  Fujitsu announced a new domestic company intended to consolidate functions and strengthen its Japanese services-market presence; implementation was subsequently planned for 2021.

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• 2013Fujitsu announced workforce reductions during a loss forecast

  The company announced plans to cut 5,000 positions amid a projected annual net loss and restructuring of its business portfolio.

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• 2009Fujitsu sold its hard-disk-drive business to Toshiba

  Fujitsu agreed to transfer its hard-disk-drive business to Toshiba, with completion scheduled for October 2009.

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• 1999Fujitsu and Siemens formed Fujitsu Siemens Computers

  The companies combined their European computer operations in a 50:50 joint venture.

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• 1990Fujitsu acquired majority control of ICL

  Fujitsu acquired 80 percent of the British computer company ICL, expanding its international systems business.

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• 1954Fujitsu produced Japan's FACOM 100 computer

  The company manufactured the FACOM 100, an early Japanese computer and a foundational product in its computing history.

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• 1935Fujitsu established as a telecommunications-equipment manufacturer

  Fuji Telecommunications Equipment Manufacturing was established as a spin-off of Fuji Electric.

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• Fujitsu promoted the Shaping tomorrow with you campaign

  A global business campaign used an online film showing industries applying Fujitsu technology to communicate the role of data and digital solutions in future business and society.

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1. Fujitsu
2. Fugaku supercomputer
3. Fujitsu completes the acquisition of GK Software
4. Fsas Technologies began operating as Fujitsu's dedicated Japanese hardware subsidiary
5. Fujitsu announces acquisition of GK Software
6. Fujitsu makes toBe Marketing a wholly owned subsidiary
7. Fujitsu announced creation of a dedicated Japanese hardware company
8. Fujitsu announced Fujitsu Japan Ltd.
9. Fujitsu promoted the Shaping tomorrow with you campaign