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9
Research & Development:
Toward the Next Generation of IT Network Systems
As broadband Internet becomes ubiquitous, we believe that next-generation networks
will require levels of performance and functionality that mere extensions of current
systems will be unable to deliver. The Fujitsu Group has been researching such new
areas as organic computers4that can autonomously detect and isolate faults, and grid
computing5, in which multiple data processing resources on the Internet can function as
one virtual computing center accommodating extreme load fluctuations. We are
pursuing R&D of cutting edge technologies to power the IT network systems and their
underlying electronic devices for the networked economy of tomorrow.
4. Organic computer
System comprising multiple ultra-thin computers (like blade servers) that can autonomously monitor, diagnose and modify system
resources.
5. Grid computing
A combination of midrange and high-performance computers, databases and research facilities, distributed over a wide geographic
area, that is made accessible as a whole to individual users regardless of location, providing a computing environment with
supercomputer-grade processing power.
Toward Sustainable Growth
What mankind can dream, technology can achieve; reliability and creativity
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these have long been the watchwords of the Fujitsu Group as we have pioneered
new markets and new technologies. Our corporate message, “The Possibilities
Are Infinite,” is also an expression of our determination to serve as a trusted
partner who can utilize IT to help our customers unleash infinite possibilities for
their business success. We will continue to concentrate on providing customer-
centric IT solutions for the global marketplace.
At the same time, we have made environmentalism a priority issue for the Group.
We are pursuing a variety of environmental initiatives including striving to make
all of Fujitsu’s products eco-friendly and offering IT-based environmental
solutions to our customers.
We posted a significant loss in fiscal 2001, but we are confident that the
restructuring initiatives we have implemented will improve profitability in fiscal
2002 and beyond. We will seek to increase shareholder value by strengthening
our profitability and our financial base, while continuing to earn the trust of our
customers around the world. On behalf of the Fujitsu Group, we wish to thank
our shareholders for their continuing support.
Chairman
Tadashi Sekizawa President, CEO & COO
Naoyuki Akikusa