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networking equipment from a variety of different vendors at reasonable prices. In addition, it has
become relatively inexpensive to scale IT systems to accommodate new application software and
higher processing capacity as their business needs expand. These trends have produced real
benefits for IT users and have promoted the widespread use of information technology throughout
the business world.
However, because of the complexities involved in linking a variety of different equipment
together, unforeseen problems can occur. The expected level of system-wide performance may fail
to materialize, or it may be difficult to diagnose the root cause when system failures occur. As
complexity has increased, so has the time and cost required to run and manage IT systems. Now
operations and maintenance costs account for an increasing portion of customers’ IT budgets.
On the other hand, with competition intensifying on a global scale, economic conditions and a
variety of risk factors have resulted in a rapidly changing business environment. To enhance their
competitive positions, customers need to use information effectively and respond quickly, while at
the same time controlling costs. In their IT spending, customers are looking more closely than ever
at the efficiency of their investments, how quickly they can achieve their objectives, and the total
cost of ownership over the lifecycle of their IT systems, from development to operation and
maintenance.
Here is where Fujitsu can create value as a strategic partner helping customers to make optimal use
of information technology. Working with customers to find solutions to the management issues
they face is the cornerstone of our business strategy.
î‹”Solutions from Fujitsu