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GRAPH 1
Next-Generation Metro WDM Market
Share in North America (Revenue Basis)
1 n Fujitsu 28.7%
2 n Company A 17.4%
3 n Company B 16.6%
4 n Company C 14.8%
5 n Others 22.5%
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2
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(Source: Ovum, Market Share: 1Q11 ON Global,
June 2011)
The Americas
Founded in 1864, St. Louis College of Pharmacy is one of the
oldest and largest colleges of pharmacy in America. The six-
year curriculum integrates the liberal arts and sciences with a
professional program leading to the doctor of pharmacy degree.
Over 1,200 students from 25 states are currently enrolled.
St. Louis College of Pharmacy
Dispensing Reliable PCs to Equip Students for
College of Pharmacy
St. Louis College of Pharmacy issues a PC to all incoming
students, so they need rugged, highly reliable products that
will last several years. A longtime Fujitsu customer, they stan-
dardized on the LIFEBOOK® T Series Tablet PC based on size,
weight, full-sized keyboard and overall performance; solid
construction; modular bay for second battery; price; and the
Fujitsu reputation for quality and service.
“Because our students use their computers so extensively, we
really needed reliable, state-of-the-art technology to keep up
with the College’s many demands,” said F. Chad Shepherd, Vice
President Information Technology, Chief Information Officer for
St. Louis College of Pharmacy. “For the past several years, the
Fujitsu tablet PCs have delivered this and more. We’re also inter-
ested in the Windows-based STYLISTIC Q550 Slate PC; we haven’t
seen any other product with its impressive enterprise features.
We’re thrilled that it connects to the network with no changes to
the network itself, has a removable eight-hour battery for
marathon study periods, and includes advanced security
features such as a biometric fingerprint sensor. These features
enable us to optimally integrate computing into a productive,
enjoyable college experience.”
Market Trends
The IT market in the Americas in 2011 is expected to grow at a comparatively high rate of
7.4% year on year. This represents a trend of continued growth, despite falling short of
the considerable 10.1% growth rate in 2010. In the United States, the economy is
improving in areas such as manufacturing, retail and transportation, but the pace of
recovery in the labor market is sluggish, and the economic environment remains dif-
ficult, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises.
In 2011, the IT services market in the Americas is expected to grow a gradual 4.6%
year on year, following the 3.9% growth of the previous year. Corporate investment activi-
ties have begun to show vitality, and there are expectations of recovery focused on initia-
tives for virtualization and cloud computing. In addition, the growing use of smartphones
has created a new market category, prompting existing vendors to redefine their market
position. Consequently, the brisk corporate M&A activity in 2010 will likely continue
during 2011.
gGRAPH 2
STYLISTIC Q550 Slate PC
Photo by Jennifer Silverberg
Customer Solution Profile
054 FUJITSU LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2011
INITIATIVES BY REGION THE AMERICAS