Fujitsu Launches RapidWebSS: A Software Tool for Easy Web Application Creation

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Fujitsu and Fujitsu Applications have announced the launch of RapidWebSS, a software tool designed to make it easy for customers to create their own web applications. The tool is aimed at office tasks and provides a simple way to create web applications using familiar Excel operations. With RapidWebSS, customers can create new web applications in about half a day, and the software can flexibly accommodate changes to business process specifications after applications have been put into use. This innovative tool enables business processes that were previously difficult to systemize due to budgetary or operational workload constraints to be centralized and managed efficiently.

Key Takeaways:

  • RapidWebSS is a software tool that makes it easy for customers to create their own web applications using familiar Excel operations.
  • The tool is designed for office tasks, including simple workflow management, customer-relationship management, bid management, and trouble-ticket management.
  • RapidWebSS can create new web applications in about half a day, with an additional 13 pre-designed templates available for essential office administration functions.
  • The software can flexibly accommodate changes to business process specifications after applications have already been put into use.
  • RapidWebSS is inexpensive to use, with a license priced at JPY 98,000 per server, and can be used on-premise or in a cloud environment.
  • Fujitsu plans to offer the software under a SaaS model in the future.
  • RapidWebSS aims to systemize business processes that involve ROI or operational overhead risks, which are typically managed manually using Excel.

Statistics:

  • 170,000 employees support Fujitsu customers in 70 countries.
  • Fujitsu reported consolidated revenues of 4.5 trillion yen (US$55 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011.
  • Fujitsu aims to sell 1,000 units of RapidWebSS over the next three years.
  • The software allows users to access and input information over the Internet using their own computers.

Sources:

  • Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702)
  • Fujitsu Applications, Ltd.
  • JCN Newswire
  • Japan Corporate News Network (JCN)