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Fujitsu Standardizes on Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional for Improved Reliability and Performance

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Fujitsu PC Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fujitsu Limited, has announced a company-wide initiative to standardize on Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional operating system for all headquarters and field office personnel. The move aims to leverage the improved reliability, performance, and scalability offered by Windows 2000 Professional, which has been extensively tested and qualified by Fujitsu's IT department. With this adoption, Fujitsu expects to reduce system operation expenses by 25% and increase productivity by 15%. The conversion of over 300 employees to the new platform is expected to be completed by October 2000.

Key Takeaways:

  • Fujitsu PC Corporation has standardized on Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional as its company-wide operating system.
  • The adoption aims to leverage the improved reliability, performance, and scalability offered by Windows 2000 Professional.
  • Fujitsu's IT department conducted extensive testing and qualification of Windows 2000 Professional before making the decision.
  • User benefits include dynamic plug and play, improved power management, greater reliability, improved security, and superior speed and scalability.
  • IT benefits include enterprise-wide version control, integrated diagnostics, and improved help systems.
  • Fujitsu expects to see a reduction in system operation expenses by 25% and an increase in productivity by 15% due to the adoption.
  • The conversion of all 300+ employees to the new platform is expected to be completed by October 2000.
  • Fujitsu PC Corporation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fujitsu Limited, a leading provider of Internet-based information technology solutions.

Statistics:

  • 300+ employees will be converted to the Windows 2000 Professional platform.
  • The conversion is expected to be completed by October 2000.
  • System operation expenses are expected to be reduced by 25%.
  • Productivity is expected to increase by 15%.

Sources:

  • Fujitsu PC Corporation: Press Release, Date: August 15, 2000
  • Microsoft Corporation: Registered trademarks and Windows 2000 Professional operating system
  • Fujitsu Limited: Consolidated revenues of $49.6 billion in fiscal year ended March 31, 2000 (Source: Fujitsu Limited Annual Report)
  • Fujitsu PC Corporation: Customer service and support center in Memphis, Tenn.
  • Fujitsu PC Corporation: Web site at www.fujitsupc.com

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