Fujitsu Siemens Computers
| Company type | Joint venture |
|---|---|
| Industry | Information technology |
| Founded | October 1, 1999 |
| Founder | Fujitsu, Siemens AG |
| Defunct | April 1, 2009 |
| Fate | Acquired by Fujitsu and rebranded as Fujitsu Technology Solutions |
| Headquarters | Germany |
Area served | Europe, Middle East, Africa |
| Products | Handheld devices, laptops, desktop computers, servers, storage solutions, IT data center equipment |
| Parent | Fujitsu (after 2009) |
Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH was an information technology company established on October 1, 1999, as an equal partnership between Japan's Fujitsu and Germany's Siemens AG. On April 1, 2009, Fujitsu purchased Siemens' shares, resulting in the rebranding of the firm as Fujitsu Technology Solutions.
The firm offered a broad range of products, including handheld devices, laptops, desktop computers, servers, storage solutions, and comprehensive IT data center equipment. Fujitsu Siemens maintained a significant market footprint throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Africa; products distributed outside these territories were branded under Fujitsu, with service operations spanning 170 countries globally.
With a strategic focus on environmentally responsible computing, Fujitsu Siemens was acknowledged as a pioneer in sustainable IT practices, earning certifications like Energy Star and Nordic swan. The company also boosted its brand recognition by sponsoring the McLaren Mercedes Formula-1 team during the 1999 and 2000 racing seasons.
History
The origins on the Fujitsu side trace back to the mid-1980s when Finnish Nokia and Swedish Ericsson merged their PC divisions. Ericsson’s PCs were noted for ergonomic design and vibrant colors. In 1991, Nokia Data was sold to British firm International Computers Limited (ICL), which eventually became part of Fujitsu. The Fujitsu name originated from its roots in the data division of Fuji Electric, combining "Fu" from the Furukawa Electric zaibatsu and "Ji," derived from jiimensu, the Japanese pronunciation of Siemens.
The Finnish-manufactured Nokia MikroMikko compact desktops continued production until component fabrication transitioned to Taiwan. Globally, Fujitsu marketed the MikroMikko series under the name ErgoPro.
In 1997, Fujitsu completed its acquisition of Amdahl, a producer of IBM-compatible mainframe computers. While Siemens had a considerable mainframe presence in Europe with proprietary non-IBM-compatible systems, Fujitsu’s purchase of Amdahl reinforced its standing in the IBM-compatible mainframe sector.
On the German side, Siemens Nixdorf Informationssysteme was formed by merging Nixdorf Computer with Siemens’ IT division.
In 2003, the company earned the Wharton Infosys Business Transformation Award recognizing its innovative application of IT.
In November 2008, Fujitsu declared its intention to acquire Siemens' share in the joint venture for about €450 million, effective April 1, 2009. At that time, Fujitsu Siemens was the final significant Japanese-European computer manufacturer remaining.
The acquisition was finalized on April 1, 2009; subsequently, the company was renamed Fujitsu Technology Solutions, and the FSC website was taken down.
Products
The product range of Fujitsu Siemens Computers comprised:
- Media Center: Activity
- Notebook computers: Amilo, Amilo PRO, CELSIUS Mobile, ESPRIMO Mobile, Fujitsu Lifebook, Liteline, PCD, SCENIC Mobile
- Desktop systems: SCALEO, SCENIC, ESPRIMO, Amilo Desktop
- Workstations: CELSIUS
- Tablet PCs: STYLISTIC
- Convertible laptops: LIFEBOOK
- Handheld devices: Pocket LOOX
- Industry-standard servers: PRIMERGY, PRIMERGY BladeFrame
- Mission-critical servers based on IA-64 architecture: PRIMEQUEST
- UNIX servers: SPARC Enterprise Servers and PRIMEPOWER series (ranging from 250 to 2500)
- Mainframes compatible with S/390: S-series and SX-series
- Flat panel display products:
- Myrica (LCD and Plasma television sets)
- SCALEOVIEW (LCD monitors)
- SCENICVIEW (LCD monitors)
- Operating system offerings:
See also
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