Fujitsu Limited is a Japanese global ICT leader, evolving from its 1935 roots as a telecom equipment maker into a tech giant known for computing, services, and innovation, famous for landmarks like Japan's first data comms system (1964) and the K computer, focusing now on AI, digital transformation (DX), and sustainable solutions, while its home appliance arm became Fujitsu General (now GENERAL Inc.).
Key Milestones
Early Years and Telecommunications (1923–1949)- 1935: FUSI TSUSHINKI SEIZO K.K. (the future Fujitsu Limited) was established as an offshoot of Fuji Electric's communications division, initially focusing on manufacturing automatic telephone switching systems.
- 1940: Delivered Japan's first domestically produced "T-type" automatic switching system.
- 1954: Unveiled the FACOM 100, Japan's first relay-type automated computer, marking the company's entry into the computer business.
- 1968: Released the FACOM230-60, a bestselling computer that utilized integrated-circuit logic, and delivered Japan's first online deposit system to a major bank.
- 1975: Delivered the Amdahl 470 V/6 mainframe computer (developed in collaboration with Amdahl Corporation) to NASA, a major international breakthrough.
- 1980: Became the largest computer company in Japan. Fujitsu Laboratories also succeeded in developing the High Electron Mobility Transistor (HEMT).
- 1981: Introduced its first personal computer, the FM-8, and received orders for the world's first fully digital electronic switching system from Singapore.
- 1989: Adopted the current corporate logo, symbolizing infinite possibilities, and unveiled the FM TOWNS multimedia personal computer.
- 1992: Introduced PROPOSE, a services framework that shifted the company's focus from purely hardware sales to offering separate, chargeable IT services and solutions.
- 1999: Announced the "Everything on the Internet" business strategy.
- 2011: The collaboratively developed "K computer" achieved the world's fastest processing speed in global rankings.
- 2015: Selected as an official Gold Partner for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
- 2020: The supercomputer "Fugaku" took the No. 1 spot in multiple world rankings.
- 2021: Established the new business brand, Fujitsu Uvance, to focus on sustainability transformation through digital services.
Overview
- Common Name: Fujitsu
- Year Founded: 1935
- Founders: Established as a joint venture between the Japanese Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. and the German company Siemens AG
- Origin: Japan
- Headquarters: Fujitsu Technology Park, 4-1-1 Kamikodanaka, Nakahara-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa 211-8588, Japan
- Tagline: Shaping tomorrow with you
Main Products
Client Computing Devices (PCs & Tablets)- Notebooks: LIFEBOOK (business-focused, secure, mobile), with features like PalmSecure.
- Desktops: ESPRIMO (energy-efficient, quiet, for office productivity).
- Tablets: STYLISTIC (slates).
- Workstations: Celsius.
- Thin Clients: FUTRO.
- Servers: PRIMERGY (rack/tower servers), PRIMEQUEST (mission-critical servers).
- Storage: ETERNUS (disk storage systems).
- Integrated Systems: PRIMEFLEX (pre-integrated hardware/software for hybrid IT, edge, core, cloud).
- Mainframes: GlobalServer GS21, BS2000.
- Supercomputers: K Computer, Fugaku.
- Scanners: fi series (document scanners), ScanSnap (personal scanners).
- Software: Interstage, Systemwalker (middleware/management), Symfoware (database).
- Microelectronics: Microcontrollers, ASICs, optical components.
- Point of Sale: TeamPos, TeamPad.
Innovation & Partnership
- Microsoft: A leading partnership of over 40 years that focuses on holistic digital and sustainability transformation, leveraging Microsoft Azure and AI platforms to co-develop solutions across manufacturing, retail, healthcare, and the public sector.
- Amazon Web Services (AWS): An expanded partnership aimed at accelerating the modernization of legacy applications on the AWS Cloud through a joint initiative.
- SAP: The first global Technology Partner for Fujitsu (since 1999), with expertise in providing end-to-end solutions, from consulting services to infrastructure for SAP systems and SAP S/4HANA migration.
- NVIDIA: A strategic collaboration to build AI infrastructure, combining Fujitsu's CPUs with NVIDIA GPUs for high-speed computing.
- Palantir: A deepened partnership to solve societal issues and accelerate business transformation through data integration and analysis, including new agreements on generative AI.
- Celonis: A strategic global partnership, where Fujitsu acts as a Global Platinum Partner, using Celonis' process mining technology to offer end-to-end consulting services for optimizing business operations.
- Other Major Alliance Partners: Fujitsu's broader ecosystem includes global alliances with companies such as Intel, Oracle, VMware, SUSE, ServiceNow, RedHat, Cisco, NetApp, Citrix, AMD, and Cohere.
Sustainability
- Net-Zero Targets: Aiming for Net Zero GHG emissions in their own operations by FY2030 and across the entire value chain by FY2040 (Science Based Targets validated).
- Renewable Energy: Striving for 100% renewable energy (RE100) for their electricity by FY2030.
- Product Efficiency: Reducing power consumption in products during use.
Useful Links
Browse authorized repair centers and official retail stores of Fujitsu using the links below to get support or shop for products on Google Maps.
Market Position
- Ticker: TYO: 6702
- Market Cap: Approx. JPY 8.41 T
Fujitsu reported ¥3,550.1 billion (approximately $23.9 billion USD) in consolidated revenue for fiscal year 2024 and has a current market capitalization (valuation) of approximately $46.4 billion USD. The company maintains a top market share in Japan and a top-class position in the global IT services market with worldwide operations.
Customer Support
- Website: global.fujitsu
- Online Help: Fujitsu Help & Support