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Fujitsu Packet Optical Networking Platform Certified by U.S. Government

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Posted July 20, 2010

Supports Global Information Grid

FLASHWAVE^® 9500 Packet ONP is Latest Fujitsu Solution to Gain Government Approval

RICHARDSON, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Fujitsu, a leading provider of business, information technology, and communications solutions, announced today that its FLASHWAVE^® 9500 Packet Optical Networking Platform (Packet ONP), having demonstrated exceptional interoperability and information assurance performance capabilities, has become the latest of the company’s optical networking solutions on the Unified Capabilities (UC) Approved Products List (APL). The FLASHWAVE 9500 joins the FLASHWAVE 4100 ES micro Packet ONP and FLASHWAVE 4500 Multiservice Provisioning Platform (MSPP), among other Fujitsu platforms, on this list of approved products for deployment by the U.S. government.

The FLASHWAVE 9500 Packet ONP is leading a new class of optical networking solutions that simultaneously support Connection-oriented Ethernet (COE), ROADM and SONET/SDH transport technologies. By combining circuit and packet-based switching the FLASHWAVE 9500 platform enables a migration away from disparate legacy technologies toward a ubiquitous, secure and highly reliable converged Global Information Grid (GIG).

“The growing list of Fujitsu products on the APL is further evidence of our long-standing commitment to meeting the communications needs of the federal government,” said Jeana Cunningham, vice president of federal sales at Fujitsu Network Communications. “The FLASHWAVE 9500 Packet ONP, manufactured in Richardson, Texas, supports the government’s need for a highly-secure, always-on global network connecting those in the office and those in the field with required mission-critical information.

The FLASHWAVE 9500 Packet ONP supports the creation of a universal optical infrastructure where both Ethernet and SONET/SDH traffic can be aggregated and transported in its native format. Integrated COE transport technology combines packet aggregation and connectivity services with the proven operational robustness of optical networking, including high quality software and database management, management interface functionality, and precision fault sectionalization. The platform’s pluggable ROADM option allows efficient network scalability up to 88 wavelengths.

Fujitsu is a key supplier of SONET, Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) and COE solutions to the federal government. FLASHWAVE optical networking solutions and NETSMART^® management platforms are available through General Services Administration (GSA) contract number GS-35F-0414K.

About Fujitsu

Fujitsu is a leading provider of Information and Communications Technology (ICT)-based business solutions for the global marketplace. With approximately 170,000 employees supporting customers in 70 countries, Fujitsu combines a worldwide corps of systems and services experts with highly reliable computing and communications products and advanced microelectronics to deliver added value to customers. Headquartered in Tokyo, Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 4.6 trillion yen (US$50 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010. For more information, please see: www.fujitsu.com.

About Fujitsu Network Communications

Fujitsu Network Communications Inc. is an innovator in Connection-oriented Ethernet and optical transport technologies, and is a market-leading provider of SONET, WDM, and packet optical networking solutions. Fujitsu enables its customers to migrate to fully converged packet optical networks that improve performance and profitability. Over 450,000 Fujitsu network elements have been deployed by all major carriers across North America. Fujitsu maintains a longstanding and highly-regarded position as a market leader by providing best-in-class data networking solutions optimized for Ethernet aggregation, transport and service delivery. For more information, please see: http://us.fujitsu.com/telecom.

FLASHWAVE^® and NETSMART^® are trademarks of Fujitsu Network Communications Inc. (USA). FUJITSU (and design) ^® are trademarks of Fujitsu Limited. All rights reserved. All other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Information provided in this press release is accurate at time of publication and is subject to change without advance notice.