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Fujitsu, Nihon Sun Microsystems and Fujitsu Users Group Agree to Promote Java-based Systems Development for Mission Critical Systems

Tokyo, July 8, 1998 --- Fujitsu Limited, Nihon Sun Microsystems and LS-KEN (the Leading-edge Systems Users Group) have agreed to work closely to cooperate in the development of systems, including mission critical systems, using Java computing technology. Together with LS-KEN, the users group that includes more than 300 corporate customers, Fujitsu and Nihon Sun will jointly promote activities to further enhance Java technology, solve current issues and expand the application areas for Java.

Fujitsu has been actively marketing software services based on Java computing technology, while Sun has strived in its development of Java computing technology and applications. To further accelerate the expansion of Java applications, the two companies will share and efficiently combine necessary technologies, human resources and know-how and address customer needs.

Members of the Leading-edge Systems Users group will advise the two companies on corporate systems development and operational requirements from the user's point of view. Specific activities include setting up case study groups, joint forums and technology exchange meetings to share Java's advanced application know-how and up-to-date technology information. The joint announcement, involving user companies is the industry's first in promoting activities to further enhance Java technology.

Since its inception in 1995, Java has grown to become widely accepted in the industry. Now, in the systems development of mission critical areas, the time has come for implementing Java computing technology. The joint cooperation of Fujitsu, Nihon Sun Microsystems and Leading-edge Systems Users group will bring Java technology into the next level of advancement.

About the Leading-edge Systems Users Group

The "Leading-edge Systems Users Group" is a users group of 318 Japanese corporations from a wide range of industries that use Fujitsu hardware, software or services. Established in December 1978 to help member companies to improve their computer systems understanding and decision-making capabilities through activities such as surveys, research and exchange of information.
(homepage: http://lsken.cab.infoweb.or.jp/lsken/english/menu.html)

About Fujitsu

Fujitsu Limited is a leading provider of information technology products and solutions for the global marketplace. Founded in Japan in 1935 as a telephone equipment maker, the Fujitsu Group had consolidated revenues of $37.7 billion in the fiscal year ended March 31,1998.

With over 500 group companies, including Amdahl and ICL, Fujitsu is one of the world's largest suppliers of computers and information systems solutions, telecommunications and semiconductor products, software and services. The Fujitsu Group has over 180,000 employees worldwide and operations in more than 100 countries.
Homepage: http://www.fujitsu.com/

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Press contact Toshiaki Koike, Scott Ikeda Fujitsu Limited, Public Relations Tel: +81-3-3215-5236 (Tokyo) Fax: +81-3-3216-9365 Nihon Sun Microsystems K.K. Toshio Arita Tel: +81-3-5717-5717 (Tokyo) Fax: +81-3-5717-2584 e-mail: toshio.arita@sun.co.jp URL: http://www.sun.co.jp

Customer contact Fujitsu Limited, Marketing Group Tel: +81-3-3216-0429 (Tokyo) Fax: +81-3-3215-5390 e-mail: pdg00156@nifty.ne.jp