Fujitsu Introduces Media Solutions Global Channel Partner Program

FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., March 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Fujitsu Frontech North America Inc., a leading supplier of innovative computer products, digital media solutions, peripherals and biometric security solutions, today announced a new global channel partner program for the company's range of digital media solutions products. Partnering with experienced systems integrators and re-sellers enables Fujitsu to offer expanded sales and services capabilities supporting the needs of global television broadcasters. These important relationships assist customers in the implementation of the industry's highest-performing, lowest-latency MPEG-4 AVC encoders and decoder systems to improve performance, minimize operational costs and increase workflow efficiency. Fujitsu is available to discuss the global channel partner program and to demonstrate the latest advanced technology and industry recognized media solutions during the NAB Show, April 10-15, 2010 in Las Vegas at the Las Vegas Convention Center (booth #SU5607).

"Since entering the market a few years ago, the Fujitsu portfolio of digital media solutions has been well received by the global broadcast community. They offer the lowest-latencies and best picture quality while also reducing the costs associated with broadcasting in high definition (HD) for newsgathering and other purposes," said Ashley Dove, director of product marketing for VISLINK News & Entertainment, one of the initial members of the Fujitsu global partnership program. "We are excited to partner with Fujitsu as a member of its formal program, and we look forward to integrating the Fujitsu IP-900, IP-9500 and IP-9400 solutions into our offerings as we continue to help our customers cost-effectively and efficiently enhance their broadcast infrastructures."

By expanding its sales and service capabilities through a strong global channel partnership program, Fujitsu will add to the breadth and depth of its global customer base using its media solutions product portfolio. Fujitsu will continue to provide broadcasters with the highest-performing solutions at any price point, the most innovative technologies available and a widely acclaimed customer service. By working with its global network of system integrators and re-seller partners, customers can be assisted locally to implement the Fujitsu solution that best meets their needs, including the latest product introduced for 2010, the IP-9400 with optional built-in DVB-S/S2 modulator. This newly introduced encoder reduces operational costs significantly as broadcasters' transition from MPEG-2 to H.264 AVC encoding in high-definition and standard-definition (SD) microwave, satellite and IP digital news gathering operations.

In addition to VISLINK, which will service customers in the U.S., U.K., Middle East and Asia, other initial members of the Fujitsu global channel partner program servicing the U.S. include NCS Industries (part of the ADDvantage Technologies Group), a master stocking distributor for the full range of Fujitsu AVC encoders, decoders and accessories, as well as AZCAR, Globecomm Systems, L-3/ESSCO, ND Satcom, On Call Communications and TBC Integration. Other, non-U.S. partners include Megahertz Broadcast Systems (U.K.) and AVC (New Zealand). For more information about joining the Fujitsu global channel partner program, please visit: http://us.fujitsu.com/video.

"Establishing a formal network of global channel partners enables Fujitsu to provide broadcasters  with the tremendous value proposition of our MPEG-4 AVC encoding solutions based on superior technology, highest-possible video and audio fidelity and lowest latencies at price points that meet specific budget requirements," said Kunio Konishi, director of product management, media solutions, Fujitsu Frontech North America Inc. "We look forward to working with current and future partners to help our global customers realize the best overall value without sacrificing performance or operational functionality and capability."

About Fujitsu Frontech North America Inc.

Fujitsu Frontech North America Inc. offers a wide variety of products including retail point of sales terminals, self checkout systems, kiosks, media solutions, palm vein biometric authentication technology, Ethernet switches, RFID tags and bill dispensers – with sales, service and engineering support throughout the United States. Fujitsu Frontech North America Inc. is headquartered with operations and product development at 25902 Towne Centre Drive, Foothill Ranch, CA. 92610. For more information about Fujitsu products and services, call us at 800-626-4686 or visit us at: www.fujitsufrontechna.com

About Fujitsu Frontech Limited

As part of the Fujitsu Group, Fujitsu Frontech Limited ties people and IT together through the development, manufacture and sale of front-end technology such as ATMs, operation branch, POS and totalizator terminals, and public display devices. Fujitsu Frontech also delivers related software, system integration and outsourcing as part of its total solutions offerings. The company supports the security sector by offering products incorporating Fujitsu's latest palm vein authentication technology, and is actively involved in the development of key technologies in various fields, with a current focus on color electronic paper and RFID systems. For more information, please visit: www.frontech.fujitsu.com/en/

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