Tokyo, February 22, 2000 -- Fujitsu Limited today enhanced its
GlobalSTORE total solution offering for the retail segment with the
introduction of TeamPoS2000, a new series of point-of-sale (POS)
terminals. Comprising two models (standard and compact), the new
TeamPoS2000 series was developed jointly with Fujitsu group company
ICL and will be marketed worldwide. The terminals will be on display
at the RETAIL TECH JAPAN 2000 exhibition - Tokyo Big Site - starting
February 29.
Retail systems running on the Windows NT platform are now widely
used around the world. However, as retail databases and
applications have become more sophisticated, system burdens have
increased and the need for faster processors and greater storage
capacity has become more acute. TeamPoS2000 responds to these
requirements, incorporating the latest technology and building
on Fujitsu's expertise in open, standardized retail systems to
help retailers maximize efficiency and reduced total cost of
ownership (TCO).
Conforming to NLX* and PC99* standards, TeamPoS2000 is powered by
the Intel Celeron 500MHz processor, the fastest CPU currently
available for POS systems, and is the first POS terminal in the
industry equipped with a built-in CD-ROM drive for easy software
installation and remote firmware maintenance.
TeamPoS2000 Product Highlights
| Processor: | Intel Celeron 500 MHz |
| Hard drive: | 2GB |
| Memory: | 64MB |
| Other: | internal CD-ROM drive, LAN, thermal receipt
journal printer, drawer and POS keyboard |
- Standard internal CD-ROM drive - an industry first.
- Applications and operating systems can be easily added or changed
according to retailer's needs.
- Optional internal Magneto Optical (MO) drive facilitates store data
backup.
- Uses Intel Celeron 500MHz processor - industry's fastest for POS.
- PC99 standard/NLX board enables high-speed CPU support.
- Eases database linkage and other Windows applications operations
to help boost efficiency of retail operations.
- Two model sizes to fit retailer needs
- Space-saving compact model (340mm x 450mm) and standard model allow
flexible modular or integrated configurations.
- Environmentally friendly
- More than 90% of components are recyclable.
Fujitsu aims to sell 200,000 TeamPoS2000 units during the next three
years. Initial customers for the new system include Universal Studios
Japan, Inc. and KASUMI Co. LTD. Prices start at 784,000 yen - Japan.
(Note: Please contact local representatives for prices outside Japan)
In the future, Fujitsu plans to enhance TeamPoS2000 with such features
as Windows2000, Pentium III 700 MHz processors and an internal DVD
drive to provide an even more open, high-performance terminal that
will include Internet connectivity and video applications.
Glossary
* NLX: Standard for PC mother board established by Intel and other
firms. Enables compact design with high performance CPUs and
ease of maintenace.
* PC99: PC hardware specification guidelines set by Intel and Microsoft.
Guarantees operaton of Microsoft's Windows products.
* All company/product names mentioned may be trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective holders and are used
for identification purpose only.
About Fujitsu Limited
Fujitsu Limited (TSE: 6702) is a leading provider of comprehensive
information technology and network solutions for the global
marketplace. Comprising over 500 group companies and affiliates
worldwide -- including ICL, Amdahl and DMR Consulting Group -- the
Fujitsu Group had consolidated revenues of 5.24 trillion yen
($43.3 billion) in the fiscal year ended March 31, 1999. With world-
class hardware and software technology in computers,
telecommunications and microelectronics, and a corps of 55,000
systems and services experts around the world, Fujitsu is uniquely
positioned to harness the power of the network to help its customers
succeed. Altogether, the Fujitsu Group has 188,000 employees and
operations in over 100 countries.
Homepage: http://www.fujitsu.com/
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Hitoshi Tsuruo
Fujitsu Limited
System & Marketing Retail Systems Division
Consumer Transaction Systems Group
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