2002-0054E Fujitsu Limited

Tokyo, March 6, 2002-Reaffirming its commitment to providing the world's highest-performance computing systems, Fujitsu Limited today announced that it would focus its supercomputer development efforts on systems utilizing massively parallel scalar architecture.

In addition, the company revealed that it would begin shipping by the end of the year a new supercomputer comprising up to 128 scalar processors per node*1 in configurations up to 128 nodes for a maximum performance of 65 teraflops*2 or more - the world's fastest. Technology highlights of the new supercomputers include:

• High performance CPUs operating at more than 1 GHz
• Parallel simultaneous calculation execution (up to four instructions simultaneously)
• World-leading 128-CPU symmetric multiprocessing technology*3
• Interconnect using parallel optical technology for world's fastest transfer speed (massively parallel systems with 128 nodes, 16,384 CPUs)

The company is pursuing further improvements with the aim of delivering supercomputers boasting performance of 100 teraflops or more in 2003 and 150 teraflops or more in 2004.

Fujitsu has been developing and offering vector-type supercomputers since 1976. Since then the company has sold over 450 supercomputer systems worldwide, making Fujitsu the top supercomputer manufacturer in Japan and second worldwide in number of systems sold. Leveraging this wealth of experience and integrating superior technology in high-performance scalar processors and ultra fast interconnects, Fujitsu will focus its efforts on massively parallel architecture to offer systems exceeding the performance of vector-based systems.

Fujitsu's new scalar systems will employ the Solaris operating system, enabling customers to take advantage of abundant applications available in the market. Also, to assist customers currently using vector systems to make a smooth transition to the massively parallel scalar models, Fujitsu will offer compilers, operation management functions and a full range of support services.

Supercomputers typically showcase the latest technology in the IT industry, and they are used to power cutting-edge research in such areas as nanotechnology, biotechnology, new product development through CAE, long-range weather forecasting, and environmental protection, as well as contribute to advances in manufacturing. In the current business environment, the market expects performance improvements in excess of 50% per year.

In light of the important role supercomputers have to play in contributing to the economy, industry and society in the 21^st century, Fujitsu is placing great importance on continuing to strengthen the global competitiveness of its supercomputer business and consolidate its leadership in the field.

Glossary

 *1 Node:

A computing unit employing a single shared memory space.

 *2 Teraflops:

One trillion floating-point operations per second.

 *3 Symmetric Multiprocessing (SMP):

A multiprocessing technique that allows many CPUs to share one memory space and behave like a single processor. Operates many CPUs in parallel.

 *All company/product names mentioned may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders and are used for identification purpose only.

About Fujitsu

Fujitsu is a leading provider of Internet-focused information technology solutions for the global marketplace. Its pace-setting technologies, best-in-class computing and telecommunications platforms, and worldwide corps of systems and services experts make it uniquely positioned to unleash the infinite possibilities of the Internet to help its customers succeed. Headquartered in Tokyo, Fujitsu Limited (TSE: 6702) reported consolidated revenues of 5.48 trillion yen for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2001.

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