Fujitsu Signs Significant Agreement with UK Government
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Fujitsu reaffirms its commitment to the UK Government by signing Memorandum of Understanding
London, 10 November 2010 - Fujitsu announced today that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the UK Government. The agreement, which will help tackle the UK deficit, has been reached following discussion with Francis Maude (Minister for the Cabinet Office), the Efficiency and Reform Group, and Government departments.
Fujitsu has a relationship stretching back more than 40 years, supporting many of this country's largest and most complex Government departments. The company will continue to bring its experience and expertise to enable the public sector to be more effective and save money and will continue to deliver all its existing contracts.
Roger Gilbert, chief executive officer, Fujitsu UK & Ireland, said: "As the needs of the Government change, Fujitsu is pleased to have been able to respond to these new requirements in a constructive and timely manner. We are proud to have been providing innovative and efficient solutions to our public sector customers over many decades. With the signing of this agreement we are looking forward to continuing our partnership with the UK Government through successfully exploiting technology to deliver ever more effective public services for the benefit of UK citizens."
About Fujitsu
Fujitsu is a leading provider of 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
Fujitsu UK and Ireland is a leading IT systems, services and products company employing 11,400 people with an annual revenue of £1.7 billion. Its business is in enabling its customers to realise their objectives by exploiting information technology through its integrated product and service portfolio. This includes consulting, applications, systems integration, managed services and product for customers in the private and public sectors including retail, financial services, telecoms, government, defence and consumer sectors. For more information, please see: www.uk.fujitsu.com
For further information contact:
Stephen Smith
Harvard PR
Tel: + 44 (0) 20 7861 2835
Email: teamfujitsu@harvard.co.uk
Graham Goulden
Fujitsu UK and Ireland
Tel: + 44 (0) 843 354 9568
Email: graham.goulden@uk.fujitsu.com
