SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --
News facts:
- Fujitsu World Tour 2018 is coming to New York City on May 30,
2018, to the New York Marriott Marquis
- Attendees will learn from top thought leaders, experience the latest in advanced technologies and hear directly from
Fujitsu customers about their digital innovation journeys
- Keynote delivered by Duncan Tait, Head of Fujitsu Americas and EMEIA, who will be joined by
Nick Moberg, Senior Platform Solutions Manager of Beam Suntory, which is partnering with Fujitsu
to co-create their own digital journey
Fujitsu America, Inc. is proud to bring the
Fujitsu World Tour to the New York Marriott Marquis in New York City on May 30,
2018. During this one-day event, attendees will learn from top thought leaders across diverse industries, experience the
latest in advanced technologies and hear directly from Fujitsu customers about their digital innovation journeys.
Under the theme of "Co-creation for Success," Fujitsu World Tour 2018 is making stops in 20 countries across six continents to demonstrate how Fujitsu
is bringing customers' business ideas to life by connecting the right technologies with business and industry expertise and
ecosystem partners to deliver transformational outcomes. The events showcase the results of customers' co-creation projects and
highlight the Fujitsu solutions that make digital transformation possible – including connected technologies such as Cloud, AI,
IoT and Cyber Security.
Duncan Tait, Director and Corporate Executive Officer, Executive Vice President and Head of
Fujitsu Americas and EMEIA, says: "Digital is disrupting every business and industry across the globe, and as digital tools
become more accessible and value quicker to realize, the threat from competition and unexpected new players will accelerate.
Surviving in this environment takes a sophisticated game plan – thriving takes a village. We at Fujitsu know that the only way to
truly unlock the full potential of our customers' business is through co-creation – bringing together a community of experts from
our customers, Fujitsu and ecosystem partners – to achieve the best possible outcomes and future-proof their business models.
Fujitsu World Tour is the place to begin."
The New York event will feature a keynote address from Duncan
Tait, who will be joined by Nick Moberg, Senior Platform Solutions Manager of Beam Suntory, foremost crafter of some of the world's best known
spirits and premier whiskey brands, speaking about his company's successful deployment of the Fujitsu GlobeRanger iMotion™ IoT
Edgeware Platform. There will also be a number of breakout sessions from industry leaders and technical experts, who will
share their perspectives on the latest digital trends including cyber threat intelligence, digital banking, robotic process
automation, transparent AI and much more. In addition, visitors will experience interactive displays and the full breadth and
depth of Fujitsu's capabilities including blockchain and smart manufacturing technologies from Fujitsu Laboratories of America, Inc.; biometrics
solutions such as the PalmSecure® technology lineup from Fujitsu Frontech North America, Inc.;
GLOVIA G2, the manufacturing ERP software system with a highly visual and versatile interface to simplify workflow for non-ERP
experts from FUJITSU GLOVIA, INC.; multivendor solutions to
accelerate service delivery, reduce costs and enable pay-as-you-go bandwidth growth from Fujitsu Network Communications, Inc.; and business workflow
automation solutions from RunMyProcess. View the full
agenda here.
Fujitsu World Tour is being sponsored by some of our most important partners including Veritas, Microsoft, Symantec, SAP, VMware, McAfee and Intel. These companies will have representatives on hand, giving attendees the
opportunity to see firsthand how the Fujitsu partner ecosystem is spurring innovations across the ICT industry and beyond.
"Through our partnership with Fujitsu, we are here to help customers accelerate their digital transformation journey in the
modern workplace," explains Kurt Petersen, General Manager, Global Device Partners, Microsoft
Corporation. "Our innovations in Intelligent Cloud and Intelligent Edge, combined with Fujitsu modern devices operated by a
platform designed for maximum security, are facilitating the most productive and mobile workforce in modern history."
"VMware and Fujitsu are seeing great momentum as we partner to deliver the infrastructure that powers the digital world," says
Tom Herrmann, Vice President of Global Strategic Alliances at VMware. "At VMware, we believe that
Fujitsu is uniquely positioned to leverage their strong product heritage and first-class managed services capabilities to create
a major digital advantage for their customers. Together we have a portfolio of solutions centered around virtualization and
across end-user computing, data center, cloud and the Internet of Things."
"Together with Fujitsu, we are enabling customers with better visibility into their security technology environments while
optimizing performance and helping to minimize costs," said Richard Steranka, senior vice
president of global channel sales and operations, McAfee. "McAfee endpoint, SIEM, data protection and application protection
solutions work with Fujitsu to enable IT departments to better handle the challenges of the evolving cyber threat landscape,
while providing a path to compliance and reducing risk."
Visitors can register to attend the Fujitsu World Tour 2018 on the site's registration page until the day of the event. Prospective attendees are encouraged to register early, as
space is limited.
Online resources
Media contact
Fujitsu America, Inc.
Bryan Hollar
408-746-6412
Bryan.Hollar@us.fujitsu.com
About Fujitsu
Fujitsu is the leading Japanese information and communication technology (ICT) company, offering a full range of
technology products, solutions, and services. Approximately 140,000 Fujitsu people support customers in more than 100 countries.
We use our experience and the power of ICT to shape the future of society with our customers. Fujitsu Limited (TSE: 6702)
reported consolidated revenues of 4.1 trillion yen (US $39 billion)
for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018. For more information, please see http://www.fujitsu.com.
About Fujitsu Americas
Fujitsu America, Inc. is the parent and/or management company of a group of Fujitsu-owned companies operating in
North, Central and South America dedicated to delivering the full range of Fujitsu products,
solutions and services in ICT to our customers in the Western Hemisphere. These companies are collectively referred to as Fujitsu
Americas. Fujitsu enables clients to meet their business objectives through integrated offerings and solutions, including
consulting, systems integration, managed services, outsourcing and cloud services for infrastructure, platforms and applications;
data center and field services; and server, storage, software and mobile/tablet technologies. For more information, please visit:
http://fujitsu.com/us and http://twitter.com/fujitsuamerica.
Fujitsu, the Fujitsu logo, PalmSecure and "shaping tomorrow with you" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Fujitsu
Limited in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks referenced herein are the
property of their respective owners. Information provided in this press release is accurate at time of publication and is subject
to change without advance notice.
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