Fujitsu Siemens Computers strengthens portfolio with SBS
Product Related Services
Fujitsu Siemens Computers (Holding BV) will form a new unit
to focus on industry-leading platform solutions for the
international market
MUNICH, December 21, 2005 —Fujitsu Siemens Computers BV, announces that it has reached
an agreement with shareholders Siemens AG and Fujitsu Limited to
acquire the international Product Related Services Division of
Siemens Business Services as of April 1, 2006*. Customers will
benefit from Fujitsu Siemens Computers’ increased ability to
consult, design, implement and service from one source for industry
growth segments: Dynamic Data Center and Mobility. The addition of
PRS capabilities is designed to increase profitability by
strengthening the company’s product related service portfolio
and solution implementation.
SBS Product Related Services (PRS) consists of approximately
5,000 employees in 28 countries with revenue of approximately 1.3
billion Euros for the fiscal year 2005. The group’s portfolio
focuses on bringing platform-independent services and IT
infrastructures with solutions that address high-availability,
consolidation, migration and life-cycle management. SBS Product
Related Services is the sixth-largest IT service Company worldwide
and the second largest provider in Germany.
“This announcement is a key strategic step which
continues to build on our vision: Understanding you better, serving
you best”. The customer is our cornerstone, and to deliver on
our promise to them, we are continuing to evolve and strengthen our
service capabilities through acquiring SBS PRS” said Fujitsu
Siemens Computers CEO Bernd Bischoff. “Over the past few
years, we have grown to become an industry-leading provider of
solutions for Mobility and Dynamic Data Center. We are confident
that with this agreement we will be able to better service our
customers and partners. PRS’s extensive customer knowledge
and product expertise can feed back into our development process,
leading to a positive impact on the development of our products and
solutions. We are convinced that through this additional insight,
our company will soon see a positive impact.”
“Fujitsu Siemens Computers has proven itself to be a
highly valuable partner in the IT arena. They have worked closely
together with SBS PRS to bring customers industry-leading
solutions,” stated Dr. Klaus Kleinfeld, CEO Siemens AG.
“The fusion of PRS into Fujitsu Siemens Computers is a
logical step and together the new organization will bring added
value to customers and partners. Fujitsu Siemens Computers will
continue to be the preferred partner for Siemens in its areas of
expertise.”
Hiroaki Kurokawa, President, Fujitsu Limited commented:
“This announcement remarkably improves the product related
service capabilities of Fujitsu Siemens Computers. It is a
significant step forward that enables customers to enjoy a more
integrated quality of products and its related services than
before.”
The acquired Product Related Services of SBS will operate as
a separate subsidiary. Both the existing platform and the Product
Related Service business will report into Fujitsu Siemens Computers
BV (Holding Company). Fujitsu Siemens Computers will continue to be
a 50:50 joint venture of Fujitsu Limited and Siemens AG.
The new Product Related Services business will be headed by
Neil Allpress, currently Senior Vice President SBS Product Related
Services. Richard Schlauri, the current General Manager SBS Product
Related Services Germany, will head the organization in Germany.
Both will have a seat on Fujitsu Siemens Computers’ Executive
Council.
Fujitsu Siemens Computers Product Related Services will
retain its key services focus in providing end-to-end platform
solutions, while high-volume product services will continue to be
provided with channel partners.
Note: A
telephone conference for the media with President and Chief
Executive Officer of Siemens AG
Dr. Klaus Kleinfeld and
Bernd Bischoff, President and Chief Executive Officer
Fujitsu Siemens Computers on the content of this press release will
be held at
4:15 p.m. (CET) today. You can access the webcast at
www.siemens.com/conferencecall. Following the telephone conference,
you will also find a recording on this web page. The conference can
be accessed at:
Dial-in:
+49 69 2222 3105 Germany
+44 20 7365 1850 UK
+1 718 354 1153 USA
Listen Only:
+49 69 2222 2247 Germany
+44 20 7365 1849 UK
+1 718 354 1172 USA
*pending EU and country approvals
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About Fujitsu Siemens Computers:
Fujitsu Siemens Computers is the leading European IT provider
with a strategic focus on next-generation Mobility and Dynamic Data
Center products, services and solutions. With a portfolio of
exceptional depth, our offering extends from handhelds through
desktops to enterprise-class IT infrastructure solutions. Fujitsu
Siemens Computers has a presence in all key markets across Europe,
the Middle East and Africa. Leveraging the strengths, innovation
and global reach of our joint shareholders, Fujitsu Limited and
Siemens AG, we make sure we meet the needs of customers: large
corporations, small and medium enterprises and private users
For further information about Fujitsu Siemens Computers,
please visit:
www.fujitsu-siemens.com
PR Contacts:
Amy M.K. Flécher
Senior Director Communications
Tel.: +49 (0) 89 3222 4460
Mobile: +49 (0) 171 86 50 101
Fax: +49 (0) 89 3222 4466
amy.flecher@fujitsu-siemens.com
Eberhard Dombek
Corporate Communications
Siemens AG
Tel.: +49-89 636-34191 Fax: -32825
eberhard.dombek@siemens.com
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