Fujitsu Siemens Computers Honored as 2008 Microsoft Partner of the Year in Two Categories
… for OEM Hardware Solutions, Device Manufacturing, the winner is the ESPRIMO Q Mini PC - dental simulation workstations, multimedia-compatible infrastructure, extremely energy efficient solution
…and for OEM Hardware Solutions, System Building, the winner is Mobile Broadband embedded Notebook customization and offering from Fujitsu Siemens Computers
Munich, June 16, 2008 —
Munich, June 16, 2008
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Today,Fujitsu Siemens Computers proudly announced it has won in two categories of the 2008 Microsoft Partner of the Year awards, firstly for OEM Hardware Solutions, Device Manufacturing and secondly for OEM Hardware Solutions, System Building. The company was chosen out of an international field of top Microsoft partners as delivering market-leading customer solutions built on Microsoft technology.
Dr. Bernd Kosch, Vice President, Strategic Alliances at Fujitsu Siemens Computers, commented: “Developing products, solutions and services which directly address our customers’ needs and adapt to a changing marketplace, this is the basis of our strategy. We do this together with our strategic partners and these awards from Microsoft confirm the added value our solutions bring.”
Awards were presented in a number of categories, with winners chosen from a pool of more than 2,000 entrants worldwide. Fujitsu Siemens Computers was recognized for superior technology and innovation in OEM Hardware Solutions, Device Manufacturing. The OEM Hardware Solutions, Device Manufacturing Partner of the Year award is designed to recognize independent hardware vendors or original device manufacturers who design and develop hardware peripheral and device solutions that use Microsoft technologies to create superior customer value.
“We were highly impressed by Fujitsu Siemens Computer’s ESPRIMO Q Mini PC-based dental simulation workstations. The device combines a sleek and elegant design with powerful but energy-efficient interior and highly innovative software architecture. Taken all together, the all new solution opens up new possibilities in training and educating medical students by building up on a sophisticated but always easy-to-handle and reliable hardware and software package,” said Robert Helgerth, Director Small and Midmarket Solutions and Partner Group and Member of the Executive Board at Microsoft Germany.
Fujitsu Siemens Computers was also recognized for superior technology and innovation in OEM Hardware Solutions, SystemBuilding. The OEM Hardware Solutions, System Building Partner of the Year award honors OEM System Builders who create superior customer value through personal computer or server hardware systems preinstalled with genuine Microsoft software—as well as key support services to end-user customers.
“Fujitsu Siemens Computer opened up the way to a new mobile broadband experience by providing state-of-the-art embedded mobile technologies. The solution brought together the latest mobile broadband technologies like 3G/UMTS with the extensive connectivity capabilities of Windows Vista. Thereby, Fujitsu Siemens Computer always focused on the customers’ demand for an integrated and easy-to-use mobile device that guarantees a maximum of freedom in mobile communication,” said Robert Helgerth, Director Small and Midmarket Solutions and Partner Group and Member of the Executive Board at Microsoft Germany.
The Microsoft Partner Program Awards recognize Microsoft partners that have developed and delivered exceptional Microsoft-based solutions during the last year.
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About Fujitsu Siemens Computers:
Fujitsu Siemens Computers is the leading European IT Infrastructure Provider with a strategic focus on next-generation Mobility and DynamicDataCenter products, services and solutions. With a platform and services portfolio of exceptional depth, our offering extends from notebooks through desktops to enterprise-class IT infrastructure solutions and services offerings. Fujitsu Siemens Computers has a presence in all key markets across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, with Infrastructure Services extending coverage approximately 170 countries worldwide. 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. The company is a pioneer in providing environmentally conscious technology and processes, throughout the lifecycle of each product, and is a member of the Climate Savers Computing Initiative and Green Grid organizations. To meet stringent international standards for corporate social responsibility, Fujitsu Siemens Computers is a member of the United Nations Global Compact.
For more information on Fujitsu Siemens Computers, please visit: www.fujitsu-siemens.com, for Corporate Social Responsibility please see www.fujitsu-siemens.com/aboutus/sor/index.html.
For more information on these solutions and many more please visit our Case Study web site at: http://www.fujitsu-siemens.com/aboutus/company_information/business_excellence/case_studies/index.html
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