Frequently Asked Questions

1. When was Fujitsu established?

The communications division of Fuji Electric (now Fujitsu Electric Holdings Co.) was spun off to form the Fuji Tsushinki Manufacturing Corporation in June 1935. The name was changed in 1967 to Fujitsu Limited.

2. Where is Fujitsu headquartered?

Fujitsu Limited corporate headquarters are in Tokyo, Japan.

3. What is the Fujitsu Group?

The Fujitsu Group refers to Fujitsu Limited and its consolidated subsidiaries and affiliates throughout the world.

4. What are Fujitsu's principal business activities?

Fujitsu is a leading provider of customer-focused information technology and communications solutions for the global marketplace. Our principal business segments are: Technology Solutions (comprising a wide range of IT system and network products, solutions and services), Ubiquitous Product Solutions (including PCs, mobile phones and hard disk drives), and Device Solutions (principally logic LSI devices and other electronic components). See here for an overview of our business.

5. Where does Fujitsu do business?

The Fujitsu Group does business throughout the world, backed by a global network of R&D, manufacturing, data center, sales and support operations. We draw upon our collective expertise and resources to provide world-class technology and platform products, while also taking advantage of a strong multinational presence to deliver locally optimized services and solutions. See here for links to our worldwide locations.

6. How many employees are there in the Fujitsu Group?

As of the end of the most recent fiscal year (March 31, 2008), there were 167,374 employees in the Fujitsu Group worldwide, of which about 67,000 were located at operations outside Japan.

7. What are Fujitsu Limited's principal subsidiaries and affiliates?

As of the end of the most recent fiscal year (March 31, 2008), there were 430 consolidated subsidiaries and 23 equity-method affiliates in the Fujitsu Group. These included the following companies.