1960s: Dawn of the Information Age
| Feb 1961 | Large-scale general-purpose transistor-based computer, FACOM 222, is developed. |
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| Mar 1961 | Restructuring establishes engineering department framework, focusing on communications manufacturing and electronics manufacturing departments, to take advantage of growth opportunities. |
| May 1962 | Fujitsu Laboratories is created as internal organization. |
| Nov 1962 | "Fujitsu Limited" is adopted as official English corporate name. |
| Oct 1963 | Japan's first computer export, the FACOM 212 parametron computer is shipped to customer in the Philippines. |
| Apr 1964 | Japan's first data communications system is deployed. |
| Sep 1965 | FACOM 230 series of general-purpose mainframe computers is launched. FACOM 230-10, the smallest model in the series, receives 1,000 orders in its first five years on the market, becoming the best-selling computer in Japan. |
 FACOM 230-10, Best-selling Computer in Japan |
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| Mar 1966 | Nagano Plant opens for mass production of computers. |
| Aug 1966 | Kawasaki integrated circuits plant is completed. Mass production begins. |
| Mar 1967 | First international branch is opened in New York. |
| Jun 1967 | Company formally changes Japanese name to Fujitsu Kabushiki Kaisha (Fujitsu Limited). |
| Sep 1967 | Aizu Plant established for mass production of acoustic equipment and semiconductor components. |
| Jul 1968 | Fujitsu California Inc. (currently Fujitsu America, Inc.) is established. |
| Oct 1968 | Minamitama Plant opens for mass production of data transmission terminals. |
| Nov 1968 | Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd. is spun off as an independent company. |
