Fujitsu Selects Seebeyond for Internal Supply Chain Integration; Japan's Leading Technology Company Partners with SeeBeyond to Resell eBusiness Integration Solutions.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers REDWOOD SHORES, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 13, 2000 SeeBeyond (Nasdaq:SBYN), the leading global provider of eBusiness Integration (eBI) solutions, today announced that Fujitsu Limited and Fujitsu Social Science Laboratory (SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) The leading security protocol on the Internet. Developed by Netscape, SSL is widely used to do two things: to validate the identity of a Web site and to create an encrypted connection for sending credit card and other personal data. ) Limited, have entered into a strategic alliance agreement to resell the flagship eBusiness integration platform from SeeBeyond, e*Gate(TM) Integrator. Recognized in Japan as a leader in the Internet and eBusiness space, Fujitsu and Fujitsu SSL will start actively providing solutions based on the e*Gate platform to large and medium corporations, and have selected to use the product internally for the material purchasing system of Fujitsu's own Systems Development Division. With global eBusiness environments characterized by constant and unavoidable change, both speed and flexibility are becoming essential components to any successful corporate eBusiness strategy. In order to provide these critical elements however, companies must possess the ability to rapidly connect their enterprise applications with those of their trading partners, suppliers and customers on a global basis. Whether a company is in its infancy or is a well-established Global 2000 organization, eBusiness integration solutions become the indispensable glue required to ensure it is able to seamlessly share information both internally and externally, while leveraging its investment in enterprise and web-based applications See Web application. . "Rapidly connecting a company's trading partners, suppliers and customers can have a dramatic impact on the efficiency of its global supply chain," said Jim Demetriades, founder, chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. for SeeBeyond. "As the largest technology company in Japan, Fujitsu understands this important need for the seamless flow of information in today's market, and together with SeeBeyond will not only enhance its own supply chain operations, but fortify for·ti·fy v. for·ti·fied, for·ti·fy·ing, for·ti·fies v.tr. To make strong, as: a. To strengthen and secure (a position) with fortifications. b. To reinforce by adding material. its market competitiveness by providing more comprehensive solutions to its clients." The Fujitsu Group positions integration as the nucleus of corporate information flow, and the technology by which future Internet-based business models will be able to sustain growth and expansion. As such, in addition to an abundance of solutions, such as ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) An integrated information system that serves all departments within an enterprise. Evolving out of the manufacturing industry, ERP implies the use of packaged software rather than proprietary software written by or for one customer. , CRM (Customer Relationship Management) An integrated information system that is used to plan, schedule and control the presales and postsales activities in an organization. , SCM (1) (Software Configuration Management, Source Code Management) See configuration management. (2) See supply chain management. and e-Commerce it already provides, the Group is looking to fortify its market competitiveness by providing integration solutions using SeeBeyond's proven eBI platform, e*Gate Integrator. By obtaining the right to resell e*Gate, Fujitsu and Fujitsu SSL will also greatly boost their ability to put forward comprehensive solutions internally to Fujitsu Group as a whole. In turn, SeeBeyond's demand and sales channel for e*Gate and its suite of eBI products is elevated through its agreement with the Fujitsu Group, which has a wealth of experience in building strong channel relationships, and in deploying ERP, CRM, SCM and e-Commerce solutions. The internal Fujitsu Systems Development Division integration initiative is currently underway with the production deployment scheduled for December 2000. The company also plans to broaden the scope of eBI solutions in Japan through additional SeeBeyond products including the e*Xchange(TM) Integrator, enabling business-to-business integration and optimized business process management. The alliance agreement between Fujitsu and SeeBeyond also outlines a number of alliance initiatives including sales promotion and co-marketing activities such as joint seminars in the year 2001. About e*Gate Integrator e*Gate Integrator, the foundation of SeeBeyond's eBI product suite, is the fourth-generation product, installed at more than 1,600 customer sites worldwide. This open, distributed and proven platform provides accelerated deployment of eBusiness integration solutions, and includes enhanced capabilities such as the collaborative development environment with full Java support, expanded application connectivity, robust Web automation and increased availability for nonstop HP's brand name for its fault-tolerant servers, which range in size from four CPUs to 4,000 CPUs. The NonStop line was created by Tandem Computers, which was acquired by Compaq, which later became part of HP. operations. About Fujitsu Limited Fujitsu Limited (TSE See Tokyo Stock Exchange. TSE 1. See Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE). 2. See Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE). :6702) is a leading provider of Internet-based information technology solutions for the global marketplace. Comprising over 500 group companies and affiliates worldwide -- including ICL (International Computers Ltd., London) The former name of Fujitsu Services, the European-centered arm of the global Fujitsu Group and one of the leading IT services companies in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. , Amdahl and DMR (Digital Media Receiver) See digital media hub. Consulting -- it had consolidated revenues of 5.26 trillion yen (US$49.6 billion) in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000. Fujitsu's pace-setting technologies, world-class computing and telecommunications platforms, and global corps of over 60,000 systems and services experts make it uniquely positioned to unleash the infinite possibilities of the Internet to help its customers succeed. Altogether, the Fujitsu Group has 188,000 employees and operations in over 100 countries. Internet: http://www.fujitsu.com/. About Fujitsu SSL Solution provider Fujitsu SSL is a member of the Fujitsu Group with business development focusing on computer systems development from basic software to application systems. Following the 1990 receipt of accreditation as a systems integrator, the company also received ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 9001 accreditation, and is now providing even higher quality computer software and system construction services. With the emphasis on its fortes in system integration, such as data warehouses, ERP, CRM, geographical information systems Geographical Information System - Geographic Information System (GIS (1) (Geographic Information System) An information system that deals with spatial information. Often called "mapping software," it links attributes and characteristics of an area to its geographic location. ) and Internet commerce, Fujitsu SSL provides solutions useful to clients in a multitude of industries, including distribution, manufacturing and communications. Based on its corporate strength and technical know-how, the company is also developing solutions businesses in the education field, regional computerization com·put·er·ize tr.v. com·put·er·ized, com·put·er·iz·ing, com·put·er·iz·es 1. To furnish with a computer or computer system. 2. To enter, process, or store (information) in a computer or system of computers. and multi-media systems using a variety of images and sound. For more information, please visit www.fjssl.co.jp/. About SeeBeyond (Formerly STC STC Supplemental Type Certificate (FAA) STC Society for Technical Communication STC Subject to Change STC Surf the Channel (website) STC Sound Transmission Class STC Singapore Turf Club ) As a market leader in eBusiness solutions, SeeBeyond (Nasdaq:SBYN) provides the platform to allow companies worldwide to eliminate the boundaries and simplify the complexities of sharing information among applications, both within their enterprises and among their suppliers, partners, and customers in real time. The SeeBeyond e*Xchange eBusiness Integration(TM) Suite provides an infrastructure that is rapidly deployable and infinitely scalable to meet customers' growing needs. With more than 10 years of experience operating under the name STC, SeeBeyond has successfully integrated systems at more than 1,350 organizations worldwide, including ABN Amro ABN AMRO Algemene Bank Nederland-Amsterdam Roterdam Bank (Dutch bank) , Barnes & Noble.com, Bausch & Lomb, Daimler-Chrysler, Florida Power & Light, Fluor Daniel, Hewlett Packard, Japan HP, Matsushita Computer Systems, Nike, PETsMART and Pfizer. SeeBeyond Technology Corporation SeeBeyond Technology Corporation (formerly Software Technology Corporation) was a software company listed on the NASDAQ stock market (NASDAQ: SBYN). On 28 June 2005 the sale of the company for $387m to Sun Microsystems was announced; the deal was completed by August. has global headquarters in Monrovia, Calif. and sales and marketing headquarters in Redwood Shores, Calif. Asia Pacific headquarters are located in Sydney, Australia, with SeeBeyond Technology Corporation Japan K.K. operating as its Japanese business entity. For more information, please visit www.seebeyond.com or http://www.seebeyond.co.jp/. Other than historical information contained herein, certain statements are forward looking within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and . Forward looking statements in this release involve a number of risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, the success of the companies alliances and collaborations, changes in market conditions, acceptance of products, and competition in the marketplace. The Company would like to remind you that actual events and results may differ materially from the forward looking statements. For a more detailed discussion of these risk factors and other cautionary statements, please refer to the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Note to Editors: e*Gate and e*Xchange are trademarks of SeeBeyond (STC). eBI is a servicemark of SeeBeyond (STC). All other trade names are the property of their respective owners. |
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