Fujitsu's History (Chronology) (1971 - 1980)

1981

Received orders from Singapore for world's first fully digital electronic switching system, the FETEX-150

May 1981

Announced Fujitsu's first personal computer, FM-8

August 1982

MCI project (135 Mbps fiber optical system) is opened to traffic

1984

FACOM K series lead small business computer market in Japan

1989

Adopts new corporate logo

With the globalization, the present corporate logo in English was enacted. The infinity mark at the top of the "j" and "i" at the center of the "FUJITSU" symbolizes the "Earth" and "Sun," representing the expanse of space and infinite possibilities. FUJITSU Red (red) symbolizes challenging, human and exciting companies.

November 1990

Took 80% stake in UK-based International Computers Limited (ICL)

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History of Fujitsu

Company and product milestones over the years.
Image of Fujitsu Kawasaki Plant (now Fujitsu Technology Park), completed in 1938

Company milestones

Over the years, Fujitsu has gone from strength to strength, preempting and pioneering defining moments in the history of information and communication technologies. You can read about the key milestones in the company’s history here.
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Product milestones

Here you can browse through the telecommunications equipment, computers, semiconductors and other major product breakthroughs that mark Fujitsu in the history of ICT. You can read more about each milestone in the individual technology categories.
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