For the first time in it's history, SubOptic 2010 will be co-hosted. An outline of the two organizations, Fujitsu and NEC, follows:
About Fujitsu
Fujitsu is a leading provider of customer-focused IT and communications solutions for the global marketplace. Pace-setting device technologies, highly reliable computing and communications products, and a worldwide corps of systems and services experts uniquely position Fujitsu to deliver comprehensive solutions that open up infinite possibilities for its customers' success. Headquartered in Tokyo, Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 5.1 trillion yen (US$43.2 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007.
In the submarine cable industry, Fujitsu is one of the most experienced players in the world. In 1969, Fujitsu developed the very first Japanese coaxial submarine cable system, and since then, Fujitsu has installed more than 70 submarine cable systems around the globe. Fujitsu provides planning, design, installation, commissioning, and project management services to complete full-turn-key projects of any size, on time and to the full satisfaction of our customers. Fujitsu is also a leading supplier for systems upgrade projects with highly reliable technologies and excellent engineering performance.
Fujitsu Limited: www.fujitsu.com
Submarine Networks: www.fujitsu.com/global/services/telecom/optical/submarine
About NEC
NEC Corporation is one of the world's leading providers of Internet, broadband network and enterprise business solutions dedicated to meeting the specialized needs of its diverse and global base of customers. The NEC Group employs more than 150,000 people worldwide and had net sales of 4,652 billion yen (approx. US $41 billion) in the fiscal year ended March 2007. In the submarine systems industries, NEC is among the world leaders for its innovative technologies and excellent track records, having successfully completed many of the world's most important cable systems.
www.nec.com