Fujitsu - Electronic Pioneer: Electronic Pioneer

Author: Fujitsu Limited
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Publish Date: 2003-11-01
Features: This book is one of the series "Development of Fortune Global 500 Companies." It primarily introduces the history of Fujitsu to readers. The book is divided into four chapters based on the early stages of the Fujitsu Group's founding. It begins with the first 40 years of Fujitsu's founding, followed by "Building Strength in a Period of Stable Growth" (1975-1978); "Embracing the Challenges of a New Era" (1978-1981); "Pioneering the Information Age" (1981-1985); and "Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Company's Establishment" (1985).
Fujitsu Limited originated from the copper refining business of Kogoro Higashi, the founder of the Kogoro family in the 19th century. It is Japan's largest IT and communications company. Its revenue grew from $27.9 billion in 1993 to $40 billion in 2002, making it the world's third-largest IT company after IBM and HP. While advocating "advanced technology," Fujitsu also proposed the slogan "Contributing to Society through Advanced Systems." Unique advanced technology, cutting-edge systems, and proactive business activities are key factors in maintaining healthy and rapid growth.