NTT DOCOMO is Japan's premier provider of leading-edge mobile voice, data and multimedia services. With more than 60 million customers in Japan, the company is one of the world's largest mobile communications operators. Courtesy of NTT DOCOMO

Tokyo and Yokohama, Japan - August 01, 2012


Fujitsu Limited

NTT DOCOMO, INC.

NEC Corporation

Fujitsu Semiconductor Limited


Fujitsu Limited, NTT DOCOMO, INC., NEC Corporation, and Fujitsu Semiconductor Limited today announced their agreement to form a joint venture to focus on the development and sales of semiconductor products with built-in modem functions for use in communications equipment.

NTT DOCOMO is Japan's premier provider of leading-edge mobile voice, data and multimedia services. With more than 60 million customers in Japan, the company is one of the world's largest mobile communications operators. Courtesy of NTT DOCOMO

The joint venture - Access Network Technology Limited, established by Fujitsu - is scheduled to begin operations in August, upon the capital contributions of DOCOMO, NEC, and Fujitsu Semiconductor.


1. Objectives

Until now, handset manufacturers including Fujitsu and NEC, together with DOCOMO, conducted communications platform development work collaboratively.

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The rapid expansion of the smartphone market and the increase in data traffic volumes have been making communications platforms increasingly important.

NEC for Telecom Operators Courtesy of NEC

The technologies individually held by the companies, as well as the results of their joint development work, offer a huge competitive advantage in the smartphone market, which is expected to experience an even greater global expansion.

Fujitsu – Today’s trends. Over 170,000 Fujitsu people support customers in more than 100 countries. Courtesy of Fujitsu

Against this backdrop, in the form of a new corporate structure, the joint venture, while enhancing management responsiveness, will bring together technologies from each of the companies to develop industry-leading communications platform products, and will provide customers with highly competitive products to meet their needs.


2. Ownership Share by Each Company


Fujitsu: 52.8%

DOCOMO: 19.9%

NEC: 17.8%

Fujitsu Semiconductor: 9.5%



3. Overview of the Joint Venture


Name: Access Network Technology Limited

Business Description:
Design and development of communications platforms

Address of Headquarters:
3-2-1 Sakado, Takatsu-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa

Capital: 100 million yen

Representative: Minoru Sakata, President

Number of Employees: Approximately 85


Press Contacts

Fujitsu Limited
Public and Investor Relations Division
Inquiries: https://www.fujitsu.com/global/news/contacts/inquiries/index.html

NTT DOCOMO, INC.
Eijun Tanaka, Takuya Ori
International PR, Public Relations Department
Tel: +81-3-5156-1366
Fax: +81-3-5501-3408
Website: www.nttdocomo.com  
Inquiries: http://www.nttdocomo.com/contact  

NEC Corporation
Seiichiro Toda
Corporate communications division
E-Mail: s-toda@cj.jp.nec.com  
Tel: +81-3-3798-6511

Fujitsu Semiconductor Limited
Public Relations Department
Inquiries: http://edevice.fujitsu.com/en-qform.html  


About Fujitsu

Fujitsu is the leading Japanese information and communication technology (ICT) company offering a full range of technology products, solutions and services.

Over 170,000 Fujitsu people support customers in more than 100 countries.

Over 170,000 Fujitsu people support customers in more than 100 countries. Courtesy of Fujitsu

We use our experience and the power of ICT to shape the future of society with our customers.

Fujitsu Limited Headquarters, Shiodome City Center, Tokyo, Japan. Fujitsu is the leading Japanese information and communication technology (ICT) company offering a full range of technology products, solutions and services. Courtesy of Fujitsu

Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 4.5 trillion yen (US$54 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012.

For more information, please see http://www.fujitsu.com  


About NTT DOCOMO

NTT DOCOMO is a world-leading integrated-services company centered on mobility.

The company serves over 60 million mobile customers in Japan via advanced wireless networks, including a nationwide 3G network and one of the world's first commercial LTE networks.

Sony Tablet™ S Courtesy of NTT DOCOMO

Leveraging its unique capabilities as a mobile operator, DOCOMO is a leading developer of cutting-edge technologies for NFC mobile payments, mobile GPS, mobile TV, intuitive mobile assistance, environmental monitoring, smart grids and much more.

Product Lineup Courtesy of NTT DOCOMO

Overseas, the company provides technical and operational expertise to eight mobile operators and other partner companies.

NTT DOCOMO in Asia. NTT DOCOMO is expanding its global reach through offices and subsidiaries in Asia, Europe and North America, as well as strategic alliances with mobile and multimedia service providers in markets worldwide. Courtesy of NTT DOCOMO

NTT DOCOMO is listed on the Tokyo (9437), London (NDCM) and New York (DCM) stock exchanges.

Please visit www.nttdocomo.com  for more information.


About NEC Corporation

NEC Corporation is a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies that benefit businesses and people around the world.

By providing a combination of products and solutions that cross utilize the company's experience and global resources, NEC's advanced technologies meet the complex and ever-changing needs of its customers.

Courtesy of NEC Online TV

NEC Corporation is a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies that benefit businesses and people around the world.  Courtesy of NEC Online TV

NEC Corporation is a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies that benefit businesses and people around the world.  Courtesy of NEC Online TV

NEC Corporation is a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies that benefit businesses and people around the world.  Courtesy of NEC Online TV

NEC brings more than 100 years of expertise in technological innovation to empower people, businesses and society.

For more information, visit NEC at http://www.nec.com  


About Fujitsu Semiconductor

Fujitsu Semiconductor Limited designs, manufactures, and sells semiconductors, providing highly reliable, optimal solutions and support to meet the varying needs of its customers.

Fujitsu Semiconductor Limited. We have newly lined-up the FM3 Family which adopted new generation ARM Core, the Cortex-M3 to CPU as a 32bit Microcontroller. Courtesy of Fujitsu Semiconductor

Products and services include microcontrollers, ASICs, ASSPs, and power management ICs, with wide-ranging expertise focusing on mobile, ecological, automotive, imaging, security, and high-performance applications.

Customer development is supported by development tools that have a proven track record with our various partner companies. Courtesy of Fujitsu Semiconductor

Fujitsu Semiconductor also drives power efficiency and environmental initiatives.

Headquartered in Yokohama, Fujitsu Semiconductor Limited (formerly named Fujitsu Microelectronics Limited) was established as a subsidiary of Fujitsu Limited on March 21, 2008.

Fujitsu Semiconductor Limited. We have newly lined-up the FM3 Family which adopted new generation ARM Core, the Cortex-M3 to CPU as a 32bit Microcontroller. Courtesy of Fujitsu Semiconductor

Through its global sales and development network, with sites in Japan and throughout Asia, Europe, and the Americas, Fujitsu Semiconductor offers semiconductor solutions to the global marketplace.

For more information, please see: http://jp.fujitsu.com/fsl/en/  


Source: Fujitsu Limited and NEC Corporation

http://www.fujitsu.com/global/  

http://www.nec.com/en/global/news/index.html  



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