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Powering progressive education

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The convergence of the digital world with our physical world has the potential to transform our lives. By starting to combine data with individual knowledge we can drive new sustainable growth through what we call the Human Centric Intelligent Society.

Education can lead the way.

Just as the printing press enabled new and greater forms of learning, so technology and the internet is doing the same for this and future generations – inspiring and enhancing opportunities to gain knowledge.

The challenge for educational providers is how to combine technology with teaching to the advantage of students, propelling them forward onto the next stage of life.

Ensuring that educational providers have the infrastructure they need is an absolute priority. Without it, there is a risk of failing to meet targets as educational standards shift.

Fujitsu bring years of experience in education sectors around the world. Our real-world innovations are backed by well-funded research and development to ensure that the best technology is available to classrooms.

With the pressure on to balance student demands with restricted budgets, educational establishments need to invest wisely for long-term success. Fujitsu provides the solution with quality, intuitive products that are both accessible and affordable.

The infiltration of technology in learning affects every department. As a result, there is growing pressure on teachers, lecturers and IT departments to be well versed in IT troubleshooting. This detracts vital time and energy from teaching and for more productive initiatives. Fujitsu offers optimal technology for every educational environment that is both easy to use and easy to manage.

Allowing for innovation amongst teachers and students, many of whom come with existing IT skills, requires an IT infrastructure primed for growth. That is why Fujitsu solutions for Education build in the flexibility and scalability organisations require when needs change.

As students, staff and IT departments explore this new era of learning, Fujitsu is by their side – powering progressive education.

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Primary Education 4

Secondary Education 8

Further Education & Colleges 12

Higher Education & Universities 16

Case Studies 20

Warranty and Support Services 22

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Helping children to take the first stepBy the time children enter school many are already familiar with technology, giving teachers a platform of knowledge on which to build. Crucially, Key Stages 1 and 2 offer an opportunity to consolidate basic skills so that children can progress further.

The question is whether schools are ready to do so. Infant and Junior schools that have the technology to enhance learning are setting the benchmark, both in terms of actual achievement and parental or governmental recognition.

There is an expectation on schools that children will have access to a wide range of the technology to facilitate learning and to prepare them for life. Fujitsu is helping to make the technology journey a reality, even at a time when budgets are being reduced. Quality tablets and laptops provide flexible solutions that can be shared across classrooms.

For teachers the challenge is often ensuring that 30 or so class computers work simultaneously. Technology can make learning more personalised and allow children to work at their own pace. Assessing children can be done instantly without the child even being aware of it. Fujitsu also recognises the concern that teachers see their roles moving from teaching to IT management. Our technology solutions help educational establishments overcome both obstacles.

Our commitment is to developing durable designs that work, are accessible to young people and give teachers the end-to-end support they need to deal with everyday challenges.

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TABLETS Making the leap between the home and the classroom

Ofcom has reported a rise in young tablet users and expressed the opinion that they have become a must-have device for children of all ages. What is more, 42% of children aged 5-15 already use a tablet at home1.

Fujitsu’s STYLISTIC tablet range provides the perfect IT solution for the classroom. Featuring durable lightweight designs, long battery life and toughened easy-to-use touch screens, our STYLISTIC devices deliver the durability, versatility and intuitive operation teachers require for their young pupils.

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NOTEBOOKSComputer and keyboard skills are still vital to learning, regardless of the growth of touch screen technology. Fujitsu’s space-saving LIFEBOOK range offers the perfect ultra-portable educational solution, providing a traditional interface with the ability to share IT resources between classes or year groups.

The Fujitsu A-Series family provides teachers with a choice of cost-effective 15.6-inch notebooks for use in all learning environments. Available in four models, each A-Series comes equipped with an Intel processor, HD LED display plus integrated WLAN for basic productivity in the classroom and at home.

For lightweight portability as well as a wider range of size options, the E-Line range is ideal. Developed for scenarios where space-saving is paramount – such as busy classrooms – Fujitsu’s E-Line devices offer minimal IT complexity as well as extended warranty options for extra peace of mind.

Our weatherproof STYLISTIC Q584 and Q704 tablets deliver ultimate levels of connectivity and mobility, allowing pupils to learn inside and outside of the classroom.

With the added flexibility of touch and pen data entry plus keyboard docking, both models are also fully compliant with established Windows based applications. With the 10-hour battery run time of the Q584 and extended 16-hour battery life of the Q704, Fujitsu’s STYLISTIC tablets are ideal for Primary learning environments.

Water and dust resistant to withstand use in adverse conditions

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Quality mattersThe pace of technological change is getting faster. Meanwhile the changing expectations of students and parents present a real challenge to secondary schools. As budgets are scrutinised more than ever before, wise IT investments become increasingly important.

Durable, flexible and high quality devices that are built to last are the only solution.

Fujitsu provides robust, scalable and state-of-the-art computing technology to Secondary schools seeking to protect IT investments. Recognising that technology will continue to adapt, Fujitsu provides the foundational toolkit for this vital educational step for students while future-proofing the organisation from change.

As young people incorporate technology into everyday life, Fujitsu is helping educational establishments meet end user needs with the latest generation of computing technology.

The next part of the challenge is to put the right infrastructure in place to support these innovations. That is why Fujitsu provide higher quality end devices as well as a robust IT infrastructure – to support students in their ongoing learning and provide secure, scalable solutions for IT departments.

NOTEBOOKSSmall and lightweight for ease-of-use, our LIFEBOOK range offers impressive battery power and greater levels of performance.

Fujitsu LIFEBOOK U-Series Ultrabooks™ deliver high-specification features as well as extended battery durability for greater portability between classes. With their ultra-slim designs, models such as the U904 and U554 provide versatile notebook usability with a range of connectivity choices for increased functionality and enhanced communication. The exceptionally lightweight LIFEBOOK S904 weighs in at only 1.49 kg while offering outstanding battery runtime of up to 24 hours, making it the ultimate learning companion for busy students.

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TABLETSIdeal for bridging the gap between home and educational life, the Fujitsu STYLISTIC range combines extended battery runtime with intuitive multi-touch input for ease of interaction. With industry-leading security options available on every model, sensitive information is protected, making this the ideal choice for teaching aids, staff exam preparation or for pupils to complete homework.

The STYLISTIC Q584 is one of the best tablet options for Secondary schools. Waterproof, dustproof and featuring toughened glass, this slim, high-resolution tablet has the endurance required for regular use. The STYLISTIC Q704 model provides the same robust protection against the elements with the added benefits of a larger touch screen and faster processor for more advanced studies.




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DESKTOPSFujitsu’s industry-leading ESPRIMO desktop solutions meet unique educational challenges head on. Each model perfectly balances the need for a cost-effective computing solution with access to the latest functionality.

Where space is tight but only a desktop will do, the Fujitsu ESPRIMO Q520 is perfect for Secondary education. This stylish mini PC package reduces desktop clutter and has zero noise functionality so that teaching is not disturbed. With a low power active mode it can reduce energy usage by up to 90%, helping reduce the school’s environmental footprint. The integrated VESA mounts means it can be attached to a variety of monitors while horizontal and vertical positioning options offer maximum flexibility.


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IT InfrastructureThe rapid expansion in data volumes can have significant cost implications as Secondary schools have to upgrade systems to find more storage and server capacity.

PRIMERGYThe Fujitsu PRIMERGY Server portfolio, featuring the latest Intel® Xeon® processors, offers the full spectrum of x86 capabilities ranging from simple, affordable tower servers to high-performance, enterprise class rack and blade servers. Our TX tower servers are ideal for small schools or departments looking for a classic file, print, mail, or database server, with high scalability and availability through optional redundant power supplies but at affordable prices.

CELVINFujitsu’s network attached storage comes at an affordable price and with a 2 year onsite warranty, but still retains enterprise features such as virtualisation support, hot swappable drives and real time remote application. With a small footprint this storage solution is ideal for classrooms.

Cluster-in-a-Box With Fujitsu’s Cluster-in-a-Box you can minimise the cost of expanding your Windows Server 2012 infrastructure. Combining server, storage and network components in one place, our Cluster-in-a-Box offers a fully pre-configured, pre-installed and high availability IT environment. Easy to set up and use, Cluster-in-a-Box is the ideal cost-effective infrastructure solution for Secondary schools.

vShapeAs virtualisation and cloud become the norm for most educational establishments, the Fujitsu vShape virtualisation-in-a-box solution has everything you need to transform your IT infrastructure. Scalable to deal with increasing requirements for data storage and processing capacity, vShape means Secondary schools can now increase IT capacity at any time with less impact on overall IT budgets.

ZERO CLIENTSForward-thinking education establishments are seeking to reduce the longer-term costs of IT infrastructure by switching to desktop virtualisation. With the Fujitsu FUTRO range of Zero Clients, Secondary schools get all the benefits of a PC-like user experience but with less hardware. Multiple users can access the technology while all data, applications and security protocol are hosted on a centralised server for ease of management.

Combined with the power of Fujitsu’s Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) for Citrix®, VMWare® or Microsoft®, Secondary school IT departments can now overcome the networking obstacles that may have been a barrier to virtualisation in the past.

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Time to specialiseAs the pressure increases on Further Education institutions and colleges to distinguish services by subject matter and specialism, IT has a big role to play.

Technology infrastructure takes on a greater role when there is a wider mix of academic and vocational subjects combined, with a 16+ age group that requires more flexible ways of studying.

Ensuring IT departments have the best possible infrastructure is the starting point. Students must also have access to the right devices at the right time to encourage a seamless educational experience.

Fujitsu technologies strike the perfect balance between this requirement for robust, scalable IT infrastructure and high quality, lightweight end user devices that support dynamic, independent learning. What is more, we can tailor our products to meet the unique demands of your educational establishment.

STORAGEVirtual storage solutions are fast becoming a must-have for organisations of all shapes and sizes. Until recently, virtualisation was out of reach of the educational sphere due to the high costs of enterprise-grade technologies.

That has all changed. Fujitsu is now able to bring lower cost, scalable IT infrastructure into further education and colleges.

Our vShape solution offers a complete virtualisation-in-a-box solution that utilises technology from the industry’s leading providers. Simple to set up and scalable as needs grow, vShape provides an accessible and scalable platform for IT virtualisation.

vShape is made even more powerful when combined with Fujitsu ETERNUS DX – a block-based and flexible on-site storage solution. By consolidating existing infrastructure into a more powerful system, the ETERNUS DX offers the ultimate responsiveness to ever-changing data storage needs and a faster return on investment.

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WORKSTATIONSMost students already own a notebook or tablet but not everyone uses their device at college. As a result, Further Education providers still need to offer access to high spec technology that can meet the demands of their students.

With graphics capabilities and performance needed for entry level 3D computer aided design (CAD) and digital content creation (DCC), the Fujitsu CELSIUS W530 workstation offers high performance computing which is fully accredited to run such professional applications. Students get access to the programmes and the power they need, whilst the organisation benefits from maximum security and exceptional energy efficiency – all with minimum IT support.

Fujitsu CELSIUS W530 Workstation

If space is at a premium, the Fujitsu ESPRIMO Q520 provides the answer. With its sleek design, latest generation Intel processor and up to 90% power reduction this desktop computer is the most energy efficient in our portfolio.

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Built for Business. Ready for the Future. Fujitsu PRIMERGY servers and ETERNUS storage

are powered by Intel® Xeon® Processors.

Storage and serversFujitsu data safe systems provide a refined three-pillar approach to IT infrastructure investment.

The first pillar is our ETERNUS DX server – an innovative block-based disk system that gives universities a simpler solution to the challenges of scalability. The result is long-term cost savings and a sustainable response to ongoing IT needs, in turn reducing the need for reinvestment.

The third pillar is our award winning PRIMERGY Servers, which deliver universities with a cost effective, agile and reliable solution. Featuring the latest Intel® Xeon® processors, our PRIMERGY portfolio is broad, ranging from the affordable TX tower servers to the high performing enterprise class RX rack-optimised and BX blade servers.

The second pillar takes the form of our ETERNUS CS storage architecture, offering a consolidated solution that saves time, money and energy. This system radically simplifies IT structures for easier data protection and back-up, taking away the burden on a university’s finite IT support resources.

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Becoming the university of choiceIn a world of fee funding, universities must compete for the brightest and best students. Offering students and staff access to High Performance Computing is just one example of how an institution can attract the right people through technology. This has seen IT become one of the most critical differentiating factors between institutions.

With the growth of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) new decisions have to be made. Although the choice of what devices to offer students on-site remains important, it is investment in Back Office infrastructure that can have the most significant impact. Students now value the ability to work anywhere at any time so those institutions that can adapt technology to suit these new requirements will be the ones that benefit.

Flexible IT has become the cornerstone of independent learning and this is where the solution lies. As tablets and other portable devices become the norm and students bring their own devices into buildings, the focus is placed firmly on network connectivity, the speed of applications and access to storage.

Recognising the importance of designing IT solutions not just for an entire institution but also for individual departments, Fujitsu can tailor IT infrastructure to meet different requirements. As the partner of choice for High Performance Computing, Fujitsu can provide research departments with a faster way to process, analyse and make use of vast quantities of data. We also recognise the need to work within strict financial plans. That is why we design powerful IT infrastructure that is within the budgets of universities and Higher Education institutions.

Higher Education & Universities


VirtualisationWith data storage increasing by up to 180% per organisation each year, flexible options are required. vShape from Fujitsu provides the answer.

Delivering complete virtualisation-in-a-box, vShape provides the performance, security and, most importantly, the scalability to expand IT resources in line with staff and student needs. As BYOD and the expansion of data gather pace within the Higher Education sector, faster storage and retrieval over quicker networks also hold the key to success in developing new ideas and academic research.

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END USER DEVICESFor the device investments you do make, high spec technology is required to meet the demands of professional-level students and research staff. In the past, this computing capacity would have been out of reach to all but a limited number of Higher Education institutions. With affordable High Performance Computing options from Fujitsu this is no longer the case.

Our CELSIUS workstations combine cutting edge processing power with trouble-free usability for a professional solution to university requirements. The ultra high spec CELSIUS R930 workstation provides unsurpassed performance, particularly suited to fields once restricted to supercomputers, such as scientific research, simulation, visualisation and virtual reality. Enterprise grade applications run smoothly while tool-less expansion and individual configurations provide greater flexibility – particularly if desktops are pooled in shared computer rooms.

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Fujitsu is one of only 12 providers to deliver connectivity via the Government’s PSN. We are a recognised framework provider under PSN-C, PSN-S, ITHS, JANET and NSSA, so you can be sure you have the latest technology that meets industry standards for the best prices.

PSN – Fujitsu’s cloud solutions, UK data centers, network infrastructure and service delivery capabilities providing the platform from which agile PSN services can be delivered across the public sector.

ITHS is a cross government supplier for desktop, server and storage hardware, which can be used by public sector bodies, including educational establishments.

A JANET network connection allows organisations and companies to buy options from co-location to cloud infrastructure, which is then tailored to the unique requirements of each organisation.

The NSSA provides server and storage solutions, specifically for universities and higher education colleges.

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The Warren School

The Warren School was striving to improve performance and exam results. But teaching staff and students were being restricted by its existing, unreliable ICT system. So they chose Fujitsu to deliver an innovative and affordable ICT solution that would help it achieve its goals.

The challenge The Warren School in Essex is a mixed community comprehensive for 11 to 18 year olds. With almost 1,300 pupils it is slightly larger than average, and was striving to improve its performance and the GCSE and A-Level results of its pupils. It also sought to be a beacon of opportunity in the local community.

But the ambitions of its teaching staff and students alike were being thwarted by an old and unreliable ICT system. Like many schools, there was also a shortage of internal ICT resource and expertise and the all-too-familiar story of tight budgets.

Recognising these limitations, the school realised they needed to establish a partnership with a company that not only had the right technology at the right price, but could also help them realise their vision. This is when they engaged with Fujitsu.

The solution Fujitsu recommended two new PRIMERGY servers that would enable the school to transition from physical desktop computers to easily managed virtual desktops, providing a more flexible and future-proof way to manage ICT in the classroom.

In addition to this server replacement, the school selected the Fujitsu vShape 25 high-availability package, optimised to deliver up to 25 virtual machines (VMs). Using VMs enables the school to effectively move computers and resources around the school at the click of a button. Applications usually limited to computers in particular departments – such as an art and design package or a piece of maths software – can be delivered instantly to anywhere in the school, providing a more flexible use of classrooms.

Fujitsu vShape has also enabled The Warren School to offer staff and students remote access to files and applications. This will radically improve the way in which the students complete and submit homework. In the medium term vShape will also enable staff and students to bring their own devices (BYOD), such as tablets and laptops, to school and safely and securely connect to the network.

In summary

■ An agile solution moves high-performance ICT resources to where teachers and pupils need it

■ Reduced energy costs and more efficient use of support staff■ Motivated and engaged teachers and students, using the latest educational tools■ Flexible infrastructure enables further developments such as Bring Your Own Device

» We’re not only improving the way we work and teach but by enabling our staff and students to take advantage of the latest teaching resources, lessons are more stimulating and interactive and pupils are so much more motivated as a result.«

Andrew Szymanski, Network Manager, The Warren School


University Campus Suffolk

Faced with greatly reduced space in its new data centre, combined with aging legacy servers, University Campus Suffolk chose Fujitsu to implement a virtualised server environment.

The challenge Founded in 2007 University Campus Suffolk (UCS) is a new kind of higher education institution. It allows students to access the knowledge and resources of its two validating universities, the University of East Anglia and the University of Essex, as well as local colleges and the wider community.

Student numbers have continued to grow rapidly to almost 4,500 full-time students in 2011/12. But UCS’s VISION 2020 projects further growth in student numbers to more than 10,000. These plans have meant that existing services have had to be examined, and if necessary rebuilt to handle this growth challenge. At the same time, UCS faced greatly reduced space in its new data centre, combined with aging legacy servers. These factors led it to explore if a virtualised server environment could be the solution.

The solution Virtualisation was at the top of their agenda as it provides the ability to scale without needing a large footprint. It also makes maintenance a lot faster and simpler. The key for UCS was finding the right partner.

UCS looked specifically at Fujitsu’s new vShape solution and completely took it apart to test each separate component in detail. It soon became clear that it was robust and flexible enough to act as the foundation of a new virtualised server platform.

The Fujitsu vShape 100 package enables the rapid deployment of applications and allocation of resources at the click of a button. Virtual machine applications and workloads can be moved to other virtual servers in the solution. This keeps applications running while removing the need for planned downtime.

The new platform hosts the full range of services that a typical higher education institution offers, including student information, library, finance and research systems. And with UCS well on its way to complete virtualisation, it’s able to plan for other innovations. These include a paperless application system, which will bring UCS in line with UCAS requirements.

In summary

■ The vShape solution costs about 30% of the cost of a like-for-like physical hardware replacement

■ Power consumption is reduced by 80% – saving money and reducing UCS’s carbon footprint

■ Easier maintenance will minimise the burden on the ICT support staff and free time to focus on more strategic objectives

■ vShape brings best-in-class vendors together in one package but Fujitsu remains a single point of contact, making support transparent and effective

■ A subsequent phase of the project will reduce disaster recovery time to a matter of hours rather than the week it currently takes

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» Virtualising our server environment with vShape is the beginning of a strategic partnership with Fujitsu which we are confident will last long in to the future and will produce more innovations that reduce costs, increase performance and deliver better schools.«

Peter O’Rourke, Director ICT services, University Campus Suffolk

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Help is at handEducation providers are under intense pressure to produce high calibre learning opportunities for young people. The additional everyday hassle associated with managing IT equipment can be a step too far.

More teachers and educational professionals are beginning to express concern that their time is being taken up with managing IT equipment rather than being free to teach or complete administrative tasks.

Free the burdenWith the Fujitsu end-to-end support service, teachers, IT staff and other educational professionals can be confident that there is support if they need it.

Standard WarrantyAt Fujitsu, quality is a top priority and our products are therefore developed to meet the highest quality standards. We offer a comprehensive manufacturer’s warranty for all our products, which takes effect from the date the product is purchased.

Our standard warranty covers the cost of labour, materials, collection and return for claims made within the warranty period, ranging from 12 months to our enhanced warranties of up to 5 years from the date of purchase.

Additional Support ServicesWe also offer a range of optional service levels, including:

■ Next business day on site service ■ Extended warranties of up to 3 years on all models ■ Extended warranties of up to 5 years on certain models

With most equipment susceptible to bumps and knocks, your end user devices have to be tough enough to withstand everyday use. We are confident that our range of tablets, notebooks and desktops will meet your expectations. That is why a number of our products have options to extend the warranty to 5 years.

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