Fujitsu Siemens packages SuSE Linux with PRIMERGY Servers

Fujitsu Siemens packages SuSE Linux with PRIMERGY Servers

OEM Agreement provides customers with complete Linux Server package

Munich, Nuremberg, May, 12, 2003 - Fujitsu Siemens Computers and SuSE Linux
today announced a joint offering combining  PRIMERGY servers with SuSE Linux
Enterprise Server 8 - significantly simplifying the ordering process for
partners and customers and more closely melding hardware and software.

The Linux option -- in response to strong demand by customers and partners in
the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East and Africa) -- includes all PRIMERGY
servers, from the entry-level system with one processor right through to the
high-end 16-way server.

"The package we've put together with SuSE is especially attractive to our
sales partners," said Bernd Bischoff, Executive Vice President, Sales,
Marketing & Customer Service at Fujitsu Siemens Computers. "They can now
offer their customers complete solutions based on PRIMERGY servers and SuSE
Linux Enterprise Server 8 with relatively little overhead." 

"We believe the simplicity of this package will cause a considerable increase
in demand," said Petra Heinrich, Vice President Partner Sales & Services at
SuSE Linux. "With SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 8 on PRIMERGY servers,
corporate customers can utilize the technical strengths of Linux -- while at
the same time reducing the complexity and costs of their IT with an
easy-to-maintain platform."

The PRIMERGY servers from Fujitsu Siemens Computers are based on Intel
architecture and - due to their high level of standardization -- offer a
particularly attractive price-performance ratio. PRIMERGY servers are
characterized by their reliability, performance and scalability. The product
family ranges from the mono-processor system to the 16-way server -- offering
the right system architecture for multiple of application areas.

SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 8 combines the stability and security of Linux
with a five-year system maintenance and support -- providing long-term
investment protection for users. SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 8 provides
powerful, sophisticated tools for all standard server services such as file,
print, web and security services. Validations for central corporate
applications such as mySAP.com and Oracle databases qualify SuSE Linux
Enterprise Server 8 as a basis for storage, application and e-commerce
solutions.

About Fujitsu Siemens Computers:
Fujitsu Siemens Computers is the leading European computer company. Serving
the needs of large corporations, small- to medium-sized enterprises and
consumers the company operates in all key markets across Europe, the Middle
East and Africa. It offers a unique choice of world-class computer technology
and innovative IT infrastructure solutions. Embedded in a global cooperation,
Fujitsu Siemens Computers takes advantage of the strengths and the innovative
power of its parent companies Fujitsu Limited and Siemens AG. 

"Powering the Information Age" is the company's vision. Fujitsu Siemens
Computers will enable people to freely access information and services
anywhere and at any time with world-leading products, services and solutions,
thus ensuring people's success within a knowledge-based society. The
strategic direction is focused on Mobility and Business Critical Computing as
the key drivers of the Information Age in the 21st century. 

The company offers everything for enterprise computing, ranging from
best-in-class Intel- and Unix-based servers to mainframes and enterprise
storage solutions. It is also one of the leading providers of mobile
computing products, PCs and workstations to business customers, and is the
No. 1 supplier of computers for home users in Europe. For further
information, please visit: www.fujitsu-siemens.com

About SuSE Linux 
SuSE Linux is one of the world's leading providers of products and services,
based on the Linux operating system. In addition to the operating system and
application software for private customers, SuSE offers software solutions
and complete systems for the use of Linux in the enterprise. SuSE supports
enterprise customers with a comprehensive range of qualified consulting,
training, and support services. Hosting the world's largest development team
for Open Source solutions, SuSE Linux shares its unique project and support
information online, in the largest existing Linux knowledge database. Further
information on SuSE Linux can be found at http://www.suse.de/en/

SuSE is a registered trademark of SuSE Linux AG. Linux is a registered
trademark of Linus Torvalds. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the
property of their respective owners.

PR Contacts Fujitsu Siemens Computers:
Amy Flécher
Head of Communications
Tel.: + 49 (0) 89 636 50076
Fax: + 49 (0) 89 636 57555
amy.flecher@fujitsu-siemens.com

Lothar Lechtenberg
PR Manager
Tel.: + 49 (0) 211 6178 2828
Fax: + 49 (0) 211 6178 1168
lothar.lechtenberg@fujitsu-siemens.com

PR Contact SuSE Linux AG:
Martina Krahmer
International Public Relations
Phone: +49-(0)911-740 53 507
Fax: +49 - (0)911-741 77 55
martina.krahmer@suse.de