OREANDA-NEWS. July 20, 2012.   Fujitsu today announced that it has deployed IPKNOWLEDGE, a solution for internal data management for public sector institutions, to construct a new accounting system for the City of Osaka, which has the largest number of employees among municipalities in Japan.

While conventional accounting systems require the use of dedicated computers, Fujitsu's IPKNOWLEDGE system is entirely web-based, enabling employees to access the system from their own work computers. This access environment drastically improves operational efficiency, such as for budget planning. The upgrade has also made the system more user-friendly, as the time the system can be used has been extended by two hours. Furthermore, by providing each employee with a unique user ID, administrators are able to manage operating authorizations and usage history, strengthening overall security for the system.

The City of Osaka plans to engage in further efforts to improve its fiscal soundness through ICT by linking the newly upgraded financial accounting system with its public accounting system.