OREANDA-NEWS. JGC Corporation (JGC), Fujitsu Limited (Fujitsu), and JGC Information Systems Co., Ltd. (J-SYS) announced that today JGC and Fujitsu have reached an agreement to transfer all shares of stock held by JGC of its wholly owned subsidiary J-SYS to Fujitsu on March 31, 2016.

J-SYS was established in 1983 when JGC spun off its information systems department as an independent company, and it has taken responsibility for developing information infrastructure and core information systems, as well as for providing operation and maintenance services, for companies in the JGC Group, including JGC itself. At the same time, J-SYS has also worked to develop its business in the fields of systems development, operation and maintenance services, and sales of packaged software, aiming at such customers as construction companies and public sector organizations.

In order for J-SYS to acquire more sophisticated technology and solutions capabilities, achieving growth as an information-communication technologies solutions company; provide the JGC Group with even higher quality systems and services; and strengthen its external-sales business for customers in the fields of construction and facilities-maintenance management, in the midst of the recent rapid evolution of ICT, JGC made the management decision that J-SYS could best develop its business as part of the Fujitsu Group, which provides ICT solutions worldwide using transformational technologies. By positioning J-SYS within the Fujitsu Group, JGC aims to increase its Group's competitiveness, benefiting from the provision of advanced and competitive services with regards to the development of information infrastructure and core information systems, as well as the provision of maintenance and operation services.

In addition, while providing more advanced and competitive ICT services to the JGC Group through J-SYS, Fujitsu aims to utilize the know-how J-SYS has accumulated in plant engineering business as the JGC Group's information systems subsidiary, to establish new IoT solutions and expand its external sales business to customers in the fields of construction and facilities-maintenance management.

By adding even more advanced technologies and solutions as a member of the Fujitsu Group to the business know-how it has built with the JGC Group, J-SYS will provide even higher-quality systems and services to its customers, including the JGC Group.

About J-SYS (As of February 12, 2016)

1. Name: JGC Information Systems Co., Ltd. (New company name TBD)
2. Location: 3-6-3 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
3. Capital: JPY 400 million
4. Shareholder composition: JGC 100%
5. Expected starting date under the new organization: April 1, 2016
6. Main business: Systems development, operation and maintenance services, and sales of packaged software
7. Employees: Approximately 320 people

About JGC Corporation

As one of the world?s top engineering contractors, JGC has drawn on its broad range of engineering technology and project management capabilities to provide EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) services to some 20,000 projects in more than 80 countries around the world, including Japan. Now, JGC is putting the technical capabilities and expertise cultivated through these EPC services to work in new business fields, including business investment and operation, as well as planning and management services. Far transcending the scope of a conventional engineering contractor, JGC is evolving into a Program Management Contractor & Investment Partner, contributing not only to the development of clients, but also to the development of nations.

About Fujitsu

Fujitsu is the leading Japanese information and communication technology (ICT) company, offering a full range of technology products, solutions, and services. Approximately 159,000 Fujitsu people support customers in more than 100 countries. We use our experience and the power of ICT to shape the future of society with our customers. Fujitsu Limited (TSE: 6702) reported consolidated revenues of 4.8 trillion yen (US$40 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015. 

About JGC Information Systems Co., Ltd.

J-SYS is an IT service provider operating as a member of a world-leading engineering group providing comprehensive engineering services, headed by JGC Corporation. J-SYS was established by spinning off JGC’s information systems department to become an independent company in July, 1983. Since then, by making good use of its accumulated experience in systems development and operations, J-SYS has expanded its business domain to engage in a wide range of activities such as system integration, including the establishment of information infrastructures, consultation and software package supply services, and user training.