RICHARDSON, Texas -- Fujitsu Network Communications Inc., a leading supplier of IT and wireline/wireless networking solutions, announced today that Joe Massery, former vice president of hardware and physical design, has been promoted to senior vice president of development. Joe is replacing Mr. Takashi Wakabayashi, who will return to Japan in October to serve as group senior vice president of the Photonics group at Fujitsu Limited. Joe will be located at the company’s headquarters in Richardson, Texas.

“One of the keys to our continual success in the North American communications market has been the constant innovations that reflect our advanced engineering prowess and our sharp attention to the business needs of our customers” said George Chase, group president and chief operating officer of Fujitsu Network Communications. “Joe has played a vital role in driving advanced development programs at Fujitsu, including the creation of market-leading data and telecommunications systems. In his new role as senior vice president of development, his leadership and experience will be extremely valuable as we introduce more best-of-breed solutions that compel customers to continue to use our products throughout their networks.”

Fujitsu Network Communications Inc.