NetSuite and Fujitsu to Bring SaaS ERP Suite to Mid-Market Companies in Japan

Aug. 5, 2009

NetSuite Inc., a San Mateo, Calif.-based provider of cloud computing business software suites, announced that it has partnered with Fujitsu Limited and Fujitsu Business Systems Ltd. (FJB) to distribute, resell and support NetSuite in Japan, enabling Japan

Josh Cable

NetSuite Release J is Japan's first and only fully localized, software-as-a-service (SaaS) business management suite available to Japanese businesses to date, according to NetSuite.

"Partnering with NetSuite gives Fujitsu an immediate presence in the rapidly expanding cloud computing industry as well as a formidable cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) offering for small to mid-sized enterprises," NetSuite said. "Fujitsu's internal experts will specialize in promoting NetSuite to mid-market manufacturing companies, while Fujitsu Business Systems Ltd. (FJB) and its external partners focus on targeting SMEs in the industry-specific verticals such as services, wholesale and distribution."

According to the company, NetSuite Release J provides full support for Japanese accounting requirements, including Tegata (promissory note) payments, J-GAAP compliant financial statements and full Consumption Tax configuration capabilities.

"We are pleased and honored that Fujitsu Limited and Fujitsu Business Systems have elected to offer NetSuite," said Zach Nelson, CEO of NetSuite. "Fujitsu and FJB's extensive experience and strong reputation will be instrumental in expanding the growth of SaaS in Japan, and NetSuite's stable and extensible enterprise platform will enable FJB's expert integrators and developers to create new, innovative solutions for their customers."

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Josh Cable | Former Senior Editor

Former Senior Editor Josh Cable covered innovation issues -- including trends and best practices in R&D, process improvement and product development. He also reported on the best practices of the most successful companies and executives in the world of transportation manufacturing, which encompasses the aerospace, automotive, rail and shipbuilding sectors.

Josh also led the IndustryWeek Manufacturing Hall of Fame, IW’s annual tribute to the most influential executives and thought leaders in U.S. manufacturing history.

Before joining IndustryWeek, Josh was the editor-in-chief of Penton Media’s Government Product News and Government Procurement. He also was an award-winning beat reporter for several small newspapers in Northeast Ohio.

Josh received his BFA in creative writing from Bowling Green University, and continued his professional development through course-work at Ohio University and Cuyahoga Community College.

A lifelong resident of the Buckeye State, Josh currently lives in the Tremont neighborhood of Cleveland. When the weather cooperates, you’ll find him riding his bike to work, exercising his green thumb in the backyard or playing ultimate Frisbee.