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Fujitsu to end mainframes in 2035, eyes AI and quantum supercomputers

Fujitsu has announced its mainframe business will cease operations in 2035, coinciding with the expected mainstream adoption of AI supercomputers and quantum computers. The company's CEO, Takahito Tokita, stated that AI will be central to Fujitsu's future, influencing management decisions and product development. Fujitsu is collaborating with Broadcom and Scaleway on new AI hardware, including "Monaka" CPUs and inferencing chips, and is also exploring defense technology applications with Japan, the UK, and Australia. AI

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IMPACT Fujitsu's strategic pivot signals a broader industry trend towards AI-driven infrastructure and potential new hardware architectures.

RANK_REASON Company announces a major shift in its core business strategy tied to future AI and quantum computing developments.

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  1. The Register — AI TIER_1 · Simon Sharwood ·

    Fujitsu confirms mainframe biz to die in 2035, in time for quantum AI supercomputers to take over

    <h4>In talks with Japan, the UK, and Australia on defense tech that can ‘contribute to global stability’</h4> <p>Japanese tech giant Fujitsu has confirmed the demise of its mainframe business in the year 2035 and hinted it’s working on significant defense projects.…</p> <p><!--#i…