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Pub Talk
"The
Tablet PC Initiative And What It Means"
THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 2002
By Mr. Tom
Bernhard
Director, New Technology and Applications
Fujitsu PC
Open to the Public. 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. No fee.
The Pub Talk begins at 6:00 p.m.
At
this Pub Talk, come hear Tom Bernhard discuss the Tablet PC and
this new technology. In November of this year, Microsoft will launch
Windows XP Tablet PC Edition, a new operating system designed specifically
for pen-based computing. Some of the questions being discussed as
a result of this launch include:
What functionality will this new OS offer?
How will this OS and the new systems it ships on affect the PC market?
What are the target markets for these new devices?
Who are
the players in this "new" market?
ABOUT
TOM BERNHARD
Tom
Bernhard boasts 20 years of experience in the technology and computer
industries. He has been with Fujitsu PC Corporation for four years:
first as a Senior Product Manager; then Director, Product Marketing
for Pen Tablets; and now as Director, New Technology and Applications.
His responsibilities have included specifying and overseeing the
successful launch of several pen tablet computer systems, developing
product road maps for multiple product lines, identifying essential
new technologies, and serving as company spokesman for the pen tablet
product line. In 2000, Mr. Bernhard received the Fujitsu Achiever
Award for Marketing. Prior to Fujitsu PC, Mr. Bernhard was Product
Manager, Desktop Systems for Unisys Corporation where he specified
and launched numerous desktop computer systems and developed product
road maps. Before Unisys, Mr. Bernhard was Product Manager, Hardware/Software
for Action Computer Supplies. Mr. Bernhard is a member of the Mobile
Advisory Councils Board of Directors. He holds both BS and
MS degrees in business administration from California State University,
Hayward.
ABOUT
FUJITSU PC CORPORATION
Headquartered
in Santa Clara, California, Fujitsu PC Corporation (http://www.fujitsupc.com)
is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fujitsu Limited and the leading
provider of ultra-mobile computing solutions. Fujitsu PC Corporation
delivers high-performance mobile computing solutions for the North
American market, including a wide range of LifeBook notebooks and
Stylistic® pen tablet PCs. Fujitsu PC Corporation emphasizes
leading-edge technology, exceptional product quality, user comfort
and productivity, and outstanding customer service as primary competitive
advantages. For more information on Fujitsu PC Corporations
complete line of mobile computing solutions, visit their Website
or call 1-877-FPC-DIRECT.
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