Windows 10: Fujitsu and Microsoft advancing security in modern workplace

Brink · Feb 7, 2018

The business world is quickly evolving to a place where many employees work remotely. The benefits of working remote are numerous, yet with this transition comes potential security risks. To better protect and secure a mobile workforce, Fujitsu has teamed with Microsoft to build devices with Windows 10 Pro and industry-leading biometric options including Windows Hello and palm vein authentication to prevent security attacks in the modern workplace.

Working from anywhere at any time is increasingly the new standard and companies worldwide are modernizing their technology to thrive in this environment. To support this transition, we at Fujitsu partnered with Microsoft to build devices that are highly mobile, flexible and secure. For a behind-the-scenes look, please watch “Enabling the Modern Workplace”.**

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There are many reasons for companies to modernize their technology and embrace the remote workstyle. Here are my top 3: long-term cost savings, increased employee productivity, and a competitive recruiting edge.

More than just enabling remote access, technology modernization includes providing the most secure environment to protect your employees, company, and customers.

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Per Microsoft Advanced Threat Analytics*, over 60% of security attacks stem from compromised user credentials. To minimize this very real security concern, Microsoft developed Windows Hello facial and fingerprint recognition and Fujitsu has brought to market another biometric option, palm vein authentication. PalmSecure, the technology behind palm vein authentication, maps the veins under your skin to confirm identity. Already used by companies and organizations around the world, including Banco Bradesco and Lotte Card, palm vein technology is designed to provide access protection for devices and prevent compromised credentials.

How do Windows Hello and palm vein authentication work?

Windows Hello (fingerprint):

Swipe your finger over the sensor. The sensor will read your unique fingerprint. Once identity is confirmed, you are logged in.

Palm vein authentication:

Place your hand above the sensor. The sensor will read your unique vein map. Once identity is confirmed, you are logged in.

Start modernizing your workplace:

Fujitsu and Microsoft are committed to continually innovating so every CIO can confidently enable a mobile and remote workforce while maintaining top-level security.

To start modernizing your workplace, please visit: global.fujitsu.com

To go directly to Fujitsu devices with Microsoft Windows 10 Pro and biometric authentication options, please see: http://workplace.global.fujitsu.com/...fujitsu-offers

*microsoft.com/en-us/cloud-platform/advanced-threat-analytics

**Fujitsu has evaluated the Microsoft Companion Device Framework for potential integration with Fujitsu’s proprietary palm vein solution, however the integrated solution release date is still undetermined.
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Source: Fujitsu and Microsoft focused on advancing security in the modern workplace - Windows For Your Business

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KimWesterlund · Feb 7, 2018

Fujitsu Palm Vein Reader & Windows 10

I ran into the same problem with my Lifebook U745. Fujitsu service told me it works only with Fujitsu Workplace Protect and not with Windows Hello. The current version (1.15.0043) of Workplace Protect works on Windows 10 but the installer does not. You should
be able to install it under Windows 8.1 and then upgrade to Windows 10 and continue using it but that is too much of a hassle to try. The new version supporting Windows 10 is expected to be released mid March 2016.

It seems like getting the palm vein reader was a mistake. I got used to using the fingerprint reader with Windows Hello on my old Lifebook S761 and now I'll lose that and have to fall back to using a pin code. Hopefully the next version of Workplace Protect
integrates with Hello.

PeggyVickery · Feb 7, 2018

Modern host stopped working

Microsoft engineer did this (as did i) but it made no difference. Last "expert" from microsoft ask desk informed me that the laptop in question, a Fujitsu Lifebook, would not support windows 10, but contact with Fujitsu technical department confirmed it
was and there was no problem. This was after entering the model and serial number. So who do i believe and where do i go now for help with the problem "modern host stopped working".

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