Japanese information technology firm Fujitsu is teaming up with China's Shanghai Yidian to sell factory management systems in China, Nikkei Asian Review reported.

These systems fall under the "internet of things," which comprises internetworking devices that enable objects to collect and exchange data. Such factory management system is deemed vital for China to cope with its declining workforce and to improve the quality of its products.

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The Fujitsu and Shanghai Yidian joint venture, described as a "smart factory" model project by the Chinese government, will start their sales effort as early as next year, with particular focus on coastal manufacturing firms.

Under the partnership, Shanghai Yidian will do the installation of the needed sensors and technology in the clients' factories, while Fujitsu will produce the software.

Meanwhile, Fujitsu plans to team up with other Chinese partners to compete across the country. It also aims to establish 100 factories in three years that would bring in an estimated $9.73 million revenue for the Japanese technology group.

Shanghai Yidian group, on the other hand, is managed by the municipal government and has about 150 companies manufacturing electronic materials, lighting, to name a few. Some of its factories have already reportedly made use of Fujitsu's software, which allows managers to monitor equipment and production in real time, track energy usage, and check any other problems.

Last month, Fujitsu announced that its $910 million ARM-powered supercomputer project will miss its 2020 deadline as its engineers need more time to design, test, and perfect the machine's processors, the Register reported.

"There has been a delay to development due to us applying a new CPU related semiconductor technology. As a result, the time required for making system prototypes and detailed designs has now been extended," Rishad Marquardt, Fujitsu spokersperson, told El Reg, adding that the expected date of completion will be pushed back between 12 and 14 months.

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