Columbia Bank Network Expands with Fujitsu Series 8000 ATMs.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 22, 2002

Fujitsu, ETAdvantage Provide Web-Enabled, Self-Service ATMs to

Build Fujitsu-Exclusive Online ATM Network

Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. and Electronic Transactions Advantage Inc.

Tacoma, Wash.-based Columbia Bank is purchasing 23 Fujitsu Series 8000(TM) ATMs, which offer a Microsoft Windows(R) 2000 platform, Web enablement, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance and Triple Data Encryption Standard (DES) for increased security. The Series 8000 ATMs are capable of supporting an array of next-generation transactions for dispensing cash, loan applications, concert tickets, stamps and more. The bank is also upgrading 54 Series 7000 ATMs with Fujitsu's Prism software to add a higher level of security and greater ADA compliance. Columbia Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Columbia Banking System Inc., is a Washington state-chartered full-service commercial bank with 33 branches located throughout the Puget Sound region.

"This agreement strengthens Columbia Bank's ability to combine the convenience of modern technology with the care of old-fashioned, customer-friendly banking," said Becky Kettenring, Columbia Bank's ATM program vice president. "Years ago, we conducted competitive research on ATMs. Results showed that Fujitsu's equipment provided industry-leading features at a competitive price. Fujitsu's Series 8000 ATMs continue to offer these benefits and will enable us to increase revenue through expanded services, advertising and point-of-service (POS) displays.

"In addition to Fujitsu's hardware," said Kettenring, "Columbia Bank's back-room operations team voted for Fujitsu's Windows 2000 platform because it's easier to operate, manage and maintain than ATMs that use proprietary software."

"Columbia Bank's management is committed to building closer customer relationships through Web-enabled ATM technology that 'personalizes' communication. They've also determined to streamline and simplify operations by using one ATM vendor," said Pat Scott, chief executive officer of Auburn, Wash.-based ETAdvantage. "We recommended Fujitsu as the exclusive ATM vendor because its Series 8000 can reduce the bank's cost of ownership while adding value to its customers' experience."

Fujitsu Series 8000 ATM Features

Fujitsu's Series 8000 ATMs offer North American banks, credit unions and other financial service providers next-generation features, including:

-- Lower cost of ownership (TCO), with large capacity dispensers,

fewer moving parts, universal components, low-maintenance

thermal printers and color LCD displays.

-- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance.

-- Web-enabled capabilities that will eventually allow customers

to use ATMs for all the same banking transactions they

currently conduct from their PCs, such as loan applications

and bill payments. New types of transactions, such as phone

cards and event ticket purchases, will further enhance the

customer experience.

-- The capability to dispense a range of media, such as stamps,

coupons, event tickets, credit card-sized media and other

items of value.

-- Windows 2000 operating system that supports both traditional

financial transactions and future services. Windows XP will be

available by mid-2002.

-- World's highest footprint-to-capacity ratio in an ATM.

"Fujitsu and ETAdvantage have successfully teamed together to offer ATM operators the most innovative, advanced ATM technologies," said Neill Collins, Fujitsu vice president of financial systems sales. "This contract validates our commitment to become a customer's total lifecycle management solutions provider, resulting in a winning combination of decreased costs and increased customer satisfaction."

About Columbia Bank

Columbia Bank is a Washington state-chartered full-service commercial bank providing products and services to individuals, businesses and the real estate community. A wholly owned subsidiary of Columbia Banking System Inc. (Nasdaq:COLB), Columbia Bank currently has 33 branches in Pierce, King, Cowlitz, Kitsap, and Thurston counties.

Web site: www.columbiabank.com

About Electronic Transactions Advantage Inc.

ETAdvantage is a full-service Fujitsu ATM business partner providing ATM services in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Services to all financial institutions include site surveys, recommendations of equipment, sales of new and refurbished equipment, installation, hardware services for all ATMs, first line service, depot repair, and dispatch.

Web site: www.etadvantage.com

About Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc.

Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc., headquartered in Dallas, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fujitsu Limited (TSE: 6702). The company is a total lifecycle solutions supplier for North American retailers and financial services providers. Fujitsu optimizes the customer's technology lifecycle and reduces total cost of ownership with point-of-sale (POS) hardware and software, handheld devices and applications, Web-enabled automated-teller machines (ATMs) and infrastructure services, including asset management. Fujitsu offers world-class customer-service support, call centers, product staging/integration and rapid-response rollouts. It serves customers such as Allfirst Financial, Albertson's, Recreational Equipment Inc., Safeway and Staples, among others.

Web site: www.ftxs.fujitsu.com

For sales and product information call 800/340-4425