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Hitachi Data Systems

Hitachi Data Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (NYSE: HIT), Japan's largest electronics company, leverages global R&D resources to develop storage solutions that maximize customers' ROI and minimize their risk. These solutions include data life cycle management offerings that address customer's regulatory requirements.

Gartner Dataquest has recognized Hitachi Data Systems as the market leader in enterprise storage revenue and as the fastest growing storage management software vendor. Rapid market-share growth of the company's modular storage family and its award-winning channel partnership program have also made Hitachi Data Systems an important force in the midrange storage market.

With approximately 2,900 employees, Hitachi Data Systems conducts business through direct and indirect channels in the public, government and private sectors in over 170 countries and regions. Its customers include more than 50 percent of Fortune 100 companies.

Hitachi Data Systems programs

With continued emphasis on information as an enabler of competitive advantage, businesses demand the optimal means to store, access, secure, protect, and manage their data. As a Partner Beyond Technology, Hitachi Data Systems focuses on the customer's perspective to uniquely satisfy business needs with industry-leading storage products, a comprehensive portfolio of professional services and industry solutions, and a worldwide network of strategic partners.

HDS fast facts

  • Founded: 1989
  • Wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (NYSE:HIT) Fastest growing division
  • Recognized by Gartner in December 2003 as the market leader in high-end storage
  • Customers include more than 50% of Fortune 100
  • Headquartered in Santa Clara, California
  • 2,800 employees in 170 countries
  • Awarded First Place in the VARBusiness "2003 Annual Report Card" for channel partnership program for network storage
  • 33 percent market share of high-end enterprise storage in 2003 (Gartner)
  • Highest customer satisfaction ratings
  • World's leading disk manufacturer