Accomplished Executive Leads the Company's Continued Innovation and Success in Storage Software, Systems and Services
SANTA CLARA, California—September 5, 2006—Hitachi Data Systems Corporation, the leading provider of Services Oriented Storage Solutions™ solutions and a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (NYSE: HIT), today announced the promotion of Jack Domme to executive vice president of Global Solutions Strategy and Development. In his new role, Domme will be responsible for expanding the company's product, solutions and services portfolio into emerging markets.
Domme was promoted from his post of senior vice president, Global Solutions, Strategy and Development, where he oversaw Hitachi Data Systems' unified product and services organization. This organization includes Hardware and Software Product Management and Design, Global Solution Services, Technical Operations, Quality Assurance, The Technology Office, Business Development and Alliances, Global Product Marketing, and the Hitachi Data Systems Academy. Domme will continue to lead this organization in his new position.
"Jack has demonstrated remarkable talent and laser focus to deliver innovative and market-changing solutions to our customers," said Dave Roberson, president and CEO, Hitachi Data Systems. "Jack's promotion to this executive level demonstrates Hitachi's commitment to delivering more than the best technology, but the right solutions and services our customers require to move their businesses forward."
"Jack has been a driving force in transforming Hitachi Data Systems from an innovative high-end hardware supplier to the leading integrated storage solutions company it is today," said Minoru Kosuge, chief operating officer, Hitachi Data Systems. "From creating a new category in storage with our Intelligent Virtual Storage Controllers to introducing the 21st century solution for active archiving, Jack and his team have been instrumental in driving the company's success across all segments of our business. With Jack in this new executive leadership position, we are positioned for continued growth."
"There are a number of elements that are important to the success of any company," said Tony Asaro, senior analyst, Enterprise Strategy Group. "Leadership is an essential element and Jack Domme has displayed this on multiple levels. He has a proven track record of business execution, tactical/practical decision making and has a compelling vision for the road ahead. Hitachi Data Systems success is evidenced in the advancement of their product portfolio that includes software and systems, which applies to their existing flagship products as well as new solutions that are creating an even wider net of opportunity for them."
"We have successfully executed on our strategy to deliver an easy-use, integrated storage management software solution to our customers," said Domme. "We are continuing to build on this solid foundation by bringing innovative products to market in the areas of content management and virtual tape. We have partnered with the industry's most innovative companies and invested heavily in research and development to bring unique best-of-breed solutions which best match our customers' business and technology requirements."
Hitachi Data Systems leverages global R&D resources to develop storage solutions built on industry-leading technology with the performance, availability and scalability to maximize customers' ROI and minimize their risk. By focusing on the customer's perspective as we apply the best hardware, software, and services from Hitachi and our partners, we uniquely satisfy our customers' business needs.
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. For more information, please visit our Web site at http://www.hds.com.
Hitachi, Ltd., (NYSE: HIT), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leading global electronics company with approximately 347,000 employees worldwide. Fiscal 2004 (ended March 31, 2005) consolidated sales totaled 9,027.0 billion yen ($84.4 billion). The company offers a wide range of systems, products and services in market sectors including information systems, electronic devices, power and industrial systems, consumer products, materials and financial services. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's Website at http://www.hitachi.com.
Hitachi Data Systems
Mary Ann Gallo
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mary.ann@hds.com
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