Services : External Quotes from Partners and Customers

Our success with Hitachi Data Systems can be directly tied back to these programs and certifications

Lumenate believes that Hitachi Data Systems Certifications and Education are critical to the success of our Storage Practice and the overall satisfaction of our engagement with our customers. The certification program and training paths that Hitachi Data Systems provide for the channel allow us to effectively train new Consultants on the basics and continue to educate more senior level Consultants to a depth that allows us to be experts on Hitachi Data Systems products and solutions. This allows us to be better Consultants for our customers and engage seamlessly with the Hitachi Data Systems field teams and our joint customers. Our success with Hitachi Data Systems can be directly tied back to these programs and certifications.

Jeff Schrunk, Lumenate

Certifications form a magic triangle in building the strong relationships between the Customer, Company & Partner

Certifications form a magic triangle in building the strong relationships between the Customer, Company & Partner. It ensures we as a company are to the mark, where the demanding business needs are justified by technology transformation. Certifications for me is a way of leveraging knowledge

RaviChandra AR
Hitachi Data Systems Certified Professional and Certified Architect

In today's increasingly complex and highly-specialized economy, credentials are everything

HDS certification has helped to establish myself as an expert in my field. I’ve been able to further my career path, earn a better salary and increase my job opportunities. By being certified by Hitachi Data Systems I have had competitive advantages, thereby gaining the advantage over competitors. HCP Certification can lead to better visibility, opportunities, and jobs. In today's increasingly complex and highly-specialized economy, credentials are everything.

Andrés Pinto M.
Hitachi Data Systems Certified Professional and Hitachi Data Systems Certified Implementer
SAN / STORAGE SPECIALIST

The credibility helps me close additional business

I obtained and keep current on my Hitachi certifications because of the credibility they provide to potential clients and industry peers. The establishment of credibility helps me close additional business for my company and for myself.

Darryl Pace
Hitachi Data Systems Certified Professional, Hitachi Data Systems Certified Implementer and Hitachi Data Systems Certified Architect
Optimal Computer Solutions, Inc.

A formal qualification for new opportunities and current customers

ViON is a premier supporter of Hitachi Data Systems storage and offers much expertise in installing and configuring subsystems both in a mainframe and Open System environments, or a mixed environment. Credentials further ones value to Hitachi Data Systems and to ViON as they lend a formal qualification with which a person can both pursue new opportunities and old customers reliance on the expertise afforded to them by ViON.

Edward Mann
Hitachi Data Systems Certified Professional
ViON

Helped me achieve seniority and promotions

To me Hitachi Data Systems Certification it is very important, it has helped me throughout my career to achieve seniority and promotions I think personally its been beneficial it has helped my company evaluate options for future deployments.

Clint VanWinkle
Hitachi Data Systems Certified Professional Holland & Knight LLP
Director of IT Operations

It helps us prove to customers that we know how to do our job

I'm a dedicated engineer for one of the biggest Hitachi Data Systems customers in Russia - Vimpelcom. As our company not only supports Vimplelcom's storage needs but outsources its administration, we have a lot of different challenges in accuracy, timeliness, reliability and so on.

So we need high qualified engineers at this site and we can prove our qualifications through our Hitachi Data Systems Certifications. Three engineers in our dedicated group (including me) are Hitachi Data Systems Certified Implementers. Also I'm planning to pass further exams.

We are investing our time in the Hitachi Data Systems certifications because it helps to prove to customers and ourselves that we know how to do our job, and do it with the highest quality as it can be.

Personally, it is a good way to ensure that I know not only what we do everyday, but also all fiches of array, so we can purpose new ways to do something, change rules to be more effective, use new possibilities, which can help to our customer.

Antony Pavlenko
Hitachi Data Systems Certified Professional and Hitachi Data Systems Certified Implementer
Systems Engineer
Jet Infosystems
Russia

It increases my confidence in my own knowledge

Earning Hitachi Data Systems certification proves that I've understood the material from courses and how the systems work. It show's my company that time/money spent on courses isn't wasted, that I can demonstrate to them the knowledge I have gained. It increases my confidence in my own knowledge.

John Piihl Mortensen
Hitachi Data Systems Certified Professional and Hitachi Data Systems Storage Manager
Storage Manager
JN Data A/S
Denmark

Certification increases my skills and knowledge

I'm convinced that the most important benefit of certification is that the process of certification increases my skills and my knowledge to a great extent. Nowadays engineer without really knowledge can't be called as an engineer, Furthermore the true value of certification is in its ability to verify that a person possesses skills that are important to an employer. In this fact the pure role of certification is to provide measures that are valid and fair.

Jaroslaw Duda
Hitachi Data Systems Certified Professional , Hitachi Data Systems Certified Implementer, Hitachi Data Systems Storage Manager and Hitachi Data Systems Certified Integration Professional
Senior Field Application Engineer
DNS Polska Sp. z o.o.

Extremely valuable with prospective and existing customers

I have pursued my HCP, HCA and HCI to further the scope of Professional Services which Agilysys can offer. Earning your HCP, HCA or HCI demonstrates a strong commitment to a higher level of Professional Services delivery and customer satisfaction which is extremely valuable when interacting with prospective and existing customers.

Marc Winans
Hitachi Data Systems Certified Professional , Hitachi Data Systems Certified Implementer , Hitachi Data Systems Certified Implementation Specialist, Hitachi Data Systems Certified Architect and Hitachi Data Systems Certified Architect - Expert
Principal Enterprise Storage Architect, Agilysys

Certification will prove a lot to our customers

I think certification will prove a lot to our customer on what are our strengths are as a reseller. I think this is one of biggest reasons that I want to pursue Hitachi Data Systems certification to help our salespeople and customers.

Brian Cha
Senior Storage Engineer
Applied Computer Solutions

Certification validates my status as a storage industry professional

I chose to earn Hitachi Data Systems Certification to verify my knowledge and to validate my status as a storage industry professional.

Troy Deterding
Hitachi Data Systems Certified Professional and Hitachi Data Systems Certified Storage Manager
Aegonusa.com

My rationale for certification is for the knowledge I gain

My primary rationale for obtaining Hitachi Data Systems certification is for the knowledge that I gain from the class. Secondarily, the certification can be valuable to have on a resume. It shows the employer that one has made an extra effort to prepare for the certification exams.

Rick Ewing
Hitachi Data Systems Certified Professional
PMP - Authorized Delivery Partner Hitachi Data Systems
Project Manager

Being certified is a great way to bring credibility to my skill level

Being certified is a great way to bring credibility to my skill level, as well as confirm my expertise and knowledge in the storage areas of technology.

G Rajeshkumar
Hitachi Data Systems Certified Professional , Hitachi Data Systems Certified Implementer, Hitachi Data Systems Storage Manager and Hitachi Data Systems Certified Integration Professional
Sr. Consultant (Professional & Engineering Services)
BT Frontline Pvt Ltd, Singapore

Increases business opportunities and deal closures

Reasons for my participation in the Hitachi Data Systems Certification Program:

• Keep current in the suitability, deployment and use of Hitachi Data Systems solutions in optimally meeting customer requirements.
• Satisfy Hitachi Data Systems HCP requirements for (re)selling Hitachi Data Systems solutions.
• Provide added value to Revera customers as a trusted storage advisor.
• HCP is a great way to bring credibility to my skill level, as well as confirm my expertise and knowledge in the storage-related technology.
• Increase business opportunities and successful deal closures by effectively articulating Hitachi Data Systems value propositions to all levels of customer IT organizational structures.

Russell Peat
Hitachi Data Systems Certified Professional and Hitachi Data Systems Certified Architect
Storage Products Manager
Revera Limited, New Zealand

Helps my company and me differentiate from other resellers

The main reason I participated in this certification program was to help my company, as well as myself, differentiate from other Hitachi Data Systems resellers in our level of Hitachi Data Systems expertise. As with all of our vendor partnerships, we develop a knowledge level that allows us to clearly articulate storage solutions which fit our customers business needs and we then implement those solutions. This is a big differentiator from many vendors that focus only on selling Hitachi Data Systems product. With our approach it is very important we have a skill set which allows us to implement these solutions as well the Hitachi Data Systems certification program gives us access to additional information and another level of skill that helps enable us in implementations. Since Hitachi Data Systems allows partners to implement these highly complex business solutions, including Disaster Recovery products such as True Copy and HUR, it was important for me to get the highest level of certification from Hitachi Data Systems. This allows me to increase my customer confidence in my capabilities which hopefully provides my company with an advantage in the marketplace compared to other resellers.

Darrell LaBeau
Hitachi Data Systems Certified Professional , Hitachi Data Systems Certified Implementer and Hitachi Data Systems Certified Architect Storage Architect

Even with 10 years in the business, credentials are important

My reasons to get my HCP, HCI and HCA certifications were mostly business related. By getting certified my company achieved another level of partnership with Hitachi Data Systems, which helped to leverage business opportunities. At the same time, it helped me to gain confidence in myself and trust from my colleagues. Even when I've been in the business for more than 10 years, credentials are important to gain trust from people that dont know your professional quality.

Sebastian Senen-Gonzalez
Hitachi Data Systems Certified Professional , Hitachi Data Systems Certified Implementer and Hitachi Data Systems Certified Architect
Business Consultant
ESI Technologies

Certification strengthens your customers trust in your products and services

Putting the HCP reference to your certification on your business papers and making it public, strengthens your customers' trust in your products and services. It has helped us earn a competitive advantage over competitors to be able to prove our qualifications by our credentials.

Nehomar Azcarate
Hitachi Data Systems Certified Professional , Hitachi Data Systems Certified Implementer and Hitachi Data Systems Certified Storage Manager Storage Consultant
ESC Global Professional Services
Partner Hitachi Data Systems
Caracas Venezuela

Customer prefer partners with certified professionals

What the certification has done to improve my job:

• The certifications is meaningful for customers. They trust on you more.
• Customers prefer Partners with certified professionals.
• Increase my business and close more deals.
• HCP gives me the advantages to ensure my businesses success.
• Putting the HCP reference to my certification on my business papers and making it public, strengthens my customers trust in my products and services.
• By being certified by Hitachi Data Systems I gain competitive advantages, thereby gaining the advantage over your competitors.

Luis Sakihama Miyashiro
Hitachi Data Systems Certified Professional and Hitachi Data Systems Certified Architect
Storagedata S.A.C.

Im in a better position to architect future solutions

This certification provided me a good understanding of what Hitachi has for the SANs and how they work and what value they add from a technical and management perspective. I also feel I'm in a better position to architect future solutions and what products, both software and hardware could be used. Simply put, certification is definitely a sales aide for Hitachi.

Michael Fairclough
Hitachi Data Systems Certified Professional
Applica Inc.

Its a tool for securing future business

I pursued the Hitachi Certification as a validation of the my knowledge for the product line. This Certification will now become a tool in securing future business with my company as many clients gain a sense of security knowing that the engineer or architect that is providing services for them is a Hitachi Certified individual.

James Lindsey
Hitachi Data Systems Certified Professional
Insight.com

Credibility, confidence and a deeper understanding of Hitachi Data Systems platforms

Hitachi Data Systems certifications can provide partners credibility with Hitachi Data Systems as well as customers, increased confidence in representing the Hitachi Data Systems product line, allowing partners to pursue the path of implementation and configuration of Hitachi Data Systems products and a deeper understanding of Hitachi Data Systems platforms.

Ladan Homayoon
Hitachi Data Systems Certified Professional
General Microsystems Inc.

It strengthens your customers trust in your products and services

I found value in Hitachi Data Systems Certifications to establish myself as an expert on Hitachi Data Systems technologies. By putting the HCP reference to your certification on your business papers and making it public, strengthens your customers trust in your products and services.

Ron Singler
Hitachi Data Systems Certified Professional and Hitachi Data Systems Certified Implementer
Storage Engineer
Datalink Corporation

In todays complex and specialized economy, credentials are everything

Hitachi Data Systems certification has helped to establish myself as an expert in my field. Ive been able to further my career path, earn a better salary and increase my job opportunities. By being certified by Hitachi Data Systems I have had competitive advantages, thereby gaining the advantage over competitors. HCP Certification can lead to better visibility, opportunities, and jobs.

Andrs Pinto M.
Hitachi Data Systems Certified Professional and Hitachi Data Systems Certified Implementer
SAN / STORAGE SPECIALIST
Intesis, Chile

Certification gave me the most condensed method to understand Hitachi Data Systems solutions

Hitachi Data Systems training and certification gave me the most condensed method to understand how Hitachi Data Systems solutions fit into the marketplace and help our customers.

Derrick Kuhl
Relational Technology Solutions
Senior IT Architect

Shows customers that weve maintained a high level of expertise on Hitachi products

Hitachi Data Systems certification allows me to validate that I know the subject matter very well and allows our company to show our customers that we've maintained a high level of expertise on Hitachi products.

James Riley
Hitachi Data Systems Certified Professional and Hitachi Data Systems Certified Implementer
Senior Systems Engineer
Vion Corporation

U.S. Government and State agencies like to know you have proven and tested knowledge

I have pursued Hitachi Data Systems Certification as a proof of knowledge to our customer, the US Government and State Government agencies that like to know you have proven and tested knowledge of products. Certification is also an aid with job opportunities.

Douglas Striff
Hitachi Data Systems Certified Professional and Hitachi Data Systems Certified Implementer
Enterprise Storage Engineer
General Dynamics Information Technology

Certification presented new opportunities I never would have thought possible just 7 months ago

Validation of my knowledge and abilities through the Hitachi Data Systems Certification program has presented new opportunities I never would have thought possible just seven months ago.

Bob Bozman
Hitachi Data Systems Certified Professional and Hitachi Data Systems Certified Architect Business Continuity
Solutions Architect
Autogenous Enterprise Solutions

Several reasons: to be an expert, to earn a better salary and to increase my knowledge

There are several reasons why I have earned certifications. To be an expert, to earn a better salary, to increase my confidence and knowledge of Hitachi Data Systems products.

Jesper Ammentorp Nielsen
Hitachi Data Systems Certified Professional and Hitachi Data Systems Certified Storage Manager
JN Data A/S
Denmark

A Hitachi Data Systems Certification indicates quality

Putting the HCP reference to your certification on your business papers and making it public, strengthens your customers trust in your products and services. You know you have the skills to do the job, but being Hitachi Data Systems certified will now convince your potential customers. You want to be an expert in your field and feel confident that you will gain this through Hitachi Data Systems certification. An Hitachi Data Systems Certification indicates quality. With a valid certificate, you affirm to your customers and business associates the high quality of your products and services.

Milan Volf
Senior Storage Consultant
MHM computer a.s., Czech Republic

Knowledge to improve our methods and solutions with customers

The Hitachi Data Systems Certification program is a really good choice for increased knowledge to improve our methods and solutions when working with customers.

Simn Alejandro Franquiz
Hitachi Data Systems Certified Professional and Hitachi Data Systems Certified Implementer
ESC Global Professional Services, Venezuela