Hitachi
Data Systems opens Middle East regional office
Posted: 23 May 2004
Dubai Internet City chosen as Headquarters for regional
operations
Hitachi Data Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd
and the world’s leading enterprise storage provider, today
announced that it is to open its first Middle East regional office
in Dubai, UAE. Recognizing the area’s growth and potential,
Hitachi Data Systems will set up its regional headquarters in Dubai
Internet City, the Middle East’s regional business hub, in
order to support and develop its Middle East operations.
"DIC provides us with a gateway to the rest of the region,"
said Brian Moroney, general manager, Hitachi Data Systems MEMA (Middle
East, Mediterranean, Africa). "With this new move, we can communicate
directly with our channel partners and resellers and gain efficiencies
from local contacts and support. As we expand, we will be able to
monitor feedback and market changes directly and respond on the
spot."
The new office will provide enhanced resources to support the company’s
customers across the Middle East region and its partners STME, Sun
Microsystems, and Naizak. It will also enable Hitachi Data Systems
to gain first-hand knowledge of the market and expand operations
through localized strategic marketing initiatives.
“We are pleased to welcome Hitachi Data Systems into the
the DIC community. The company adds significant weight to our portfolio
of leading organisations in the industry,” said Dr. Omar Bin
Sulaiman, CEO of Dubai Internet City. “Within Middle East
industries across the board, storage is a key element of business
development and growth. DIC provides a strategic base for Hitachi,
from which they can tap into the growing market, as well as gain
access to a rich technology platform and business support.”
Hitachi's range of products cater to businesses of all sizes and
budgets. Storage needs in the Middle East are growing as the economy
continues to provide an atmosphere where companies are flourishing.
Hitachi Data Systems’ presence at Storage World Middle East
provides a platform from which Hitachi’s Thunder and Lightning
product families are introduced into the market for the first time.
“Working with our partners Naizak, Sun Microsystems and STME,
Hitachi Data Systems has ensured itself a solid foundation from
which to expand. Clearly, there is a very real need in the region
today for advanced enterprise storage systems as well as strong
demand for modular storage solutions and archival management systems
in the business market,” said Brian Moroney. “Storage
solution users have until now not been offered a choice and range
of products, such as those available from Hitachi Data Systems.
We believe that we have the products, solutions and service capabilities
to meet that market demand."
About Hitachi Data Systems
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 2,700 employees, Hitachi Data Systems conducts business through
direct and indirect channels in the public, government and private
sectors in over 170 countries. Its customers include more than 50
percent of Fortune 100 companies.
For more information see www.hds.com
About Hitachi, Ltd
Hitachi, Ltd headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leading global
electronics company, with approximately 326,000 employees worldwide.
Fiscal 2003 (ended March 31, 2004) consolidated sales totaled 8,632.4
billion yen ($81.4 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 see http://www.hitachi.com
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