Hitachi
Data Systems hosts end user event with CGC Qatar to broadcast partnership
Dubai, UAE — March 29, 2014– Hitachi Data Systems Corporation (HDS) -- a wholly owned
subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501)—hosted an event with Consolidated
Gulf Company (CGC) Qatar at the Crowne Plaza in Doha last week. The end user focused event took
place on the 17th of March and announced the partnership between
Hitachi Data Systems and the Qatar-based technology and engineering
conglomerate Consolidated Gulf Company.
The event had a
key message to teach representatives to shift to a Business-Defined IT model to
lay a foundation for the future; attended by over 100 representatives. The
educational itinerary consisted of topics including “Innovating with information”, “Maximizing
your IT”, the focus of data centers and an overview of converged
infrastructures. Attendees were given the opportunity to hear technology
leaders and analysts share the latest IT and storage innovations and
network.
Hitachi Data Systems teamed up
with CGC to teach representatives how to support the new breed of future-ready,
IT-accelerated business and to reduce complexities and costs while delivering
performance and ensuring SLAs are met. The partnership event also addressed
future needs by sharing tactics in adapting easily to changing business needs
and resources to accelerate IT response.
Mr. Tony Reid, Chief Operating
Officer for Hitachi Data Systems EMEA was the main speaker for the event and
comments on the partnership, “We are delighted to announce our newfound
partnership with CGC; as it will aide our expansion plans in Qatar and
introduce us to the open market in this country. As one of the first technology
companies in Qatar, they bring numerous years of experience as an industry
leader in this field and future plans through innovation alongside HDS.”
About Hitachi Data Systems
Hitachi
Data Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., provides information
technologies, services and solutions that help companies improve IT costs and
agility, and innovate with information to make a difference in the world. Our
products, services and solutions are trusted by the world's leading
enterprises, including more than 70% of the Fortune 100 and more than 80% of
the Fortune Global 100. Visit us at HDS.com.
About Hitachi, Ltd.
Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, delivers
innovations that answer society’s challenges with our talented team and proven
experience in global markets. The company’s consolidated revenues for fiscal
2013 (ended March 31, 2014) totaled 9,616 billion yen ($93.4 billion). Hitachi
is focusing more than ever on the Social Innovation Business, which includes
infrastructure systems, information & telecommunication systems, power
systems, construction machinery, high functional materials & components,
automotive systems, health care and others. For more information on Hitachi,
please visit the company's website at http://www.hitachi.com.
