Leading providers of storage solutions affirms commitment in the local market

KUALA LUMPUR, November 27 2007 — Hitachi Data Systems (HDS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (NYSE: HIT), announced today the appointment of Business Network Alliance Sdn Bhd (BNA) and Springlab Distribution Sdn Bhd as distributors in Malaysia. Under this agreement, Springlab and BNA will distribute the full range of Hitachi Data Systems storage solutions.

Johnson Khoo, Managing Director, Hitachi Data Systems, Malaysia says, “We are excited about these partnerships with Business Network Alliance and Springlab Distribution. Together with their extensive network in distributing top-notch technology related products that deliver the business value of IT, we will be able to meet the increasing demand for cutting-edge storage solutions in Malaysia.”

As HDS reaffirms their leading position, these partnerships will further strengthen HDS’ position amongst the commercial and telecommunications sector as well the government and government linked companies (GLC). Following recent reports, this alliance will be significant for HDS as there have been positive development within the Information Communication Technology (ICT) and electronics industries in Malaysia. As information continues to grow relentlessly, storage solutions is the key driver in Malaysia’s ICT growth. Recent reports by IDC showed that the storage solutions sector growing at an average of 20% per quarter. In addtion, IDC expects this trend to remain significant, as long as customer organizations continue to add storage capacity at record levels.

“Business more than anything else is continuously dealing with the future. I believe this alliance of superior technology from HDS and strong market presence of Biznet will effectively futureproof both companies and further strengthen our businesses,“ comments Zamrin Yassin, Managing Director of Business Network Alliance Sdn Bhd.

“Through Springlab’s partnership with Hitachi, our goal is to provide integration of superior technology with a world-class support infrastructure, delivering to all our customers increased agility in their business as well as reduction in total cost of ownership,” says Alex Liew, Executive Director of Springlab Sdn Bhd.

Hitachi Data Systems have pledged their commitment in addressing this growing market by supporting the development of the Malaysian IT industry and channelling their activities to provide companies with business continuity solutions. As demand continues to rise, there is a constant need to introduce new products into the market, whilst enhancing the current line up.

HDS provides end to end storage solutions, which are targetted at SMEs, mid market and enterprises. This will be further enhanced through BNA and Springlab’s expertise in implementing and providing support to the local market. As ICT continues to grow further in Malaysia and as the demand for storage solution increases, the partnership between HDS and BNA and Springlab marks the continuous growth of Hitachi Data Systems as the market leader.