Hitachi Data Systems 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 customers gain compelling return on investment (ROI), unmatched return on assets (ROA), and demonstrable business impact. Hitachi Data Systems Facts at a Glance: Founded in 1989 A wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. Approximately 6,300 employees worldwide. Does business in more than 100 countries and regions. Headquarters in Santa Clara, California. Customers include more than 70% of the Fortune 100 and more than 80% of the Fortune Global 100. Partner to more than 300 storage solutions vendors. More than 1,000 Hitachi TrueNorth Partners worldwide. Hitachi, Ltd. Facts at a Glance: One of the leading electronics companies worldwide (TSE:6501). Number 47 on the FORTUNE Global 500®. Founded in 1910. More than 900 subsidiaries. Approximately 326,000 employees worldwide. Total sales for fiscal 2012 (ended on March 31, 2013): US$96.1 billion.