Released on = December 22, 2006, 2:19 am

Press Release Author = Prasanth /Mutual PR

Industry = Software

Press Release Summary = Hitachi Data Systems, provider of Application Optimized
StorageT solutions and a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (NYSE: HIT), today
announced the appointment of Michael Heitz as Senior Director for its Channel
Business in Asia Pacific. He will oversee all of Hitachi Data Systems' existing
channels and strategic partnership functions in the Asia Pacific region.

Press Release Body = Bangalore, December 22nd, 2006 - Hitachi Data Systems, provider
of Application Optimized StorageT solutions and a wholly owned subsidiary of
Hitachi, Ltd. (NYSE: HIT), today announced the appointment of Michael Heitz as
Senior Director for its Channel Business in Asia Pacific. He will oversee all of
Hitachi Data Systems' existing channels and strategic partnership functions in the
Asia Pacific region.

Mr. Heitz will work with Hitachi Data Systems' channel organization and channel
partners to bring enterprise-class solutions to large and small organizations in the
Asia Pacific region. He will also adapt and implement the global channel strategy
within the region to ensure alignment between regional goals and overall company
strategy and to position the APAC channel business optimally for further growth and
success.

Heitz brings to the role a proven track record in Hitachi's Australian and New
Zealand business, where he made the company one of the leading channel organizations
in the industry. Prior to joining Hitachi, Michael had extensive experience in
building channel businesses and leading teams across Europe and Australia as well as
introducing advanced technologies into both the SMB and enterprise markets.

\"Hitachi Data Systems' partnership model gains us a time-to-market advantage over
our competition, as well as delivers customer-focused solutions that are
already proven best-in-class," said Karen Sigman, vice president, Global
Channels, Hitachi Data Systems. "With Michael\'s appointment, we will continue this
successful approach to increase market share in the enterprise and SMB segments in
Asia Pacific.\"

Said Michael Cremen, senior vice President and general manager, Asia Pacific,
Hitachi Data Systems, "Our channel strategy remains key as we continue to build
success in the enterprise and grow our business in the mid-market. We are certain
that with Michael Heitz's leadership, our reliable partnership networks, our sales
support teams and proven solutions, organizations of all sizes in the region will
reap the benefits of Hitachi's enterprise-class application optimized storage
solutions."

Said Michael Heitz, "Our network of partners and distributors has been instrumental
in helping us garner market share in the Asia Pacific market. I look forward to
further developing Hitachi Data Systems' success in the region through our channels
organization."

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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
approximately 3,200 employees, Hitachi Data Systems conducts business through direct
and indirect channels in the public, government and private sectors in over 170
countries and regions. Its customers include more than 50 percent of Fortune 100
companies. For more information, please visit our Web site at http://www.hds.com.

About Hitachi, Ltd.
Hitachi, Ltd., (NYSE: HIT), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leading global
electronics company with approximately 347,000 employees worldwide. Fiscal 2004
(ended March 31, 2005) consolidated sales totaled 9,027.0 billion yen (US$84.4
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 on Hitachi, please visit the company's Website at
http://www.hitachi.com.
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