Hitachi Data Systems partners iValue InfoSolutions

Hitachi Data Systems (HDS) has announced its partnership with iValue
InfoSolutions. As a distributor of Hitachi TrueNorth Channel Partner Program,
this tie-up will focus on delivering storage infrastructure platforms, storage
management software and storage consulting services to meet increasing Indian
and SAARC demands across storage requirements.

“HDS's solutions for large, mid-sized and small organi­zations will now be
available through iValue InfoSolutions to over 400+ and 4000+ end-user account
base. We look forward to leveraging iValue's presence in India and SAARC, and
its penetration into deeper markets, which show strong potential for profitable
growth,” said Harikrishna Prabhu, India Director-Channels, HDS.

Sriram S, CEO, iValue InfoSolutions said, “The partner­ship with HDS
strengthens our storage offerings, and expands the width and depth of offerings
of our channel partners, creating a win-win situation across the value chain.”

Under the agreement, HDS will provide iValue InfoSolutions with demonstration
equipment, training, certification, logo usage rights, market development funds,
marketing support, executive briefing center access and partner forums.

The Hitachi TrueNorth Channel Partner Program is designed to allow channel
partners-Distributor Partner, Platinum Solutions Partner, Gold Solutions
Partners, Associate Partner or Storage Advisor-to grow their Hitachi-related
business quickly and efficiently through partner enablement initiatives.