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Hitachi Data Systems Vice President of Global Partner Enablement Tonia Gonsalves Honored with CRNa?s Power 100 Women of the Cha

^{Published on 2010-07-27 05:13:25 - Market Wire}
 

SANTA CLARA, Calif.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Hitachi Data Systems Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (NYSE:HIT), today announced that Tonia Gonsalves, vice president of global partner enablement, has been named as one of Everything Channela™s CRN Magazinea™s Women of the Channel. Chosen by the editors of Everything Channel, Gonsalves was selected based on her achievements, leadership and influence within the technology channel. Gonsalves was further recognized as part of the Power 100, a subset of the Women of the Channel list comprised of the highest ranking women at the industrya™s most influential vendors and VARs.

"Ia™m honored to be among the people who strive to exceed objectives in order to positively impact their companiesa™ programs and promote the channel as an industry standard."

aWith her finger on the pulse of the channel, Tonia has significantly improved the Hitachi Data Systems channel partner program enabling our partners to dramatically improve the profitability of their businesses,a said Mike Walkey, senior vice president, global channels, Hitachi Data Systems. aHer critical insight and influence within the channel allows us to continuously re-evaluate our partner program in order to develop and enhance services to improve our partnersa™ portfolios.a

In addition to leading the Hitachi TrueNorth Channel Partner Program, Gonsalves launched an enhanced global partner program with additional incentives, service and certification training, and partner enablement tools. For 2011, Gonsalves is leading several strategic initiatives for Hitachi Data Systems, including broadening the channel base through an increased focus and customization for key vertical markets. The company will also enhance services certification and strategic marketing, and increase partner communication methods to further enable partners to deliver complete solutions.

aWomen hold many prominent executive positions at vendor organizations, distributors and solution provider organizations, providing critical insight and influence when it comes to technology and the channel,a said Kelley Damore, VP, Editorial Director, Everything Channel. aThe Power 100 is the Who's Who of Women in the Channel. They represent the largest and most powerful vendor organizations and VARs and it is an honor to highlight their accomplishments and include them in this ranking. We want to honor and congratulate these women for their contributions to the industry and their respective organizations.a

aNow more than ever, I see the growing power of not only the channel, but the individuals who are driving forces behind it,a said Tonia Gonsalves. aIa™m honored to be among the people who strive to exceed objectives in order to positively impact their companiesa™ programs and promote the channel as an industry standard.a

This is Gonsalvesa™ third consecutive year on the Women of the Channel list, as she was also honored in 2008 and 2009 for her achievements in the technology channel and leadership of the Hitachi TrueNorth Channel Partner Program. The Women of the Channel were featured in the July issue of CRN Magazine with expanded coverage at [ www.crn.com ].

Web Resources

• Hitachi TrueNorth Channel Partner Program: [ www.hds.com/partners/channel-partners ]
• Power 100: The Most Powerful Women Of The Channel: [ http://www.crn.com/it-channel/226100074;jsessionid=JITLPLRDKAMNLQE1GHPCKH4ATMY32JVN?pgno=41 ]
• Influential women in the IT channel: [ http://community.crn.com/groups/women-in-the-channel ]
• Follow us on Twitter: [ http://twitter.com/HDScorp ]

Everything Channel

Everything Channel is the premier provider of IT channel-focused events, media, research, consulting, and sales and marketing services. With over 30 years of experience and engagement, Everything Channel has the unmatched channel expertise to execute integrated solutions for technology executives managing partner recruitment, enablement and go-to-market strategy in order to accelerate technology sales. Everything Channel is a [ UBM ] company. To learn more about Everything Channel, visit us at [ www.everythingchannel.com ].

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About Hitachi Data Systems

Hitachi Data Systems provides best-in-class information technologies, services and solutions that deliver compelling customer ROI, unmatched return on assets (ROA) and demonstrable business impact. With a vision that IT must be virtualized, automated, cloud-ready and sustainable, Hitachi Data Systems offers solutions that improve IT costs and agility. With more than 4,200 employees worldwide, Hitachi Data Systems does business in more than 100 countries and regions. Hitachi Data Systems products, services and solutions are trusted by the worlda™s leading enterprises, including more than 70 percent of the Fortune 100 and more than 80 percent of the Fortune Global 100. Hitachi Data Systems believes that data drives our world a" and information is the new currency. To learn more, visit: [ www.hds.com ].

About Hitachi, Ltd.

Hitachi, Ltd., (NYSE: HIT) (TOKYO: 6501), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leading global electronics company with approximately 360,000 employees worldwide. Fiscal 2009 (ended March 31, 2010) consolidated revenues totaled 8,968 billion yen ($96.4 billion). Hitachi will focus more than ever on the Social Innovation Business, which includes information and telecommunication systems, power systems, environmental, industrial and transportation systems, and social and urban systems, as well as the sophisticated materials and key devices that support them. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's website at [ www.hitachi.com ].

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