Hitachi Systems of Japan Joins the Aras Partner Program

Andover, MI, May 22, 2013 --(PR.com)-- Aras®, the leading enterprise open source Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software solution provider, today announced that Hitachi Systems, Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, has joined the Aras Partner Program. Hitachi will offer the Aras PLM solution suite to its global clients as part of its comprehensive manufacturing services.

Formed as a result of the merger of Hitachi Electronics Services Co. and Hitachi Information Systems, Hitachi Systems supports the business growth of its customers by offering genuine one-stop services across the IT lifecycle, from system consulting to system construction, installation, operation, and maintenance. Areas of expertise include cloud technology, system construction, outsourcing, systems operation and maintenance, and IT environment building. For more information, please visit at http://www.hitachi-systems.com/eng/

“Hitachi has a very strong track record in all areas of IT services and deep experience in the design, development and implementation of business systems. We are very pleased to welcome Hitachi Systems to the Aras Partner Program and the Aras Corporate Community,” said Masahiko Hisatsugu, President of Aras Japan.

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