Hitachi Solutions Recognised as Winner for 2017 Microsoft Cloud Customer Relationship Management Partner of the Year

The company was honoured among a global field of top Microsoft partners for demonstrating excellence in innovation and implementation of customer solutions based on Microsoft technology.

Hitachi Solutions Group, a leading provider of global industry solutions based on the Microsoft Cloud, is pleased to announce it has won the 2017 Microsoft Cloud Customer Relationship Management Partner of the Year Award. The company was honoured among a global field of top Microsoft partners for demonstrating excellence in innovation and implementation of customer solutions based on Microsoft technology.

“We are thrilled to be named a 2017 Partner of the Year award winner,” said Michael Strand, Vice President, Hitachi Solutions.

“This award reflects the remarkable diligence of our team in delivering industry-leading, global solutions on the Microsoft Cloud, across Dynamics 365, Azure, Office 365, capped with our unique IP solutions. We also applaud the dedication and partnership of our clients whose journey to the Microsoft Cloud enables this recognition.”

Awards were presented in several categories, with winners chosen from a set of more than 2,800 entrants from 115 countries worldwide. Hitachi Solutions Group was recognised for providing outstanding solutions and services in Cloud Customer Relationship Management.

The Cloud Customer Relationship Management Partner of the Year Award represents Hitachi Solutions Group’s commitment to excellence in innovation and specialisation in industry solutions for its customers. By embracing the cloud business opportunity presented by the digital transformation, Hitachi Solutions Group remains at the forefront of changing industry trends.

“The outstanding innovation and expertise the Microsoft partner community continues to provide is demonstrated by this year’s award winners,” said Ron Huddleston, corporate vice president, One Commercial Partner, Microsoft Corp. “We applaud Hitachi Solutions on achieving winner of the 2017 Microsoft Cloud Customer Relationship Management Partner of the Year award.”

The Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards recognise Microsoft partners that have developed and delivered exceptional Microsoft-based solutions during the past year. Award winners and finalists will be recognised at the 2017 Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference July 9-13, 2017 in Washington, D.C.

About Hitachi Solutions, Ltd.

Hitachi Solutions, Ltd., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a core member of Information & Telecommunication Systems Company of Hitachi Group and a recognised leader in delivering proven business and IT strategies and solutions to companies across many industries. The company provides value-driven services throughout the IT life cycle from systems planning to systems integration, operation and maintenance. Hitachi Solutions delivers products and services of superior value to customers worldwide through key subsidiaries in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, India, China, and Asia Pacific. For more information on Hitachi Solutions, please visit: www.hitachi-solutions.com.

About Hitachi, Ltd.

Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, delivers innovations that answer society’s challenges with our talented team and proven experience in global markets. The company’s consolidated revenues for fiscal 2016 (ended March 31, 2017) totalled 9,162 billion yen ($81.8 billion). Hitachi is focusing more than ever on the Social Innovation Business, which includes power & infrastructure systems, information & telecommunication systems, construction machinery, high functional materials & components, automotive systems, healthcare and others. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company’s website at www.hitachi.com.v