"We have recommended the set up of seven labs in public institutions strategically located nationwide to enable other schools within the region to share in the use of the laboratory facilities. This way, we are increasing coverage of the program to help more students and faculty around the country," says CHED Commissioner Ricafort.

A key element of the program is a donation from Hitachi GST laboratories consisting of cutting-edge equipment. The first recipients in 2008 were Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU) and the University of the Philippines (UP). The laboratory donation focuses on robotics (multi-axis robots, precision stages, servo motor control and vision systems) and metrology (interferometry, microscopy and measurement). Other university recipients from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao will receive similar laboratory donations.

Under the program, scholars, research grantees and on-the-job trainees are chosen every year. Grants and scholarships focus on academic disciplines in engineering (mechanical, electrical, chemical and industrial), the sciences (chemistry, physics, materials and computer science) and statistics. The initial six beneficiary universities included AdMU, De La Salle University (DLSU), Mapua Institute of Technology (MIT), Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP), UP and University of Santo Tomas (UST).

OJT students are trained to work with state-of-the-art robotics, metrology and design resources at the Hitachi GST facility in Laguna. Faculty research grants fund the study of subjects concerning the environment, including hazardous waste treatment, power efficiency and water utilization.

The Hitachi GST facility in Laguna plays a key role in converting high density silicon wafers into magnetic recording heads that are used to read and write data stored on a hard drive. Magnetic head technology advancements allow hard drive suppliers to continue making improvements in the areas of power consumption, shock tolerance and overall storage capacity.

"Hitachi is impressed by the highly skilled workforce in the Philippines. Through the Integrated University Program, we like to think that we are helping to develop the tremendous potential of these future scientists and engineers," said Dr. Tuan Tran, vice president, Worldwide Head Operations, Hitachi Global Storage Technologies.

The Integrated University Program closely aligns with the Philippine government's vision of enhancing industrial and economic development. This includes employment generation in the fields of materials science, chemicals and minerals, electronics and process control, fuels and energy, microbiology and genetics and the environment.

"We fully support the Philippine government's vision of a more dynamic industrial and economic foundation. This is why we have committed our Laguna facility to develop and produce complex hard drive technology," added Dr. Tran.

Hitachi GST currently employs more than 5,000 people at its Laguna facility. It has won five awards from the Export Development Council of the Philippines.

About Hitachi Global Storage Technologies

Hitachi Global Storage Technologies (Hitachi GST) develops advanced hard disk drives, enterprise-class solid state drives, and innovative external storage solutions and services used to store, preserve and manage the world's most valued data. Founded by the pioneers of hard drives, Hitachi GST provides high-value storage for a broad range of market segments, including Enterprise, Desktop, Mobile Computing, Consumer Electronics and Personal Storage. Hitachi GST was established in 2003 with its U.S. headquarters located in San Jose, California. For more information, please visit the company's website at http://www.hitachigst.com.

About Hitachi, Ltd.

Hitachi, Ltd., (NYSE: HIT / TSE: 6501), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leading global electronics company with approximately 400,000 employees worldwide. Fiscal 2008 (ended March 31, 2009) consolidated revenues totaled 10,000 billion yen ($102.0 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, logistics and financial services. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's website at http://www.hitachi.com.

Hitachi GST trademarks are authorized for use in countries and jurisdictions in which Hitachi GST has the right to market the brands. Hitachi GST is not liable for third parties' unauthorized use of Hitachi GST trademarks.

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"We are pleased that Hitachi Cable Indiana selected Beacon Enterprise Solutions to be their complete IT solutions provider, as they adopt a more efficient and scalable managed services platform," said Bruce Widener, CEO of Beacon Enterprise Solutions. "As we have done with other large enterprise clients, we look forward to the possibility of expanding our relationship with the broader family of related Hitachi companies based upon our performance at the Indiana facility."

Hitachi Cable Indiana's main facility is situated on 35 acres in Southern Indiana, about 10 minutes from Louisville, Kentucky. The subsidiary serves the automotive industry with top quality fluid movement components, ABS braking systems, and the latest in advanced electrical cables for Hybrid Vehicles.

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At Hitachi Capital he will be tasked with building a sales infrastructure to facilitate dramatic growth, and directing and expanding the existing sales team in order to build on its invoice factoring client base, whilst increasing the average funds out and income generated. He will also take over responsibility managing the relationships with the national brokers with whom Hitachi Capital Invoice Finance works closely.

Steve Smith, Divisional Managing Director said: "Andy's extensive experience and knowledge of the invoice factoring industry will add even more value to our team as we continue to support local and national SMEs through this difficult time."

Andy added: "I believe that this is the ideal time to join Hitachi Capital. With a strong parent company to support us, making money available to lend and over 27 years experience, we have some exciting plans for the future.

"I look forward to working with Steve and the team as we continue to grow."

Hitachi Capital Invoice Finance was acquired from London Scottish Invoice Finance by Hitachi Capital (UK) PLC in August 2008. http://www.hitachicapital.co.uk/invoicefactoring

About Hitachi Capital Invoice Finance

http://www.hitachicapital.co.uk/invoicefactoring

Hitachi Capital Invoice Finance is a division of Hitachi Capital (UK) PLC, part of Hitachi Ltd, one of the world's largest and most respected groups. Based in Telford and Goring, it is one of the fastest growing companies in the industry; providing confidential invoice discounting and reputable and reliable invoice factoring for small to medium sized businesses. Hitachi Capital Invoice Finance was acquired from London Scottish Bank PLC in 2008 and is member of The Asset Based Finance Association (ABFA).

CONTACT: Hitachi Capital WWW: http://www.hitachicapital.co.uk Emma Sinclair, Berkeley PR Tel: +44 (0)118 988 2992 e-mail: Emma.Sinclair@berkeleypr.co.uk

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Hitachi Dynamic Replicator Customer Benefits

For midrange storage customers struggling with business continuity problems in heterogeneous environments, Hitachi Dynamic Replicator solutions leverage the advantages of disk-based data protection to provide application-aware recovery that can meet remote and local requirements. Hitachi Dynamic Replicator enhances the operational efficiencies and resiliency of the Hitachi Adaptable Modular Storage 2000 family and Hitachi Storage Reclamation Service by providing midrange storage customers with simplified solutions for outstanding replication performance in heterogeneous environments.

Hitachi Dynamic Replicator brings a high degree of application integration, network optimization and automated management providing compelling recovery and availability benefits to customers struggling with business continuity issues in heterogeneous environments. By combining these capabilities with the key replication features of existing midrange storage systems, Hitachi Data Systems provides organizations with full featured replication based solutions at a price point they have come to expect.

Supporting Quotes

-- IDC: "Through a high degree of application integration, network optimization and automated management, Hitachi Dynamic Replicator provides compelling availability and recovery capabilities to midrange storage users. The flexible design of the software and simplified implementation allows users to improve recovery time and recovery point objectives across heterogeneous storage environments, leveraging existing hardware and software investments." ~Steve Scully, research manager, Enterprise Storage Systems

-- InMage Systems: "InMage's robust recovery software, combined with the leading Hitachi Adaptable Modular Storage family, provides mid-tier companies with heterogeneous replication, application availability and remote office backup capabilities that are second to none in the industry. With the Hitachi Dynamic Replicator, customers can successfully execute and simply manage data resilience initiatives within their organizations." ~ John Ferraro, CEO

-- LexisNexis: "InMage has been a tremendous companion to our existing replication software from Hitachi Data Systems, providing a wide range of options in managing the heterogeneity within our existing infrastructure to meet our business goals. We expect tighter integration between Hitachi Data Systems and InMage technologies to further improve the value we're getting from the joint solutions today, which already provides significant flexibility in minimizing the impact of administrative tasks like disaster recovery, change management and data migration." ~ Keith E. Moore, director, Technology Services, Applied Discovery, a subsidiary of LexisNexis

Web Resources

-- Learn more about Hitachi Data Systems portfolio of replication and data protection software and storage solutions: http://tr.im/hitachidynamicreplicator

-- Read what Hu Yoshida has to say about the new Hitachi Dynamic Replicator: http://blogs.hds.com/hu

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About Hitachi Data Systems

Hitachi Data Systems Corporation provides Services Oriented Storage Solutions that enable heterogeneous storage to be dynamically provisioned according to business needs and centrally managed via industry leading Hitachi storage virtualization software. With over 4,100 employees, and as an integral part of the Hitachi Storage Solutions Group, Hitachi Data Systems delivers storage infrastructure platforms, storage management software, and storage consulting services through direct and indirect channels in over 170 countries and regions. Its customers include nearly 60 percent of the top 100 companies on the Fortune 500(R). For more information, visit the company's website at http://www.hds.com.

About Hitachi, Ltd.

Hitachi, Ltd., (NYSE: HIT/TSE: 6501), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leading global electronics company with approximately 400,000 employees worldwide. Fiscal 2008 (ended March 31, 2009) consolidated revenues totaled 10,000 billion yen ($102.0 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, logistics and financial services. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's website at http://www.hitachi.com.

(C) 2009, Hitachi is a registered trademark of Hitachi, Ltd. and/or its affiliates in the United States and other countries. Hitachi Data Systems is a registered trademark and service mark of Hitachi, Ltd. in the United States and other countries.

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