Hitachi Data Systems Names Wee Kai Teck as Managing Director of Hitachi Data Systems Malaysia

New Appointment to Focus on Continued Growth in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR — December 7, 2012 — Hitachi Data Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501), today announced the appointment of Wee Kai Teck as the new managing director of Hitachi Data Systems Malaysia. The appointment underscores the company’s commitment to customers and partners in Malaysia, and reinforces its drive towards establishing strategic alliances and increasing growth for the company.

Wee joins Hitachi Data Systems from EMC Corporation where his most recent roles in 13 years were as the director for Enterprise Sales and interim country manager for Malaysia. Earlier, he held key sales and IT roles at Western Digital, CSA, Glaxo Wellcome and Oracle in his 20 year career in the IT industry. Wee reports to Ravi Rajendran, vice president and general manager, ASEAN, Hitachi Data Systems.

“Wee comes to us with deep experience and a proven track record of delivering outstanding business results and finding the right solutions for his customers. His expertise holds tremendous value as we continue to penetrate high growth areas and drive sustainable growth in Malaysia,” said Rajendran.

Commenting on his role, Wee said, “These are exciting times for Hitachi Data Systems and I am proud to be part of a highly successful and motivated team that continues to enhance the business here in Malaysia. We have experienced impressive growth and increased our market share, and we will continue to support our customers with the solutions and services to help them manage data, and allow them to innovate and focus on their business.”

The appointment comes at a time when Hitachi Data Systems achieved the highest revenue second quarter (Q2FY12, July 1 to September 30, 2012) in its history*, bringing the company to a total of 8 consecutive record-setting quarters*.