[May 21, 2013] Hitachi Systems of Japan Joins the Aras Partner Program Tweet (ENP Newswire Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) ENP Newswire - 21 May 2013 Release date- 21052013 - Andover, MASS. and Munich, Germany - 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 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. About Aras Aras is the leading provider of enterprise open source Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software solutions. Freedom from licensing eliminates up-front expenses and per user costs while superior technology makes Aras the most advanced enterprise PLM solution suite available. Customers include Motorola, Freudenberg, GE, Hitachi, Lockheed Martin, Textron and TEVA Pharmaceuticals. Aras is privately held with global headquarters in Andover, Mass For additional information visit www.aras.com or follow us on Twitter @aras_plm [Editorial queries for this story should be sent to [email protected]] ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) (c) 2013 Electronic News Publishing - [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]