[November 26, 2012] Hitachi Systems acquires Cumulus Systems Tweet Nov 26, 2012 (Datamonitor Financial Deals Tracker via COMTEX) -- Hitachi Systems, Ltd., a Japan-based provider of system integration, operation, monitoring, and maintenance services, has acquired Cumulus Systems, Inc., a US-based developer of software. Hitachi Systems is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., a Japan-based manufacturer of electrical and electronic products. Deal Type Acquisition Sub-Category Majority Acquisition Deal Status Completed: 2012-11-26 Deal Participants Target (Company) Cumulus Systems, Inc. Acquirer (Company) Hitachi Systems, Ltd. Deal Rationale The acquisition will strengthen Hitachi Systems' platform business for data centers and cloud service platforms, and virtualization solutions and global businesses. [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]