"Digital transformation requires a modern, agile IT environment to take advantage of emerging trends and requirements. In collaboration with VMware, we've focused on engineering new ways to deliver capabilities that meet customer business objectives, reduce business risk and anticipate future customer needs. We appreciate the recognition for all that we've accomplished over the past year and look forward to expanding upon that success with VMware to help customers realize the power of their data for both today and tomorrow," said Mike Walkey, senior vice president, Global Partner Organization, Hitachi Data Systems.