Hitachi Solutions Adds to North American Presence with Addition of Hap Auch III

Dec. 18, 2012 - PRLog -- Hitachi Solutions, a leading global provider of Industry focused Microsoft Dynamics IT Consulting and management consulting solutions and services, today announced the addition of Hap Auch III as Director of Business Development of Hitachi Solutions America for the Mid-Atlantic region to continue to strengthen and solidify its North American presence.

Possessing over 15+ years of sales leadership experience, Mr. Auch has developed high-value revenue streams and executed sales and channel strategies. He has been involved in selling tier one solutions --  including ERP, RFID and analytics -- since 1997.  Hap has received numerous awards and has generated close to $40 million worth of revenue in 15 years. He spent the last nine years growing the leading ISV (barcode technology solution provider) in the Dynamics AX space, and has personally sold over 45 deals in the AX and JD Edwards space.

“I have enjoyed working with some of the most recognized brands in the world including Tiffany & Co., Audiovox, Beretta, Dentsply, General Electric, Hamamatsu, Hexcel, Delta Faucets, Praxair, Medco and numerous other Fortune 1000 and 500 companies. I am thrilled to be at Hitachi Group and part of such a world-class team. Hitachi Solutions has proven to be a leader in the Microsoft Dynamics family and I am proud to represent them,” said Mr. Auch.

Mr. Auch earned his B.A. from La Salle University in Philadelphia, with post-graduate course work at the University of Pennsylvania. He is also a graduate of the United States Army Airborne School, Ft. Benning, GA and the U.S. Army Air Assault School in Ft. Campbell, KY.

“We are very excited to have Hap on board. He is consummate professional and tremendous team player. He has established decade-long relationships with his customers, and his relationships within the Microsoft channel will prove invaluable to our growth in the East. We look forward to growing our business with him,” said Greg Carter, Sr. Vice President, Hitachi Solutions America, Business Solutions Group.

About Hitachi Solutions

Hitachi Solutions is a core member of Information & Telecommunication Systems Company of Hitachi group and a recognized leader in delivering proven business and IT strategies and solutions to companies across many industries. With a balanced view of strategy, people, process and technology, we work with companies to understand their unique business needs, and to develop and implement practical business strategies and technology solutions. From business strategy development through application deployment and maintenance, our consultants are committed to helping clients quickly realize measurable business value and achieve sustainable ROI. We offer a client-focused, collaborative approach and transfer knowledge throughout each engagement. Hitachi Solutions was recognized as the 2011 CRM partner of the year.  Outside of Japan, the company conducts its business through three key subsidiaries, Hitachi Solutions America, Ltd., Hitachi Solutions Europe, Ltd. and Hitachi Solutions (China) Co., Ltd. For more information, call 949.242.1300 or visit http://us.dynamics.hitachi-solutions.com/

About Hitachi, Ltd.

Hitachi, Ltd. , headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leading global electronics company with approximately 320,000 employees worldwide. Fiscal 2011 (ended March 31, 2012) consolidated revenues totaled 9,665 billion yen ($117.8 billion). Hitachi is focusing more than ever on the Social Innovation Business, which includes information and telecommunication systems, power systems, industrial, transportation and urban development systems, as well as the sophisticated materials and key devices that support them. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's website at http://www.hitachi.com.