2008-04-09 23:38:43 -

- Hitachi Consulting, the global business and IT consulting services company of Hitachi Ltd (NYSE:HIT), has won the prestigious Microsoft Desert Mountain Area Best Practices/Excellence in Competency Award, presented recently in Denver.

The Best Practices/Excellence in Competency Award recognizes alliance companies, such as Hitachi Consulting, for its success in implementing Microsoft Dynamics AX with the goal of consolidating and

streamlining business processes, project management, and field-based employee tracking.

"Hitachi Consulting worked with its client Pearl Development Company, which outgrew its patchwork of stand-alone systems and needed one fully integrated ERP application to support its rapid growth and large percentage of remote, field-based employees," said Michael Clark, Microsoft general manager for the Southwest Area. "Hitachi Consulting's success with this important client is a testament to its focus on seamlessly delivering deep industry expertise integrated with Microsoft Dynamics solutions. The firm continues to experience sustained success with Microsoft Dynamics year over year."

"We enjoy industry recognition and appreciate having our customer successes recognized by our strategic partner, Microsoft. This is a great addition to our trophy case which includes many regional awards as well as being recognized as back-to-back Microsoft Business Solutions U.S. Partner of the Year," said Mike Gillis, managing vice president of the Hitachi Consulting Microsoft Dynamics group. "Our capabilities have grown much deeper, and broader, allowing us to serve our customers at a much higher level. We are very pleased that our new integrated approach has been recognized by our customers and by Microsoft."

Hitachi Consulting delivers solutions for mid-market and enterprise customers across the Rocky Mountain Region including these clients: AVA Solar, Inc. and Ascend Geo, Inc.

About Hitachi Consulting Corporation

As Hitachi, Ltd.'s (NYSE: HIT) global consulting company, with operations in the United States, Europe and Asia, Hitachi Consulting is a recognized leader in delivering proven business and IT strategies and solutions to Global 2000 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, our consultants are committed to helping clients quickly realize measurable business value and achieve sustainable ROI.

Hitachi Consulting's client base includes 25 percent of the Global 100 as well as many leading mid-market companies. We offer a client-focused, collaborative approach and transfer knowledge throughout each engagement. For more information, call 1.877.664.0010 or visit www.hitachiconsulting.com.

Hitachi Consulting
Jim Budkie, 513-939-0312
Managing Vice President, Marketing
jbudkie@hitachiconsulting.com