November
30, 2005
Toshiba
Channel Partners:
On
November 15th, Atsutoshi Nishida, President and Chief
Executive Officer for Toshiba Corporation, was inducted into
the CRN Industry Hall of Fame. Hall of Fame inductees are a
select group of pioneers and innovators who are recognized for
their outstanding merit and accomplishment through a stringent
criteria analysis, singling out those who have been pivotal
figures in evolving the technology industry.
Twenty years ago, Mr. Nishida introduced Toshiba’s first
notebook computer to the world and a multi-billion dollar
industry was born. As Toshiba’s President and CEO, Mr.
Nishida continues the company’s quest to give the world
uniquely differentiated notebook computers by introducing
industry-first technologies month-after-month and
year-after-year.
I want
to share with you Mr. Nishida’s recognition of all those who
played a role in launching the company’s notebook computer,
particularly Toshiba’s channel partners. The following is a
direct quote from his acceptance speech:
“I
can mention many business partners and many people from all
parts of the industry and the media who have had enormous
impact on the computer industry and Toshiba. However, I will
single out one group that has contributed enormous value to
our business, and that is our channel partners. I recognize
and commit with great gratitude to those who have taken our
products into the hands of people around the world.”
Mr.
Nishida’s vision was and is to change the way the world
works, communicates and collaborates. But to realize his dream
requires Toshiba to partner with members of the channel who
understand relationships and have intimate knowledge of their
customers’ needs. It is this partnership with the channel
that made Toshiba notebook computers the premier choice in
America and positioned the company as the dominant supplier.
And, he thanks you for being our partner.
Today,
Toshiba remains committed to its channel partners, providing
award winning programs and products that will allow you to
make a difference to your customers. Mobile computing is
Toshiba’s sole focus, and the company offers you a double
benefit – the most innovative and reliable products and the
best business proposition in the industry. If anyone
questioned Toshiba’s commitment to the channel in the past,
make no mistake about it today: Supporting channel partners is
our primary strategy, and we need your help to ensure our
mutual success.
Sincerely,
Digital Products Division
Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.
