TOKYO, Sept. 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Geist's presence in the Japanese data center market has seen growth the last several years to the point of identifying the need for a local partner. With the support of the Nebraska Center Japan, in Yokohoma, Geist was able to build a solid business relationship with Meikyo Denki.
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The need for increased support of the local language paired with the understanding of data center technology were factors in selecting Meikyo Denki, a Japanese power distribution panel manufacturer.
"Geist is excited to have Meikyo Denki as our new partner in Japan," Jason Christie, Managing Director – Geist Asia explains. "The partnership expands our sales force in Japan and provides the much needed technical support, which is essential throughout the sales process in the data center market."
The support of Nebraska's Department of Economic Development, Nebraska Center Japan and Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts was instrumental in the assistance with the partnership between Geist and Meikyo Denki. The new partnership allows Geist to offer significant technical support, giving Japanese customers more confidence in the solution-based products. It also allows the company to develop a greater understanding of the local market needs to pinpoint the solutions that fit the Japanese landscape.
About Geist
Geist designs and manufactures intelligent hardware and software for the four cornerstones of datacenter management: Power. Cool. Monitor. DCIM. Independently, each Geist product line offers industry-leading capabilities and technology. Together, these products combine to create a comprehensive system for maintaining a secure and efficient datacenter. With a host of scalable systems for single cabinets, entire enterprises and everything in between, each customer benefits from datacenter infrastructure management (DCIM) solutions custom-fit for their specific needs. Founded in 1948 and headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska with offices in Asia Pacific and Europe, Geist offers truly global solutions that revolve around customer requirements.
For more information about Geist please visit our website. www.geistglobal.com.
About Meikyo
Meikyo Electric Co., Ltd. is the leading designer and manufacturer of remote power control and monitoring devices used in the both commercial and industrial field in Japan. Meikyo's products include Rebooter, Scheduler and Point Sequence Manager. Founded in 1990, Meikyo has continued to develop solutions which meet the customer's growing needs.
About Nebraska DED
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) is the official lead economic development agency for Nebraska. Created by the Legislature in 1967, DED's emphasis is growing and diversifying the state's "economic base," bringing new dollars into the state. The Nebraska Center – Japan taking the relationship with Japan to an even higher level, Nebraska has now opened its first international office, the Nebraska Center, located in Tokyo. The Nebraska Center will be the main point of contact for Japanese businesses looking for business opportunities in Nebraska. The new office will serve as a hub for Nebraska's international business operations, including the recruitment and expansion of Japanese-owned companies, agricultural market expansion, and the cultivation of multinational partnerships for economic growth. The Center will be available as a public work and meeting space to business partners and Nebraskans visiting abroad for economic development purposes.
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