January 11th, 2010 - Sprite Software, the world's leading backup and security developer for mobile devices, today announced Hakuto Co, Ltd, a preeminent full service distributor, as their Japanese distributor for the Sprite Mobile products and services. Increasing Sprite Mobile’s global reach and technology service, this partnership expands the company’s existing sales force and further strengthens the presence in Japan.,
“We look for strong partners when representing Sprite Mobile with regional OEM’s or Carriers, and in Hakuto Co, we believe Sprite has the best," - Julian Rayner, CEO. “Hakuto’s depth of ties in Japan is second to none, and we are already seeing extensive relationship benefits."
About Hakuto
Founded in 1953, Hakuto Co., Ltd. is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan and has 12 subsidiaries with 22 offices throughout Japan, China, Korea, Thailand, Singapore, and the U.S. The company distributes electronic products, provides technical services and manufactures industrial chemicals. Hakuto is a publicly-traded company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, First Section (Ticker code #7433); with annual sales of 123,442 million YEN (FY2007) or approx US$1.05 billion dollars. More information about Hakuto is available online www.hakuto.co.jp.
About Sprite Software
Sprite Software provides solutions to help individuals and businesses to assure the security, availability, and integrity of their information. Founded in 2001 by the creators of the industry-leading cloning solution now known as Symantec Ghost, businesses and consumers turn to Sprite Software as the defacto standard for the protection of critical information stored on their handheld devices. Sprite Software is the global leader in backup solutions, and is shipped by the leading Windows Mobile and Android handset manufacturers.