Joseph Dillman Joins SATO Global Solutions as Executive Advisor of Technology

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL--(Marketwired - August 02, 2016) - SATO Global Solutions (SGS), an innovation integrator that develops comprehensive Internet of Things (IoT) solutions designed to unleash the power of data, announced today that Joseph L. Dillman joined the company as Executive Advisor of Technology to accelerate and advance solutions development and delivery for SGS. The appointment of the new technology expert contributes to the wider SATO Group as it seeks to increase its presence as a software solutions provider.

As Executive Advisor of Technology, Mr. Dillman will take charge of overall strategic and operational responsibility of SGS's solutions development, including business planning and execution, product planning development and delivery, talent and organizational management, leadership and control as well as communication and relationship building.

Mr. Dillman brings 20 years of experience driving technology innovation encompassing cloud, SaaS, web, mobile and on-premise products and solutions particularly in the start-up sphere. He has led teams in architecture, development and product management to successfully deliver numerous solutions for a global customer base. Mr. Dillman also served senior positions in numerous startups delivering solutions to clients including Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank and others.

"I am excited that Joe will help us get up to speed and make SGS competitive in the increasingly crowded and fast-paced IoT solutions market," says Mike Beedles, President of SGS. "I trust that his vision and world-class knowledge in technology will allow us to be at the forefront of the market to revolutionize the way companies do business."

"I am thrilled to join SGS and pursue innovative solutions with my colleagues and business partners. The IoT space is one of the most exciting areas to be in at this moment and the start-up like environment at SGS allows us agility to deliver the benefits of these emerging technologies," remarked Joseph Dillman.

Mr. Dillman holds a Masters of Engineering in Computer Science from Cornell University as well as a Bachelors of Science in Engineering, Cum Laude in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania.

For more about SGS retail IoT solutions, please visit: www.satoglobalsolutions.com/featured1.php#retail and www.intel.com/retail/rsp^[1][2]

About SATO Global Solutions
SATO Global Solutions, headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, is a subsidiary of SATO Holdings (TSE: 6287), a Tokyo-based pioneer and global leader in auto-ID solutions. It develops comprehensive IoT solutions that address client's unique needs by unleashing the power of data. As an "innovation integrator," SGS combines technologies, hardware and applications that turn data into meaningful and actionable insight that enable clients to make data-driven decisions and maximize value across their business. SGS embraces the rapidly evolving IoT environment and chooses the best technologies available to create solutions that meet the specific needs of each client. For more information, visit www.satoglobalsolutions.com or www.linkedin.com/company/sato-global-solutions^[3][4]

About SATO
SATO (TSE: 6287) is a leading global provider of Auto-ID solutions that connect people, goods and information. It serves a diverse range of customers, delivering end-to-end solutions that streamline operations, empower workforces and help customers reduce their environmental impact. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, it reported revenues of JPY 105,504 million (US $880 million*). More information about SATO can be found at www.satoworldwide.com^[5] or www.linkedin.com/company/sato-worldwide^[6].

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