Update on Japan

To our employees, customers and partners: 

Following our recent acquisition of SGI Japan, Ltd. on March 9, we have received many questions and concerns regarding the effects of the earthquake and tsunami that affe cted the area.

I was in Japan meeting with our new employees when the earthquake and the resulting tsunami struck last week. The earthquake was severe and the resulting devastation, especially in the northeast part of the country, are heartbreaking. Japan is the most prepared nation in the world for these types of disasters, and even with the best engineering, planning and education, these events show us all humility. 

As we are all witnessing, the situation in Japan is evolving and has not yet stabilized.

Our deepest condolences go out to the people of Japan and to those affected by this tragedy. 

I have been touched by the numerous inquiries from employees and customers offering to help those affected by the disaster. SGI has set up a site where the SGI community can contribute to help bring aid to the people of Japan. Every dollar helps.

Our immediate priority is for the personal safety and well being of our employees as well as the needs of our customers. We are encouraged with the initial reports that all of our employees are safe and accounted for and we have emphasized that each employee should do what is best for their family based on their individual circumstance – and that safety and well-being takes priority.

The resolve, calm and spirit of the team in Japan are beyond what words can describe. Despite extreme hardship and the many challenges directly ahead, the SGI Japan team is also focused on helping our customers. The team is standing firm and ready to do what it takes to help.

Last week’s earthquake wasn’t the only major quake I’ve experienced firsthand. I was ten miles from the epicenter of the Loma Prieta quake, which struck the Bay Area in 1989. While the devastation was not on the same scale as the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan, the damage was also widespread, infrastructure was destroyed and many towns were cut off.  It had an adverse impact on many people. I will never forget those ensuing days of aftershocks, grief, isolation, uncertainty, and waiting in long lines just to receive basic services. I equally remember the simple joy of being able to reconnect with family, friends and colleagues in the following days.
 
It is not possible to fully comprehend the unfolding events in Japan and life there will never be the same.  But people come together, adjust, rebuild, and they emerge stronger with a more collective sense of purpose.

 
 

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We also support Japan, with our firm.
We send them money from every customer we receive.

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It is horrible disaster that happend to Japan, no one would wanna wish such things for other.