EMC Corporation, the world leader in information storage and management, today announced that automotive giant DaimlerChrysler AG has honored EMC with the Global Supplier Award in the General Goods and Services category. Recognized for its performance in quality, system cost, technology and delivery, EMC was presented with the award during the 2005 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. "DaimlerChrysler is committed to cooperating with our suppliers so that they can develop into the benchmark in each of their competitive arenas," said Thomas W. Sidlik, member of the DaimlerChrysler AG Board of Management responsible for Global Procurement and Supply. "The support of our suppliers is essential to the company's goal to deliver value to DaimlerChrysler customers all over the world, and many suppliers are exceeding expectations every day. That's why we want to recognize EMC." Frank Hauck, EMC's Executive Vice President, Customer Operations, said, "We are truly honored to receive this recognition from DaimlerChrysler. It validates the crucial role our solutions and services play in improving DaimlerChrysler's global business processes. By taking a very progressive approach, DaimlerChrysler is ensuring fast, reliable information access to serve their customers with the highest quality, efficiency and value. We are proud to be a strategic partner." From thousands of qualifying suppliers around the world, the DaimlerChrysler Global Supplier Awards program, initiated in 2003, honors the company's top suppliers in nine categories: Raw Materials/Body-In-White; Interior; Exterior; General Goods and Services; Logistics; Powertrain; Manufacturing Goods and Services; Electrical/Electronics; and Chassis.