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Hitachi Unveils 'Cloud Migration Support Service for Oracle Database'

Hitachi Ltd. has recently announced the commencement of their new service, designed to facilitate the cloud migration of core systems utilizing Oracle Database. Known as the 'Cloud Migration Support Service for Oracle Database,' this initiative was launched on April 1st. This service not only includes support for Oracle Database on AWS but also introduces new features that reduce both costs and migration durations while leveraging a secure multi-cloud environment tailored for AI applications. This service is part of Hitachi’s commitment to enhance their modernization initiative, 'Modernization powered by Lumada,' aiming to transform core systems into AI-native architectures.

The migration service is strategically designed to ensure a swift, reliable, and comprehensive transition from on-premises systems to cloud-based environments, allowing for the efficient use of AI in core data operations. This comprehensive modernization approach covers everything from rapid cloud migration to operational support and the effective use of core data for AI applications. An exemplary case illustrates that transitioning Oracle systems to the cloud can result in a 30% reduction in usage costs, along with a two-month decrease in migration time.

In an environment increasingly competitive due to digital advancements and AI integration, many companies face the pressure of modernizing their aging core systems. Businesses must evolve into efficient, AI-compatible systems while optimizing operational costs to ensure sustainable growth. Yet, the legacy on-premises database systems usually come with security concerns, stability challenges, and cost issues that hinder such transformations.

To combat these challenges, Hitachi leverages its extensive expertise in mission-critical systems along with validated best practices established in partnership with Oracle Japan and Amazon Web Services (AWS). With this service, clients can minimize disruptions to their core operations while achieving seamless multi-cloud transitions and continuous cost optimization, along with secure AI utilization of core data. For instance, in the financial sector, this allows for real-time detection of fraudulent transactions and proactive inventory management in manufacturing and distribution sectors based on demand predictions.

Furthermore, this new service supports the development of next-generation solutions under Hitachi's 'HMAX by Hitachi' initiative, which aims to innovate social infrastructure through AI. Moving forward, Hitachi is dedicated to merging its expertise in constructing and operating mission-critical systems with the latest digital and AI technologies to reinforce 'Modernization powered by Lumada' and contribute to the enduring growth of their clients.

Client Endorsements

Kazuro Nakata, Senior Executive Officer at JCB Corporation, expressed appreciation for Hitachi’s comprehensive support. 'Currently, we are working with Hitachi to explore and advance the cloud migration of our mission-critical operational systems, including databases. Hitachi’s service enables us to proceed with the migration of essential databases rapidly and securely based on best practices developed alongside Oracle and AWS. We have high expectations regarding the continuous support for operational optimization and security post-migration. Our goal is to leverage this stable new foundation to safely utilize our data and offer services with higher added value.'

Service Features

1. Rapid and Secure Cloud Migration Based on Best Practices: Hitachi has established best practices for the design, construction, migration, and operation of cloud environments that meet the stringent requirements of mission-critical operations. For example, employing best practice design templates has proven to enhance task efficiency while maintaining a comprehensive design coverage, consequently shortening the migration timeline by two months. Furthermore, the service now includes support for Oracle Database on AWS, allowing for efficient cloud migrations.

2. Maximizing Cloud Benefits for Cost Optimization and Improved Resilience: To maintain stable operations of core systems on multi-cloud platforms, it is essential to discern both operational requirements and cloud characteristics closely. This strategy helps to maintain the necessary response times while controlling payment increases associated with usage. Hitachi provides continual analysis of performance requirements and resource utilization, automating resource reduction to achieve a 30% cost reduction post-migration. Additionally, it ensures resilience through automated backup operations and security patch impact predictions, contributing to stabilized core system operations.

3. Safeguarding Real-time AI Analytics Environment: For effective AI utilization, it is crucial to maintain real-time performance while safeguarding the processing abilities and security of core systems. This service implements a segregated database service structure, synchronizing core data continuously to create a low-cost, secure environment for AI analytics. Based on Hitachi’s domain knowledge across various industries, this service organizes data relationships and meanings to ensure quality, allowing for actionable results from AI analysis.

Partner Company Insights

The initiative has received commendations from industry leaders. Shinji Takezume, Executive Officer at Oracle Japan, stated, 'We welcome Hitachi's new service to enhance AI utilization in core data. With this service, customers can effectively and securely leverage Oracle databases and AWS data by using the Oracle AI Database as a hub for real-time applications.'

Yasuhiro Kose, Executive Officer at AWS Japan, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, noting the close partnership among Hitachi, Oracle, and AWS in validating and delivering high-performance solutions aligned with mission-critical requirements. Through this partnership, Hitachi aims to combine AI capabilities with the operational excellence facilitated by AWS's robust infrastructure.


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