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Hitachi Launches BuilMirai Experience Center in India

In a groundbreaking move, Hitachi, along with Hitachi Lift India Pvt. Ltd. and its U.S. subsidiary GlobalLogic Inc., has inaugurated the BuilMirai Experience Center in Noida, India. This facility serves as a pivotal hub for innovation and customer engagement in digital services, particularly focusing on the next-generation solution, "HMAX for Buildings."

This experience center emphasizes the integration of data from a rich installation base of digitized assets, combined with Hitachi's domain expertise and advanced AI. The BuilMirai initiative showcases how smart building technologies can elevate energy efficiency, sustainability, operational visibility, user welfare, and overall infrastructure performance. Through a unified building management platform, clients can witness firsthand the practical applications and benefits these technologies bring.

Significance of the BuilMirai Experience Center

As India experiences rapid urbanization and economic growth, the demand for enhanced energy efficiency and wisdom in commercial spaces, offices, and infrastructure facilities has surged. The establishment of the BuilMirai center addresses these market needs while aiming to expand Hitachi's global building solutions business from India. It marks a significant milestone in propelling intelligent and connected building technologies that enhance operational efficiency, sustainability, safety, and the user experience under the One Hitachi initiative.

The center not only serves as a showcase but also fosters collaboration between engineering teams, clients, partners, and industry stakeholders to support the continuous evolution of BuilMirai. With GlobalLogic spearheading digital engineering for these services and Hitachi Lift India facilitating local operations and maintenance, the insights and client needs gathered will further bolster the functionality of BuilMirai, ultimately driving global expansion.

The Opening Ceremony

The official opening ceremony took place on June 18, featuring notable figures such as Noriharu Amaya, CEO of Hitachi’s Connected Industries sector, Takeshi Yamamoto, Head of the Urban Solutions & Services Business Unit, Piyush Jha, APAC Head of GlobalLogic, Ankit Mittal, Delivery Head for this project at GlobalLogic, Masaya Sakakibara, Chairman of Hitachi Lift India, and Manish Sikka, Managing Director of Hitachi Lift India.

Manish Sikka shared his thoughts: "Hitachi Lift India contributes significantly to enhancing safety, reliability, and customer experiences by providing high-quality elevator solutions and lifecycle services. Our robust local foundation and deep domain knowledge, alongside Hitachi's global technological expertise, ensure we continuously meet the evolving needs of modern buildings and infrastructures. Through BuilMirai, we aim to maximize the value of our clients' building assets by improving visualization and operational efficiency, supported by data-driven decision-making. This initiative underscores our commitment to fostering a smarter, safer, and more sustainable built environment in India."

Similarly, Piyush Jha from GlobalLogic expressed excitement about the facility, stating, "India is rapidly emerging as a hub for intelligent infrastructure innovation. The BuilMirai Experience Center showcases how we can reshape the design, operation, and optimization of buildings by combining GlobalLogic's expertise in digital engineering with Hitachi's strengths in operational technology. We are thrilled to support the development of solutions addressing challenges related to commercial spaces, residential buildings, and urban infrastructure."

A Vision for Smart Infrastructure

Hitachi’s Urban Solutions & Services Business Unit is committed to the development of next-generation solutions under the umbrella of "HMAX for Buildings," which fuses a wealth of installation data with domain knowledge and advanced AI. Their vision to lead as a provider of physical AI through facility services aims to maximize customer lifetime value and transform global industries, realizing a richer society.

Hitachi continues its journey as a global leader committed to innovating social infrastructure through its Social Innovation Business strategy, which integrates IT and operational technology to foster a harmonized society that achieves environmental, happiness, and economic growth.

Conclusion

Hitachi Lift India, established as a wholly-owned subsidiary in 2008, provides comprehensive elevator, escalator, and moving sidewalk solutions, ensuring high-quality service across India. With a growing global footprint and a reputation for reliability and innovation, Hitachi Lift India remains dedicated to delivering next-generation elevator systems utilizing advanced global technologies tailored to India's infrastructure needs.

For more information about Hitachi's initiatives, visit Hitachi's official website.