Hitachi Recognized as Gold Partner of Scaled Agile for SAFe Framework Implementation

Hitachi's Milestone: Achieving Gold Partner Status with Scaled Agile

In a significant development, Hitachi, Ltd. has been officially recognized as a Gold Partner by Scaled Agile, Inc. (SAI), the organization behind the widely respected Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®). This designation highlights Hitachi's commitment to enhancing business agility and promoting organizational transformation across various sectors. Established as a result of recent business trends, this framework has become an essential management tool aimed at increasing competitiveness and maximizing customer value, especially in today's rapidly changing market landscape.

A Commitment to Agile Transformation

SAFe is more than just a framework; it represents a strategic approach designed to aid companies in navigating the complexities of organizational change. By adopting and implementing SAFe, Hitachi plans to enhance customer experiences through agile digital transformation, building on the success of its subsidiary, GlobalLogic, which was acknowledged as a Silver Partner in 2021 for its agility-driven initiatives.

In an era characterized by increasing uncertainty, Hitachi's goal is to support clients worldwide in swiftly adapting to change while continuously delivering value. As part of this strategy, SAFe will be integrated as a shared framework under the “One Hitachi” concept, allowing for a unified approach in delivering agile solutions.

One of the key applications of the SAFe framework is in Hitachi's endeavor to leverage AI and domain knowledge to transform data into actionable insights for solving customer and societal challenges. The company's advanced AI solution, Lumada 3.0, particularly its HMAX initiative, will greatly benefit from SAFe's flexible implementation possibilities, aimed at accelerating the value delivery cycle.

Enhancing Agile Practices

By joining SAFe's partner network, Hitachi gains access to a wealth of resources that will facilitate robust agile development tailored to enterprise requirements. This partnership allows the company not only to implement agile practices internally but also to train up to 5,000 personnel with specific expertise in SAFe methodologies—a move aimed at bolstering organizational agility.

Hitachi has been proactive in adopting agile methodologies since launching its Agile Development Consulting Services in 2019. By seamlessly integrating agile development processes into its core operations and aligning them with customer business strategies, Hitachi has continually demonstrated its dedication to enhancing the experience and value provided to clients.

Looking Towards the Future

In the coming periods, Hitachi plans to deepen its engagement with SAFe to advance its societal innovation objectives. This entails strengthening management practices tied directly to client business strategies, ensuring that system development is not only efficient but also adaptable to the evolving economic landscape.

The company's human resource development aims to cultivate a skilled workforce fully versed in SAFe, which will foster greater implementation capabilities across various sectors. With direct access to SAI's cutting-edge training and development programs, Hitachi is poised to harness global best practices to optimize its agile practices and enhance customer value.

Phil Knight's Endorsement

Phil Knight, Vice President of Partner Business at Scaled Agile, expressed enthusiasm about Hitachi's inclusion in the Gold Partner network. He noted that by leveraging SAFe to achieve business agility across their organizational framework, Hitachi is set to significantly elevate customer value creation, marking a new era of business agility in Japan.

About Hitachi

As a leader in integrating IT, operational technology (OT), and products, Hitachi is dedicated to fostering a harmonized society where economic growth aligns with environmental sustainability and societal well-being. Through various sectors such as Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility, and Connected Industries, Hitachi aims to innovate and resolve key challenges facing both customers and society. With an impressive revenue forecast and a vast global workforce, the company is committed to driving success through innovative solutions. For further information, please visit Hitachi's official website.

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