Hitachi and NVIDIA: Pioneering AI Transformation Together
Hitachi Ltd. has recently made a significant move by joining NVIDIA's Global System Integrator (GSI) program, marking a historic first for a Japanese company. This collaboration aims to cater to the expanding demands for AI solutions among their global clientele, positioning both companies to accelerate how businesses adopt AI technologies effectively. With an emphasis on advanced technologies such as rapid data processing and AI agents, Hitachi and NVIDIA are committed to developing innovative use cases and business solutions that address diverse customer needs in their AI transformation journeys.
Enhancing Business Solutions
Through this partnership, Hitachi and NVIDIA aim to establish a comprehensive roadmap for business solutions that leverages cutting-edge AI capabilities. This collaboration is not just about technology; it’s about creating solutions that solve pressing business challenges for customers in key growth regions like the United States and Japan. By implementing integrated Go-to-Market programs, the two companies will support a swift AI integration process, helping clients effectively overcome their specific challenges.
To bolster this initiative, Hitachi plans to utilize NVIDIA's Partner Training Program to nurturing a workforce that possesses advanced expertise in Operational Technology (OT) and essential AI capabilities. This focus on talent development will help ensure that they can meet the growing demands in the AI landscape.
Achievements and Future Directions
Since the initiation of their collaboration, Hitachi has established an AI Center of Excellence (AI CoE) that has yielded various milestones towards the realization of Physical AI. In their rail systems division, Hitachi Rail, they are already implementing NVIDIA’s software technologies through the HMAX solution. As the collaboration evolves, the objective is to further advance the technologies and platforms they’ve developed, continuing to provide state-of-the-art solutions tailored to customer demands.
Hitachi's Executive Vice President and Head of Digital Systems & Services, Jun Abe, expressed pride in their unique position as an NVIDIA GSI partner. He highlighted that Hitachi’s extensive domain knowledge in mission-critical fields enables them to create tailored solutions that fully leverage the potential of AI. They are committed to facilitating ongoing transformation and value creation for enterprises, aligning their efforts with customers’ specific AI use cases.
Key Collaborative Initiatives
As part of this expanded partnership, Hitachi is set to initiate several key initiatives:
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Accelerating AI Transformation: Hitachi will collaborate with NVIDIA to draft and implement business plans targeted at the industrial AI market, leveraging NVIDIA's product roadmap to guide their joint growth strategy. By utilizing platforms like NVIDIA AI Enterprise and NVIDIA Omniverse, they will create innovative AI use cases in operational environments. For instance, Hitachi Building Systems will leverage Generative AI in the maintenance of building facilities, enhancing both safety and efficiency.
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Joint Go-to-Market Strategies: Combining expertise with NVIDIA, Hitachi will leverage the latest knowledge in NVIDIA's products and marketing initiatives to create collaborative go-to-market strategies designed for their customers. Participation in global conferences like the NVIDIA GTC will further enable them to share customer success stories and new technological innovations.
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Training and Talent Development: Recognizing the need for skilled professionals in the expanding AI sector, Hitachi is committed to training over 50,000 professionals skilled in advanced generative AI technologies. They will embed training programs using NVIDIA’s DGX Cloud and AI platforms to bolster their capabilities in Operational Technology and AI, fortifying their foundation within the industrial AI market.
Masataka Osaki, NVIDIA's Japan Country Manager and Vice President, stated that through this collaboration, the vast knowledge and insights Hitachi has gained across various industries will significantly enhance how businesses utilize AI, thereby facilitating new value creation. The goal is to accelerate the development of optimized AI solutions tailored to different industries, ultimately driving improved productivity and sustainable growth for enterprises.
About Hitachi Ltd.
Hitachi is dedicated to contributing to a harmonized society where the environment, happiness, and economic growth are balanced through its Social Innovation Business (SIB) initiatives that leverage IT, Operational Technology (OT), and products. With a global business strategy executed across four sectors—including digital systems & services, energy, mobility, and connective industries—Hitachi is determined to create new growth opportunities and solve social challenges through value generation from data. For further insights, visit
Hitachi’s website.