Hitachi and Microsoft: Forging the Future with Generative AI
Unveiling the strategic partnership between Hitachi and Microsoft, set to drive business and social innovation with a focus on generative AI, enhancing global productivity and sustainability.
Catalyzing Innovation: Hitachi and Microsoft’s Generative AI Alliance
Hitachi Ltd. and Microsoft Corporation have embarked on a transformative three-year strategic partnership, leveraging generative AI to catalyze business and social innovation. This collaboration is projected to be a multi-billion-dollar venture, aiming to deliver industry solutions that reshape the operational landscape for businesses and society at large.
Integrating Advanced AI into Lumada Solutions
The partnership will see the integration of Microsoft’s cloud services, including Azure Open AI Service, Dynamics 365, and GitHub Copilot, into Hitachi’s Lumada Solutions. This integration is designed to accelerate the growth of the Lumada business, targeting a revenue of 2.65 trillion yen in FY2024, and significantly enhance the productivity of Hitachi Group’s 270,000 employees.
A Commitment to Sustainability and Skilled Workforce Development
In addition to fostering innovation, the alliance prioritizes sustainability and talent development. Hitachi and Microsoft will jointly tackle the environmental impact of data centers and aim to train over 50,000 “GenAI Professionals” in advanced AI skills, underscoring their commitment to a sustainable and skilled future.
A Vision for a More Connected and Efficient World
This partnership represents a shared vision between Hitachi and Microsoft to harness the power of generative AI for societal benefit. By combining Hitachi’s industry expertise with Microsoft’s technological prowess, the alliance is poised to address some of the most pressing challenges faced by customers and society, contributing to a more connected and efficient world.
Source: Hitachi News
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