‘We will continue to provide updates as we make progress,’ the company said in a blog post Hitachi Vantara has confirmed experiencing a ransomware incident that disrupted some systems with servers remaining offline and the support connect feature for partners made inaccessible for now Calif.-based hybrid cloud infrastructure and data protection products vendor will bring systems back online once its unnamed third-party subject matter experts remediate the incident Hitachi Vantara said in a blog post that gave a partner support email address for solution providers to use while support connect is down “While we will try to provide as much information as we can please know that our investigation is in its early stages and remains ongoing at this time,” the vendor said in the post “We will continue to provide updates as we make progress.” [RELATED: COLUMN: Why MSPs Have To Fight Apathy And Become Cybersecurity Pack Rats] CRN has reached out to Hitachi Vantara for comment vice president and senior partner at Irvine Calif.-based Hitachi Vantara partner Consiliant Technologies told CRN in an interview that the solution provider sees no impact from the incident but continues to monitor communications from the vendor “This incident hasn’t impacted us at all,” he said The company identified suspicious activity from the incident on Saturday The incident disrupted Hitachi Vantara systems and the systems of its manufacturing division Hitachi Vantara and its experts are investigating “the nature and scope of this incident” as well as “what specific platforms are impacted” and “what information may have been affected.” “If we determine any sensitive data was affected as a result of this incident we will provide notification in accordance with our obligations,” according to the company the company said that “our team has retained external advisors who specialize in recovery from these types of cyber incidents we do not have any evidence of lateral movement to our customers’ or partners’ environments and we have no reason to believe that it occurred We have not detected any threat actor activity since April 27 and we have heightened monitoring of our systems.” Self-hosted customers can still access data as normal The vendor can still accept support cases manually made and sent by phone or email The company can’t monitor storage array environments Although not immediately clear if they were related to the recent incident two Hitachi Vantara Pentaho BA Server vulnerabilities were logged by the U.S Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency in March in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog based on evidence of active exploitation One is an authorization bypass vulnerability and the other is a special element injection vulnerability Hitachi Vantara did not disclose that the incident was an Akira ransomware attack but the incident was identified as such in a BleepingComputer article The ransomware gang stole files from Hitachi Vantara’s network and dropped ransom notes on compromised systems A Hitachi Vantara spokesperson said that “at this stage in our investigation we see no evidence suggesting it is related.” Akira has been observed exploiting a critical-severity vulnerability affecting a wide array of SonicWall firewalls and a vulnerability with VMware ESXi Top 2025 channel goals for Hitachi Vantara include increasing the overall percentage of company revenue that comes through the channel, enabling partners to develop an AI strategy and sell AI solutions, and improving partner profitability, according to CRN’s Channel Chiefs In other cyber incident news, Conduent recently disclosed that a threat actor exfiltrated personal data belonging to a “significant number of individuals” connected to the solution provider’s clients in a January cyberattack Hitachi Vantara has suffered a ransomware attack and service outage A cybersecurity incident update statement says: “On April 26 Hitachi Vantara experienced a ransomware incident that has resulted in a disruption to some of our systems” and to Hitachi Vantara Manufacturing The company took its servers offline in order to contain the incident and “engaged third-party subject matter experts to support our investigation and remediation process.” It is “working as quickly as possible with our third-party subject matter experts to remediate this incident and bring our systems back online in a secure manner.” The offline systems “will remain offline until we have validated it is safe to restore them and additionally we have restricted inbound and outbound traffic to our main data center.” The company is: “currently unable to monitor our Hitachi Vantara storage array environments and Hitachi Remote Ops and Support Connect are currently inaccessible.” A Bleeping Computer report claims the Akira ransomware operation is behind the breach Hitachi offers a 100 percent data availability guarantee for its VSP One storage product line. It also says it provides the world’s fastest recovery and predictable recovery solution pioneered by Hitachi and VM2020 businesses can recover thousands of VMs from immutable snapshots in hours – not days or weeks – and get production fully up and running as timely as business demands.” The current attack has been ongoing for five days and Hitachi Vantara’s systems are still offline Hitachi Vantara’s recovery and remediation efforts with its third party experts are in their early stages It said it does not yet know what information Hitachi’s statement adds: “Customers that are self-hosted can continue to access their data as normal we are able to accept support cases that are manually created and sent in via phone or email we are currently unable to monitor our Hitachi Vantara storage array environments We asked Hitachi Vantara some questions about the attack: Blocks & Files: Has the company anything further to say about the attack and its progress in recovering from it Hitachi Vantara: “To expedite bringing our systems back online in a secure manner and return to business as usual our team has retained external advisors who specialize in recovery from these types of cyber incidents we do not have any evidence of lateral movement to our customers’ environments and we have no reason to believe that it occurred how the attackers evaded or side-stepped Hitachi Vantara’s formidable defenses against data corruption with VSP One and its cyber resilience guarantee… Hitachi Vantara: “We continue to investigate the root cause of this incident with the support of third-party subject matter experts.”  Blocks & Files: Might I assume that the malware corrupted data in this attack was not stored on a VSP One system Hitachi Vantara: “While the investigation is ongoing there is no evidence to suggest a VSP One system was impacted by this incident.”  Blocks & Files: What advice would Hitachi Vantara give to its customers about forestalling such vile ransomware attacks Hitachi Vantara: “It would be premature to comment at this stage given the investigation is ongoing and evolving which is customary in these types of matters These processes take time to complete in order to provide an accurate and full picture.” this is a vile attack on Hitachi Vantara’s systems and the company is reacting and responding decisively and well to the malware introduced into its systems by dreadful people Support Connect is for Hitachi V partners. If they need to open a support case, they should “send an email to partner.support@hitachivantara.com.” Bleeping Computer reports that “Commvault … says a nation-state threat actor who breached its Azure environment didn’t gain access to customer backup data.” information and analysis site covering storage media devices from drives through arrays to server-based storage opinions and analysis of storage industry events and developments analysts and everyone else involved in IT storage up to date with what’s going on Robotics & Automation News May 5, 2025 by Hitachi and Daikin have launched a trial of a new AI-powered chatbot designed to help diagnose equipment failures on factory floors developed through a co-creation partnership acts as a conversational interface between factory operators and complex machinery data The system draws on Hitachi’s Lumada data analytics platform and Daikin’s manufacturing expertise to assist workers in identifying failure causes and suggesting remedies It aims to reduce downtime and improve maintenance efficiency by offering real-time AI-assisted support via natural language chat The trial will assess how effectively the chatbot integrates into existing factory operations and supports technicians with limited access to expert knowledge This initiative marks another step in the growing trend of applying conversational AI to industrial environments following similar efforts by automation firms to humanize machine diagnostics and make factories smarter Copyright © 2025 · News Pro on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in 2023-24 Report 19,699 square meter build-to-suit facility for logistics solutions provider Hitachi Finenext Transport System The Koga 2 facility is the sixth build-to-suit project that Prologis has developed for the Hitachi Transport System Group It serves as a strategic base for the 3PL to expand their operations The repeat customer wanted to consolidate two distribution centers in the area and Prologis provided a solution that worked for their time Prologis Park Koga is in Koga city in Ibaraki prefecture in the Tokyo market to the Suzuken Group; Koga 2 to Hitachi Finenext Transport System; and Koga 3 to Senko All three are repeat build-to-suit customers The location offers excellent access to Tohoku Expressway through the Ken-O Expressway Prologis Park Koga is a distribution hub covering not only the entire Greater Tokyo area but the Tohoku and Kansai areas Every connection starts with a conversation Our promise towards a carbon-neutral future EconiQ Consulting supports customers addressing their unique environmental performance needs Meet IdentiQ™ digital twin for sustainable Service is our commitment to the world’s largest existing installed base and the future of the energy system Accelerating a clean energy transition with a range of solutions for solar Discover the people and technologies behind the multiple pathways towards a carbon-neutral future Advancing a sustainable energy future for all we are co-creating global and local solutions to benefit society Get in-depth insights on topics and trends in the energy sector from industry thought leaders in this animation series about the world of electricity and sustainable energy Diversity and inclusion are the core of our success - Investment supports modernization upgrades to existing facility in Bland - Adds a 75,000-square-foot manufacturing facility to increase production capacity and support customer demand in Atkins - Expected to create approximately 120 new jobs in Smyth and Bland counties - Contributions to educational outreach initiatives and continued investment in local workforce development these enhancements will boost production capacity and reinforce Hitachi Energy’s longstanding presence and continued growth in the region Approximately $10 million of the investment will support the new manufacturing facility in Atkins which will create about 40 skilled jobs in Smyth County Located just 40 miles from Bland and with direct access to major highways the site will strengthen manufacturing capabilities and improve regional distribution to serve Hitachi Energy’s customers and partners better The facility is expected to be fully operational in August 2025 An additional $12.5 million will be invested in the production facility located in Bland, which will create another 80 jobs. These upgrades will create increased capacity for production and advanced assembly capabilities, helping to meet long-term customer demand and accelerate Hitachi Energy’s 2030 strategic plan This expansion is part of Hitachi Energy’s previously announced planned investments of over $6 billion globally through 2027 aimed at strengthening the resilience and capacity of electrical grids around the world Conducted in collaboration with the Commonwealth of Virginia and the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) the project will expand Hitachi Energy’s ability to serve critical sectors these upgrades will help contribute to the U.S government’s goals around domestic manufacturing and the clean energy transition alongside the upgrades at our existing site in Bland represents a major milestone in our commitment to building resilient energy infrastructure in the U.S. Virginia has been an essential part of our manufacturing story for over 50 years and this expansion reflects our confidence in the region’s skilled workforce and strong support for innovation By increasing production capacity and modernizing operations across both sites locally manufactured solutions that drive progress and support long-term community growth Senior Vice President and Head of Transformers This investment also underscores Hitachi Energy’s dedication to environmental responsibility the company is investing in educational outreach and workforce development initiatives across the region.  “Hitachi Energy’s investment in the new Atkins facility and the transformative modernization of the Bland plant is a powerful endorsement of Virginia’s manufacturing capabilities,” said Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin “This world-class company’s investment in Southwest Virginia is not only expanding domestic transformer production skilled jobs and driving innovation in energy infrastructure and together we are growing a hub of energy innovation and infrastructure advancement.”  “I’m thrilled to see Hitachi Energy expand its footprint in Southwest Virginia with today’s announcement of a new manufacturing facility in Smyth County and upgrades to its existing Bland County facility These investments will create and maintain good-paying jobs in the region and strengthen our nation’s electrical grid,” said U.S “Investing in local industry and expanding access to jobs is vital to boosting our economy and helping Virginia families thrive,” said U.S “I’m glad to hear Hitachi Energy is investing over $22 million to expand and upgrade their facilities in Southwest Virginia—bringing jobs to the region and reinforcing Virginia’s place as a leader in innovation and manufacturing.” “Hitachi Energy is a significant part of what makes Southwest Virginia an important contributor to the production of dry-type transformers in North America A new $22.5 million investment to extend Hitachi’s operations in the region signifies a continued commitment to the hard-working people of Southwest Virginia,” said U.S Hitachi Energy currently employs approximately 450 people in Bland These transformers stabilize the voltage for the nation’s grid and enable advanced industrial applications The addition of the Atkins facility will extend this legacy by helping feed the main factory in Bland with assembled components for final assembly to support Hitachi Energy’s strategic objectives.  This latest investment reflects Hitachi Energy’s broader commitment to strengthening local manufacturing in the U.S As customer needs grow and the energy transition accelerates Hitachi Energy focuses on delivering innovative solutions that empower communities and support a more sustainable resilient energy future – both locally and globally.  Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all We are advancing the world’s energy system to be more sustainable flexible and secure and we collaborate with customers and partners to enable a sustainable energy future – for today’s generations and those to come Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries With innovative technologies and services including the integration of more than 150 gigawatts of HVDC links into the power system we help make the energy value chain more efficient Together with stakeholders across sectors and geographies we enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future we employ around 45,000 people in 60 countries and generate business volumes of around $13 billion USD Hitachi Vantara, a subsidiary of Japanese conglomerate Hitachi, had to take servers offline last weekend. This was due to a ransomware attack by the Akira group Hitachi Vantara provides services such as data storage and solutions for recovery after ransomware attacks Its customers include government agencies and major brands such as BMW In a statement to BleepingComputer Hitachi Vantara confirmed that it had been the victim of a ransomware incident The company reported that it had engaged external cybersecurity specialists to investigate the impact of the attack Work was underway to restore the affected systems Hitachi Vantara detected suspicious activity on April 26 The company then initiated emergency procedures External experts were called in to assist with the investigation and recovery they took the servers offline to limit further damage The company emphasized that it is doing everything in its power to work with the experts it has called in to restore the systems securely and provide the best possible support to its customers It also thanked its customers and partners for their understanding and flexibility in this situation Although Hitachi Vantara did not explicitly name the group responsible BleepingComputer learned that the Akira group is behind the attack Sources indicate that these hackers stole files from the company network and left ransom notes on infected systems It is reported that Hitachi Vantara’s cloud services were not affected by the attack but that internal systems and production environments were hit Customers using self-hosted environments can still access their data as normal the company’s support and external services are partially down Another source told BleepingComputer that several government projects have also been affected by this attack The Akira group emerged in March 2023 and quickly gained notoriety by claiming numerous victims worldwide in a variety of sectors more than 300 organizations have been listed on their dark web leak platform including prominent names such as Stanford University and Nissan in Oceania and Australia Akira received approximately $42 million in ransom payments by April 2024 This was the proceeds from attacks on more than 250 organizations Negotiations seen by BleepingComputer show that ransom demands vary between $200,000 and several million dollars depending on the size of the affected organization Techzine focusses on IT professionals and business decision makers by publishing the latest IT news and background stories The goal is to help IT professionals get acquainted with new innovative products and services but also to offer in-depth information to help them understand products and services better © 2025 Dolphin Publications B.V.All rights reserved An official website of the United States government Modular steel-concrete composite could significantly reduce the cost of building nuclear reactor containment structures Office of Nuclear Energy A research team led by GE Hitachi Nuclear successfully tested a modular steel-concrete composite that could significantly reduce the cost of building nuclear reactor containment structures The new composite is one of three advanced construction technologies that the U.S Department of Energy (DOE) is exploring to reduce nuclear construction costs by up to 10%.    The Diaphragm Plate Steel Composite (DPSC) test specimens were recently tested at Purdue University’s Bowen Laboratory in Lafayette Researchers filled the modular plates with concrete to simulate a reactor containment wall and subjected the structure to various loading conditions to mimic real-life situations a reactor building might experience The small-scale demonstration was a success and cleared the way for the advanced construction technology to be used in future demonstration projects.  “The DPSC system tests at Purdue exceeded our expectations,” said Luke Voss program manager at Idaho National Laboratory “We are very excited and enthusiastic about the use of this construction technology to help save time and money in the deployment of new nuclear reactors.”  fabrication and testing of DPSC modules demonstrates the potential of this advanced fabrication and construction technology to lead to cost savings and improved project schedules in the deployment of small modular reactors,” said Sean Sexstone The DPSC design has several advantages over traditional steel concrete composite techniques such as reinforcing concrete with two continuous steel plates connected using adjoining plates with circular concrete flow holes.   The steel wall modules can be fabricated in a shop and shipped to the construction site while site preparations are underway The various modules are then assembled on site and filled with concrete leading to faster assembly and installation— saving on labor costs and project schedule.  The modules can also be manufactured to have different plate material on either side of a wall to better meet certain corrosion requirements in nuclear power plants.   the modules can be welded together end-to-end or stacked vertically for improved design flexibility and faster quality control inspections.    The data collected during the small-scale demonstration will be used to support licensing of the modules for use in future reactor containment construction.  DOE’s National Reactor Innovation Center (NRIC) is currently evaluating a proposal from GE Hitachi to build a portion of a reactor containment building using the DPSC design for the walling system to further test the technology.   The demonstration would also implement digital twin technologies on the civil structure and nondestructive evaluation techniques that were developed in the original phase of the project.   GE-Hitachi plans to use the DPSC technique for its first four units of the BWXR-300 small modular reactor in Ontario The company confirmed suffering a ransomware attack Hitachi Vantara was forced to pull parts of its IT infrastructure offline to counter a ransomware infection The company confirmed the news in a written statement shared with the media Hitachi Vantara is a data infrastructure and analytics company It is a subsidiary of the Japanese giant Hitachi Many of its customers are large enterprises from different industries ​Keeper is a cybersecurity platform primarily known for its password manager and digital vault and businesses securely store and manage passwords It uses zero-knowledge encryption and offers features like two-factor authentication and breach alerts to protect against cyber threats Preferred partner (What does this mean?) In a written statement shared with BleepingComputer the company said it suffered a ransomware attack that disrupted its network: Hitachi Vantara experienced a ransomware incident that has resulted in a disruption to some of our systems," Hitachi Vantara told the publication stressing that it took down servers to contain the incident and that it’s working “as quickly as possible” to restore its operations While it didn’t say who the threat actors were BleepingComputer claims this is the work of the Akira ransomware operation The same source also claims the group stole sensitive files from Hitachi Vantara’s network and is requesting a ransom payment Hitachi Vantara’s cloud services have dodged a bullet but added that in order to contain the incident the company had to disrupt both Hitachi Vantara systems and Hitachi Vantara Manufacturing customers with self-hosted environments can still access their data Sign up to the TechRadar Pro newsletter to get all the top news features and guidance your business needs to succeed targeting businesses in different industries with the usual double-extortion tactics It focuses on medium and large organizations in manufacturing and breaks in through VPN vulnerabilities and stolen credentials Some of its more notable victims include Nissan Oceania Via BleepingComputer Sead is a seasoned freelance journalist based in Sarajevo he’s written for numerous media outlets He’s also held several modules on content writing for Represent Communications you will then be prompted to enter your display name Monday - Friday 9am-12pm / 2pm-6pm GMT + 1 All financial news and data tailored to specific country editions At a time when Japan relied on imported products and technologies the founder Namihei Odaira believed in his peers’ technological capabilities and created a team to manufacture products independently the highest priority of the Hitachi Group Identity Our MISSION and Hitachi’s origin story from its founding Sincerity and Pioneering Spirit were carefully embraced by our founders and predecessors Hitachi will continue to uphold its VALUES Our VALUES embraced and passed down by founders and predecessors To propel ourselves towards a sustainable future and boldly tackle global challenges like resource scarcity we look to our VISION—an inspiring blueprint for the future we are committed to creating Our VISION conveys what we aim to become in the future Our MISSION reflects the belief of founder Namihei Odaira These VALUES are developed by predecessors as guiding principles in pursuing our MISSION The VISION describes what we need to become for future growth these statements make up the Hitachi Group Identity The mission that Hitachi aspires to fulfill in society Contribute to society through the development of superior The values crucial to the Hitachi Group in accomplishing its mission What the Hitachi Group aims to become in the future Hitachi delivers innovations that answer society’s challenges.With our talented team and proven experience in global markets Electricity demand associated with artificial intelligence and data center development mean “the need for transformers has surged beyond initial projections,” Hitachi Energy said Hitachi Energy on Monday announced a $250 million investment to expand global production of critical components for electrical transformers including “enhancing production capacity at the company’s transformer factories in Virginia More than 40% of the investment will be dedicated to the U.S. The plan includes hiring more than 100 people in the U.S “to expand domestic key component manufacturing to strengthen local supply chain,” the company said including $1.5 billion specifically allocated to scaling global transformer production drives unprecedented demand for electricity the need for transformers has surged beyond initial projections,” the company said in a statement “To keep pace with this accelerating demand Hitachi Energy is expanding its commitment to scale up production and strengthen supply chains in the U.S Electricity consumption from data centers could double to more than 9% of total U.S. generation by 2030 according to the Electric Power Research Institute NIAC also recommended the federal government establish a “strategic virtual reserve” of electric transformers to ensure manufacturing challenges do not slow electrification efforts or necessary replacements private companies are expanding manufacturing capabilities Power management company Eaton announced in February that it will invest $340 million to increase U.S. production of its three-phase transformers Production and hiring is expected to begin in 2027 at the company’s production facility in Jonesville Get the free daily newsletter read by industry experts Data centers and transportation electrification will drive U.S electricity demand about 2% higher each year for the next quarter century according to a new analysis completed for the National Electrical Manufacturers Association The projected price declines remain dependent on tax credits included in the Inflation Reduction Act Subscribe to the Utility Dive free daily newsletter The free newsletter covering the top industry headlines In this storage supplier profile, we look at Hitachi Vantara which is a small part of a very big organisation Since we last looked at Hitachi Vantara, its storage portfolio has undergone something of a revamp, based around its VSP One family that offers block, file and object storage – with performance profiles that range from NVMe flash to HDD capacity – available across on-premise It can provide all this via as-a-service models of procurement, and also offers full-stack IT including compute and – via partnerships – networking, too – and with containerisation for cloud-native deployments data and analytics division of the giant Hitachi group which as a corporation is ranked 196th in the Forbes Global 500 as of last year Formed out of the Hitachi Data Systems storage group Vantara was created in 2017 upon a merger with the group’s Pentaho business intelligence operation and the Hitachi Insight Group (IT services and consulting) Hitachi Vantara is a small part of the parent Hitachi corporation whose consolidated revenues for fiscal year 2020 were $70.72bn with subsidiaries numbered in the hundreds and approximately just under 270,000 employees worldwide in 2024 Vantara was formed in 2017 to deliver digital systems. Its name was chosen for being “suggestive”, according to CEO Brian Householder in 2017 Digital Systems & Services revenues were 2,599 billion yen ($18.4bn) and a rise of 4% year-on-year Vantara storage appears to be a relatively small part of Digital Systems & Services IDC reckoned the company’s external storage system revenues at $1.55bn and a market share of 4.9% in which it had storage array revenue and share of $1.42bn and 4.4% That puts Hitachi Vantara seventh in the IDC ranking of storage array players Hitachi Vantara’s flagship storage platform is Virtual Storage Platform (VSP) One. VSP One – launched in late 2024 – offers a single data fabric across on-premise and cloud with all-QLC and object storage products added at that time Top of the line in block storage is the VSP 5000 series which comes as the all-flash 5200 and 5600 with an H-suffix variant to each that indicates the possibility of spinning disk HDD capacity Per node, each offer 65,280 LUNs at 256TB per LUN and maximum 1,024 snapshots per LUN The 5200 offers capacity up to just below 300PB NVMe SCM (storage class memory) can be fitted The ratio of NVMe flash to SAS HDDs possible is about 1:8 with the latter going up to drive sizes of 18TB The 5600 model gains a much higher drive and port count Throughput is also very much improved over the 5200 (312GBps vs 52GBps) VSP block storage arrays run a common operating system The VSP One Block range is aimed at the midrange and comes in a 2U form factor with options for TLC and QLC flash storage capacity It can scale per appliance from 32TB effective to 1.8PB and to 65 nodes It also runs SVOS – that can manage other suppliers’ arrays – and can run file and S3 object Vantara’s E series are the E590 and E790 – it seems to have lost the E1090 since we last surveyed the company These also scale to PBs but lack the mainframe access of the 5000s They also retain spinning disk HDD capacity VSP One SDS is a software-defined platform aimed at “distributed block applications” that potentially run to PB scale It runs on third-party hardware and in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud A key idea is that customers have a great deal of flexibility in how they deploy it SVOS allows for data flow across applications and locations with Kubernetes APIs to allow containerised applications Hitachi Vantara’s file storage offer comes in the form of VSP One File series VSP One File 32 is aimed at entry-level and cost-sensitive deployments while the 34 aims at customers that want all-flash – presumably the 32 uses HDDs – and the 38 is built for all-out performance Each model is also distinguished by connectivity options – more Ethernet bandwidth Fibre Channel choices and raw bandwidth – and node count (from 20 to 80) VSP One File arrays also have some S3 object storage capability but only as a tier for connection to the cloud Object storage is served by VSP One Object providing S3 native storage that can scale from a few TB to 150TB per node in a minimum eight-node cluster It’s aimed at data lake and data warehouse Hitachi Content Platform is the company’s unstructured data platform It comes as a physical or virtual appliance or as storage software can scale to exabytes and is available as hybrid (with HDDs and flash Capacity can be extended from on-premise to the three major clouds – AWS Azure and GCP – or any S3-compatible cloud Hyper-converged infrastructure comes in the form of hardware appliances in its Hitachi Unified Compute Platform with node capacity that can go from a few TB to the low 100-plus TB range with a maximum of 64 nodes.  Hitachi Vantara storage can deal with workloads that range from entry-level and SME storage to the most demanding enterprise workloads that include transactional processing and AI Hitachi launched its iQ portfolio that combines Nvidia technologies with Hitachi Vantara storage – in particular Hitachi Content Platform and file storage – and aims to provide reference architectures for AI use cases Pentaho is a key plank of the Vantara brand It provides AI-based data cataloguing across multiple on-premise and cloud data stores as well as pipeline and workflow tools including ingest and cleanse The company claims 85% of Fortune 500 companies are Hitachi Vantara customers Hitachi Vantara put hybrid and multi-cloud operations at the heart of its plans when it launched VSP One it aims to make data available to customers across multiple datacentres and public cloud providers Hitachi Storage Plug-in for Containers provides integration between Hitachi Vantara Virtual Storage Platform One (VSP One) and container orchestrators such as Kubernetes and Red Hat OpenShift It addresses the complexities of storage management for containers for stateful applications These include provisioning and enabling persistent storage for containers as well as advanced storage features and data protection The company’s Hitachi EverFlex service (see below) also provides containers as a service to provide central management of compute Hitachi’s initial foray into container storage was Hitachi Kubernetes Service which was built out of IP belonging to Containership in 2019 using CSI drivers to manage persistent volumes directly on Kubernetes nodes Hitachi Vantara’s EverFlex infrastructure as a service allows customers to take advantage of flexible capacity and pay-per-use consumption that can range from self-managed to fully managed by a third party across the full IT stack Everflex Consumption Level allows customers to scale up and down within a pre-agreed capacity range observability and control over the infrastructure Additional services at Foundation Level include integration capabilities aimed at existing heterogenous environments provision of resources to plug skills gaps or management by Hitachi Vantara Options that include third-party providers The company also offers Hitachi EverFlex Data Protection as a Service Service management works through the cloud-based Hitachi Services Manager portal with storage capacities that start at 50TB and go up to petabytes Monthly billing consists of a committed amount and a flexible fee that covers excess usage costs Organizations must take steps to ensure compliance with emerging rules targeting foreign adversaries' access to U.S A former federal deputy CIO testified that reauthorizing the Technology Modernization Fund will help the government continue IT .. 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Creates more than 100 new jobs in the Westmoreland County area Expands production of EconiQ® SF6-free high-voltage switchgear and breakers at Mount Pleasant Includes construction of new high-voltage component production facility R&D lab and customer experience center in Hunker High-voltage Services Business to be bolstered and consolidated at Greensburg Hitachi Energy today announced that it has increased its investments to more than $70 million USD in Pennsylvania. Originally announced in 2024 as part of a $155 million nationwide investment in U.S this expansion will help address fast-growing demand for sustainable electrical grid infrastructure sulfur hexafluoride (SF6)-free high-voltage switchgear and breakers in the region and other high-voltage products and components A major component of this investment includes the implementation of a state-of-the-art gas management system for switchgear production EconiQ is Hitachi Energy’s eco-efficient switchgear technology North America has been an early trailblazer in the adoption of EconiQ and this expansion reinforces Hitachi Energy’s leadership in this fast-growing market segment the facility is expected to reach full production capacity in 2026 Part of this investment will support the increased footprint for production of high-voltage components at a new facility in Hunker This facility will feature a dedicated R&D lab and a customer experience center creating a hub for innovation and collaboration Hitachi Energy is also expanding and optimizing shipping areas ensuring faster and more efficient delivery of critical grid components we are driving sustainability while maintaining the highest safety and performance standards This investment in our operations in Pennsylvania reflects our commitment to delivering reliable and resilient technologies that will power a grid with the lowest carbon footprint General Manager of Hitachi Energy’s High Voltage Business in North America Hitachi Energy’s investments in Westmoreland County are also supported by Pennsylvania’s Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) which has offered a $184,000 Pennsylvania First grant and a $145,000 WEDnetPA grant to train employees this investment will create more than 100 new jobs reinforcing the company’s commitment to local economic growth while ensuring that North America’s power grid remains reliable and resilient It will also consolidate Hitachi Energy’s high-voltage services operations into a single location optimized footprint will allow for smoother operations ensuring that the facilities in Westmoreland County continue to operate as a strategic hub for high-voltage manufacturing and service in North America With the need for robust and modern electric grids accelerating the demand for advanced technologies like EconiQ grows strongly By increasing its investment in Westmoreland County and ramping up EconiQ production Hitachi Energy is ensuring that it can deliver critical components at scale to meet the region’s evolving energy needs New technology goes live at Narashino Works 2025 - Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems Co. (HIES) has begun operating a next-generation power conditioner*1 called a Grid Forming Inverter (GFM) at its Narashino Works facility in Chiba Prefecture This cutting-edge system helps stabilize electric power systems as global transition to renewable energy by simulating the stabilizing effects once provided by large power plants As renewable energy becomes a bigger part of the power mix older systems that relied on heavy rotating generators are retiring but they also provided valuable "inertia" that kept the grid stable during power fluctuation between demand and supply supporting a reliable power supply for the future Electricity must be supplied at a stable frequency to keep our power systems running smoothly -typically at 50 Hz or 60 Hz large power plants helped maintain that frequency because their heavy turbines had "inertia," a natural resistance to sudden changes As more renewable energy sources like solar and wind replace thermal power plants using fossil fuels that inertia in power system is decreasing These newer systems can't stabilize frequency in the same way increasing the risk of frequency fluctuations or even blackouts helping to balance the grid and maintain a stable supply of electricity – even when demand suddenly changes Unlike conventional inverters that simply follow the power grid GFMs can create and stabilize their own grid working together with other units to form self-sustaining microgrids*2 This makes them important for supporting local energy systems improving grid resilience and enabling carbon neutrality Narashino Works now runs on a system that combines solar energy battery storage and inverter technology to reduce CO₂ emissions and keep operations required in the emergency event– even during blackouts of utility grid Since DC power supply has an advantage in environmental performance this system was selected for a carbon reduction subsidy from Japan's Ministry of the Environment Information contained in this news release is current as of the date of the press announcement but may be subject to change without prior notice More than 40 percent of the total investment dedicated to the U.S underpins commitment to scale up the industry to meet surging transformer demand  investment includes hiring more than 100 people to expand domestic key component manufacturing to strengthen local supply chain  Builds on the $6 billion USD investment announced in 2024 – the largest in the industry in recent years to respond to the urgent need to upgrade power grids Hitachi Energy announced today at CERAWeek additional major investments of more than $250 million USD by 2027 to expand global production of critical components for transformers This rapid follow-up to the recently announced $6 billion USD investment across the company portfolio reflects the escalating transformer shortage the need for transformers has surged beyond initial projections To keep pace with this accelerating demand These investments bolster Hitachi Energy’s manufacturing capabilities across the U.S. enhancing production capacity at the company’s transformer factories in Virginia It includes transformer components such as bushings and insulation as Hitachi Energy is a critical supplier to other transformer manufacturers This pivotal move will also help alleviate the broader ensuring increased production capacity and supply-chain resilience one of the most significant in the industry today also strengthens Hitachi Energy’s manufacturing capabilities in Asia The demand for transformers and grid infrastructure is rising at an unprecedented scale and pace As the world’s largest transformer manufacturer we have a responsibility to expand our capacity and accelerate the delivery of transformers and essential components helping the industry scale up faster and advance critical infrastructure projects Transformer investments are part of a broader, multi-billion-dollar investment plan that Hitachi Energy is deploying across its manufacturing These investments are being rolled out across all major markets globally to enable the company to meet customers’ commitments and market demand Hitachi Energy is also delivering enhancements in supply chain management allowing capacity expansion and accelerated speed to market Transformers are vital to the clean energy transition and enable the efficient transmission and distribution of electricity They are a key element in integrating renewables and facilitating the decarbonization of energy systems are essential to the seamless operation of transformers Hitachi Energy has over 60 transformer factories and 30 service centers worldwide providing the world's broadest portfolio of transformer insulation and components.  Today's investment builds on the $6 billion USD announced in 2024 including $1.5 billion USD specifically allocated to scaling global transformer production This expansion is essential to meeting growing demand and supporting long-term decarbonization and electrification efforts All announced capacity investments include sustainable and state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies for operational efficiency while ensuring high standards of safety and quality They are advancing the company's efforts to become carbon-neutral in its own operations by 2030 and aim to create positive economic and social impacts in local communities wherever the company works.  New design embraces history to drive society forward Hitachi Energy is strengthening its Executive Leadership team with the appointment of Wolf Mueller and Luis Ramos as of April 1 Service is a key enabler to accelerate the sustainable energy transition by strengthening and future-proofing the installed base a new Service Business Unit is established to sharpen the focus on service capabilities as a trusted lifecycle to meet the evolving needs of the energy sector as a trusted lifecycle partner Hitachi Energy is further expanding its global presence and service solutions portfolio powered by digital technologies Wolf Mueller is appointed as Executive Vice President and Business Unit (BU) Managing Director for Service at Hitachi Energy Wolf joined Hitachi Energy’s predecessor in 2018 serving as Senior Vice President of the Service function for Grid Integration Business Unit with prior leadership roles at ABB Power Generation With 30 years of Service business experience in the energy sector he has a strong track record in driving service excellence to propel the company’s ambition to become the number one service provider Wolf holds a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Braunschweig and serves on the boards of Fairwind AB and BringKids2Schools and enable increased momentum and visibility in the global market Luis Ramos is appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Communications & Government Relations Officer a pioneering green energy startup in Germany where he developed and led Communications from the company’s inception to its sale He previously worked for two years as Global Head of Corporate Communications and Government Relations for Uniper and spent six years as Global Head of Communications at thyssenkrupp Elevator Luis spent twelve years working as Director of Communications & Public Affairs across both South Europe and South America He holds a degree in engineering from the Instituto Superior Técnico He also holds a degree in political marketing The initial focus of the agreement delivers Hitachi Vegetation Manager an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven vegetation management system This innovative solution aims to significantly reduce power or system outages caused by vegetation interference with critical infrastructure vegetation-related impacts to the power system are the most common cause of power outages in the U.S. accounting for more than 20% of incidents2 Vegetation-related disruptions also present substantial operational challenges and high maintenance costs for power line and rail operators Hitachi Vegetation Manager a closed-loop digital vegetation management system and real-time weather forecasts to deliver predictive insights that help customers proactively identify and mitigate vegetation interference and risks By predicting potential threats before they cause outages the system is built to drastically reduce downtime Hitachi and AWS are building on prior collaborations. Most recently, Hitachi Energy and AWS successfully delivered a cloud-based network management solution for Conduit Power slashing deployment time from 18 to 6 months.  As the energy industry continues to undergo massive transformation the cloud offers tangible opportunities for utility and energy companies to optimize operations first on the collaboration for Conduit Power and now through the SCA demonstrates the power and capabilities of the cloud to scale solutions and evolve with organizations and deliver exceptional value to our shared customers The collaboration agreement leverages AWS’s robust cloud infrastructure to ensure seamless scalability and rapid deployment of Hitachi Energy's software solutions Operators can effortlessly access powerful predictive analytics enabling more informed decision-making and efficient execution of critical operations This strategic collaboration underscores Hitachi Energy’s ongoing commitment to advance digital transformation in the energy sector maximize the integration of renewable energy Contract confirmed for Hitachi Rail to deliver transformative solution for 160m annual journeys headquarters for all Hitachi Group companies across the U.S. today unveiled key leadership appointments to strengthen regional strategies and reaffirm its commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions in the Americas and beyond Yasuhiro "Charlie" Takeuchi has been named Vice President and Executive Officer of Hitachi Ltd. and President & CEO of Hitachi Americas Executive Chairman of Hitachi Americas will add Head of Regional Strategies and Chairman of the Board of Hitachi Europe to his current responsibilities These appointments reflect Hitachi's commitment to innovation and exceptional customer success as the company accelerates its mission to address complex challenges and deliver high-value solutions globally Charlie Takeuchi Appointed President & CEO of Hitachi AmericasMr with over three decades of experience at Hitachi will now serve as President & CEO of Hitachi Americas and Vice President & Executive Officer Previously serving at the helm of Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems Co. Takeuchi has an extensive background in industrial systems His deep understanding of the Americas region positions him to drive Hitachi's growth trajectory and contribute to the company's reputation for quality "I am very honored to take on this new role during this exciting and pivotal time in Hitachi's growth journey," said Charlie Takeuchi This not only creates significant value for our clients but also presents tremendous opportunities to grow our business and make meaningful contributions to society." Takeuchi held multiple senior executive roles within the Hitachi group including President and Chief Executive Officer as well as Board Chair/Group Executive of Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems Co. Shashank Samant Expands Regional ResponsibilitiesMr who currently serves as Executive Chairman of the Board of Hitachi Americas will take on additional responsibilities as Chairman of the Board of Hitachi Europe and Head of Regional Strategies for the Americas and EMEA This expanded scope reflects a strategic focus on enhancing global alignment and bolstering Hitachi's programs and reach in critical growth markets Samant's wealth of leadership experience and his devotion to customer-centric innovation position him to steer Hitachi's mission of driving value for stakeholders across industries "Our aim is to build on Hitachi's legacy of leveraging global expertise to deliver solutions that truly transform businesses and communities," said Samant "We are united by a purpose to create a better more sustainable future through technology I'm delighted to contribute to these outcomes in my new and expanded roles." Hitachi's Exceptional Portfolio Elevates Business and CommunitiesCentral to Hitachi's industry leadership is its comprehensive portfolio of advanced products and services that demonstrate an unwavering commitment to creating a more connected Mobility: Solutions that enhance transportation and connectivity Energy: Cutting-edge technologies for energy infrastructure Industrial Solutions: Tools and systems that optimize industrial processes with precision and efficiency supporting industries from manufacturing to logistics Digital Solutions & Services: Transformative software engineering along with data infrastructure solutions that help businesses harness the power of digitalization to unlock new possibilities The diverse range of offerings positions Hitachi as a leader in delivering great value to customers across multiple sectors By combining extraordinary expertise with a vision for a sustainable future Hitachi remains poised to address the most pressing challenges of today and tomorrow These leadership appointments mark the beginning of a new chapter for Hitachi in the Americas and Europe reinforcing the company's goal of creating solutions that drive positive change With a strong foundation in technology and a commitment to its customers Hitachi is well-positioned for continued growth and success within the region and across the globe For more information about Hitachi and its leadership team, please visit www.hitachi.com. Media ContactJudy ShebibHitachi America, Ltd.[email protected] Do not sell or share my personal information: Annual Recognition Honors Organizations Which Practice Excellent Business Ethics Hitachi iQ to leverage NVIDIA AI Data Platform reference design providing enhanced capabilities for reliability and performance and enabling a faster shift from AI to ROI For more information on Hitachi iQ, please visit:https://www.hitachivantara.com/en-us/solutions/ai-analytics/hitachi-iq The rise of generative AI and the explosion in data processing power are pushing the pace of change the rapid increase in training costs and data management presents significant challenges The Hitachi iQ M Series allows for a choice of NVIDIA accelerating computing platforms to select the most suitable GPU for specific workloads to ensure optimal performance across different AI applications The solution allows for the scaling of compute and storage independently with the flexibility to adapt to diverse and fluctuating data sizes meaning businesses can allocate resources efficiently scaling compute or storage as needed rather than overprovisioning Additionally, Hitachi iQ is integrating the NVIDIA AI Data Platform reference design created to power the era of enterprise agentic AI Hitachi Vantara will integrate its premier enterprise-grade storage with NVIDIA's accelerated computing and AI software to enable AI agents with near real-time business insights This ensures that Hitachi Vantara customers will benefit from the highest standard for performance and reliability seamlessly powering their most critical AI applications and transforming their data into actionable insights Through its continued collaboration with NVIDIA Hitachi Vantara will continue to innovate its AI-ready infrastructure reshaping how organizations manage and use data closing the gap between AI agents and business knowledge "We're on a mission to help customers from all industries harness the power of AI regardless of the market they're in," said Jason Hardy chief technology officer for artificial intelligence at Hitachi Vantara. "With the expansion of computing power from Hitachi iQ M Series and the high performance and reliability standards inherent in the NVIDIA AI Data Platform we have created a unique opportunity for businesses to innovate This enables businesses to capitalize on AI without overburdening their teams or their bottom line." M Series features flexible configurations using NVIDIA accelerated computing and a choice of a high-performance file system or a global namespace file system There is also an optional object storage repository available within the Hitachi iQ portfolio the M Series can handle the various data types making it ideal for businesses operating in dynamic and data-intensive environments "Enterprises generate and store vast amounts of data much of it unstructured and inaccessible to modern AI-driven applications," said Bob Pette vice president of enterprise platforms at NVIDIA "With the AI Data Platform reference design stored data is accessible in real time on Hitachi iQ giving applications access to full knowledge of the business and providing invaluable insights that strategically accelerate AI initiatives." Hitachi iQ Powered by Hammerspace and VSP OneAdditionally to bolster the data orchestration power of Hitachi iQ Hitachi Vantara has entered into a strategic resell agreement with Hammerspace a fast-growing software company that is radically changing how data is used and preserved Hitachi Vantara has integrated Hammerspace software with the VSP One storage platform expanding Hitachi iQ's capabilities to address different data management requirements for dataset creation The joint VSP One and Hammerspace solution ensures distributed data is easily and transparently accessible from anywhere for GenAI workloads Hitachi iQ represents a complete infrastructure solution for AI and data lake environments across a range of industry-specific use cases The Hitachi iQ portfolio of AI-ready infrastructure and services is among the most comprehensive end-to-end AI enablement tools available today The portfolio includes an AI Discovery Service designed to help customers identify the most valuable AI use cases and create a strategic roadmap for successful AI implementation For more information on Hitachi Vantara, please visit: hitachivantara.com HITACHI is a trademark or registered trademark of Hitachi and company names are properties of their respective owners MEDIA CONTACTSSteve MacDonnellHitachi Vantara[email protected]+1 (856) 577-4914 infrastructure and hybrid cloud management subsidiary of Hitachi Computer Software Computer Software Artificial Intelligence Data Analytics Aiming to Build Resilient IT Infrastructure Through Distributed Data Centers VSP One Block is a storage solution that uses virtualization to manage multiple storage units across locations as a single entity ensuring reliable business continuity during disasters Recognized for its exceptional capabilities it leverages best-in-class synchronous data replication and advanced protection technologies to enable seamless recovery and continuous operations is a network technology that offers low power consumption the combination of these two innovative solutions achieved round-trip times for long-distance data synchronization well within the times recommended by Hitachi confirming that seamless system recovery is possible even during disasters An IOWN APN was used during the demonstration to connect two VSP One Block storage systems creating a virtual environment with a simulated separation of 600 km equivalent to the distance between Tokyo and Osaka Data synchronization times were measured using Hitachi's Global-Active Device storage technology*4 By improving the network's response times through the superior network latency and reduced jitter*5 of the IOWN APN resulted in a round-trip response time (within 20msec) was achieved that far exceeded Hitachi's recommended network response time*6 This confirms that stable data synchronization can be established over such distances It is believed to be the first time anywhere in the world that constant data synchronization has been achieved over a distance of 600km*7 typically deployed within just a single data center was used during the demonstration to evaluate likely system recovery times following a disaster Redundancy was established between the two data centers and a simulated failure was introduced at the main site to test whether operations could continue using the backup site Full system availability was automatically restored at the back-up site without any loss of data confirming that seamless business continuity is possible even after a disaster there will be no need for system engineers to perform such tasks as switching from the main site to the sub-site or recovering lost data as there will no longer be a need to maintain multiple data sets asynchronously and back them up resulting in lower IT infrastructure maintenance costs and reduced power consumption The demonstration was conducted collaboratively with each company fulfilling the following roles: The increased frequency of major natural disasters in Japan and the corresponding need to strengthen resilience have accelerated the adoption of disaster recovery systems among corporations in mission-critical sectors such as finance and infrastructure the rising costs of system construction and maintenance the need to ensure business continuity during a disaster and the extensive recovery times remain major burdens for companies in these sectors the rise of generative AI is driving explosive growth in the demand for data processing intensifying the environmental impact due to increased energy consumption there are high expectations for the realization of distributed data centers across Japan that make use of green energy This technical verification forms part of the efforts to enable real-time connectivity between geographically distant data centers allowing businesses to use them as if they were a single By connecting data centers over long distances it becomes possible to strategically locate them in regions with more space and renewable energy resources thereby avoiding the concentration of data centers in urban areas inclusive society that embraces diversity requires the adoption of innovative technologies such as optical networks and generative AI Realizing sustainable data centers to support these advancements is critical to this goal the combination of Hitachi Vantara and IOWN APN's storage solutions aims to deliver next-generation IT infrastructure capable of real-time data synchronization over long distances The system will cater to mission-critical industries Hitachi and NTT Com will continue to advance solutions that help achieve the efficient operation of distributed data centers and their joint efforts to create an environmentally friendly and resilient society Hitachi Vantara is transforming the way data fuels innovation. A wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., Hitachi Vantara provides the data foundation the world's leading innovators rely on. Through data storage, infrastructure systems, cloud management and digital expertise, the company helps customers build the foundation for sustainable business growth. To learn more, visit www.hitachivantara.com Hitachi Group was founded in 1910 with the production of a 5-horsepower motor we have expanded our business to include power turbines continuously responding to the needs of society at each point in time we have become a unique company that possesses IT we are advancing our "Social Innovation Business" across the globe which aims to solve the challenges faced by our customers and society we are striving to achieve sustainable growth by realizing a "One Hitachi," with digital at its core By harnessing the power of digital technology across the entire Group more than ever before we will integrate the businesses that have individually thrived and tackle the complex challenges faced by our customers and society what will remain unchanged is our Mission "contributing to society through the development of superior technologies and products," which has been inherited since the founding Together with our colleagues around the world we will endeavor to create unique value that only Hitachi can provide and envision the future as we continue to "Inspire the next" GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GEH) has signed a nuclear power plant memorandum of understanding with Boccard and Cavendish Nuclear both engineering firms in the United Kingdom to develop advanced and small nuclear projects The MoUs highlight GEH’s aim to work with suppliers in the UK leveraging their expertise in the construction and delivery of nuclear power plants in order to develop and operate GEH’s BWRX-300 Small Modular Reactor (SMR) as it continues to progress through Great British Nuclear’s (GBN) SMR selection competition The agreements follow GEH’s previous collaborations with Aecon “These MoUs with Boccard and Cavendish Nuclear strengthen our commitment to working with the UK nuclear supply chain to deliver our BWRX-300 SMR technology in the UK,” said Andy Champ “By combining their expertise with our extensive experience working in partnership with Ontario Power Generation (OPG) on the Darlington project in Canada we're well positioned to reliably deliver this technology for the best value for money The BWRX-300 is a small, water-cooled reactor which the original joint venture of General Electric and Hitachi have worked on for more than a decade GE Hitachi Nuclear hopes to start construction on installing the SMR sometime in the middle of this decade and has estimated it can build those for about $1 billion per project a wholly owned subsidiary of Babcock International is not only supported by work on advanced manufacturing and operational readiness delivered under the UK Government’s Future Nuclear Enabling Fund but also on the existing relationship GEH has with Cavendish Nuclear in support of the regulatory approval of the BWRX-300 through the Generic Design Assessment (GDA) process GEH and OPG are developing the BWRX-300 at Ontario Power Generation’s Darlington site near Toronto which is anticipated to be a commercial SMR in the G7 While early site preparation work has been completed construction of the first unit is expected to start by the end of 2025 and commercial operation is predicted to begin by the end of 2029 A total of four 300 MW units are planned for the Darlington site the power division of General Electric which was spun off into a separately traded company last year The company also has engineering and SMR development deals around the BWRX-300 in the U.S. Hitachi is expanding its venture capital footprint with a new $400 million fund targeting startups in quantum a move that raises its total corporate venture capital (CVC) investments to $1 billion Keiji Kojima, President and CEO of Hitachi, Ltd., emphasized the role of external partnerships in keeping pace with technological shifts, according to the statment. driven in part by the disruptive innovation brought about by Generative AI,” Kojima said “With technology trends shifting at an unprecedented speed it is important to identify the next global change point while leveraging the external ecosystem in addition to developing cutting-edge technologies through R&D for further growth of the Social Innovation Business.” The fund’s focus areas span cutting-edge digital technologies alongside emerging scientific frontiers such as bioengineering who will assume the role of Hitachi’s Representative Executive Officer framed the fund as a strategic pillar of the company’s next phase of growth “Under the next Mid-term Management Plan currently being formulated Hitachi will accelerate its progress toward becoming a global leader in Social Innovation Business by achieving ‘True One Hitachi’ with digital at its core,” said Tokunaga in the statement strengthening our ability to anticipate global change and adding this new CVC fund to search for the next technological trend beyond Gen AI are significant steps toward achieving sustainable growth we will continue to embody the “pioneering spirit” inherited from our founder and create new growth opportunities jointly with startups around the world.” Hitachi Ventures was established in 2019 and now manages a portfolio of 38 companies About half of these startups are already collaborating with Hitachi’s business units The company’s portfolio includes Makersite a product lifecycle intelligence firm using AI for supply chain decision-making; Captura which specializes in engineered carbon dioxide removal technology; and Archetype AI aids developers in building solutions with real-world sensor data CEO & Managing Director of Hitachi Ventures said the new fund would focus on investing in strategic and technical relevance for Hitachi’s businesses “We are very grateful for the trust and support from Hitachi’s Executives committing a fourth Hitachi Ventures fund,” said Gabriel in the statement “While topping up our AUM to 1 billion USD Hitachi Ventures will be able to keep the speed of venture investing in future Unicorns of fast-changing growth markets in upcoming regions that create strategic and technical relevance for Hitachi’s businesses With our minority investments we help to combine the agility entrepreneurial spirit and speed of startups with the global industry reach trusted expertise and financial strength of Hitachi This will greatly accelerate the transition of Hitachi and its customers in their transformation journey and help build and grow businesses collaborate and innovate with selected Unicorns of tomorrow.” The HV Fund IV will begin operations on April 1 The fund will be managed by Hitachi Ventures GmbH Hitachi is advancing its Social Innovation Business by integrating data and technology to drive sustainable development The company operates across three primary sectors: Digital Systems & Services which supports digital transformation for customers; Green Energy & Mobility focused on decarbonization efforts in energy and rail; and Connective Industries which enhances industrial connectivity through digital solutions Hitachi’s suite of IT and operational technology solutions Hitachi reported sector sales revenue of 8,564.3 billion yen — about $56.5 billion (US) The company operates 573 consolidated subsidiaries and employs approximately 270,000 people globally Keep track of everything going on in the Quantum Technology Market One of our team will be in touch to learn more about your requirements You have successfully joined our subscriber list Subscribe to our industry leading leading newsletter for the latest in quantum news and insights Affirm spinoff Resolve raised $60m from investors including its parent company.. The Japanese industrial conglomerate raised a fourth Hitachi increased the amount it is investing in startups to $1bn with the launch of its fourth corporate venture fund with a $400m allocation The new fund will increase Hitachi’s ability to invest in generative AI startups driven in part by the disruptive innovation brought about by generative AI,” Kojima said CEO and managing director of Hitachi Ventures (pictured above) said: “While topping up our [assets under management] to $1bn Hitachi Ventures will be able to keep the speed of venture investing in future unicorns of fast changing growth markets in upcoming (new) regions that create strategic and technical relevance for Hitachi’s businesses.” Hitachi Ventures operates from four hubs in Munich, Silicon Valley, Boston and India. Gabriel told Global Corporate Venturing that the new fund would allow Hitachi to deepen involvement in India. India has been a growing focus for a number of corporate investors in the past year with companies such as Amazon and Jaguar Land Rover increasing investment focus in the country AI-related investments will be a strong theme for the new fund future of work and industrial AI as focus areas In addition the fund will invest in other frontier technologies In the five years since it was set up Hitachi Ventures has invested in 38 startup portfolio companies including more than five that have “unicorn” valuations of more than $1bn The unicorns in the Hitachi Ventures portfolio include Ascend Elements Around half of the portfolio companies are working with Hitachi’s business units which provides AI foundational models and applications for real-world sensor data Maija Palmer is editor of Global Venturing and puts together the weekly email newsletter (sign up here for free) Which corporates are backing which startups Find details about global CVC units in the CVC Directory Comprehensive data on the current trends in corporate investment GCV provides the global corporate venturing community and their ecosystem partners with the information insights and access needed to drive impactful open innovation Across our three services - News & Analysis and the GCV Institute - we create a network-rich environment for global innovation and capital to meet and thrive At the heart of our community sits the GCV Leadership Society providing privileged access to all our services and resources managing carbon emissions and developing sustainable products This is amid the increasing energy consumption demands of data centres data centres consumed 4% of US electricity in 2024 This figure is expected to rise to 12% by 2028 driven by the increased adoption of AI and data-intensive workloads the entity is positioning itself as a leader in providing sustainable infrastructure solutions within the realms of data storage infrastructure and hybrid cloud management A highlight in the report is the acquisition of the ENERGY STAR certification for several Hitachi Vantara storage solutions the Virtual Storage Platform One Block (VSP One Block) achieved the highest ranking for energy efficiency in the ENERGY STAR NVSS Disk Online 4 category The company has also improved its manufacturing processes with 40% by weight of materials used in bezels for VSP One Block and File storage models being sourced from post-consumer recycled plastics Hitachi Vantara plans to increase this to 50% by FY2030 by expanding the use of recycled materials in drive canisters and biomass-based parts “We're proud of the progress we’ve made since our inaugural Sustainability Report but we know the journey doesn't end there,” says Sheila Rohra “Our focus remains on highlighting how sustainability can be both a key driver of innovation and a business differentiator – from reducing carbon emissions to helping businesses achieve energy savings enhance operational efficiency and meet their broader sustainability goals.” The report details operations at Hitachi Vantara's distribution centre in the Netherlands which generates around 30% of its electricity consumption from on-site solar production The remainder of its electricity needs are covered by verified Energy Attribute Certificates (EACs) allowing the centre to operate entirely on renewable energy Hitachi Vantara consumed 78,211 MWh of energy with 90% sourced from grid electricity and 35% from renewable sources like solar and wind Energy consumption at its Denver facility was halved through a data centre refresh improving power usage effectiveness (PUE) from 1.6 to 1.3 The company has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by FY2030 with a long-term vision of carbon neutrality throughout its value chain by FY2050 The report includes case studies showing how Hitachi Vantara's technology aids customers in reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions Italian pasta manufacturer La Molisana implemented VSP One Block achieving a 30% reduction in energy consumption and a 2.5x improvement in response times “Sustainability was an important factor in our selection of VSP One Block,” says Maurizio Maio “Although the energy consumption of our data centre is relatively low compared to our manufacturing operations we are keen to implement eco-friendly IT solutions "The energy-efficient VSP One Block aligns perfectly with our vision.” media company Malayala Manorama deployed Hitachi Vantara infrastructure that reduced rack space by 66% and cut power and cooling costs by 70% Estonian telecommunications provider Elisa Eesti modernised its data infrastructure tripling energy efficiency and reducing its carbon footprint with Hitachi Vantara’s Virtual Storage Platform Hitachi Vantara has introduced a Sustainability Guarantee as part of its storage platform offering for FY2025 This initiative allows businesses to track and optimise energy consumption ensuring a maximum power consumption target “We’re proud of the progress we've made since our inaugural Sustainability Report but we know the journey doesn't end there,” says Sheila Explore the latest edition of Sustainability Magazine and be part of the conversation at our global conference series, Sustainability LIVE.  Discover all our upcoming events and secure your tickets today Sustainability Magazine is a BizClik brand the profitability of sustainability & carbon credit standards… US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order looking to increase deep sea mining drawing concerns for undiscovered species living there… This week's top stories include Earth Day China's NDCs & Sustainability LIVE Dubai… gathered over 200 leaders from industry and across the Hitachi Group to collaborate and share insights on the future of digital innovation With the theme of "Redefine Next," the summit focused on equipping participants with actionable strategies to drive digital transformation in their organizations with a focus on AI as it continues to reshape industries Attendees engaged with thought-provoking content and discussions led by Hitachi executives and partners Real-world case studies of digital innovation and industry partnerships provided practical insights to accelerate participants’ digital ambitions An annual report on Hitachi's sustainability initiatives Five-fold increase of testing capacity for its Modular Advanced Control for HVDC System (MACH™)  New visitors´ center to strengthen customer and partner outreach Attractive new office workplace accommodating 1,000 people The new facility will allow Hitachi Energy to scale its testing capacity by five-fold to meet growing customer demands for advanced energy solutions The new onsite office space will enhance teamwork and operational efficiency among employees including a good number of the 2,000 additional new hires1 announced in Sweden by 2027 ensuring a more agile and innovative working environment the visitors´ center will provide an immersive experience showcasing Hitachi Energy’s cutting-edge technologies that support the clean energy transition  Head of HVDC & HVDC Service at Hitachi Energy´s Business Unit Grid Integration Showcased by the World Economic Forum2 as a technology that changed the world HVDC power transmission has been instrumental in efficiently transporting electricity over long distances and interconnection of asynchronous power systems for more than 70 years HVDC technology is poised to play a pivotal role in the evolving 2050 power system completely reshaping how we power our lives Hitachi Energy has delivered more than half of the world’s HVDC projects including the North Sea offshore wind grid connection projects DolWin 1 and 2 which enhances power security in the Baltic region and the unified European electricity market with secured reliability and availability as well as the recently inaugurated Caithness-Moray and Shetland project the first voltage-sourced multi-terminal HVDC interconnection in operation in Europe.   This investment reflects Hitachi Energy’s long-term strategy to strengthen its operations in Ludvika and is part of the $6 billion global investment announced in 20243+4 With the additional space and improved infrastructure the company is well-positioned to accelerate innovation and meet the evolving needs of the energy industry.  You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser or activate Google Chrome Frame to improve your experience Expansion and modernization of its dry-type transformer manufacturing operations is expected to help alleviate the shortage in North America Hitachi Energy employee assembling dry-type transformer in Bland Hitachi Energy announced plans to invest$22.5 million that will include the opening of a 75,000-square-foot facility in Atkins and upgrading of the company’s existing facility in Bland Expansion of the Bland facility will add another 80 jobs while increasing production capacity The new manufacturing facility in Atkins is expected to create about 40 skilled jobs in Smyth County and be fully operational in August 2025 Hitachi makes dry-type transformers in its Bland facility and will increase the production of these distribution transformer with its new Atkins facility The dry-type offer several benefits over oil-filled transformers with safety being a major advantage when used in densely populated areas Hitachi reports that the majority of insulating components used dry-type transformers can be recycled and the total cost of ownership is lower because installations do not require a fire suppression system The company noted that it is investing in educational outreach and workforce development initiatives across the region This investment in Southwest Virginia builds on the momentum of Hitachi Energy’s previous expansion in South Boston, Virginia The South Boston facility focuses on scaling production of large distribution transformers Just over a year ago, Hitachi Energy announced plans to upgrade and modernize its power transformer factory in Varennes these initiatives strengthen Hitachi Energy’s commitment to expanding U.S.-based transformer capacity to meet surging demand,” a company spokesperson told pv magazine USA “Hitachi Energy is creating skilled jobs and reinforcing the resilience of the domestic energy grid as part of the company’s broader North American and global investment strategy.” The report, Major Drivers of Long-Term Distribution Transformer Demand by researchers at the National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL) call distribution transformers “a bedrock component of our energy infrastructure.” The study found that the increased demand is due to increased electrification increased clean energy going to the grid as well as an aging electric infrastructure that needs replacement More articles from Anne Fischer Please be mindful of our community standards and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" By submitting this form you agree to pv magazine using your data for the purposes of publishing your comment Your personal data will only be disclosed or otherwise transmitted to third parties for the purposes of spam filtering or if this is necessary for technical maintenance of the website Any other transfer to third parties will not take place unless this is justified on the basis of applicable data protection regulations or if pv magazine is legally obliged to do so You may revoke this consent at any time with effect for the future in which case your personal data will be deleted immediately your data will be deleted if pv magazine has processed your request or the purpose of data storage is fulfilled Further information on data privacy can be found in our Data Protection Policy pv magazine USA offers daily updates of the latest photovoltaics news We also offer comprehensive global coverage of the most important solar markets worldwide up to date information delivered straight to your inbox Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_3" ).setAttribute( "value" Welcome to pv magazine USA. 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Read our policy. × The cookie settings on this website are set to "allow cookies" to give you the best browsing experience possible If you continue to use this website without changing your cookie settings or you click "Accept" below then you are consenting to this Close Hitachi is committed to advancing technology that creates meaningful impact for both business and society Participants benefited from valuable insights and collaborative opportunities aligning partners and clients with forward-thinking strategies to accelerate digital solutions that foster sustainable growth and enhance operational resilience Theme will be "Society 5.0 and the Future City" ("Hitachi") and KDDI Corporation ("KDDI") today unveiled the "Mirai Meeting" - a joint exhibition on the theme of "Society 5.0 and the Future City," at the "Future Life Expo: Future City" project a part of the Future Society Showcase Project Exhibition at Expo 2025 Osaka Mirai Meeting is an interactive exhibition based on the concept "we can change the future." It is made up of two parts: the Mirai Theater where visitors can experience how future cities will change by choosing solutions for future issues; and the Mirai Arcade where up to three visitors can work together to experience solving social issues in a game-like setting KDDI will provide a "Virtual Future City" during the Expo in which a future city will be constructed in the metaverse The list of vulnerabilities is as follows - There are little-to-no reports about how some of the aforementioned flaws are weaponized in the wild, but French cybersecurity company Sekoia revealed last week that threat actors are abusing CVE-2023-20118 to rope susceptible routers into a botnet called PolarEdge As for CVE-2024-4885, the Shadowserver Foundation said it had observed exploitation attempts against the flaw as of August 1, 2024. Data from GreyNoise shows that as many as eight unique IP addresses from Hong Kong and the United Kingdom are linked to the malicious exploitation of the vulnerability Lastly, the exploitation of CVE-2018-8639 was highlighted in early 2023 by AhnLab attributing it to a Chinese hacking group named Dalbit (aka m00nlight) that leveraged the flaw for privilege escalation after gaining access to South Korean target networks by abusing flaws in SQL servers and dropping web shells for persistence Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agencies are urged to apply the necessary mitigations by March 24 and SOC security to respond quicker and stop breaches early AI agents boost business—but create risks and strategies from industry leaders – all for free students Som Dixit and Shinto Francis received fellowships from Hitachi High-Tech America Inc to support their research on additive manufacturing and quantum computing Each student received a $25,000 fellowship to continue their research and complete their doctoral degrees. Hitachi High-Tech America established the fellowship in 2014 to support a graduate student using the Clemson University Electron Microscopy Facility to conduct research as part of their doctoral studies This is the first year the company has awarded two fellowships we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Hitachi Fellowship and we are excited to award two fellowships further expanding our growing community of awardees who are making an impact across the globe,” said Dean Plunkett director and national sales manager, Hitachi High-Tech America Inc Dixit is working to unlock the potential of additive manufacturing to produce high-performance materials with vast applications across the military His research focuses on developing innovative materials like metal-ceramic multifunctional composites high-entropy alloys and various industrial alloys He uses highly advanced electron microscopy at Clemson University to analyze additively manufactured components at different scales characterizing their microstructural features as well as physical and chemical interactions at interfaces of dissimilar materials This helps to understand the transformative capability of additive manufacturing in advancing material innovation and developing more reliable materials with enhanced properties and performance Dixit is studying under the mentorship of Shunyu Liu assistant professor of automotive engineering student in the Department of Physics and Astronomy is working to develop systems to support quantum computing which holds promise to solve complex problems not currently supported by classic supercomputers Conventional computers utilize binary form (1s and Os) to encode information The fundamental building blocks of quantum computing qubits are highly susceptible to outside noise or interference Shinto is working to build periodic defects such as nitrogen vacancy centers that could be less susceptible to external disturbance.  He is using focused-ion beam microscopy to fabricate periodic defects that can isolate the qubit from external noise Shinto is studying under the mentorship of Ramakrishna Podila associate professor of physics and astronomy and fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry The Electron Microscopy Facility has been core to the research of both Francis and Dixit Hitachi has been instrumental in both the development of the Clemson University Electron Microscopy Facility in the mid-1990s as well as its steady over the past three decades “The (Clemson University) Electron Microscopy Facility stands as one of the nation’s most advanced imaging laboratories perfectly reflecting Hitachi’s dedication to sustainable innovation and our mission to inspire the next generation,” Plunkett said “We are proud to support Clemson University and its students through the Hitachi Fellowship fostering a spirit of inquiry and action.” The facility added several new Hitachi electron microscopes in recent years that are among the global company’s most advanced machines Hitachi has a staff member on site to ensure the advanced equipment is operating in top condition.  “I greatly appreciate our long-standing collaboration with Hitachi. These types of partnerships directly support our Clemson Elevate goals of doubling research and providing the No 1 student experience,” said Tanju Karanfil Clemson senior vice president for research “This facility provides a unique platform for not only Clemson faculty to innovate but for local industries that frequently utilize our equipment and expertise in their research and development efforts as well are able to study on the latest technology available anywhere in the world making them highly desirable job candidates after graduating.” Or email us at news@clemson.edu Clemson News is the go-to source for stories and news about the innovations research and accomplishments of the Clemson Family 2024 marks the 150th anniversary of birth of Namihei Odaira (1874-1951) the road to the founding of Hitachi was not an easy one This manga looks back on his life from his childhood to the expansion of his business By adding Nvidia’s HGX H100 and H200 GPUs to the Hitachi iQ AI-ready infrastructure Hitachi Vantara looks to take it to a wider range of enterprises and eventually midrange customers looking for a complete technology stack for AI workloads Data storage and infrastructure technology developer Hitachi Vantara Tuesday unveiled a new version of its Hitachi iQ AI solution stack that features Nvidia’s HGX GPUs brings Hitachi Vantara’s AI-ready infrastructure technologies together with Nvidia’s GPU technologies Hitachi Vantara’s director for AI and unstructured solutions product marketing The Hitachi iQ brand encompasses AI-ready infrastructure stacks and services the company brings to market The first was in July with the launch of Hitachi iQ with Nvidia DGX GPUs and Nvidia BasePod certification she said Hitachi Vantara is officially launching Hitachi iQ with Nvidia’s HGX GPU the Hitachi iQ AI systems are integrated in the field the HGX versions are integrated by Hitachi Vantara before shipping to channel partners and customers for final configuration “What’s exciting about this is we are reselling all of it,” she said “Nvidia’s DGX can only be sold by DGX-certified partners we're packaging it and reselling the whole solution which is basically a framework to build AI applications on and that goes right out of our distribution center directly to customers.” The DGX was one of the original high-end GPU servers that Nvidia built and were originally shipped by Nvidia to the company’s ODM partners senior director for AI solutions product management at Hitachi Vantara “The HGX H100s and H200 we’re selling are basically Supermicro versions of the DGX,” Hemminger told CRN About 90 percent of the value of the system is still the GPUs we ran through the BasePod testing with DGX we took the DGX out and replaced it with the HGX and validated that they get basically the same performance The Hitachi iQ integrated system includes an Nvidia HGX H100 system based on a Supermicro SuperServer; Nvidia software including Nvidia Base Command Manager Nvidia AI Enterprise and Nvidia GPU Direct Storage; Hitachi Content Software for File with Hitachi Vantara storage nodes; Nvidia networking components; and Hitachi Vantara HA810 G3 servers for management The go-to-market for the DGX and HGX versions is different “The go-to-market with the DGX is basically meet-in-the-channel and work with DGX-authorized resellers to differentiate our storage solution and our other solutions so that so they plug those in,” he said our go-to-market is we can sell everything.” Loughlin said this gives partners who aren’t DGX-certified a fully integrated stack solution to resell “We are having numerous conversations with DGX-certified partners to then have them sell … So there’s a lot of different go-to-market avenues that we’re working on with partners,” she said Hitachi Vantara expects the Hitachi iQ’s primary workloads to be mainly large language model creation “You’ll probably see that more in the mid-range to entry products In terms of industry verticals and use cases right now we’re focused mostly on where we’re strong Hemminger said that Hitachi Vantara has seen no supply issues related to recent reports that Nvidia is shifting some orders away from Supermicro that’s not been an issue at this point,” he said you basically had to get special permission ‘Restricted.’ The approved list was about 50 countries worldwide So more countries got put on the restricted list and Supermicro now because we have to get exceptions every time for the countries on those restricted list just that what countries we can sell to without having to deal with anything is.” The expansion of Hitachi iQ is really an evolution of what Hitachi has always done Calif.-based solution provider and longtime Hitachi Vantara channel partner “Hitachi Vantara’s message has stayed fairly consistent,” Cerniglia told CRN “It’s all about the data and what do you do with that data You have these enterprises and mid-size companies out there collecting massive amounts of data AI is just another way of how you leverage that data and how do you leverage those workflows to make an organization more profitable.” Cerniglia said Hitachi Vantara continues to unveil technologies that are increasingly robust and scalable that they can deliver to their customers with these massive amounts of data,” he said how do you turn a company’s data into intelligence How do you turn that data into being an asset I think it’s another way for us to be able to offer customers more for what they’re looking for.” Acquiring and planning an expansion of the property Increasing production of critical composite components for power equipment Investment will increase workforce by 50 percent Hitachi Energy is expanding its transformers components factory in Piteå by investing in new machinery and increasing the number of employees by 50 percent.  This investment addresses the growing demand for power transmission equipment worldwide We see increased demand for our world-leading technology that accelerates the transition to clean energy around the world and we are very pleased that we can invest and expand our production in Piteå The factory in Piteå produces composite insulators used in transformers components in systems that contribute to and enable the transfer of large amounts of energy between countries and over long distances The expanded factory will be able to increase the amount of available equipment and facilitate planning and material handling in the production flow Three separate production lines will be created: small insulators Hitachi Energy acquired the existing property The new expanded factory is scheduled for commissioning in the fall of 2026 approximately 200 people work in the factory in Piteå the workforce is expected to grow to approximately 300 employees by 2030 Hitachi Energy currently has about 7,000 employees in Sweden The company is located in several locations in the country with the largest operations in Ludvika and Västerås lifecycle services are becoming more critical than ever Modernizing the existing installed base is just as essential as building new infrastructure – to meet growing demand for clean energy and increase the reliability flexibility and sustainability of energy systems worldwide Hitachi Energy is strategically strengthening its service capabilities and portfolio by establishing a new Service Business Unit With the world’s largest installed base in transmission and distribution as well as decades of experience and established partnerships Hitachi Energy is deepening its commitment to support customers and partners throughout the lifecycle of their energy infrastructure The global energy landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace Power grids play a critical role in this shift as nations strive to meet the increasing demand over 80 million kilometers of grid infrastructure will need upgrades1 – requiring estimated investments of $600 billion annually2 Service is key to addressing these challenges by extending asset lifecycles and investing in service solutions enabled by digital technologies The energy transition begins with the installed base With growing renewable energy integration and the rapid growth in demand from emerging segments such as data centers and industrial electrification – the need for long-term planning and new system-level solutions is growing Hitachi Energy’s comprehensive service portfolio supports customers at every stage of their asset lifecycle – from planning through installation and commissioning to life-time extension and sustainable end-of-life solutions Digitalization is redefining service delivery Hitachi Energy has invested in digitizing its operations with the goal of improving the customer experience empower customers to increase reliability and resiliency of the energy system With unmatched operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) expertise Hitachi Energy and Hitachi Digital are well-positioned to serve customers along their digital and AI transformation journeys through partnerships and innovation Looking ahead: The road to a resilient future Behind every service solution is a dedicated team more than 5,500 service engineers and professionals work alongside customers and partners worldwide – focused on maintaining modernizing and evolving energy systems for the future Hitachi Energy will continue to strengthen and scale its service capabilities and portfolio – investing in its footprint people and partnerships to continue advancing a sustainable energy future for all Hitachi Energy has signed contracts totaling over 2 billion euros with German transmission system operator (TSO) Amprion to deliver four converter stations for two high-voltage direct current (HVDC) links that will support Germany’s clean energy transition form Korridor B – a high-power transmission highway that will bring clean energy from onshore and offshore wind farms in the North helping to replace the conventional power generation currently used to power the industrial load centers in the West.  we will make an important contribution to the security of supply in Germany and Europe in the future The project will transport green electricity to millions of households and industry in North Rhine-Westphalia from as early as the beginning of the 2030s We are delighted to have Hitachi Energy at our side as a reliable partner who will support us in the efficient implementation of the project Grids are crucial to Germany’s clean energy transition Without the grid capacity to move wind energy from the north to areas that are still highly reliant on fossil fuels in the south and west the country cannot achieve decarbonization within the targeted timeframe We are proud to help Amprion support Germany’s clean energy efforts with this latest project a long-term service agreement that underlines the company’s commitment to trusted long-term partnerships and builds on its proven track record of delivering innovative and reliable energy service solutions and commission two HVDC Light® converter systems capable of transmitting 2 GW of power The converters will operate at 525 kilovolts (kV) the voltage level adopted as the standard for the latest generation of HVDC links The converter stations are scheduled to start operation in early 2030 The latest contracts with Amprion will create several hundred jobs in Germany for project implementation and execution and in Sweden for the manufacture of power electronics solutions to support the project Amprion GmbH is one of four transmission system operators in Germany Our 11,000 kilometre-long extra-high voltage grid transports electricity in an area from the North Sea to the Alps One third of Germany's economic output is generated there Our lines are the lifelines of society: they secure jobs and quality of life for 29 million people We keep the grid stable and secure - and are paving the way for a climate-neutral energy system by expanding our grid More than 2,700 employees in Dortmund and at more than 30 other locations help to keep the lights on We also take on overarching tasks for the interconnected networks in Germany and Europe Contributes to improved product value and reduced waste loss 2025 – Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems Co. (HIES) is now offering paid samples of its innovative food quality visualization solution using time-temperature sensing ink which changes color based on elapsed time and temperature enables cost-effective quality monitoring in the supply chain the solution simplifies tracking temperature-sensitive products improving product value and reducing waste Temperature control in the supply chain is critical particularly for fresh produce and perishables Existing solutions like temperature loggers are often expensive and cumbersome HIES's time-temperature sensing ink offers a practical alternative by providing clear visual indicators of accumulated temperature over time This innovation enhances transparency and allows growers wholesalers and retailers to optimize shipment and storage decisions The solution includes a label printed with time-temperature sensing ink and a quality visualization app The label is attached to products and includes a two-dimensional code for tracking users can determine accumulated temperature data and identify the optimal time for consumption the ink's temperature tracking matched traditional loggers enabling stakeholders to make informed decisions and reduce waste Blog Post | 23.10.2024 | 6 min read | Alberto Prieto reflects on a year of innovation and growth and ensuring a sustainable future for our planet this means access to innovative technologies that can help meet their business goals by providing solutions that enhance grid stability and reliability we marked the one-year anniversary of our acquisition by Hitachi Energy in Seville with a town hall meeting We reflected on the significant progress we’ve made in the integration highlighted our shared achievements in terms of collaborating across teams and re-emphasized the significance of obtaining our provisional license to operate in terms of health We clarified the benefits of being under the global Hitachi brand and how it will enhance customer relationships by providing resources This rebranding is already helping us gain entry and build closer connections with customers and we celebrated the progress by unveiling our new office in Seville These combined strengths have leveled up our ability to tackle larger and more complex projects positioning Hitachi Energy as the go-to provider of choice for large-scale BESS solutions Hitachi Energy’s well-established supply chain and commitment to quality have significantly enhanced our execution capabilities we are aligning our service offerings to emphasize remote management and case management skills based on Hitachi Energy’s deep expertise We have also begun to pool service resources like leveraging our US-based and Australian service engineers who have a deep understanding of the nuances of multiple grid codes and systems across a variety of applications Many competitors simply manufacture or produce a range of inverters we can offer best-in-class solutions and much more eks Energy brings advanced power electronics and energy management software capabilities which are crucial for renewable integration and battery energy storage systems (BESS) high-performance energy storage solutions that provide end-to-end coverage from power conversion to system integration enhancing overall efficiency and reliability Alberto: The global demand for BESS solutions is growing rapidly largely driven by the transition to renewable energy sources but also by the need to protect against extreme weather and fluctuating energy prices Hitachi Energy gains immediate access to power electronics that exponentially strengthen its positioning as a leading-edge provider of comprehensive BESS solutions This strategic move allows us to offer end-to-end solutions making us a more attractive partner for customers planning large-scale projects both of our market footprints are now better balanced eks Energy has a strong presence in the US We pioneered large-scale energy storage projects in Hawaii and Hitachi Energy’s portfolio is boosting our presence in Europe and APAC where demand for large-scale BESS projects is growing This geographical harmonization gives us each the reach and agility to better serve a global customer base with tailored solutions that meet regional needs and unique regulatory requirements Alberto: Innovation is at the heart of our collaboration Our combined R&D efforts are focused on creating solutions that meet the evolving needs of the energy market ensuring we remain at the forefront of technological advancements We are also exploring new ways to integrate digital technologies and advanced analytics into our products enhancing their performance and providing greater value based on customer preference We are also developing a liquid-cooled inverter which we plan to release early next year that will set new standards in efficiency and reliability we plan to follow up with a silicon carbide version that will be more energy efficient eks Energy is expanding its facilities and labs in Seville as well as leveraging labs in the US and Australia to support its growing operations Alberto Prieto was appointed CEO of eks Energy in February 2024 following a distinguished career at Hitachi Energy he served as the Global Portfolio Manager for the Transformers Business Unit where he was instrumental in driving product innovation and market expansion Alberto brings over 25 years of experience in operations having held leadership positions in both Spain and the United States Alberto holds a master’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Seville combined with his strategic vision and leadership skills make him ideally suited to lead eks Energy through its next phase of growth and integration within Hitachi Energy Alberto is committed to advancing the company’s mission of delivering cutting-edge energy solutions that support the global transition to a more sustainable and resilient energy future Are you ready to accelerate utility-scale solar power