Hitachi, Ltd. (“Hitachi”) announced that it has reorganized the IT sector, which had been playing the core role of Lumada*1, into the Digital Systems & Services sector in its upcoming Mid-term Management Plan in order to accelerate the digital business of the Hitachi Group on a global basis and further strengthen collaboration with other sectors including the Green Energy & Mobility sector and the Connective Industries sector. To accomplish this, Hitachi has strengthened its structure by launching two new organizations as of April 1.
The first, for the global market, Hitachi Digital, *2 is launched in North America, where the digital domain is growing rapidly, and is served as the global headquarters for Hitachi’s entire digital business. Hitachi will also strengthen cooperation with Hitachi Energy, Hitachi Rail, and other companies to formulate and promote a global digital strategy across the Hitachi Group.
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The second, for the Japanese market, where further digital domain growth is expected in the future, GlobalLogic Japan, Ltd. (“GlobalLogic Japan” *3), is established in Japan. GlobalLogic Japan will accelerate the adoption of customers’ Digital Transformation (DX) leveraging Hitachi’s strong customer base, and GlobalLogic Inc.’s (“GlobalLogic” *4) Design-led Digital Engineering capabilities.
Through these efforts, Hitachi will strengthen its global digital business, and accelerate Lumada expansion through the growth by DX, furthering its transformation into a global digital company.
About Hitachi, Ltd.
Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, contributes to a sustainable society with a higher quality of life by driving innovation through data and technology as the Social Innovation Business. Hitachi is focused on strengthening its contribution to the Environment, the Resilience of business and social infrastructure as well as comprehensive programs to enhance Security & Safety.