Humanity today is undergoing dramatic change. Deep-reaching issues that impact our planet on a global scale include energy and environmental problems, water-related concerns, population explosions, increasing poverty and the graying of societies. While technical innovation built on advanced IT is playing an ever-greater role in addressing these issues, there is more that can be done.
Since its founding in 1910, Hitachi has aspired to fulfill its Mission: to contribute to society through the development of superior, original technology and products. By integrating the infrastructure and information technologies it has created through more than a century of experience, Hitachi provides new solutions in areas like transportation and energy systems to make the planet a safer, smarter, healthier and more secure place.
Hitachi offers a unique value proposition through its Social Innovation Business which provides sophisticated social infrastructure systems utilizing information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT). It is Hitachi’s joint expertise in both IT and OT that differentiates the company from its global competitors and will allow Hitachi to be an innovation partner in the internet of things (IoT) era.