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2026
Hitachi unveils Hitachi Digital
Hitachi unveiled Hitachi Digital, a new global digital services company focused on turning cloud, data, and AI into measurable business outcomes.
2026
Hitachi develops selective region encoding technology for Vision Transformer image AI
Hitachi Ltd. said on August 25 that it developed a selective region encoding technology that limits Vision Transformer computation to selected parts of an image, halving average feature-generation time in a text-search evaluation while maintaining search accuracy. The technology targets manufacturing and maintenance image workflows and is positioned to support Lumada 3.0-related AI platforms.
2021
Bao Viet Insurance and Hitachi agree to collaborate on AI-enabled insurance services
Bao Viet Insurance, Hitachi, and Hitachi Asia (Vietnam) signed an agreement to collaborate on insurance business innovation using digital technologies including AI and big-data analysis.
2021
Bao Viet Insurance launches health-risk service using Hitachi technology
Bao Viet Insurance began offering a health-improvement insurance service through its Bao Viet Direct app, using Hitachi medical-big-data analysis technology to help policyholders assess their risk of lifestyle-related diseases and receive health guidance.
2021
Hitachi completes acquisition of GlobalLogic
Hitachi announced that it had completed its acquisition of GlobalLogic; GlobalLogic became a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi Global Digital Holdings, a Hitachi subsidiary.
2021
Soracom announces partnership with six technology ecosystem participants
Soracom announced a new partnership involving six participants, including investors and customers. The announcement said the partnership includes new capital investment to support Soracom's global IoT expansion and enhance existing IoT solutions.
2021
Hitachi announces acquisition of GlobalLogic
Hitachi announced it would acquire GlobalLogic, subject to customary conditions and regulatory approval; completion was planned for the end of July 2021.
2021
Hitachi announces acquisition of GlobalLogic for $9.6 billion
Hitachi said it was buying GlobalLogic for $9.6 billion. The deal was expected to close by the end of July, subject to regulatory approval.
2021
MC Electrical offers a fixed-price Hitachi heat pump package
MC Electrical offered a Hitachi E-series heat pump package for $2,100 during March, including fitting, materials, installation, commissioning and a six-year warranty.
2020
Hitachi announces the Lumada Alliance Program
Hitachi announced the Lumada Alliance Program, a global partner program bringing together organizations to collaborate on digital solutions. Amazon Web Services, Cisco, Google Cloud, Microsoft, and Salesforce were identified as initial members.
2020
Hitachi increases its Yungtay stake to a majority
Hitachi acquired an additional 9.99% of Yungtay's issued shares through a wholly owned subsidiary, increasing its holding from 41.1% to 51.1% and giving it a majority stake.
2020
IBM launches quantum-computing research partnership in Japan
IBM launched a research partnership with Japanese industry focused on advancing quantum computing. Members of the consortium will have cloud-based access to IBM quantum computers.
2020
IBM launches quantum computing research partnership in Japan
IBM launched a research partnership with Japanese industry in quantum computing. The consortium includes Toshiba, Hitachi, Toyota Motor and other participants, and members will receive cloud-based access to IBM quantum computers.
2020
Hitachi completes merger involving Power India
Hitachi completed a merger involving its joint-venture business unit and Power India. Hitachi will be directly responsible for Power India’s management and operation.
2020
Hitachi announces ARIETTA 750 ultrasound platform
Hitachi Medical Systems Europe announced the ARIETTA 750, a new model in the ARIETTA diagnostic ultrasound platform series. Sales activities in Europe were expected to start in April.
2020
Hitachi announced plans to launch large-capacity refrigerators with rapid-cooling functionality
Hitachi Global Life Solutions announced that it would launch large-capacity refrigerators with a rapid-cooling function on March 12. The announcement names five models.
2019
Hitachi completes acquisition of JR Automation's robotic SI business
Hitachi and JR Automation announced that Hitachi had completed the acquisition of the robotic systems integration business mainly operated by JR Automation from funds managed by Crestview Partners.
2019
Barclays unveils finger vein scanner developed with Hitachi
Barclays unveiled an enhanced finger vein scanner for businesses to access banking facilities; the article identifies Hitachi as its partner.
2019
Hitachi power-grid protection system demonstration began in Poland
Hitachi, Hitachi Chemical and project partners began the demonstration operation of a special protection scheme for Poland’s power grid on October 1.