With a shift to a zero-trust and internet-based architecture for IT infrastructure, the entire Hitachi Group will achieve a safe and secure IT environment for both its employees and businesses.
Business will expand through the introduction of new ways of working and the adoption of cloud services.
In response to trends such as sudden changes in business environments and lifestyles as well as the promotion of DX#1 and data utilization, we are formulating strategies for cloud and edge computing that incorporate an expanded migration to public cloud services, support for multiple cloud environments, and the use of edge data centers, based on the prerequisite of a cloud-first and asset-light approach.
In parallel with promoting the shift to the cloud, we are promoting the introduction of security measures that are appropriate for hybrid on-premises/cloud environments.
We will migrate various IT infrastructure and applications to the cloud, making the IT assets owned by individual companies more lightweight. In addition, by using cutting-edge technologies and adopting globally standard applications, we rapidly respond to environmental changes such as expansions in our business portfolio.
In addition to the shift to the cloud for internal IT infrastructure environments, such as email and file-sharing, we will also build workflows by linking various business applications across multiple cloud platforms. By doing so, we are contributing to improved operational productivity by standardizing and automating operational processes.
Furthermore, we are working on changing the mindset of our employees, by advocating a cloud-first and asset-light approach where the latest technologies can be put to use right away without a group needing to own any particular IT assets.
We are providing platforms that seamlessly link edge and cloud computing solutions such as PCs, smart devices, and IoT#2 devices in order to accelerate DX in development environments and manufacturing locations. We are considering the expansion of IT services related to network security to enable cloud services to be used securely even from business environments such as in research, development, production, and manufacturing.
In addition, we are focused on the spread of 5G communication, the adoption of CPS#3, and support for real-time processing including for AR#4, VR#5, and data visualization. We are also considering the development of infrastructure such as 5G environments and the use of edge data centers with low latency.
