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What Is the Digital Systems
& Services Sector (DSS)?

Contributing to a Harmonized Society
Through the Power of Digital Technology
At the Digital Systems & Services Sector (DSS),
we combine advanced technologies
such as AI, IoT, and cloud computing with the experience and expertise we have gained supporting mission-critical systems,
including social infrastructure systems.
In doing so, we enable digital transformation
across a broad range of fields—
from business and government to public services.
With Lumada—which generates value from data—
at the core,
we work together with customers and partners to
contribute to the realization of a harmonized society
through the power of digital technology.

Message from the CEO

Jun Abe

Together, Let Us
Shape a New Future

CEO of the Digital Systems & Services Sector

Jun Abe

When people hear the name Hitachi, many may think of social infrastructure and manufacturing. These are strengths that Hitachi has cultivated over many years, and they remain a proud part of our DNA. Today, however, it is our digital business that is driving the growth of the Hitachi Group.
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This video series brings employees together in teams to explore what makes DSS unique. Using words associated with people and work, each team creates an equation that reveals a different side of the DSS identity.

DSS Keywords

Keywords that offer a glimpse into the strengths and challenges unique to DSS.
Discover what makes DSS what it is.
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DSS in Society

Explore illustrations showing how DSS's diverse businesses connect with society.
Click the red pins in the illustration to view more details.
Click to view DSS‘s business areas.​

Financial Information Systems​

You will engage in work that supports the foundations of social infrastructure by developing systems for financial institutions, such as banks, insurance companies, and securities firms. You will have the opportunity to contribute to large-scale, mission-critical projects and our customers’ digital transformation initiatives. You can also help transform the business operations of our customers by maximizing the use of generative AI and digital technologies. While working with cutting-edge technologies, you will be able to see how your work contributes to society. We are sure you will find something you truly want to pursue.

Enterprise Solutions​

We provide consulting and IT solutions leveraging advanced best practices and expertise for customers in a wide range of industries, including electronics, automobiles, food, pharmaceuticals, retail, and transportation. Through systems integration and cloud-based services, we maximize corporate value and support people’s everyday lives. Frontend engineers carry out project management and perform other roles as systems engineers with a deep understanding of the unique challenges facing specific industries and customers. They manage projects through the proposal, initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control, and closing phases. Consultants work alongside customers in envisioning the future to address increasingly complex challenges. They then define those challenges in concrete terms, establish the course of action for solutions, and develop roadmaps to the implementation stage. Finally, they leverage Hitachi’s outstanding knowledge, IT solutions, and services to turn those plans into reality.

Government & Public Corporation Information Systems​

We provide a broad range of mission-critical system development and IT services for customers in the public sector, including government agencies, local municipalities, research and educational institutions, and organizations involved in road infrastructure and firefighting. In today’s world, society faces increasingly complex challenges, such as the declining birthrate and aging population, environmental issues, and shifts in the international landscape. Drawing on the expertise we have cultivated in the management of large-scale public-sector projects and other areas, we aim to innovate social infrastructure through data and digital technologies through co-creation with our customers.

Social Infrastructure Information Systems ​

We provide a broad range of high-quality, large-scale system development and IT services for customers in the energy, transportation, and telecommunications sectors. Through the integration of IT and operational technology (OT), we advance Hitachi’s Social Innovation Business in Japan and elsewhere around the world. We also work to address social challenges by promoting digital and green transformation in social infrastructure together with our customers. In this way, we aim to create a society in which everyone can live prosperous and fulfilling lives.

Defense Systems​

We provide digital solutions related to integrated operations, cybersecurity, intelligence, and satellite imagery, primarily for the Ministry of Defense and other government agencies involved in national security. Our responsibilities include overseeing the entire system development lifecycle, from upstream proposals, requirements definition, design, and development to operations and maintenance, as well as formulating business strategies and proposing new businesses based on activities such as identifying customer needs and researching solutions.

AI & Software Services

We are a team of Hitachi professionals taking on societal challenges through the power of AI and software.
Specialists in AI, data, cloud computing, and application development come together to support our customers’ digital transformation from strategy and planning through to implementation.
By combining Hitachi’s unique strengths in IT, OT, and products, we are shaping the future of social infrastructure.
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DSS in Society

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