Hitachi in North America “Today, Hitachi is working to resolve some of society’s most serious challenges as we bring our Social Innovation Business to market around the world — further enhancing Hitachi’s corporate value as an ‘Innovation Partner in the IoT Era’.” — Ryuichi Otsuki, Chief Executive for the Americas Table of Contents 01 Introduction 02 About Hitachi 08 Hitachi Insight Group 09 What is Hitachi Social Innovation? 10 Social Innovation in Action 16 Hitachi Group Companies in North America 28 Driving Innovations for Business and Society in the IoT Era Introduction Hitachi: Delivering New Value for Society Humanity today is undergoing dramatic change. information technology (IT) and operational Deep-reaching issues that impact our planet on technology (OT). It is Hitachi’s joint expertise in both a global scale include energy and environmental IT and OT that differentiates the company from its problems, water-related concerns, population global competitors and will allow Hitachi to be an explosions, increasing poverty and the graying innovation partner in the Internet of Things (IoT) era. of societies. While technical innovation built on advanced IT is playing an ever-greater role in The purpose of this brochure is to introduce you addressing these issues, there is more that can to the diverse market segments in the U.S. that be done. Hitachi Group Companies in North America serve with a broad range of infrastructure, business and Since its founding in 1910, Hitachi has aspired to consumer products, services and solutions aimed at fulfill its Mission: to contribute to society through benefiting customers and society. Browse through the development of superior, original technology the many industry sections to learn more about and products. By integrating the infrastructure and Hitachi Group Companies in North America offerings information technologies it has created through more in IT, electronic devices, industrial and automotive than a century of experience, Hitachi provides new systems, the biomedical field, financial services, solutions in areas like transportation and energy audio visual and consumer products. systems to make the planet a safer, smarter, healthier and more secure place. See how Hitachi Group Companies in North America leverage Hitachi’s advanced technologies in IT and Hitachi offers a unique value proposition through OT to create value for society in the U.S. and around its Social Innovation Business which provides the world. sophisticated social infrastructure systems utilizing Hitachi in North America 1 About Hitachi For more than 100 years, Hitachi has developed decisions to deliver exceptional outcomes and the social infrastructure that provides the foun- smarter, safer, healthier and more efficient societies. dation for nearly every aspect of modern life. Lumada, our IoT core platform, connects physical As one of the oldest technology companies and best and digital technologies via data and software known brands in the world, Hitachi Group Companies intelligence to drive innovation and accelerate digital innovate, build and manufacture IT and operational transformation. As a large, global manufacturing, technology (OT) around the globe and are leaders in services and solutions company, we strive to tackle their respective industries. Our IoT solutions provide a variety of issues across a wide range of industry insights that help organizations make more informed sectors that will make life easier tomorrow. 2018 Mid-Term Management Plan In May 2016, Hitachi announced its 2018 Mid- complex societal and business challenges. The term Management Plan, which guides its corporate 2018 plan focuses on digitalization as Hitachi moves strategy for the next three years. The company’s from delivering individual products and systems goal is to become an innovation partner for the IoT to customers to connecting these products and era. The company is applying the vast expertise and systems through digital technologies. resources of its Social Innovation Business to tackle Hitachi Group Identity Throughout its 100-plus year history, the Hitachi The Hitachi Group shares the Vision to deliver Group’s Mission to contribute to society through innovations that answer society’s challenges. With the development of superior, original technology our talented team and proven experience in global and products has been passed to generations of markets, we can address global challenges in employees and external stakeholders. The Hitachi resources, energy and the environment to create Group has also fostered its Values of Harmony, a safer, smarter and healthier society. The Hitachi Sincerity and Pioneering Spirit, which emulate the Group Identity articulates the Mission, Values and Hitachi Founding Spirit. These Values resonate Vision that are shared by Hitachi Group Companies through the way we think and operate, as we worldwide. United by this identity, Hitachi Group collectively strive to deliver solutions that create Companies demonstrate outstanding teamwork that new value globally. transcends the boundaries of geographic regions and business fields. The mission that Hitachi MISSION Contribute to society through the development of aspires to fulfill in society superior, original technology and products. The values crucial to VALUES the Hitachi Group in Hitachi Founding Spirit: accomplishing its mission Harmony, Sincerity, Pioneering Spirit Hitachi delivers innovations that answer What the Hitachi Group VISION society’s challenges. With our talented aims to become team and proven experience in global in the future markets, we can inspire the world. 2 Hitachi in North America About Hitachi Global Brand Campaign THE FUTURE IS OPEN TO SUGGESTIONS Today, we’re surrounded by unimaginable amounts of data. More than we know what to do with. But what if we could give all of this a greater purpose? Combining artificial intelligence and advanced analytics, we’re using big data to find deeper insights and to co-create innovative solutions in the age of the Internet of Things. It’s part of our commitment to accelerate Social Innovation for a better future. social-innovation.hitachi THE FUTURE IS OPEN TO SUGGESTIONS Tomorrow starts with Social Innovation. All it takes is an idea: one simple thought that has the power to change the world. And it’s through collaboration that these seeds THE FUTURE IS OPEN of possibilities can grow, flourish and live. At Hitachi, we’re TO SUGGESTIONS developing innovative co-creation platforms for the Internet The world is becoming more interconnected than ever before. of Things. It’s how we’re bringing thinkers and doers together These networks of diverse systems are opening up new opportunities and vulnerabilities. But what if we could stop mishaps from happening? to accelerate Social Innovation for a better future. At Hitachi, we’re co-creating stronger security solutions that counter, manage and prevent threats in the age of the Internet of Things. It’s how we’re protecting our real and virtual worlds, while accelerating the future social-innovation.hitachi of Social Innovation. social-innovation.hitachi Hitachi launched a new Global Brand Campaign in May 2016 that is aligned with the management vision based on the “2018 Mid-term Management Plan.” The new campaign has been rolled out simultaneously in 19 countries through various media. Under the campaign copy “THE FUTURE IS OPEN TO SUGGESTIONS,” the goal of this campaign is to build the brand through collaborative creation with customers and partners. For more information about Global Brand Campaign, please visit http://social-innovation.hitachi/us/ Hitachi in North America 3 About Hitachi Hitachi In North America Hitachi’s history with North America dates back to Today, Hitachi Group Companies in North America 1926, when Hitachi first exported 30 electric fans serve diverse market segments in the U.S., Canada to the United States. Hitachi America, Ltd. was and Mexico with a broad range of infrastructure, established in 1959 as a regional subsidiary, and business products, and technology-related services the first Hitachi manufacturing facility in the U.S. and solutions aimed at benefiting customers and opened in 1977. Today, Hitachi’s presence and society. Hitachi can count among its major customers commitment to the U.S. economy has grown to 112 and partners numerous Fortune 500 Companies, Group Companies, 14 major R&D facilities, 21 main major medical centers and providers, and many manufacturing sites and over 21,000 employees.1 federal, state and local governments. At Hitachi, we have great faith in the power of From national security to building infrastructure for technology to advance and transform our lives sustainable economic growth, Hitachi strives to meet now as well as to improve the quality of life for the highest standards needed to support various future generations. Hitachi provides sophisticated government entities – and manufacture products, business and consumer solutions that transform services and solutions that impact every facet of business processes. With operations throughout the modern life. Through the innovative application of Americas, Hitachi offers a broad range of consumer advanced technology, Hitachi is helping to improve and business products, including industrial both the way we live and the world we live in. equipment and services, automotive products and consumer electronics. Hitachi Group Companies in North America Key Facts and Figures 2 11.3B Total Sales 21K+ Employees 112 Group Companies 21 Main