Looped In: The Next Decade of Digital Transformation

By 2035, AI will be as foundational as electricity — embedded across industries, processes and decisions. But to reach that future, organizations need more than ambition.

In our new editorial hub, The Array, SVP Simon Ninan offers a reality check. He argues that the path to meaningful AI use isn’t paved by hype or wholesale cloud migration. Instead, organizations will need to build on domain-specific data, deployment models that reflect real-world constraints, and infrastructure choices that shape long-term outcomes. Responsible innovation, he writes, starts with data clarity.

That clarity also helps businesses scale sustainably. As data volumes grow, so do emissions and energy demands. In response, Simon suggests a shift toward architectures that reduce data movement, along with custom AI models trained on smaller, more relevant datasets. These practical choices curb emissions without compromising innovation. Read his insights.

Looking for more future-forward perspectives on data, innovation and leadership? Explore The Array.

Sustainable action: Smarter infrastructure, shared responsibility

AI’s growing footprint puts strain on global energy grids, and data centers are at the center of the conversation. SustOps offers a new path forward. Short for “sustainable operations,” this emerging framework unifies data across the ecosystem, enabling real-time decisions that shrink emissions and improve resource efficiency. Get more details. 

ICYMI: Announcements, events and insights

Just launched: VSP 360

Modern data management shouldn’t depend on stitched-together tools. VSP 360 simplifies complex environments by unifying storage under one platform. It gives IT teams the control they need to manage hybrid infrastructure with clarity. With built-in AI insights and support for evolving workloads, VSP 360 helps businesses stay ahead of growing data demands. Explore the platform.

Change makers: Rising up in Dallas

At this year’s Americas Sales Kickoff in Dallas, teams came together to reflect on FY24 wins and gear up for an ambitious year ahead. Under the theme RISE UP, we explored what it takes to lead with energy and impact in FY25 — with standout moments from new Americas Sales SVP Adrian Johnson, insightful partner panels and deep dives on customer momentum. Thanks to everyone who made it unforgettable.

A summit in the Netherlands

Twelve journalists from five countries joined us in Zaltbommel for a behind-the-scenes look at how we close the gap between AI ambitions and real-world ROI. CTO Jason Hardy and Simon Ninan led the conversation, sharing how Hitachi iQ and our AI Discovery Service help businesses move from experimentation to impact. Then attendees toured our European Distribution Center to see how strategy and execution come together. Get the full details.

Celebrating community at Santa Clara HQ

This Cinco de Mayo, our HOLA! Hitachi group joined Hitachi Energy and Energía Latina for a festive lunch at our Santa Clara headquarters. With tacos, raffles and conversation, it was a joyful celebration of culture and community. Thanks to everyone who helped make it a day to remember.

Customer success story: Modern infrastructure for modern banking

Faced with an aging midrange storage system and growing demands for performance and efficiency, a large Asian bank turned to us. With our VSP One Block, the bank gained a more scalable and secure platform to support application development and cybersecurity workloads. The result: a smaller data center footprint, improved resource use and stronger continuity protections — all without added complexity. Get the full story.

Upcoming events & webinars

We’re packing up and heading to San Diego for Cisco Live 2025. Find us at Booth 4335 to catch fresh demos, fresh coffee and a fresh look at how Hitachi Vantara and Cisco simplify hybrid cloud. Come say hi 👋

Until next time

This month’s milestones reflect a bigger shift: progress starts with the infrastructure choices we make today. From sustainable data centers to unified control, we’re focused on what moves industries forward. Follow along to see where we go next.