Hitachi and Microsoft forge billion-dollar alliance to spearhead generative AI revolution
Hitachi and Microsoft have announced a strategic collaboration projected to be worth billions of dollars, aiming to drive generative AI innovations across various sectors.
As part of the agreement, Hitachi will integrate Microsoft's array of technologies, including Azure Open AI Service, Dynamics 365, Copilot for Microsoft 365, and GitHub Copilot, into its Lumada solutions. This move is poised to enhance the Lumada business, targeting a revenue goal of 2.65 trillion yen ($18.9 billion USD) for FY2024, and streamline processes for its 270,000 employees.