Hitachi Vantara Launches Hitachi iQ; New AI-Ready Infrastructure and Services Suite

Hitachi Vantara, a subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., has announced the general availability of its Hitachi iQ portfolio, a range of AI-ready infrastructure, solutions, and services. The initial offerings include NVIDIA DGX BasePOD™ certification, meeting high standards of performance and reliability for critical AI applications.

The launch comes at a time when enterprise adoption of generative AI is rapidly increasing. A recent survey by Enterprise Strategy Group found that 97% of organizations view generative AI as a top-five priority. However, the same survey revealed that only 44% of organizations have well-defined policies regarding generative AI, and just 37% believe their infrastructure and data ecosystem are prepared for implementing these solutions.

Octavian Tanase, chief product officer of Hitachi Vantara, emphasized the significance of the NVIDIA DGX BasePOD certification, stating, “NVIDIA DGX BasePOD certification not only tells you that this solution has met rigorous standards for reliability and performance, but it also represents a significant upgrade to handle the extensive bandwidth and speed required by today’s networks.”

In addition to the hardware offerings, Hitachi Vantara is introducing an AI Discovery Service. This consultative service aims to help customers identify valuable AI use cases, assess data readiness, determine ROI, and create strategic roadmaps for AI implementation.

Jeb Horton, senior vice president of Global Services at Hitachi Vantara, highlighted the company’s comprehensive approach, “By combining the industry expertise of Hitachi and Hitachi group company partners such as GlobalLogic with the Hitachi iQ solutions portfolio, the company offers a unique blend of infrastructure and services capabilities to provide the market with customized, industry-specific tools.”

Tony Paikeday, senior director of DGX systems at NVIDIA, commented on the collaboration, saying, “The combination of solutions built on NVIDIA’s DGX platform and software, coupled with Hitachi Vantara’s expertise in AI discovery and planning, will help provide customers with a foundation to turbocharge their generative AI capabilities.”

The Hitachi iQ portfolio is available through multiple consumption models, allowing customers to access the data infrastructure they need while potentially improving on-premises performance and return on investment.

As the AI landscape continues to evolve, Hitachi Vantara’s new offerings represent a significant development in the enterprise AI infrastructure market. The success of these solutions will likely depend on their ability to meet the growing demand for robust, scalable AI systems and services across various industries.