Volume 71 Number 2 Core Technologies for Achieving DXAI and Security Enhancing Future Society
Digital transformation is accelerating across a variety of fronts as society seeks to address various challenges. Hitachi seeks to overcome the challenges facing corporate management while also improving people’s QoL and enhancing customer value. This issue describes Hitachi’s AI solutions supporting digital transformation as well as technologies and activities that ensure security and safety.
Cover Story
Becoming a Global Digital Leader in the DX Market
Focusing on the Three Value Areas of the
“Environment,” “Resilience,” and “Security and Safety”
Hitachi's IT sector is taking the lead in its Social Innovation Business and serving as a driving force behind Hitachi Group. Toshiaki Tokunaga, Hitachi's Executive Vice President and Head of Systems & Services Business, talks about the initiatives implemented by the IT sector amid ongoing digital transformation and rising societal challenges.
AI and Security
Four Considerations and Approaches for Making Progress on DX
Many companies are pursuing DX as a means of creating new business value. AI is a crucial factor in achieving this DX. Ryoichi Sasaki, Professor Emeritus of Tokyo Denki University, talk about the importance of what problems arise when AI and security come together in achieving greater progress on DX.
“Being” as a Basis for Addressing Challenges
AI, Data, and the Role of Individuals and Companies
in the Age of DX
Confronted by a variety of challenges modern society is being called upon to transform itself across a wide range of areas. What is needed to be successful in work style reform and DX? What possibilities are opened up by AI and data as these become essential to future business? Two key people met to discuss these questions.
GLOBAL INNOVATION REPORT
Transforming Society with Digital Technology
GlobalLogic, a Global Partner to Support DX
In July 2021, Hitachi Group welcomed GlobalLogic, which is a leader in design-led digital engineering. For over 20 years, GlobalLogic has been engaging in activities to create innovative digital products, platforms, and engaging experiences. This article describes the capabilities of GlobalLogic for DX.
FEATURED ARTICLES
AI and Digital Innovation for Resolving Societal Challenges
Hitachi treats the three values of environment, resilience, and security and safety as the basis for its efforts to resolve societal challenges. In addressing these challenges, AI in particular has a significant role to play. This section looks at the work Hitachi is doing in AI, ranging from how it is addressing the technical issues relating to implementation of AI to products and services that leverage AI for digital innovation.
- Hitachi AI for Resolving Societal Challenges
- IoT-based Risk Management Solution for Enhanced Business Resilience
- Video Analytics AI for Public Safety and Security
- Applications and Future Prospects of AI for Scoring Models that Allow for Rare Cases
- Hitachi AI Technology/Planning Optimization Service
Achieving DX of Planning Operations with Integration of Digital Technology and Design-based Approaches - Hitachi AI Application Framework for Development and Operation of AI Applications
- Automated Machine Learning of Engine Control Parameters for Various Mixed Fuels to Help Achieve Carbon Neutrality
Security Solutions for Post-COVID-19 Societies
The COVID-19 pandemic has stimulated the rise of zero-trust networks and the opening of closed systems. These changes are resulting in new practices in the security industry. This section presents the work being done by Hitachi as a security leader in the post-COVID-19 era. This work draws on its advantages including in-depth domain expertise, and the technologies that underpin the core security process of authentication.
- Hitachi’s Efforts to Optimize Security in the Post-COVID-19 Societies
- Hitachi’s Initiatives for Cyber Resilience
- Hitachi’s Work on Enhancing Zero Trust Security
- DX with Cybersecurity to Protect Smart Factories from Security Threats
- Hitachi Security Solution for Supporting Establishment and Operation of PSIRTs
- Contactless Authentication Solution Using Finger Vein Authentication Technology
- Enhanced Welfare and Sustainable Societies Achieved through Digital Transformation of Physical Security
- Privacy Protection and AI Ethics for Digital Businesses