Send us a text The conversation begins with a sobering statistic from an MIT report: 95% of generative AI pilots fail to deliver measurable impact on P&L. But as Stuart points out, that doesn’t mean they’re worthless. Many projects drive internal process improvements, enhance compliance, and streamline operations—benefits that don’t always show up on a balance sheet but are critical to business success. This discussion highlights a recurring theme: back-office automation consistently deli...

Send us a text In this Episode of Exchanges with Hitachi Solutions, Alex Rigaud, VP of Incubation Solutions at Hitachi Solutions joins Jay Natarajan as they draw upon decades of experience at the intersection of cloud, AI, and digital transformation to discuss how organizations can avoid past mistakes and maximize the business value of AI adoption. Their conversation explores practical strategies for building momentum, driving user adoption, and ensuring that technology investments deliver re...

Send us a text Welcome to an exciting exploration into the world of Generative AI with Jay Natarajan, Vice President of SCM Sales and Dr. Michael Green, Principal Consultant of Hitachi Solutions. In this engaging podcast, these industry veterans delve into the transformative potential of Gen AI, offering insights that could help define or redefine your business strategy. This podcast is not just about understanding Gen AI—it’s about inspiring businesses to rethink their strategies and e...

Send us a text Manufacturing leaders are encouraged to prioritize building trust in their data as a foundational step toward successful AI adoption, as outlined in a discussion featuring experts Michael Mendoza and Dr. Michael Green. The episode highlights a data maturity framework progressing from visibility to generative AI, emphasizes the importance of clean and reliable data, showcases Lippert Components’ $2.1 million savings through trusted data and AI, identifies traits of leading...

Send us a text As business leaders continue to navigate through the buzz surrounding AI, it is no secret that employees are looking for AI to help them access information quickly, automate administrative tasks, and help them become more productive overall. In this episode of Exchanges, host Hannah Story is joined by guests Marcus Raddatz and Rick Doss, to discuss how AI is impacting the way organizations modernize and transform their ERP solutions. In this episode, you’ll hear from Marc...

Send us a text Are you ready to dive into the world of AI and agents? Join us on the latest episode of the Exchanges with Hitachi Solutions podcast, where we explore the cutting-edge advancements in AI technology and how it's revolutionizing industries. Hosted by the dynamic duo, Joel Lindstrom and Marcus Raddatz, this episode is packed with insights, real-world examples, and a sneak peek into the future of AI. 🔍 What's Inside? AI Agents Unleashed: Discover how AI agents are transforming the ...

Send us a text AI-Driven Business Transformation with Hitachi Solutions The Evolving Role of Data Science in AI: Hosted by Laurel Greszler, she visits with Hitachi Solutions Data Science & AI Resident Experts Fred Heller and Mike Kirkpatrick to discuss how data science is foundational to unlocking business value from vast, underutilized data assets. They emphasize that data scientists transform raw data into actionable insights, enabling organizations to automate and optimize decision-mak...

Send us a text Listen at Your Leisure and Get to Know Us! With more than 5,000 downloads to date, Hitachi Solutions is helping customers understand where they are on the business transformation map and pin point where they're going based on people, process and desired outcomes. We spend time with our experts throughout the year to offer a thoughtful perspective on how we're working with business leaders to solve their challenges. In this episode, Matt Volke and Laurel Greszler review some of ...

Send us a text Explore the forefront of AI innovation in this engaging episode of Exchanges, Hitachi Solutions’ podcast dedicated to transformative technology insights. Host Matt Volke chats with Michael Popp, Principal Data Architect, about the groundbreaking Agent Bricks, unveiled at the Databricks Data and AI Summit. Join us as we dive into how Agent Bricks democratizes AI applications, broadens use cases, and simplifies agent creation for enterprises. Why should you listen? Discover how A...

Send us a text Curious about how a tech leader's vision can redefine business operations and drive innovation? In this episode of Exchanges, a podcast by Hitachi Solutions, host Matt Volke sits down with Alex Rigaud, Vice President of Incubation Solutions, to explore his strategic vision after reaching 100 days with the company—a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of data, AI, and industry-specific solutions. You’ll also hear firsthand insights from Dr. Michael Green, Director of...

Send us a text Curious about generative AI but feeling a bit apprehensive for your business initiatives? This episode is for you. Here’s why you should tune in: Demystifying AI for Everyone This episode is all about breaking down the barriers and misconceptions around generative AI. The hosts, Laurel Greszler, Stuart Morris, and Matt Volke, make it clear that you don’t need to be a tech expert to understand or benefit from AI. They focus on making complex concepts approachable, especially for...

Send us a text As business leaders navigate through the buzz surrounding AI, it can be challenging to break through the noise and find real business impact. In this episode of Exchanges, host Hannah Story is joined by guest Ashley Keimach to discuss the balance of expectations vs. reality when it comes to AI and how business leaders can ultimately find their North Star. global.hitachi-solutions.com

Send us a text Curious about the future of data platforms and how Microsoft Fabric is changing the game? In this episode of "Exchanges" by Hitachi Solutions, host Laurel Greszler and her expert guests break down the biggest takeaways from Microsoft's second Fabric Conference in Las Vegas—a must-listen for anyone navigating the fast-evolving world of data, AI, and analytics. You’ll hear firsthand insights from Sandeep Pawar, a senior architect and Microsoft Data Platform MVP, who presented on ...

Send us a text #FabCon Pre-event Primer with Data Experts Dr Michael Green and Alexandre Crespo-Perez Data experts Dr. Michael Green (Hitachi Solutions Empower Data Platform) and Alexandre Crespo-Perez (Industry Data Expert) discuss AI adoption, data management challenges, and upcoming Microsoft Fabric innovations. Key points include the gap between AI experimentation and enterprise readiness, the need for unified data platforms, and advancements in real-time intelligence and AI-powered analy...

Send us a text See you there! As we look forward to what's coming for Microsoft Fabric Community Conference in Las Vegas March 31-April 2 at MGM (Hitachi Solutions at FabCon 2025 – Hitachi Solutions), we take a second look at our conversation after FabCon Europe in October in Stockholm to bring us up to speed. Fabric MVP Sandeep Pawar (who will be once again presenting in Las Vegas) talks about our own "customer zero" story with Fabric, as well as the general availability of Semantic Link, wh...

Send us a text Forrester’s 2024 US Health Insurers Customer Experience Index Rankings highlighted the continuing decline the industry has been facing for several years with a noticeable area of decline being digital experiences. Despite this trend, many organizations are shifting their focus from customer experience to broader strategies that emphasize revenue goals and technology transformation. In this episode of Exchanges, host Hannah Story joins guests Rich Hackenberg and Dave Horst...

Send us a text In the latest episode of Exchanges with Hitachi Solutions, host Matt Volke dives into the whirlwind of recent AI developments alongside esteemed guests Dr. Michael Green, Director of Product Management at Hitachi Solutions, and Dave Horstein, Senior Director of Advisory at Hitachi Solutions. This episode aims to bring clarity and calm to the current AI market turbulence, focusing on the broader implications of rapid innovations and how businesses can strategically adapt. Dr. Gr...

Send us a text Join Advisory Host Dave Horstein with Change Management Expert Ian Park as they unpack AI prioritization for leaders everywhere in every org. This one's got something in here for YOU. Listen to this episode and take away tools and tips to action for your AI initiatives and to reach better outcomes for your enterprise: AI and Human Element: Dave and Ian unpack the importance of considering the human element in AI implementation, emphasizing communication, sponsorship, and change...

Send us a text Unpacking the 5 Stages of AI Maturity with Hitachi Solutions In this episode of "Exchanges with Hitachi Solutions," host Dave Horstein explores the journey of AI value creation with guests Ryan Caputo and Chris Bennett. The discussion revolves around how companies can embed AI into their operations to achieve tangible results such as revenue generation, cost optimization, and innovation. They emphasize the importance of organizational readiness and a phased approach to AI matur...

Send us a text Hear from the Hitachi Solutions Team on All Things AI CES is the world’s largest electronic exhibition in the world. And the number one topic on everyone’s mind is AI. In the acres upon acres of technology – from robotic coffee makers and vans with built-in helicopters, to the latest solar solutions and video games – the topic of AI is inescapable. AI is everywhere you turn in this massive event, including at the Hitachi booth at 8317 in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Co...