Looped In: Powering Progress

In the past month we earned top honors for high-performance infrastructure, showed up strong at Cisco Live, and shared new tools to advance data sustainability. Plus, our teams made their voices heard for Pride and continued shaping what’s next in AI. Let’s get into it.

AI needs data. Data needs clarity.

For most enterprises, AI success isn’t blocked by ambition. It’s blocked by infrastructure. Disconnected systems, duplicate pipelines and delayed access all slow down data prep at scale.

That’s why we developed the new Hitachi EverFlex AI Data Hub as a Service. It gives teams a virtual lakehouse view of their data — wherever it lives — and enables real-time analytics and AI integration without costly duplication or risky movement.

The result: faster insights, lower costs and a clear path from distributed data to enterprise AI.

Explore how it works.

High-performance infrastructure, validated

The 2025 GigaOm Radar just ranked us a Leader and Fast Mover in high-performance storage for AI — recognizing the strength of our Hitachi iQ platform and VSP One storage.

Why it matters: AI workloads are bigger and more complex than ever. Supporting them takes more than capacity. It takes workload isolation, GPU-direct speed and intelligent tiering that adapts in real time.

That’s exactly what we deliver, and this recognition shows it’s working.

Get the full breakdown on this award.

On the road: Cisco Live

At Cisco Live, we showcased how hands-free infrastructure, hybrid cloud automation and real-time AI data access power smarter operations. From live demos at our booth to a packed session with Cisco on AI-ready infrastructure, it was a big (espresso-filled) week in San Diego. Thanks to everyone who joined us.

Sustainable Action: Sustainability is a data decision

As AI drives up demand, storage is under new pressure to perform efficiently. In response, more organizations now consider sustainability a core part of infrastructure strategy.

Our latest blog explores how tools like VSP 360 Clear Sight and our new Sustainability SLA Guarantee bring real visibility to storage emissions, so teams can cut energy use without compromising performance.

See how green IT gets results.

ICYMI: Announcements, events and insights

Fortress Cybersecurity Awards: Hitachi Vantara honored for data protection

Hitachi Vantara was named a winner in the 2025 Fortress Cybersecurity Awards, recognized for its leadership in data protection alongside top global security innovators.

How to raise responsible AI

In this opinion piece, Hitachi Vantara CTO Jason Hardy shares how enterprises can mature their AI programs — from siloed experimentation to trustworthy systems that balance innovation, strategy and governance.

From hype to ROI: Asia’s AI maturity curve

Clean data. Scalable use cases. Trusted partners. That’s the formula driving real AI results across Asia-Pacific, says Hitachi Vantara’s Lawrence Yeo in a new Q&A.

DestekBank taps Hitachi Vantara for seamless scale

To support retail expansion, DestekBank deployed Hitachi Vantara’s VSP One Block — boosting performance 35%, cutting energy use 25% and setting the stage for long-term digital growth. Learn how.

Change-makers: Pride Month

Stories of allyship and identity

This Pride Month, Hitachi Vantara employees shared what community, advocacy and inclusion mean to them — and how they show up to drive change. Inside sales strategist and Rainbow Connection ERG co-lead Ahmed Shalabi reflects on the power of allyship across generations. Customer Advocacy leader Jennifer Schmitz celebrates how Pride fosters belonging and fuels progress. And finally our sustainability lead Courtney Hadden opens up about her family’s first Pride and the deeper meaning behind showing up with love. 

Employee spotlight: Aaron Petterborg

Senior technical resource analyst, Aaron Petterborg, didn’t expect Happy Hour calls to have a meaningful impact — but that’s what happens when you find a workplace community grounded in solidarity. He finds purpose in the community forged and joy shared as part of the Rainbow Connection ER

Customer success story: Aquiris

When aging infrastructure threatened performance at Belgium’s largest wastewater treatment plant, Aquiris turned to us. The company needed always-on infrastructure to run complex purification processes and protect public health. An upgrade to VSP One Block delivered all-flash performance, 4:1 data compression and high availability to support over a million data points daily. Get the full details.

Upcoming events + webinars

From data to decisions: transforming enterprises with Hitachi AI

Join us for an exclusive session with Veebs Devendran, EMEA technical sales specialist, and Iain Winfield, field CTO for AI/HPC & converged, as they explore how Hitachi’s AI technologies reshape enterprise decision-making. You’ll hear real-world use cases, scalable architecture tips and insights on building smarter, more efficient AI operations. Register now.

 📅 July 3 at 8:00 UTC

Shaping the future with AI: Hitachi Vantara exchange Bonn 2025

This week, we’ll gather in Bonn to explore how AI transforms enterprise infrastructure. From keynote insights to hands-on demos, the event offers a practical look at building smarter, more sustainable IT. Join us for Partner Day on July 1 or the full Exchange experience on July 2.

📅 July 1-2

📍 Kameha Grand, Am Bonner Bogen, Bonn-Beuel, Germany

Until next time 👋

Whether it’s scaling AI, celebrating community or connecting in person, we’re proud to build momentum across every part of the business. We’ll see you next month with more updates and insights.