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Hitachi Vantara has unveiled the Hitachi iQ M Series, a new AI-ready infrastructure solution that integrates with the NVIDIA AI Data Platform reference design. The solution combines Hitachi VSP One storage with accelerated computing platforms and integrated file system choices, offering lower entry costs and built-in scalability.

The M Series allows businesses to select specific NVIDIA GPUs for different workloads, enabling independent scaling of compute and storage resources. This flexibility helps organizations manage costs by avoiding overprovisioning while handling diverse data types and workloads.

Through a strategic partnership with Hammerspace, Hitachi Vantara has enhanced the data orchestration capabilities of Hitachi iQ. The integration of Hammerspace software with VSP One storage platform enables distributed data accessibility for GenAI workloads, making it a comprehensive infrastructure solution for AI, analytics, and data lake environments across various industries.

Hitachi Vantara announced its collaboration with Bürklin Elektronik to transform the latter's IT infrastructure using Virtual Storage Platform (VSP) and Hitachi EverFlex infrastructure-as-a-service portfolio. Bürklin Elektronik, a specialized electronics distributor processing over 1,500 orders daily, faced challenges with fragmented storage systems from different providers.

The implementation included two Hitachi Vantara VSP arrays with Brocade G720 SAN switches across two redundant data centers, offering 100% data availability guarantee. The migration was completed in three days through partner IS4IT GmbH.

Key benefits include:

• Pay-per-use model saving six-figure investment costs
• Energy-efficient all-flash configuration
• 30-40% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to previous models
• Faster and more reliable backups
• Dynamic storage capacity adjustment

Hitachi Vantara and BMC Software have announced a strategic alliance to enhance mainframe and open systems environments. The partnership combines Hitachi Vantara's storage platforms with BMC's software offerings to help enterprises improve IT operations and maximize data value.

According to a Forrester study, 66% of organizations are focusing on updating mainframe infrastructure, with 96% of IT decision-makers expecting future benefits. The collaboration integrates BMC AMI mainframe software portfolio with Hitachi's Virtual Storage Platform One and Hitachi Content Platform (HCP).

Key benefits include cost reduction through optimized resource use, enhanced security with real-time threat detection, improved automation, data monetization capabilities, and increased operational simplicity. The partnership features BMC AMI Cloud for storage optimization, BMC AMI Security for threat protection, BMC AMI Ops for efficiency, and BMC AMI DevX for DevOps practices.

Hitachi Vantara has announced a new co-engineered solution with Cisco designed for Red Hat OpenShift, combining Cisco's compute and networking systems with Hitachi's Virtual Storage Platform arrays. This integrated infrastructure solution aims to help enterprises accelerate private and hybrid cloud deployment while reducing energy consumption.

The solution addresses critical challenges in deploying and managing multiple applications across environments, as 67% of organizations have delayed container-based application deployments due to security concerns. Key benefits include accelerated application deployment through pre-validated infrastructure, operational consistency across environments, enhanced data resilience through continuous uptime, and improved sustainability with ENERGY STAR® certified VSP arrays.

The solution is available through Hitachi EverFlex, offering hybrid cloud solutions as a service on a consumption-based model.

Hitachi Vantara has implemented a next-generation storage solution for FarmaMondo, a Swiss pharmaceutical company specializing in Unlicensed Medicines (ULMs). The implementation features the Virtual Storage Platform One (VSP One), addressing FarmaMondo's rapid growth of 30-40% annually across 20+ countries.

The migration project delivered significant improvements including:

• Reduction in processing time, with SAP tasks now completing 3x faster (20 minutes to 6 minutes)
• Enhanced energy efficiency, reducing consumption per TB to one-third
• Implementation of NVMe technology for faster performance
• Improved data protection through immutable snapshots
• Zero-downtime migration through partnership with Netability

The upgrade was necessary as FarmaMondo's previous infrastructure had reached its performance and capacity limits, with outdated storage solutions and high energy costs impacting operational efficiency.

Hitachi Vantara announced that Malayala Manorama, India's second-largest newspaper, has selected their Virtual Storage Platform (VSP) technology and Advanced Servers to enhance its media operations. The implementation has led to significant improvements, including a 66% reduction in storage array footprint and 70% reduction in power and cooling costs.

The partnership established a resilient IT architecture with four major data centers and 11 local sites, ensuring uninterrupted 24/7 operations for Malayala Manorama's print, broadcast, and online media services. The new infrastructure features three-way replication between data centers for quick backup switching, minimizing potential downtime. Users reported notably faster application performance, with previously slow tasks now responding almost instantly.

Hitachi Vantara has been named a Leader and Outperformer in the latest GigaOm Radar Report for Primary Storage for its Virtual Storage Platform One (VSP One) hybrid cloud data platform. The evaluation, which covered 21 vendors, highlighted VSP One's exceptional performance in key areas, achieving maximum scores (5/5) in NVMe-oF, cloud integration, and ransomware protection.

The recognition comes amid growing enterprise storage demands, with data storage needs expected to increase 122% in the U.S. by 2026. The report emphasizes VSP One's capabilities in supporting diverse workloads, from traditional applications to modern cloud-native environments, while providing scalability, performance, and resiliency. Additionally, VSP One was recently recognized by ENERGY STAR®, ranking among the top three best storage solutions for performance in energy.

Hitachi Vantara announced that Italian pasta manufacturer La Molisana has implemented their Virtual Storage Platform One (VSP One) Block solution to optimize data infrastructure and support business expansion. The implementation provides significant improvements in storage performance and enhanced security measures.

Key benefits include improved data access speed, enhanced ransomware protection with 100% Data Availability Guarantee, storage cost reduction through data deduplication, scalable storage capacity, and improved sustainability with 30-40% reduction in energy consumption and CO2 emissions. The solution, featuring NVMe flash drives, was implemented in partnership with Italian technology provider EOSYS to support La Molisana's expansion into emerging markets across Europe, Asia, and the Americas.

Hitachi Vantara has announced a collaboration with Virtana to enhance its EverFlex infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) portfolio. The partnership integrates Virtana's AI-powered monitoring and observability platform with Hitachi's services to deliver advanced consumption-based infrastructure solutions. The integration aims to address challenges in managing complex hybrid cloud environments, with EverFlex Control serving as a centralized SaaS management portal. According to Enterprise Strategy Group, 45% of organizations are increasing IT automation and AIOps adoption, while another 45% are boosting IT hiring to meet operational demands.