Hitachi Vantara Collaborates with Supermicro to Deliver Superior Performance and Scale for Mission-Critical Applications and Enterprise AI

Rhea-AI Summary

Hitachi Vantara and Supermicro (SMCI) announced a strategic collaboration on Oct 9, 2025 to combine Supermicro GPU/AI compute with Hitachi Vantara's VSP One unified storage and Hitachi iQ data orchestration for enterprise AI, GenAI and data lakehouse initiatives.

The agreement would let Supermicro resell VSP One and allow Hitachi Vantara to sell Supermicro servers, GPUs and systems through global channels, aiming to reduce data movement, improve performance for AI training and streamline hybrid cloud deployments.

Positive

• Combines Supermicro GPUs with VSP One unified storage
• VSP One supports block, file, object and software-defined storage
• VSP One Object adds native support for Amazon S3 Tables
• Hitachi iQ pairs data orchestration with high-performance compute
• Companies plan global channel availability for VSP One offerings
• Survey: 85% of organizations use data lakehouses today

Negative

• Agreement terms are still being finalized, creating execution risk
• Customers face fragmented systems, slow data movement and rising costs

Insights

Infrastructure and AI Partnership Analyst

Strategic channel and product alignment that broadens enterprise AI infrastructure offerings and shortens procurement paths.

Combining Supermicro GPU/compute platforms with Hitachi Vantara VSP One unifies high-performance storage and AI compute in a single go-to-market motion. The deal structure would allow Supermicro to resell VSP One and enable Hitachi Vantara to offer Supermicro servers, GPUs and systems, which directly links scalable storage services with GPU-accelerated training and inference hardware.

Key dependencies include finalization of commercial terms, global channel enablement, and system integration performance at scale; these factors determine customer adoption speed and margin capture. The announcement cites demand signals such as a survey where 85% of organizations use lakehouses and 67% expect majority analytics on lakehouses within three years, underscoring addressable demand but not guaranteeing conversion.

Watch for concrete milestones: signed reseller agreements, joint reference deployments, channel training rollouts, and availability of combined offerings through global channels; expect meaningful traction evidence within a 6–18 month horizon from Oct. 9, 2025. This collaboration materially improves product breadth and go-to-market reach and therefore presents a positive commercial impact for both parties.

Strategic agreement joins Supermicro's AI compute capabilities with VSP One unified storage platform and Hitachi iQ portfolio to power modern AI, GenAI and data lakehouse initiatives

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hitachi Vantara, the data storage, infrastructure and hybrid cloud management subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd. (TSE: 6501), today announced it is working towards a strategic partnership with Supermicro (NASDAQ: SMCI), a total IT solution provider for AI, cloud, storage and 5G/edge. The collaboration combines Supermicro's GPU and AI compute capabilities with the performance and scale of Hitachi Vantara's Virtual Storage Platform One (VSP One), giving enterprises a powerful foundation for driving AI infrastructure, mission-critical applications and data-intensive workloads. The parties are finalizing terms of an agreement that would enable Supermicro to sell VSP One to its customers, and Hitachi Vantara will be able to sell Supermicro servers, storage, GPUs and hardware systems, broadening availability through established channels.

For more information about VSP One, please visit:
https://www.hitachivantara.com/en-us/products/storage-platforms/data-platform  

Enterprises are under pressure from explosive data growth and rising expectations for AI-driven insights. A recent survey found that 85% of organizations are already leveraging data lakehouses for AI model development, and 67% expect to run the majority of their analytics on lakehouses within the next three years, up from 55% today. Still, many face hurdles including fragmented systems, slow data movement and rising costs that make scaling AI difficult. By bringing compute and data together with enterprise-class support, Hitachi Vantara and Supermicro are helping customers streamline their infrastructure and get more out of their AI investments.

At the center of the collaboration is VSP One, Hitachi Vantara's unified data platform that brings block, file, object and software-defined storage into a single architecture. Customers and partners can see benefits across a range of data storage needs. For example, VSP One Block with Supermicro servers combines an all-flash architecture that delivers high throughput, low latency and high IOPS storage to power mission-critical applications and AI training workloads. VSP One SDS extends those capabilities with software-defined deployments across hybrid cloud environments. VSP One Object features industry-first native support for Amazon S3 Tables and advanced data intelligence services, enabling customers to move unstructured data into structured tables. This allows enterprises to run performance analytics directly on open-format data without complex data movement, loading or extraction – making it easier to scale and adapt for modern data lakehouse architectures.

"The convergence of Supermicro's leadership in AI compute with the scale and resiliency of Hitachi Vantara's VSP One platform marks an important step in building the foundation that will guide the future of enterprise AI," said Sheila Rohra, chief executive officer, Hitachi Vantara. "As data volumes explode, bringing compute and data closer together will enable scalable workload support without disruption. Coupled with enterprise-class service and support, we are helping organizations gain better control over their data so they can unlock new sources of value and lead in the era of AI-driven business."

VSP One also serves as the foundation for Hitachi iQ, the company's AI and data orchestration portfolio, to optimize data workflows for advanced AI. By pairing VSP One's unified data services with Supermicro's high-performance compute and GPU acceleration in Hitachi iQ, businesses can address different data management requirements for enhanced data processing, governance and protection. This not only ensures compute and data remain tightly aligned, it improves visibility across workloads for faster insights, giving enterprises a more complete approach to infrastructure to support AI initiatives. As a result, Hitachi iQ represents a complete infrastructure solution for AI and GenAI, analytics, and data lake environments across a range of industry-specific use cases.

"Supermicro and Hitachi are collaborating to help enterprises accelerate their adoption and use of AI," said Vik Malyala, president and managing director, EMEA and senior vice president, Technology and AI, Supermicro. "Our AI-optimized, compute, and storage servers leverage advanced GPUs, CPUs, and NVME's. Combined with Hitachi Vantara's enterprise data management platform and Hitachi iQ portfolio options will support compute-intensive workloads for dynamic vertical applications yielding better performance and efficiency for customers."

The companies anticipate making these technologies available through global channels, including VSP One Block, VSP One SDS and VSP One Object. VSP One can also be managed through the VSP 360 unified control plane, which integrates data management tools across a storage environment to monitor key performance indicators, including storage capacity utilization and overall system health. Channel partners will also benefit, with Supermicro partners gaining an expanded lineup of enterprise block storage and support, and Hitachi Vantara partners accessing timely GPU server delivery in Hitachi iQ.

For more information on Hitachi iQ, please visit: https://www.hitachivantara.com/en-us/solutions/ai-analytics/hitachi-iq.

Additional Resources

• Press Release: Hitachi Vantara Recognized by GigaOm for Innovation in Object Storage, Adds Industry-First S3 Table Functionality to Virtual Storage Platform One Object
• Press Release: TEI Study Finds Hitachi Vantara's Virtual Storage Platform One Delivered 285% ROI and Seven-Month Payback
• Blog: Lakehouse Logic: Why Object Storage is the New Analytics Engine
• Webinar: Modernize your Data Lakehouse with Object Storage - Trends, Tech, and the Road Ahead
• Press Release: Hitachi Vantara Introduces Hitachi iQ M Series, a Modular Design with Hybrid Cloud Data Orchestration for GenAI and Industry-Specific Workloads

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About Hitachi Vantara
Hitachi Vantara is transforming the way data fuels innovation. A wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd., Hitachi Vantara provides the data foundation the world's leading innovators rely on. Through data storage, infrastructure systems, cloud management and digital expertise, the company helps customers build the foundation for sustainable business growth. To learn more, visit www.hitachivantara.com. 

About Hitachi, Ltd.
Through its Social Innovation Business (SIB) that brings together IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products, Hitachi contributes to a harmonized society where the environment, wellbeing, and economic growth are in balance. Hitachi operates globally in four sectors – Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility, and Connective Industries – and the Strategic SIB Business Unit for new growth businesses. With Lumada at its core, Hitachi generates value from integrating data, technology and domain knowledge to solve customer and social challenges. Revenues for FY2024 (ended March 31, 2025) totaled 9,783.3 billion yen, with 618 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 280,000 employees worldwide. Visit us at www.hitachi.com.

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FAQ

What did Hitachi Vantara and Supermicro announce on Oct 9, 2025 regarding SMCI?

They announced a strategic collaboration to combine Supermicro GPU/AI compute with Hitachi Vantara's VSP One storage and Hitachi iQ for enterprise AI.

How will the partnership affect SMCI customers' AI infrastructure in 2025?

Customers may access combined GPU-optimized servers and VSP One storage to reduce data movement and improve AI training performance.

Will Supermicro be able to resell VSP One under the Oct 9, 2025 agreement?

The firms said the partnership would enable Supermicro to sell VSP One to its customers, subject to finalizing terms.

What VSP One variants will be available through channels with SMCI?

The companies plan to offer VSP One Block, VSP One SDS, and VSP One Object via global channels.

Does the announcement mention Hitachi iQ capabilities for GenAI workloads?

Yes; Hitachi iQ is described as the AI and data orchestration portfolio to optimize data workflows for AI and GenAI.