Collaboration to accelerate enterprise digital
transformation and integrate Hitachi’s industrial applications with
Singtel’s Paragon ecosystem
Singtel, a leading communications technology group in Asia, and
Hitachi Digital, representing Hitachi’s broad end-to-end digital
transformation services and technology capabilities, today
announced a new collaboration that will pair Hitachi’s deep AI
expertise with Singtel’s Paragon platform, the all-in-one
orchestration platform for 5G, edge computing and cloud.
Hitachi Digital will deploy Paragon at the Hitachi Americas’
Santa Clara R&D Labs, followed by a pilot in a U.S. factory for
Industry 4.0 use cases. The pilot will aim to validate the
interoperability of Hitachi AI applications on quality assurance,
workplace safety, immersive training and pre-emptive maintenance on
Paragon. The trial will also enable the integration of Paragon with
Hitachi industry cloud applications and digital services to enable
enterprises to transcend the limitations of complex, low-latency
connectivity and productivity experiences.
Hitachi’s pre-built Industrial AI applications together with the
Paragon platform’s network and multi-cloud orchestration
capabilities will be used to create multiple Paragon-related
offerings to help clients improve and accelerate their cloud
operations. Subsequently, Hitachi Digital Services will go to
market with these offerings as a Singtel Paragon authorized System
Integrator – presenting a unique value proposition to enterprise
customers looking to leverage multiple network protocols in
delivering digital transformation in industrial settings.
Mr. Bill Chang, CEO of Singtel’s Digital InfraCo, said,
“Enterprises in the fast-growing Industry 4.0 sector depend on high
quality, reliable connectivity to ensure smooth operations. We are
pleased to collaborate with Hitachi Digital, leveraging Paragon to
manage its connectivity and cloud needs across Hitachi’s
manufacturing facilities. Integrating Hitachi’s advanced AI
applications with Paragon’s ecosystem will enhance our suite of
solutions for manufacturing enterprises and enable them to
seamlessly transform their operations powered by AI.”
Mr. Frank Antonysamy, Chief Growth Officer, Hitachi Digital,
said, “Hitachi has invested heavily in combining decades of
digital, data, cloud, AI, cybersecurity, and connectivity expertise
to establish transformative solutions for Industry Cloud
deployments. Our applications and consulting services in this area
have been an integral part of the digitalization movement impacting
businesses around the world. We anticipate that this partnership
with Singtel will enable us to once again increase the capabilities
of next gen technologies in enterprise environments, enabling a new
level of productivity for customers.”
Organizations have often struggled with industrial 5G
deployments because of complex and fragmented solutions. AI has
added a new layer of complexity to this equation as organizations
now also attempt to accelerate AI adoption in these scenarios.
Singtel Paragon is a comprehensive solution that enables them to
connect with the 5G network and securely deploy edge computing and
AI rapidly on telco infrastructure, thus reducing time-to-market
and shortening the innovation curve.
The collaboration between Singtel and Hitachi will bring
together interoperable solutions with expert delivery services,
which will greatly benefit organizations seeking to address
industrial AI complexity.
For more information about Singtel’s Paragon platform, please
visit: www.singtel.com/business/products-services/5g/paragon.
For more information on how Hitachi Digital Services can support
future Paragon platform implementations, please visit: Hitachi
Digital Services website.
About Singtel
Singtel is a leading Asian communications technology group,
operating next-generation connectivity, digital infrastructure and
digital businesses including regional data centre arm Nxera and
regional IT services arm NCS. The Group has presence in Asia,
Australia and Africa and reaches over 780 million mobile customers
in 21 countries.
For consumers, Singtel delivers a complete and integrated suite
of services, including mobile, broadband and TV. For enterprises,
Singtel offers a complementary array of workforce mobility
solutions, data hosting, cloud, network infrastructure, analytics
and cyber security capabilities.
Singtel is dedicated to continuous innovation, harnessing
technology to create new and exciting customer experiences, support
enterprises in their digital transformation and shape a more
sustainable, digital future.
For more information, visit www.singtel.com.
About Hitachi Digital LLC
Hitachi Digital, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., is
responsible for accelerating the worldwide digital business of the
Hitachi Group. It achieves this by amplifying the digital
capabilities of and strengthening collaboration between other Group
companies such as Hitachi Vantara, GlobalLogic, Hitachi Energy,
Hitachi Digital Services, and Hitachi Rail – ultimately to deliver
cohesive and comprehensive digital strategies for Hitachi Group
customers. Hitachi Digital is dedicated to meeting the increasing
market demands for digital transformation, particularly in the
social infrastructure sectors, including energy, transportation,
and in industrial segments such as manufacturing. Visit
https://www.hitachi.us/digital-for-all/ for more information.
About Hitachi Digital Services
Hitachi Digital Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi,
Ltd., is an edge-to-core digital consultancy and technology
services provider helping organizations realize the full potential
of AI-driven digital transformation. Through a technology-unified
operating model for cloud, data and IoT, Hitachi Digital Services'
end-to-end value creation for clients is established through
innovation in digital engineering, implementation services,
products, and solutions. Built on Hitachi Group's more than 110
years of innovation across industries, Hitachi Digital Services
helps to improve people's lives today and build a sustainable
society tomorrow. To learn more, visit https://hitachids.com.
About Hitachi, Ltd.
Hitachi drives Social Innovation Business, creating a
sustainable society through the use of data and technology. We
solve customers' and society's challenges with Lumada solutions
leveraging IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products. Hitachi
operates under the 3 business sectors of “Digital Systems &
Services” – supporting our customers’ digital transformation;
“Green Energy & Mobility” – contributing to a decarbonized
society through energy and railway systems, and “Connective
Industries” – connecting products through digital technology to
provide solutions in various industries. Driven by Digital, Green,
and Innovation, we aim for growth through co-creation with our
customers. The company’s revenues as 3 sectors for fiscal year 2023
(ended March 31, 2024) totaled 8,564.3 billion yen, with 573
consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 270,000 employees
worldwide. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the
company's website at https://www.hitachi.com.
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