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In this special edition of Exchanges, Marketing Manager Laurel Greszler turns the tables on regular host Dave Horstein, Advisor Senior Director, to uncover valuable insights for business leaders navigating digital transformation.

Key takeaways for decision makers:

1. People-first approach: Learn how placing your team at the center of technology initiatives can drive success and adoption.
2. Data-driven prioritization: Discover why aligning technology investments with business goals leads to superior outcomes.
3. Strategic problem-solving: Gain actionable strategies for identifying and addressing critical business challenges through innovative tech solutions.
4. Expert perspective: Benefit from the experience of seasoned advisors who have guided numerous organizations through successful transformations.

Don't miss this opportunity to gain a competitive edge in your digital transformation journey. Tune in to Exchanges and equip yourself with the knowledge to lead your organization confidently into the future.

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Join Hitachi Solutions Security and Advisory Experts, Michael Steel and Dave Horstein, as they delve into the CrowdStrike update incident that affected industries worldwide, from airlines to Starbucks.

In this episode of Exchanges, they provide thought leadership on the causes and implications of the incident, highlighting Microsoft's pivotal role in rapid response and customer collaboration.

Gain valuable insights on how business leaders can navigate the security lessons learned and apply them to their ongoing security transformation initiatives.

This episode goes beyond the headlines, offering a thoughtful exchange on the real impact of the incident and practical guidance for businesses aiming to fortify their security posture.

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Join our host and advisory expert Dave Horstein, alongside low code expert Joel Lindstrom, as they delve into "Rapid Value Delivery." This thoughtful and fun episode unpacks how low code tools can enhance daily efficiency — from automations to apps, and AI-assisted solution development.

Leveraging low code to adapt to AI offers organizations a safe entry into its efficiency benefits, evolving the way we work.

Discover why Hitachi Solutions' innovative AI integration earned us the Microsoft "Partner of the Year" award for low code app development. With our dedicated team of Power Platform experts, Hitachi Solutions is a game-changer for customers.

Meet Us in Vegas!

Don't miss us at Microsoft's Power Platform Conference from Sept 18-20 at the MGM in Vegas. Our team will deliver several presentations and be available at our booth for one-on-one discussions.

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Hosted by Advisory Director Dave Horstein with Tom Galambos, President and Global CEO of Hitachi Solutions & Microsoft Global Alliance Executive for Hitachi

Key Discussion Points:

Hitachi Solutions Wins Partner of the Year for Low Code!

What does the new partnership between Microsoft and Hitachi Ltd mean for our customers?

The establishment of a three-year agreement with Microsoft emphasizes deeper integration across Hitachi's broad ecosystem.

• The partnership aims at enhancing collaboration on solutions, especially revolving around operational technology (OT), information technology (IT), and Generative AI.

Focus on Generative AI (Gen AI):

• Discussion on how Gen AI is central to the partnership and technology developments.
• Microsoft and Hitachi Solutions aim to infuse Gen AI into every aspect of technology and solutions provided.
• Emphasis on upskilling tens of thousands of individuals within Hitachi on Gen AI.

Employee Upskilling and Efficiency:

• Process efficiencies and upskilling for employees were discussed, including the use of innovative tools for tasks like user testing, significantly reducing time and cost.
• Internal reflection and optimization using AI to deliver more value to customers.

Future Direction:

• Vision to establish Hitachi Solutions as an AI-led company.
• Leveraging AI to radically improve value delivery both internally and for customers.
• Continued alignment with Microsoft and investment in industry-specific solutions.

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In this episode, Host Matt Volke is joined by Hitachi Solutions Senior Solutions
Architect for Microsoft Azure, Chris Bennett to talk about what it means to be a Microsot and a Databricks solutions partner, and we leverage our expertise for our customers' AI initiatives.

Takeaways for our listeners:

• Synergy Between Databricks and Microsoft: focusing on the ease of integration and the benefits for enterprise architecture, particularly in big data environments and AI applications.
• AI Adoption and Integration: the role of Databricks as a data modeler and Microsoft's services for AI components, highlighting the importance of Unity catalog for data governance.
• Simplification of Complex Technologies: simplifying complex technical spaces into cohesive business value, making AI consumption and integration easier for non-technical users.
• Future Developments: open sourcing of Unity catalog and deeper integrations for data governance, which could enhance AI security and adoption.

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Advisory expert Dave Horstein meets with Application Engineers Jan Nelson, Kalyan Koppineedi and Lucas Pains to talk about how AI is — and is NOT — changing how they solve for business for our customers.

This is a great "inside out" listen for business leaders interested in learning how our experts are navigating the era of AI for speed, agility and security while keeping their pulse on what works and what doesn't for our customers.


Key Points of this Episode:

• How AI is augmenting software engineering at work and how we approach the development of AI solutions.
• The impact of AI on the software engineering community and how it is effecting work; using tools like GitHub Copilot.
• How AI is changing software development and the role of AI in the future of software engineering.
• The value of leveraging AI as a software engineer, with an emphasis that AI can increase the value of software engineers by allowing them to focus more strategically on the problem and provide the context needed to ensure that the right problems are being solved.
• The importance of human validation and context in using AI tools, and the need for IT in businesses to define good requirements and criteria for determining the quality of AI output.

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According to Forrester, there could be close to 40 million people who will be eligible for Medicare Advantage in the next ten years. Additionally, their report states that the Congressional Budget Office is projecting that the share of all Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans will rise to 62% by 2033 and that within that population, nearly two-thirds will select an individual plan through general open enrollment.

In this episode of Exchanges, host Brad Koontz joins guests Leah Bowling, VP and GM of Regulated Industries at Hitachi Solutions, and Ashley Keimach, Business Applications Specialist at Microsoft, as they discuss the impact of recent CMS changes have on Medicare Advantage sellers – a role Ashley has been in and shares her personal experiences with.

In this episode, you’ll hear from Leah and Ashley as they discuss:

· What it’s like selling Medicare Advantage

· Challenges facing Medicare Advantage sellers today

· How technology – especially, AI – is poised to help

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In this episode, we’re joined by Fred Heller, Senior Director of Data Science and Machine Learning for and Senior Principal & Solution Architect Chris Bennett from Hitachi Solutions to discuss the key highlights and expectations for the upcoming Databricks Data & AI Summit, June 10-13. Host Dave Horstein steers the conversation through the latest partnerships, technological advancements, and innovative solutions that are shaping the future of big data and AI. Get ready for engaging insights and expert analysis on what's new, what's next, and how Hitachi Solutions is actively participating in this transformative event.

In this episode you’ll hear:

· An introduction to the Summit, it’s importance in the data community, and how industry and technology leaders use this platform to share insights.

· Hitachi Solutions' Role at the Summit, including how Hitachi Solutions is leveraging partnerships with Microsoft and Databricks to deliver cutting-edge solutions.

· Technological Breakdown: Fred provides a digestible explanation of the latest tech buzzwords, including Azure Databricks and Unity Catalog, demonstrating their practical applications in business scenarios.

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