Hitachi unveils AI partnerships with Nvidia, Google Cloud and Nozomi

Hitachi Ltd on Friday highlighted new collaborations with Nvidia Corp, Alphabet Inc's Google Cloud, and Nozomi Networks Inc, as it set out its artificial intelligence strategy for social infrastructure at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

The Tokyo-based conglomerate said the tie‑ups are aimed at applying advanced AI to critical energy, mobility and industrial systems. Hitachi is expanding HMAX, its AI‑driven infrastructure platform, extending work first developed by Hitachi Rail.

Hitachi said its collaboration with Santa Clara, California-based chipmaker Nvidia focuses on accelerating "physical AI" for real‑world environments, while its partnership with Google Cloud will support the digital transformation of rail operations using cloud‑based AI and cybersecurity tools.

A separate alliance with Californian cybersecurity firm Nozomi Networks targets operational technology and internet of things security for infrastructure operators.

Hitachi America Chief Marketing Officer Arya Barirani said: "Hitachi is in a unique position to apply the power of AI to systems and infrastructure that directly impact society.

By integrating AI into energy grids, rail systems and industrial applications and more, we are addressing complex challenges with novel solutions and demonstrating what's next for a sustainable, interconnected world."