Bangkok, February 23, 2018 <\/strong>\u2013 Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501, \u201cHitachi\u201d) and Hitachi Asia Ltd. will host the second Hitachi Social Innovation Forum 2018 BANGKOK, on February 23 at The Athenee Hotel, in the capital of Thailand.<\/p>\nThe programme will comprise a series of business presentations and exhibition showcasing Hitachi’s range of social innovation business across the global market. This one-day event will explore technologies and solutions relating to digital transformation, information and communication technology (ICT), as well as the Internet of Things (IoT). The event will feature a range of exhibits on how Hitachi\u2019s range of solutions in urban development, products, platforms and services can better address modern challenges through collaboration with key stakeholders in Thailand, in order to achieve a smart and sustainable society to benefit Thai people.<\/p>\n
Mr. Yasuo Mizutani, Managing Director of Hitachi Asia (Thailand) Co., Ltd. said: \u201cAs the ASEAN market continues to grow, Thailand is a strategic market for Hitachi, where our presence in sectors such as railway, industrial products, information and telecommunications businesses have long been established. Leveraging on the development of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), Hitachi plans to promote the use of IoT technologies, as part of the country\u2019s transformative shift towards Thailand 4.0. Hitachi\u2019s IoT platform, Lumada, enables for the co-creation of digital solutions with partners, to improve business productivity across various fields. Through the use of digital tools and IoT as platforms to enhance productivity, quality and innovation across various sectors, Hitachi hopes to contribute towards Thailand\u2019s national push for a smart and sustainable economy.\u201d<\/p>\n
Dr. Pansak Siriruchatapong, Vice Minister of the Digital Economy and Society, will grace the event as a Guest-of-Honour.<\/p>\n
Contributing towards Thailand\u2019s digital transformation, Hitachi concluded an agreement in 2017 with the EEC Office on applying digital technologies, including IoT technologies, and the establishing of an innovative environment to promote EEC developments in the country.<\/p>\n
This year, Hitachi aims to become a strategic innovation partner for the era of IoT, as outlined in its 2018 Mid-term Management Plan. At the heart of its mission is the further development and expansion of its Social Innovation Business which brings new value through collaborative creation with customers, through the combination of Operational and Information Technologies. Contributing towards Hitachi\u2019s collective mission, Hitachi Consulting, has been selected to design smart city services for One Bangkok, Thailand\u2019s first fully integrated district. Additionally, Hitachi and Hitachi Asia (Thailand) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Thailand Post to support the digitization of postal services provided. These projects underscore Hitachi\u2019s commitment towards supporting Thailand\u2019s push for a smart and sustainable society.<\/p>\n
Beyond a showcase of Hitachi\u2019s latest technology and its potential growth, this event is an ongoing testament of Hitachi’s commitment towards contributing towards the country\u2019s national drive towards Thailand 4.0.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>
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