Our Heritage and Values

Our story is rooted in a proud Japanese heritage and has been shaped by decades of innovation, growth, and people-first thinking. From the founding of Hitachi in the early 20th century to the evolution of Hitachi Solutions today, our values guide how we work, how we partner with our customers, and how we build technology that makes a genuine difference.

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Our Heritage

Since 1910, Hitachi has been at the forefront of innovation.

Founded by Namihei Odaira, Hitachi began with Japan’s first electric motor, driven by a belief that innovation must serve society.

His belief that innovation should serve society, and that companies succeed through their people, became the foundation of Hitachi, Ltd., and remains central to everything we do today.

Hitachi Solutions builds on this legacy, combining global scale with deep local expertise. As part of the wider Hitachi group, we draw on the knowledge, experience, and insights of hundreds of organisations around the world, while staying focused on solving real-world challenges for our customers.

Our heritage inspires us to continually evolve, leveraging proven expertise and cutting-edge Microsoft technology, and world-class people to help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in a rapidly changing digital world.

Our Values

Our values are inspired by the principles established by Hitachi’s founders and continue to shape our culture, decisions, and behaviours today. 

Harmony

Harmony

(Wa)
Sincerity

Sincerity

(Makoto We)
Pioneering Spirit

Pioneering Spirit

(Kaitakusha – Seishin)

Our Mission 

Our mission is to contribute to society through the development of superior, original technology and products. Guided by this purpose, we help organisations use technology to create meaningful, lasting impact, for their people, their customers and the wider world.

By combining deep Microsoft expertise with global insight and local understanding, we support businesses through change, focusing on outcomes that help them grow and thrive in a fast‑evolving digital landscape. Central to our mission is a people‑first mindset: aligning technology, culture and experience to empower individuals, strengthen organisations and deliver sustainable transformation.