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The UK’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has chosen Hitachi Solutions Europe to deliver its Smart Environmental Regulation Programme (SERP) in a 2-year deal worth up to £50m.

SERP is designed to transform the digital and IT capabilities for regulatory activities within DEFRA and its Arm’s Length Bodies, based primarily on the Microsoft Cloud ecosystem. SERP initially combines three existing programmes: the Environment Agency’s (EA) Regulatory Services Programme and Environment Monitoring & Planning Programme, plus the Waste Tracking programme from DEFRA.

Hitachi Solutions was the incumbent supplier on the Beta version of the EA Regulatory Services Programme. The new contract will see Hitachi Solutions develop generic digital capabilities based primarily on the Microsoft Cloud ecosystem. These capabilities can be re-used across digital programmes, both to replace legacy systems and meet new requirements, including end-to-end digital services to manage permits and registrations, enforcement and modern data management with advanced analytics. DEFRA Client Director at Hitachi Solutions, Simon Robinson said “we are excited to support its Arm’s Length Bodies on this next stage in their journey towards modern, smarter regulation, and in doing so, support them in achieving their mission to improve and protect our environment.”

We are excited to support its Arm’s Length Bodies on this next stage in their journey towards modern, smarter regulation, and in doing so, support them in achieving their mission to improve and protect our environment

Simon Robinson
Business Development Director

About Hitachi Solutions Europe

Hitachi Solutions Europe, Ltd. helps its customers successfully compete with the largest global enterprises using powerful, easy-to-use, and affordable industry solutions built on the Microsoft Cloud. Hitachi Solutions Europe provides global capabilities with regional offices in the United States, Canada, Europe, India/Middle East, Japan, and Asia Pacific. For more information, visit: https://www.hitachi-solutions.co.uk

About Hitachi Solutions, Ltd.

Hitachi Solutions, Ltd., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a core member of the Information & Telecommunication Systems business of Hitachi Group and a recognized leader in delivering proven business and IT strategies and solutions to companies across many industries. The company provides value-driven services throughout the IT life cycle from systems planning to systems integration, operation, and maintenance. Hitachi Solutions delivers products and services of superior value to customers worldwide through key subsidiaries in North America, Europe, India/Middle East, and Asia Pacific. For more information on Hitachi Solutions, please visit: https://www.hitachi-solutions.com.

About Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

DEFRA are responsible for improving and protecting the environment in the UK. Their aim is to grow a green economy and sustain thriving rural communities. They also support the UK’s world-leading food, farming and fishing industries.