Lenovo Provides DaaS for Up to 173,000 PCs to Hitachi Group

Lenovo Japan announced that Hitachi, Ltd. has adopted 'Lenovo TruScale DaaS,' a subscription-based service for IT equipment management, to optimize its global PC procurement and operations. Hitachi plans to procure up to 173,000 PCs for its global group companies by fiscal 2028. This includes third-party products, all of which will be procured and provided by Lenovo. By transitioning to DaaS, Lenovo will support Hitachi in standardizing its PC operations on a global scale. Leveraging its presence in over 100 countries and a dedicated management structure, Lenovo will provide end-to-end support from procurement and deployment to operation and maintenance, ensuring a secure and flexible IT environment for the Hitachi Group. This transition aims to achieve cost optimization and reduce operational burdens. Hitachi has set goals for improving employee productivity, agility, and security, alongside cost optimization. Consequently, they are shifting from traditional purchase/rental models to a global DaaS model. This allows Hitachi to centralize procurement, deployment, operation, and support as a service, reducing costs and operational overhead related to IT asset management and troubleshooting. Furthermore, it facilitates compliance with group-wide security standards and streamlines audits, strengthening global governance. Yuki Shimizu of Hitachi stated that Lenovo is a key partner and expects high-quality, integrated services from procurement to disposal, as well as future benefits from AI PC integration. Lenovo will continue to support Hitachi's global operations through its 'Central Operation' management structure, ensuring stable service quality across different time zones and regions.