Hitachi Vantara Collaborates with Supermicro to Deliver Superior Performance and Scale for Mission-Critical Applications and Enterprise AI

Press Release | October 9, 2025

Strategic agreement joins Supermicro’s AI compute capabilities with VSP One unified storage platform and Hitachi iQ portfolio to power modern AI, GenAI and data lakehouse initiatives

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 9, 2025 – Hitachi Vantara, the data storage, infrastructure and hybrid cloud management subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd. (TSE: 6501), today announced it is working towards a strategic partnership with Supermicro (NASDAQ: SMCI), a total IT solution provider for AI, cloud, storage and 5G/edge. The collaboration combines Supermicro’s GPU and AI compute capabilities with the performance and scale of Hitachi Vantara’s Virtual Storage Platform One (VSP One), giving enterprises a powerful foundation for driving AI infrastructure, mission-critical applications and data-intensive workloads. The parties are finalizing terms of an agreement that would enable Supermicro to sell VSP One to its customers, and Hitachi Vantara will be able to sell Supermicro servers, storage, GPUs and hardware systems, broadening availability through established channels.

For more information about VSP One, please visit:
https://www.hitachivantara.com/en-us/products/storage-platforms/data-platform

Enterprises are under pressure from explosive data growth and rising expectations for AI-driven insights. A recent survey found that 85% of organizations are already leveraging data lakehouses for AI model development, and 67% expect to run the majority of their analytics on lakehouses within the next three years, up from 55% today. Still, many face hurdles including fragmented systems, slow data movement and rising costs that make scaling AI difficult. By bringing compute and data together with enterprise-class support, Hitachi Vantara and Supermicro are helping customers streamline their infrastructure and get more out of their AI investments.

At the center of the collaboration is VSP One, Hitachi Vantara’s unified data platform that brings block, file, object and software-defined storage into a single architecture. Customers and partners can see benefits across a range of data storage needs. For example, VSP One Block with Supermicro servers combines an all-flash architecture that delivers high throughput, low latency and high IOPS storage to power mission-critical applications and AI training workloads. VSP One SDS extends those capabilities with software-defined deployments across hybrid cloud environments. VSP One Object features industry-first native support for Amazon S3 Tables and advanced data intelligence services, enabling customers to move unstructured data into structured tables. This allows enterprises to run performance analytics directly on open-format data without complex data movement, loading or extraction – making it easier to scale and adapt for modern data lakehouse architectures.

“The convergence of Supermicro’s leadership in AI compute with the scale and resiliency of Hitachi Vantara’s VSP One platform marks an important step in building the foundation that will guide the future of enterprise AI,” said Sheila Rohra, chief executive officer, Hitachi Vantara. “As data volumes explode, bringing compute and data closer together will enable scalable workload support without disruption. Coupled with enterprise-class service and support, we are helping organizations gain better control over their data so they can unlock new sources of value and lead in the era of AI-driven business.”

VSP One also serves as the foundation for Hitachi iQ, the company’s AI and data orchestration portfolio, to optimize data workflows for advanced AI. By pairing VSP One’s unified data services with Supermicro’s high-performance compute and GPU acceleration in Hitachi iQ, businesses can address different data management requirements for enhanced data processing, governance and protection. This not only ensures compute and data remain tightly aligned, it improves visibility across workloads for faster insights, giving enterprises a more complete approach to infrastructure to support AI initiatives. As a result, Hitachi iQ represents a complete infrastructure solution for AI and GenAI, analytics, and data lake environments across a range of industry-specific use cases.

“Supermicro and Hitachi are collaborating to help enterprises accelerate their adoption and use of AI,” said Vik Malyala, president and managing director, EMEA and senior vice president, Technology and AI, Supermicro. “Our AI-optimized, compute, and storage servers leverage advanced GPUs, CPUs, and NVME’s. Combined with Hitachi Vantara’s enterprise data management platform and Hitachi iQ portfolio options will support compute-intensive workloads for dynamic vertical applications yielding better performance and efficiency for customers.”

The companies anticipate making these technologies available through global channels, including VSP One Block, VSP One SDS and VSP One Object. VSP One can also be managed through the VSP 360 unified control plane, which integrates data management tools across a storage environment to monitor key performance indicators, including storage capacity utilization and overall system health. Channel partners will also benefit, with Supermicro partners gaining an expanded lineup of enterprise block storage and support, and Hitachi Vantara partners accessing timely GPU server delivery in Hitachi iQ.

For more information on Hitachi iQ, please visit: https://www.hitachivantara.com/en-us/solutions/ai-analytics/hitachi-iq.

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About Hitachi Federal

Hitachi Federal is the trusted leader in mission-centric digital solutions for the U.S. federal government. The company strengthens the mission critical infrastructure and operations of the United States through data center modernization, AI acceleration, data management, hybrid cloud enablement, and cyber resiliency. Powered by Hitachi’s engineering and technology leadership, Hitachi Federal helps federal agencies modernize how they operate and deliver on their mission. Hitachi Federal is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi Digital, LLC. Visit us at hitachifederal.com.

About Hitachi Vantara

Hitachi Vantara is transforming the way data fuels innovation. A wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd., Hitachi Vantara provides the data foundation the world’s leading innovators rely on. Through data storage, infrastructure systems, cloud management and digital expertise, the company helps customers build the foundation for sustainable business growth. To learn more, visit www.hitachivantara.com.

About Hitachi, Ltd.

Through its Social Innovation Business (SIB) that brings together IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products, Hitachi contributes to a harmonized society where the environment, wellbeing, and economic growth are in balance. Hitachi operates globally in four sectors – Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility, and Connective Industries – and the Strategic SIB Business Unit for new growth businesses. With Lumada at its core, Hitachi generates value from integrating data, technology and domain knowledge to solve customer and social challenges. Revenues for FY2024 (ended March 31, 2025) totaled 9,783.3 billion yen, with 618 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 280,000 employees worldwide. Visit us at www.hitachi.com.

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Hitachi Vantara Federal Appoints Majed Saadi as Chief Technology Officer

Press Release | September 17, 2025

Saadi Brings 24 Years of Technology Leadership to Advance Federal Market Growth and IT Innovation

Reston, VA (September 15, 2025) – Hitachi Vantara Federal, the trusted leader in mission-centric data solutions for the federal government, today announced Majed Saadi as the company’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO). As CTO, Saadi will lead Hitachi Vantara Federal’s technology strategy, driving IT modernization, strengthening enterprise platforms, and advancing the company’s position as a federal innovation leader.

With more than 24 years of technology leadership experience, Saadi brings deep expertise in strategy, IT transformation, infrastructure, cloud, platforms, enterprise architecture, and systems management. Saadi has held senior technology leadership roles across federal integrators, resellers, and consulting firms. As VP of Growth and Technology at Synergy Inc., he led market expansion, technology adoption, and federal contract growth. Previously, as VP at General Dynamics IT, he oversaw complex IT and mission support services for federal civilian agencies.

“Hitachi Vantara Federal is thrilled to welcome Majed to our leadership team,” said Mark Serway, president and chief executive officer at Hitachi Vantara Federal. “This is a critical role for our business as we shape, drive, and execute the expansion of Hitachi’s products and solutions in the federal marketplace. Majed’s proven ability to align technology innovation with business growth will be instrumental as we expand our capabilities and deliver transformative solutions to our customers.”

Beyond his executive roles, Saadi is a recognized thought leader and frequent industry speaker, addressing public health IT and the transformative impact of AI and quantum computing. He also advises emerging technology companies in these fields, underscoring his commitment to driving innovation. Saadi holds a B.S. in Computer Science from Notre Dame and an M.S. in IT Management from the University of Virginia, along with certifications in TOGAF, ITIL, ISO 20000, and Risk Management.

About Hitachi Vantara Federal

Hitachi Vantara Federal is the trusted leader in mission-centric data solutions for the Federal government. We’re a collaborative, full-service company with longstanding OT/IT roots. We empower data-driven insight with a deep bench of integrated partners — advancing Federal customer missions regardless of their data maturity levels. Hitachi Vantara Federal is a FOCI-mitigated subsidiary of Hitachi Vantara. Visit us at hitachivantarafederal.com.

About Hitachi Vantara

About Hitachi, Ltd.

Hitachi drives Social Innovation Business, creating a sustainable society through the use of data and technology. We solve customers’ and society’s challenges with Lumada solutions leveraging IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products. Hitachi operates under the 3 business sectors of “Digital Systems & Services” – supporting our customers’ digital transformation; “Green Energy & Mobility” – contributing to a decarbonized society through energy and railway systems, and “Connective Industries” – connecting products through digital technology to provide solutions in various industries. Driven by Digital, Green, and Innovation, we aim for growth through co-creation with our customers. The company’s revenues as 3 sectors for fiscal year 2023 (ended March 31, 2024) totaled 8,564.3 billion yen, with 573 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 270,000 employees worldwide. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company’s website at https://www.hitachi.com.

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Hitachi Vantara Federal Names Joe Corcoran as Chief Operating Officer

Press Release | January 6, 2025

Corcoran to Spearhead Operational Efforts to Support Federal Data Solutions

RESTON, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Hitachi Vantara Federal, the trusted leader in mission-centric data solutions for the Federal Government, today announced Joe Corcoran as its new Chief Operating Officer. In this role, Corcoran will oversee Hitachi’s U.S. Federal services operations, its U.S.-based customer support, and the strategic growth of Hitachi’s services offerings in the Federal marketplace. He will report to the President and Chief Executive Officer of Hitachi Vantara Federal, Mark Serway.

Corcoran brings extensive leadership experience to his new role, most recently serving as the Senior Director of Professional Services and Delivery at Hitachi Vantara Federal, where he has driven operational excellence and rapid growth across Hitachi’s services portfolio. With over two decades of experience in public sector operations and sales leadership, he has a proven track record of elevating quality standards, increasing operational efficiency, and growing Federal services organizations. Corcoran’s previous executive leadership roles were marked by a strong focus on delivering measurable value to client missions while aligning with and advancing organizational goals, ensuring success on both fronts.

“We are thrilled to have Joe step into the role of Chief Operating Officer,” said Mark Serway, President and CEO of Hitachi Vantara Federal. “His exceptional leadership and deep expertise in operational strategy position him well to enhance our organizational efficiency and accelerate growth. His dedication to delivering client-focused solutions and fostering innovation in government aligns seamlessly with our mission to improve the security and well-being of our nation. I’m confident Joe will play a pivotal role in advancing our capabilities and strengthening our position as a trusted leader in mission-centric data solutions for the Federal Government.”

Hitachi Vantara Federal also announces a strategic set of high-impact promotions within Corcoran’s team, including:

Gary Bryant, Director of Professional Services
Oliver Bock, Senior Manager of Customer Service & Support
Yllen Llanes, Senior Manager of Operations

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SFA Magazine: How Agencies Can Overcome Edge Data Challenges, in Space and on Land

In the News | December 17, 2024

As Federal agencies increasingly deploy devices at the edge to collect and analyze data, information is flowing back to core infrastructures at everincreasing volumes. The data deluge presents challenges for agencies working to manage data efficiently and make it actionable – challenges and costs that are magnified when the data stream flows from satellites in space.

For data flowing from space, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is already taking notable steps to manage the increasingly complicated data flow, using cloud and artificial intelligence (AI), while ground stations evolve and adapt to meet emerging threats.

Data Flows for Federal Agencies

Fueled by increasing adoption of AI and machine learning, cloud-based services, and analytics, as well as increasing use of Internet of Things (IoT) and mobile devices, data is growing exponentially. Data volume is expected to grow globally at a compound annual rate of 21.2 percent over the next three years, according to IDC.

While this data surge has created vast opportunities for technological innovation and transformative changes in workflows and customer engagement, the sheer volume of data is overwhelming Federal agencies, making it difficult to draw actionable insights from this data ocean.

Agencies are deluged, and not just from structured data, the traditional data primarily seen in the data center. Instead, the increase in data volume is coming from newer and diverse data types, including IoT data, multimedia data, geospatial and location data, sensor data, and unstructured data.

Space Data Presents Special Challenges

One Federal agency with a unique set of data challenges is NASA, which collects vast quantities of data about stars, planets, and other objects, with the volume of that data seeing “ huge increases” in recent years. Satellites send data back to ground stations, where engineers and analysts turn the raw information into measurements and intelligence that are understandable and actionable.

But for more recent missions like NASA’s SWOT satellite, however, downloading these masses of data is difficult. Other challenges include ensuring the data’s accuracy, storing it, recalling it, and keeping it secure. In response, NASA is turning to the cloud, “ setting up systems in the cloud capable of processing, storing, and analyzing all of that digital information.” New AI algorithms are also helping to streamline the processing of space data, while ground stations are adapting by growing more modular, flexible, and resistant to cyberattacks.

The Data Challenge

The challenges created by this data growth, in the context of siloed repositories and outdated legacy systems, are significant. Agencies must navigate the deluge while ensuring data integrity, lineage, security, and compliance.

As data volume continues to increase, and data sources continue to explode, agencies can take a series of steps to adjust their data strategies. It is essential to establish a robust data foundation that spans all system types – block, file, and object. This will effectively decouple data infrastructure from individual data types, addressing the complexity of the data landscape.

Specifically, as edge computing advances, agencies will need to incorporate advanced data management and tiering strategies. Those include efficient data compression, smart data aggregation, and intelligent filtering techniques to ensure that only relevant data is transmitted to central servers for further processing.

Agencies also must focus on efficient management of data storage, which is crucial for seamless data integration and analytics. Properly implemented storage solutions and data fabrics can optimize decision-making, ensuring compliance operational, security, and legal policies.

The Data Foundation Solution

Agencies must move towards modern storage environments that simplify the movement and access of data wherever it is required. With data dispersed across multiple, disparate storage architectures, each with different experiences and considerations, creates storage challenges that surpass traditional issues of cost, performance, and protection.

The right data infrastructure will equip agencies to simplify the complex landscape of data storage, enabling the management of structured and unstructured data across distributed hybrid environments. This allows them to seamlessly operate and optimize applications, whether hosted onpremises, in the cloud, hybrid, or at the edge.

Whether they operate in outer space or fully on land, transformation and modernization will be key for agencies to continue utilizing the growing streams of data to support agency missions with actionable insights based on quality and timely data.

This article is included in the Space Force Association Magazine, Issue 12, December 2024.