Hitachi Vantara is reinforcing its alignment with the UAE’s National AI Vision by building scalable, sustainable, and ethically governed AI solutions that power intelligent transformation across industries. In a conversation with TahawulTech.com, Wael Mustafa, leading Sales and Business Growth in the Gulf Region with IT Expertise at Hitachi Vantara, shared insights on how the company’s AI-driven strategy integrates infrastructure innovation, responsible development, and deep industry collaboration. From powering smart cities and secure data environments to accelerating sustainability and partner enablement, Hitachi Vantara is positioning itself as a key enabler of the region’s AI-powered digital economy.
How is Hitachi Vantara positioning its AI strategy to align with the UAE’s national AI vision and digital transformation roadmap showcased at GITEX Global 2025?
Hitachi Vantara is fully aligned with the UAE’s National AI Vision by focusing on building robust AI-ready infrastructure and complementing it with practical use cases across industries. The company brings together four major business units, including GlobalLogic — its software development arm — to create a unified AI and data ecosystem. Hitachi Vantara’s infrastructure is designed to power industry-specific AI applications, from smart cities to data sovereignty and sustainability initiatives. We’ve witnessed a major shift since the launch of ChatGPT, which drove demand for scalable AI infrastructure, and we’re proud to say that 40% of our business in the past six months has been driven by AI-related use cases and infrastructure enablement.
What differentiates Hitachi’s approach to “responsible AI” compared to other global players, particularly in terms of governance, ethics, and real-world industrial applications?
Hitachi’s approach is rooted in its industrial heritage — spanning energy, rail, and manufacturing — which gives us a deep understanding of operational realities. Our AI strategy emphasises responsible innovation through governance, testing, and ROI validation. We collaborate closely with NVIDIA to operate AI Factories in Europe, allowing customers to test and refine their AI use cases in a secure, controlled environment. This setup helps organisations assess ROI before large-scale deployment. We see this as a unique differentiator — not just selling AI infrastructure but partnering with clients to ensure ethical, measurable, and sustainable AI adoption.
With data infrastructure and sustainability taking centre stage at GITEX Global this year, how is Hitachi Vantara integrating AI and data intelligence to help regional enterprises achieve both growth and carbon neutrality?
Data remains the most critical asset for every organisation. As AI adoption grows, enterprises face two key challenges: managing data growth and ensuring sustainable operations. Hitachi Vantara addresses both by helping organisations scale infrastructure intelligently while minimising power consumption. Our expertise in energy efficiency, combined with advanced AI integration, enables data centres to operate with reduced energy requirements — even as they deploy GPU-intensive workloads. Additionally, cybersecurity remains a top priority. As AI becomes more pervasive, new risks emerge, and we are actively working with partners and regulators to design frameworks that protect AI-driven data environments from evolving cyber threats.
What are your key priorities for expanding AI-driven solutions and collaborations across the Middle East in 2025 and beyond?
The Middle East, led by the UAE and Saudi Arabia, is becoming a global hub for AI innovation. We’re seeing significant demand from enterprises eager to integrate AI into their operations. Our focus is to educate customers on developing ROI-driven AI strategies, helping them identify whether to build in-house models or adopt alternative approaches. Hitachi Vantara supports clients through every step — from feasibility studies and infrastructure readiness to deployment and long-term optimisation. We’re also expanding partnerships in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, with plans to scale AI-driven transformation projects across the region through education, implementation, and secured innovation.
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