Hitachi Data Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., has announced its first annual user conference, NEXT 2017, the premier event for the digital revolution. NEXT 2017 will be held September 18-21, 2017 in Las Vegas at the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Resort. Hitachi is inviting customers, developers, partners, industry experts and thought leaders to learn about the latest developments in using data for better social and business outcomes \u2013 as only Hitachi can. <\/p>\n
With the theme of ‘Lead What\u2019s Next’, attendees will experience the latest solutions and services that will help them compete and win in today\u2019s dynamic digital environment. <\/p>\n
Customers will learn from Hitachi\u2019s expertise in integrating information technology (IT) with the operational technologies (OT) to drive down costs, be more efficient and innovate faster. NEXT 2017 attendees will get a first-hand look at the latest technology advancements in machine learning, automation, artificial intelligence, analytics and data management \u2013 and the business benefits those solutions deliver across industries. <\/p>\n
Chief information officers, chief data officers and other business leaders will learn from and network with their peers across industries such as financial services, manufacturing, health care, transportation, telecommunications and energy. <\/p>\n
Hitachi will unveil a number of new innovations at the show including a significant announcement on the the company\u2019s own transformation. <\/p>\n
At NEXT 2017, attendees can:<\/p>\n
\u2022\tHear keynotes from Hitachi executives on the company\u2019s vision and strategy, including Toshiaki Higashihara, President and CEO, Hitachi, Ltd.
\n\u2022\tLearn from Hitachi customers on what matters most in the digital revolution.
\n\u2022\tMeet face-to-face with business transformation thought leaders and technology visionaries and experts.
\n\u2022\tWatch as Geoffrey Moore, noted speaker, advisor and author of Crossing the Chasm and other bestsellers, offers his unique perspective on digital transformation by examining it as a maturity model for digital systems.
\n\u2022\tListen to Dr Michio Kaku, author, host of several science TV programmes, internationally recognised authority on Einstein\u2019s unified field theory and on the prediction of trends affecting business, medicine, finance and society.
\n\u2022\tAttend breakout sessions tailored to specific interests in digital transformation, enterprise IT, industrial IoT, financial services and urban development.
\n\u2022\tExperience the vast Solutions Showcase with demonstrations from Hitachi companies and their partners.
\n\u2022\tNetwork with industry peers and Hitachi\u2019s partner ecosystem.
\n\u2022\tWatch the announcement of Hitachi\u2019s inaugural Transformation Award winners, recognising customers who have transformed their businesses in partnership with Hitachi.
\n\u2022\tEnjoy the NEXT closing event with A-list entertainment.<\/p>\n