Hitachi and Microsoft Japan have partnered to jointly provide global cloud applications by combining Hitachi Cloud Computing Solutions and Microsoft Windows Azure Platform.
Through this collaboration, both the companies will provide Hybrid Cloud Solutions which will help companies reuse of existing IT assets, safe and secure collaboration among clouds, and quick IT system change corresponding to shift in business environment.
The collaboration will help Japanese enterprises in expanding their businesses and globalisation efforts.
As part of this collaboration, Hitachi will provide WAN acceleration technology, integrated operation and management technology in addition to consulting and system integration services based on Hitachi’s cloud services.
Microsoft will offer new cloud applications by providing Windows Azure Platform, technology for integrated management, and technology for collaboration with Microsoft’s global data centre.
In addition, both companies together provide global on-site support which remove concerns of global Japanese customers on support.
