Exchanges with Hitachi Solutions — The Podcast

Send us Fan Mail AI initiatives rarely fail because the technology isn’t powerful enough. More often, they stall long before delivering measurable impact, stuck in pilot mode due to gaps in data readiness, architecture, and long-term sustainability. In this episode of Exchanges with Hitachi Solutions , I sat down with Evan Sotos, Senior Manager of Engineering, to break down the three most common h...

Send us Fan Mail Modern data platforms are evolving—and speed, scale, and efficiency are becoming non‑negotiable. In this episode of Exchanges with Hitachi Solutions, host Matt Volke sits down with Evan Sotos, Engineering Manager for the Empower Data Platform, fresh off his return from NVIDIA GTC. Together, they explore how GPU acceleration is moving beyond AI and machine learning—and into the cor...

Send us Fan Mail The Future of Field Service: From Cost Control to Value Creation Field service is evolving—and value is the new metric that matters. In this episode, Ginny Lebeck, Michael Mendoza, and Boris Klimovitsky break down the biggest shifts shaping modern field service, from AI adoption to revenue‑driven transformation. Learn why leading organizations are moving beyond technology for tech...

Send us Fan Mail Why Should You Listen?  FABCON is where Microsoft Fabric conversations stop being theoretical and start getting real. This year in Atlanta, Hitachi Solutions is on the ground at Booth 545 , focused on one thing: helping organizations turn Fabric potential into practical, measurable outcomes. To kick things off, we recorded a special, on‑site episode of Exchanges with Hitachi Solut...

Send us Fan Mail This episode sets the stage for Microsoft FABCON 2026 by spotlighting the people, perspectives, and practical guidance attendees can expect at Booth 545. Host Matt Volke is joined by Philip Rainsberger and Mark Shoesmith of Hitachi Solutions to discuss how organizations are approaching Microsoft Fabric today—what’s driving adoption, where teams get stuck, and how to move from expl...

Send us Fan Mail This episode demystifies AI agents, explaining how they differ from chatbots and showcasing their real-world impact in business applications. Chris Fairfax, Technical Product Manager for Industry Cloud at Hitachi Solutions, shares actionable insights on deploying agents to drive efficiency, empower employees, and unlock new value from enterprise data. Highlights: Agents are AI-pow...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Exchanges with Hitachi Solutions , host Ginny Lebeck joins Matt Volke, Chris Satterly, and Mark Shoesmith to preview FabCon 2026 in Atlanta. The conversation explores why FabCon has become a must-attend event for data and AI professionals, how customer expectations around data have evolved, and what organizations need to succeed on their AI journey. Drawing from...

Send us Fan Mail Generative AI has captured the imagination of the enterprise world—but the reality is more complex than the hype. In this fireside chat, Stuart Morris, Director of R&D at Hitachi Solutions, joined me to unpack the findings of MIT’s “Gen AI Divide” report and share practical insights from the front lines of AI deployment. The conversation begins with a sobering statistic: 95% o...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Exchanges with Hitachi Solutions , host Matt Volke sat down with Evan Sotos , Engineering Manager for the Empower Data Platform, and Stuart Morris , Director of Research & Development, for a fast‑paced wrap‑up of their time on the ground at CES 2026 in Las Vegas. With Hitachi’s presence spanning IoT, mobility, digital cities, energy, and data innovation, the...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Exchanges with Hitachi Solutions, Alex Rigaud, Vice President of Incubation Solutions, reports live from CES 2026 in Las Vegas, and explores the latest innovations on display at the world’s largest consumer electronics show and highlight how Hitachi Solutions is shaping the future of AI, data, and automation. You can meet Alex and the rest of our team at CES at...

Send us Fan Mail Is your ERP digital concrete? Or does it have the flexibility and capability to deliver what your organization needs in the era of AI?  In this episode of Exchanges, host Hannah Story is joined by guests Ted Kempf from Microsoft and Marcus Raddatz and Nick Gulmon from Hitachi Solutions, to discuss the importance of a flexible and AI-enabled ERP solution. In this episode, you’ll he...

Send us Fan Mail What do navigating economic uncertainty, integrating AI, data privacy, personalization, and marketing ROI all have in common?  They are few of the challenges marketing leaders face today and in this episode of Exchanges, host Hannah Story is joined by guests Tracie Poland  and Michael Green , to discuss the relationship between data and these challenges. In this episode, you’ll he...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Exchanges with Hitachi Solutions , host Matt Volke sits down with Alex Rigaud , Vice President of Incubation Solutions, fresh from Microsoft Ignite in San Francisco. Together they unpack the biggest announcements from Ignite—including Microsoft’s new Agent 365 platform—and explore how organizations can move from experimentation to truly embedding AI across their...

Send us Fan Mail What does boiling pasta have to do with a conversation on AI and security?  In this episode of Exchanges, host Ginny Lebeck is joined by guests Dr. Michael Green, Principal Consultant for Hitachi Solutions Empower Data Platform, and Alex Rigaud, VP of Incubation Solutions, live from Microsoft Ignite in San Francisco, to discuss the future of security in the age of AI.  In this epi...

Send us Fan Mail What does a case for a cell phone have to do with a conversation on security?  In this episode of Exchanges, host Hannah Story is joined by guests Peter Garadis and Matt Aghedo , to discuss security in the era of AI in financial services. In this episode, you’ll hear from Peter and Matt as they discuss: How organizations are rethinking security as a function within their organizat...

Send us Fan Mail The conversation begins with a sobering statistic from an MIT report: 95% of generative AI pilots fail to deliver measurable impact on P&L. But as Stuart points out, that doesn’t mean they’re worthless. Many projects drive internal process improvements, enhance compliance, and streamline operations—benefits that don’t always show up on a balance sheet but are critical to busin...

Send us Fan Mail In this Episode of Exchanges with Hitachi Solutions, Alex Rigaud, VP of Incubation Solutions at Hitachi Solutions joins Jay Natarajan as they draw upon decades of experience at the intersection of cloud, AI, and digital transformation to discuss how organizations can avoid past mistakes and maximize the business value of AI adoption. Their conversation explores practical strategie...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to an exciting exploration into the world of Generative AI with Jay Natarajan, Vice President of SCM Sales and Dr. Michael Green, Principal Consultant of Hitachi Solutions. In this engaging podcast, these industry veterans delve into the transformative potential of Gen AI, offering insights that could help define or redefine your business strategy.  This podcast is not jus...

Send us Fan Mail Manufacturing leaders are encouraged to prioritize building trust in their data as a foundational step toward successful AI adoption, as outlined in a discussion featuring experts Michael Mendoza and Dr. Michael Green.  The episode highlights a data maturity framework progressing from visibility to generative AI, emphasizes the importance of clean and reliable data, showcases Lipp...

Send us Fan Mail As business leaders continue to navigate through the buzz surrounding AI, it is no secret that employees are looking for AI to help them access information quickly, automate administrative tasks, and help them become more productive overall.  In this episode of Exchanges, host Hannah Story is joined by guests Marcus Raddatz and Rick Doss , to discuss how AI is impacting the way or...

Send us Fan Mail Are you ready to dive into the world of AI and agents? Join us on the latest episode of the Exchanges with Hitachi Solutions podcast, where we explore the cutting-edge advancements in AI technology and how it's revolutionizing industries. Hosted by the dynamic duo, Joel Lindstrom and Marcus Raddatz , this episode is packed with insights, real-world examples, and a sneak peek...

Send us Fan Mail AI-Driven Business Transformation with Hitachi Solutions The Evolving Role of Data Science in AI : Hosted by Laurel Greszler, she visits with Hitachi Solutions Data Science & AI Resident Experts Fred Heller and Mike Kirkpatrick to discuss how data science is foundational to unlocking business value from vast, underutilized data assets. They emphasize that data scientists trans...

Send us Fan Mail Listen at Your Leisure and Get to Know Us! With more than 5,000 downloads to date, Hitachi Solutions is helping customers understand where they are on the business transformation map and pin point where they're going based on people, process and desired outcomes. We spend time with our experts throughout the year to offer a thoughtful perspective on how we're working wit...

Send us Fan Mail Explore the forefront of AI innovation in this engaging episode of Exchanges, Hitachi Solutions’ podcast dedicated to transformative technology insights. Host Matt Volke chats with Michael Popp, Principal Data Architect, about the groundbreaking Agent Bricks, unveiled at the Databricks Data and AI Summit. Join us as we dive into how Agent Bricks democratizes AI applications, broad...

Send us Fan Mail Curious about how a tech leader's vision can redefine business operations and drive innovation? In this episode of Exchanges, a podcast by Hitachi Solutions, host Matt Volke sits down with Alex Rigaud, Vice President of Incubation Solutions, to explore his strategic vision after reaching 100 days with the company—a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of data, AI,...