Exchanges with Hitachi Solutions — The Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Curious about generative AI but feeling a bit apprehensive for your business initiatives? This episode is for you. Here’s why you should tune in: Demystifying AI for Everyone This episode is all about breaking down the barriers and misconceptions around generative AI. The hosts, Laurel Greszler, Stuart Morris, and Matt Volke, make it clear that you don’t need to be a tech expert t...

Send us Fan Mail As business leaders navigate through the buzz surrounding AI, it can be challenging to break through the noise and find real business impact. In this episode of Exchanges, host Hannah Story is joined by guest Ashley Keimach to discuss the balance of expectations vs. reality when it comes to AI and how business leaders can ultimately find their North Star. global.hitachi-solutions....

Send us Fan Mail Curious about the future of data platforms and how Microsoft Fabric is changing the game? In this episode of "Exchanges" by Hitachi Solutions, host Laurel Greszler and her expert guests break down the biggest takeaways from Microsoft's second Fabric Conference in Las Vegas—a must-listen for anyone navigating the fast-evolving world of data, AI, and analytics. You’ll...

Send us Fan Mail #FabCon Pre-event Primer with Data Experts Dr Michael Green and Alexandre Crespo-Perez Data experts Dr. Michael Green ( Hitachi Solutions Empower Data Platform ) and Alexandre Crespo-Perez (Industry Data Expert) discuss AI adoption, data management challenges, and upcoming Microsoft Fabric i nnovations. Key points include the gap between AI experimentation and enterprise readiness...

Send us Fan Mail See you there! As we look forward to what's coming for Microsoft Fabric Community Conference in Las Vegas March 31-April 2 at MGM ( Hitachi Solutions at FabCon 2025 – Hitachi Solutions ), we take a second look at our conversation after FabCon Europe in October in Stockholm to bring us up to speed. Fabric MVP Sandeep Pawar (who will be once again presenting in Las Vegas) talks...

Send us Fan Mail Forrester’s 2024 US Health Insurers Customer Experience Index Rankings highlighted the continuing decline the industry has been facing for several years with a noticeable area of decline being digital experiences.  Despite this trend, many organizations are shifting their focus from customer experience to broader strategies that emphasize revenue goals and technology transformatio...

Send us Fan Mail In the latest episode of Exchanges with Hitachi Solutions, host Matt Volke dives into the whirlwind of recent AI developments alongside esteemed guests Dr. Michael Green, Director of Product Management at Hitachi Solutions, and Dave Horstein, Senior Director of Advisory at Hitachi Solutions. This episode aims to bring clarity and calm to the current AI market turbulence, focusing...

Send us Fan Mail Join Advisory Host Dave Horstein with Change Management Expert Ian Park as they unpack AI prioritization for leaders everywhere in every org. This one's got something in here for YOU. Listen to this episode and take away tools and tips to action for your AI initiatives and to reach better outcomes for your enterprise: AI and Human Element: Dave and Ian unpack the importance o...

Send us Fan Mail Unpacking the 5 Stages of AI Maturity with Hitachi Solutions In this episode of "Exchanges with Hitachi Solutions," host Dave Horstein explores the journey of AI value creation with guests Ryan Caputo and Chris Bennett. The discussion revolves around how companies can embed AI into their operations to achieve tangible results such as revenue generation, cost optimization...

Send us Fan Mail Hear from the Hitachi Solutions Team on All Things AI CES is the world’s largest electronic exhibition in the world. And the number one topic on everyone’s mind is AI. In the acres upon acres of technology – from robotic coffee makers and vans with built-in helicopters, to the latest solar solutions and video games – the topic of AI is inescapable. AI is everywhere you turn in thi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Exchanges, host Hannah Story joins guests Jonathan Yundt , Industry Director, Healthcare & Insurance at Hitachi Solutions, and Andrew Montgomery , Director, Business Applications at Microsoft, as they discuss the transformation occurring in the contact center. In this episode, you’ll hear from Jonathan and Andrew as they discuss: The agentic experience and w...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Exchanges with Hitachi Solutions, host Laurel Greszler dives into the newly launched Databricks MVP program and its significance for Hitachi Solutions' customers. Hear from Hitachi Solutions Sr. Technical Product Manager Dr. Michael Green, a recent Databricks MVP, and Databricks experts Jeff Lipkowitz and Alex Baur as they discuss how the MVP program recogn...

Send us Fan Mail Today's episode is an encore presentation. In this special edition of Exchanges, Marketing Manager Laurel Greszler turns the tables on regular host Dave Horstein, Advisor Senior Director , to uncover valuable insights for business leaders navigating digital transformation. Key takeaways for decision makers: People-first approach : Learn how placing your team at the center of...

Send us Fan Mail The rapid integration of AI systems into our daily lives brings both immense potential and significant security challenges. While we're not yet facing full-scale "AI wars," as we lightly tread through on this cast for spooky Halloween timeliness, the threats posed by AI are increasingly sophisticated and asymmetrical. Join our host Dave Horstein with  Cyber Expert M...

Send us Fan Mail Hear industry experts, Adam Piercy from Hitachi Solutions and Peter Goth from Microsoft, discuss how financial services organizations can harness the power of Microsoft Copilot and Dynamics 365 for transformative business impact.  global.hitachi-solutions.com

Send us Fan Mail Leaning into Season 5 of Exchanges : A Podcast by Hitachi Solutions for Business Executives Seeking a Way to Breakdown the Complex World of Modern Transformation.  For this fun first episode, join our RSD (Rapid Solution Development) Low Code Award Winning Experts who sit down to discuss what they're looking forward to in the coming weeks and how to find them at the MGM Grand...

Send us Fan Mail Join Hitachi Solutions Security and Advisory Experts, Michael Steel and Dave Horstein , as they delve into the CrowdStrike update incident that affected industries worldwide, from airlines to Starbucks. In this episode of Exchanges, they provide thought leadership on the causes and implications of the incident, highlighting Microsoft's pivotal role in rapid response and custo...

Send us Fan Mail Join our host and advisory expert Dave Horstein , alongside low code expert Joel Lindstrom , as they delve into "Rapid Value Delivery." This thoughtful and fun episode unpacks how low code tools can enhance daily efficiency — from automations to apps, and AI-assisted solution development. Leveraging low code to adapt to AI offers organizations a safe entry into its effic...

Send us Fan Mail Hosted by Advisory Director Dave Horstein with Tom Galambos, President and Global CEO of Hitachi Solutions & Microsoft Global Alliance Executive for Hitachi Key Discussion Points: Hitachi Solutions Wins Partner of the Year for Low Code! What does the new partnership between Microsoft and Hitachi Ltd mean for our customers? The establishment of a three-year agreement with Micro...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Host Matt Volke is joined by Hitachi Solutions Senior Solutions Architect for Microsoft Azure, Chris Bennett to talk about what it means to be a Microsot and a Databricks solutions partner, and we leverage our expertise for our customers' AI initiatives. Takeaways for our listeners:  Synergy Between Databricks and Microsoft: focusing on the ease of integratio...

Send us Fan Mail  Advisory expert Dave Horstein meets with Application Engineers Jan Nelson, Kalyan Koppineedi and Lucas Pains to talk about how AI is — and is NOT — changing how they solve for business for our customers . This is a great "inside out" listen for business leaders interested in learning how our experts are navigating the era of AI for speed, agility and security while keep...

Send us Fan Mail How will this episode help me? According to Forrester, there could be close to 40 million people who will be eligible for Medicare Advantage in the next ten years. Additionally, their report states that the Congressional Budget Office is projecting that the share of all Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans will rise to 62% by 2033 and that within that popula...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we’re joined by Fred Heller, Senior Director of Data Science and Machine Learning for and Senior Principal & Solution Architect Chris Bennett from Hitachi Solutions to discuss the key highlights and expectations for the upcoming Databricks Data & AI Summit, June 10-13. Host Dave Horstein steers the conversation through the latest partnerships, technologica...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we take a few minutes to review some of our recent episodes on DATA, which seems to be on the tip of everyone's tongue when talking about their priorities for business transformation in the era of AI. ... find out WHY data leads the way for AI transformation in these "Top 5" and other episodes of Exchanges here: Podcasts Archive – Hitachi Solutions (hitac...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of EXCHANGES, host Matt Volke, product marketing manager for Hitachi Solutions, dives into a discussion with Dr. Michael Green, data scientist and product manager for the Lumada Empower Data Platform. Dr. Green, about his upcoming session he’ll be giving at the Databricks Data & AI Summit, June 10-13, titled “RAGS to Data Riches.” Dr. Green shares his insights...