User:MaryGaulke/sandbox/Hitachi Vantara requests

Hi! I'm a COI editor for Hitachi Vantara, a client of my employer Porter Novelli, here with some requests for this article.

Lead

 * I think it makes sense to rename this article to Hitachi Vantara, since Hitachi Data Systems' operations are now all part of Hitachi Vantara. This would involve updating the title in the article infobox (where the full name should actually be "Hitachi Vantara, LLC"), replacing the "successor" parameter with "predecessors", and updating the article lead from
 * Hitachi Data Systems (HDS) was a provider of modular mid-range and high-end computer data storage systems, software and services. Its operations are now a part of Hitachi Vantara.


 * It was a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd. and part of the Hitachi Information Systems & Telecommunications Division. In 2017 its operations were merged with Pentaho and Hitachi Insight Group to form Hitachi Vantara.


 * In 2010 Hitachi Data Systems sold through direct and indirect channels in more than 170 countries and regions. Its customers included over half of the Fortune 100 companies at the time.
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 * Hitachi Vantara (formerly Hitachi Data Systems) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd. focused on operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT). It provides of modular mid-range and high-end computer data storage systems, software and services. In 2017, Hitachi combined the operations of Hitachi Data Systems, Pentaho and Hitachi Insight Group to form Hitachi Vantara. Two years later, Hitachi Consulting was also merged into Hitachi Vantara.
 * The article logo would also need to be updated; I'm happy to make that edit once the article name is changed.


 * In the infobox, update the number of employees to  and add the parameter.

History

 * I think the "Origins as Itel" and "National Semiconductor takes over Advanced Systems" sections could be condensed quite a bit, especially considering the dearth of available sources. Happy to propose shortened text if there's agreement.
 * Rename the "Storage" section to "Entry into storage systems", the "Cloud" section to "Cloud computing", and the "Acquisitions" section to "Hitachi Data Systems acquisitions".
 * Add a new "Hitachi Vantara" subsection to the bottom:
 * Hitachi Vantara was formed in September 2017, combining the operations of Hitachi Data Systems, Pentaho and Hitachi Insight Group. In October 2018, the company completed its acquisition of systems integrator REAN Cloud. Hitachi Consulting was merged into Hitachi Vantara in late 2019. The company acquired Waterline Data, a data catalog software startup, and Containership, a startup focused on Kubernetes infrastructure, in March 2020.


 * In July 2020, Gajen Kandiah, the former head of Cognizant's digital business, became CEO of Hitachi Vantara. The company acquired New York-based data governance company Io-Tahoe from Centrica in June 2021.

Corporate affairs
Add to end of section:
 * Notable Hitachi Vantara customers include the American Heart Association and Disney Parks, which uses the Lumada platform for attractions including Slinky Dog Dash and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. Hitachi Vantara also led the Optimise Prime project with UK Power Networks to test and optimize deployment of electric vehicles. The company also hosts Hitachi Social Innovation Forum events around the world focused on how data can address global issues like environmental protection.

Corporate culture, social responsibility and work environment

 * It might make sense to make this a subsection of "Corporate affairs".
 * Update
 * The culture of Hitachi Data Systems is influenced by the founding values of the parent company, Hitachi Ltd., those being Wa (harmony, trust, and respect), Makoto (integrity, sincerity, honesty), and Kaitakusha-seishin (pioneering spirit and challenge).
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 * The culture of Hitachi Vantara is influenced by the values of Hitachi Ltd.: wa (harmony, trust, and respect), makoto (integrity, honesty), and kaitakusha-seishin (pioneering spirit and challenges).
 * (Just shortening a bit and adding an independent source.)


 * Delete
 * Hitachi Data Systems was recognized by Ethisphere Magazine in 2011-15 as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies. The company has active Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs including a means for employees to recommend and request a grant for a non-profit organization. Hitachi Data Systems works with the Hitachi Foundation and other Hitachi entities to support philanthropic enterprises around the world.
 * Couldn't find good independent sources for this info.


 * Update
 * Hitachi Data Systems participates in "Best Places to Work" lists globally, achieving a position on FORTUNE Magazine's “100 Best Companies to Work For” list for 3 consecutive years running, 2012, 2013 and 2014 and was ranked No. 8 in FORTUNE's list of top-paying companies.
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 * Hitachi Data Systems appeared in Fortune magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For" list in 2012, 2013 and 2014 and was ranked No. 8 in the Fortune list of top-paying companies in 2012.
 * Adding refs.


 * Delete
 * Chief Executive Magazine gave HDS a ranking of No. 16 in its “40 Best Companies for Leaders” list for 2012. Hitachi Data Systems was recognized among the "Best Companies to Work For" in France and Poland in 2011. In 2010 Hitachi Data Systems was accredited by the Best Companies organization in the United Kingdom.
 * I doubt any of these rankings are notable.

Products and services

 * A lot of these products are deprecated and/or insufficiently sourced. I recommend deleting these items:
 * Hitachi Unified Storage VM. Unified system with enterprise storage virtualization for small and medium companies which can centrally consolidate and manage file, block and object data.
 * Hitachi Unified Storage 100 Family. Modular storage which enables central consolidation of file, block and object data with up to 3PB capacity.
 * Replication. Hitachi software supports in-system as well as remote data replication for data migration or to meet companies’ business continuity and disaster recovery objectives.
 * Data Protection. Hitachi data protection software is used to manage backups and snapshots.
 * Add to "Software" subsection:
 * Lumada DataOps Suite. A modular software platform offering different tools for data analytics, cataloging, and integration to help businesses use data for business intelligence.
 * Delete unreferenced Hitachi TrueCopy subsection.
 * Currently, the "Services" subsection is mostly cited to Hitachi itself. Propose rewriting with independent sources:
 * Hitachi Vantara offers a range of consulting services, including Cloud FinOps Services to optimize spending on cloud computing and Application Reliability Services to improve the resilience of cloud workloads.


 * Finally, I'm hoping the above edits are enough to consider removing from the top of this article. If not, would love feedback on what other changes are needed.