AI-led Modernization
for Adaptive, Resilient
Enterprises

Application modernization no longer means migration. It means transformation – powered by AI and engineered to last. Hitachi Digital Services modernizes mission-critical applications across their full lifecycle, using intelligent automation, generative and agentic AI, and proven engineering practices that are built to evolve.

We meet you where you are, modernizing what matters with smart accelerators that deliver faster outcomes, lower risk, and lasting ROI. It’s not just faster – it’s smarter, safer, and built for what’s next.

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AI-led Modernization for Adaptive, Resilient Enterprises
Challenge & Opportunity

Outdated Apps. Missed Potential.

Legacy applications slow innovation and hide risk – complex code, unreliable data, and change cycles that take too long. Modernization clears the runway for AI-ready platforms, faster product delivery, better customer experiences, and more reliable operations. It frees teams from fragile systems and enables application estates that scale on demand and support new business models.

Solution
AI-Led Modernization That Makes Change Stick
We apply AI across the application lifecycle – from discovery to delivery and run – so modernization moves faster without guesswork. Our engineers combine intelligent automation, cloud-native architecture, and disciplined delivery to modernize what matters most, creating a continuous modernization cycle. The result: platforms that evolve, architecture that flexes, and delivery that keeps moving forward.

Know What to Modernize. Prioritize What Matters.

Use AI-powered assessment and portfolio analysis to identify what to modernize, why, and when. Build a roadmap aligned to business outcomes, effort, and measurable return on investment.

Know What to Modernize. Prioritize What Matters.
  • AI Assessment
    Analyze application health, complexity, and constraints to prioritize modernization opportunities effectively.
  • Wave Planning
    Define modernization waves aligned to business impact, effort, and delivery feasibility.
  • ROI Alignment
    Build roadmaps with clear metrics, priorities, and measurable return on investment.
  • Portfolio Visibility
    Gain full visibility across applications to support informed transformation decisions.
  • Execution Roadmap
    Create actionable plans that connect strategy to delivery and measurable outcomes.

Break the Monolith. Get Agility Back.

Decompose legacy systems into modular, scalable architectures that are easier to change and extend. Improve agility by removing hidden dependencies and enabling reusable, governed data across environments.

Break the Monolith. Get Agility Back.
  • Dependency Removal
    Untangle tightly coupled logic and hidden dependencies to improve agility and maintainability.
  • Data Externalization
    Govern and externalize data for reuse, scalability, and cross-platform accessibility.
  • Service Conversion
    Transform legacy systems into modular, scalable, and change-ready services.
  • Agility Enablement
    Enable faster change cycles by reducing architectural complexity and system dependencies.
  • Reusable Components
    Create modular components that can be reused across applications and platforms.

Build Platforms that Scale, Adapt, and Perform.

Design and implement cloud-native platforms that are resilient, observable, and secure by design. Establish foundations that support continuous delivery, performance optimization, and long-term scalability.

Build Platforms that Scale, Adapt, and Perform.
  • Modern Platforms
    Use containers and serverless architectures where they deliver real scalability and performance value.
  • Built-In Quality
    Embed observability, security, and performance controls into platforms from day one.
  • Scalable Foundations
    Establish platforms that support continuous improvement and faster, more reliable delivery cycles.
  • Resilient Design
    Build architectures that maintain performance under scale, failure, and changing workloads.
  • Continuous Delivery
    Enable faster releases through cloud-native engineering and automated deployment pipelines.

Accelerate Delivery with Intelligent, Automated Pipelines.

Apply AI and automation across development and delivery to reduce manual effort and increase release speed. Create repeatable, secure pipelines that improve quality, compliance, and delivery consistency.

Accelerate Delivery with Intelligent, Automated Pipelines.
  • AI Automation
    Use generative and agentic AI to automate documentation, testing, and code remediation tasks.
  • Pipeline Acceleration
    Implement DevSecOps pipelines that ensure faster, secure, and compliant release cycles.
  • Repeatable Delivery
    Standardize processes to make change consistent, scalable, and easier to sustain.
  • Quality Assurance
    Improve release quality through automated testing and continuous validation practices.
  • Compliance Built-In
    Ensure security and compliance requirements are enforced throughout delivery pipelines.

Run smarter. Evolve continuously.

Extend modernization into operations with SRE practices and AI-driven optimization. Ensure platforms remain reliable, adaptive, and continuously improving after initial transformation and deployment.

Run smarter. Evolve continuously.
  • SRE Foundations
    Embed Site Reliability Engineering practices early to ensure scalability and operational stability.
  • AI Optimization
    Use AI-driven monitoring to continuously adapt and optimize platform performance in real time.
  • Operational Continuity
    Enable teams with runbooks, training, and structured handover for long-term control.
  • Continuous Improvement
    Enhance systems over time through iterative optimization and performance tuning.
  • Reliability Monitoring
    Maintain system health with proactive monitoring, alerting, and incident management practices.
Customer Story

Modernizing DS Smith’s integration platforms to accelerate innovation

Efficiency and flexibility in a complex manufacturing and packaging environment.

Modernizing DS Smith’s integration platforms to accelerate innovation
Customer Story

Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust – AI-enabled digital hospitals improving outcomes

AI and data monitoring predict patient's stay, improve outcomes, and free up resources.

Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust – AI-enabled digital hospitals improving outcomes
Customer Story

Tech innovation for Universal Destinations and Experiences

Innovation to enhance operations and thrill visitors, and drive sustainability.

Tech innovation for Universal Destinations and Experiences
Customer Story

AI-driven repair and maintenance for 100,00+ Penske trucks

Improving uptime, optimizing maintenance and solving problems before they arise.

AI-driven repair and maintenance for 100,00+ Penske trucks
How We Work

We don’t just modernize. We help you engineer what’s next.

 

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Why Hitachi Digital Services

We engineer the future

  • AI-native modernization across discovery, delivery, and run
  • Modular, cloud-native architectures built to evolve
  • SRE-led operations for reliability at scale
  • Hitachi-engineered platforms for mission-critical systems
  • Global delivery across IT and OT environments
  • Continuous modernization
Our Experts Our Experts
Our Experts
Premkumar Balasubramanian
Premkumar Balasubramanian
Chief Technology Officer
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Adithya Sastry
Adithya Sastry
Senior VP, Global Delivery
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Sridhar Katla
Sridhar Katla
Senior Director, Cloud Engineering
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Partners

A partner ecosystem that accelerates delivery and scales where it counts.

HFS’ 2025 Legacy Application Modernization Services Horizon Study: Our Market Leadership in AI-driven Modernization. Insights

HFS’ 2025 Legacy Application Modernization Services Horizon Study: Our Market Leadership in AI-driven Modernization.

Our E3 Methodology - Envision. Evaluate. Execute. A Practical Approach to Modernization. Insights

Our E3 Methodology - Envision. Evaluate. Execute. A Practical Approach to Modernization.

Sprint2Cloud and HARC Agents - Accelerators that Automate Modernization Safely. Insights

Sprint2Cloud and HARC Agents - Accelerators that Automate Modernization Safely.

FAQ

AI-led modernization uses artificial intelligence across the application lifecycle, from discovery and code analysis to testing, refactoring, and optimization. It improves decision-making, reduces manual effort, and lowers risk while enabling faster, more accurate transformation outcomes.

We assess your estate with AI tools like Sprint2Cloud and E3, then prioritize systems based on value, effort, and business impact.

E3 stands for Envision, Evaluate, Execute – our engineering-led approach to cloud, AI, ERP, and IOT integration. A practical, phased approach to modernization.

Sprint2Cloud and HARC Agents provide accelerators that scan, assess, and automate modernization safely; and analytics that provide real-time insights across apps.

AI identifies hidden dependencies, analyzes code, and generates automated tests before changes are made. This reduces blind spots, improves accuracy, and minimizes disruption during transformation, ensuring more predictable and reliable modernization outcomes.

Yes. We use phased wave planning, domain-driven decomposition, and parallel cutovers to protect core systems. This approach allows modernization to happen incrementally while maintaining business continuity and minimizing operational risk.

Modernization delivers faster release cycles, improved system reliability, and better scalability. Over time, organizations benefit from increased productivity, lower operational costs, and platforms that continuously evolve to support new business models.

Modernization creates AI-ready platforms by improving data quality, architecture flexibility, and system scalability. This enables organizations to adopt AI, automation, and advanced analytics more effectively, supporting continuous innovation and long-term competitiveness.