Join Digital and Oprizon Team Up to Modernize Hitachi Solutions’ Network
Join Digital, Inc., a leading provider in the Network as a Service (NaaS) space, has entered into a strategic collaboration with Hitachi Solutions, Ltd., working through its Japan-based partner, Oprizon Ltd. The partnership marks a meaningful step as Hitachi Group moves toward a more secure, efficient network built on a zero trust security approach—one designed for today’s distributed, cloud-first work.
Why the Shift: Remote Work at Scale
With flexible work now the norm, Hitachi Solutions needed to let employees work safely from anywhere—home, office, or on the go—without sacrificing speed or protection. That meant changing how devices connect: client terminals in and out of the office would go straight to the Internet and rely on a strong, cloud-based security layer that runs separately from Hitachi’s private network. In short, protect users and data at the edge while removing the strain of forcing traffic back through a central network.
What Wasn’t Working
Post-COVID-19 usage patterns stressed the existing setup. Bandwidth-heavy apps, constant video calls, and real-time collaboration exposed bottlenecks. Employees ran into lag, dropped connections, and poor voice quality during calls—everyday issues that add up, slow teams down, and chip away at productivity. The message was clear: the network needed to be faster, more resilient, and simpler to operate.
Enter Oprizon and Join’s NaaS
To fix those pain points, Hitachi Solutions selected Oprizon and drew on Join’s NaaS platform. The service streamlines connectivity and security while improving user experience. By shifting to a cloud-delivered model and decoupling from the private network for everyday access, the team unlocked better communication speeds and smoother operations. The rollout was staged with care, minimizing disruption for office staff and enabling a steady transition to the modernized environment.
Results After Rollout
Once the service was live, remote monitoring showed clear gains. Network performance improved, call quality stabilized, and the day-to-day friction that had weighed on IT operations eased. The upgraded environment is more robust and dependable, giving Hitachi Solutions employees a network that keeps up with how they actually work—fast, secure, and available wherever they are.
What Leaders Are Saying
Naomi Fukuyama, DX Platform Department Manager at Hitachi Solutions, spoke to the practical impact of the change, stating, “The deployment has significantly addressed the critical performance issues we faced, enabling a more flexible and secure working environment.” Her comment highlights the core goal of the program: tangible performance improvements without compromising security.
Oprizon’s View of the Opportunity
Hiroto Sato, CEO of Oprizon, underscored the fit between Join’s NaaS and the complex IT challenges many enterprises are managing right now. He views NaaS as a growing opportunity for Japanese businesses that need adaptable, cloud-aligned network solutions—especially those modernizing security with zero trust while supporting hybrid work.
Join Digital’s Focus on Reliable Connectivity
Karl May, CEO of Join, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to dependable, high-quality network services. Reliable connectivity is now table stakes, he noted, whether you’re in life sciences, corporate real estate, or any sector that relies on always-on applications. The collaboration with Oprizon marks an important step in extending Join’s reach and serving customers with consistent performance across international markets.
Looking Ahead
Demand for advanced, flexible networking continues to climb. Partnerships like the one between Join Digital and Oprizon will help enterprises evolve faster—strengthening security with zero trust, simplifying operations through cloud-based management, and giving employees a better experience day to day. It’s a steady shift: modern networks, delivered as a service, tuned for how people actually work.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Join Digital’s main service?
Join Digital provides Network as a Service (NaaS), delivering secure, scalable networking and cloud-based security so organizations can connect users and devices reliably from anywhere.
Why did Hitachi Solutions need to change its network?
Hybrid work exposed performance issues—slowdowns and poor call quality—that made it hard for employees to work smoothly. Moving to a zero trust, cloud-based model addressed those problems while improving security.
What role does Oprizon play in this collaboration?
Oprizon is Join’s partner in Japan, working with Hitachi Solutions to implement and operate the NaaS deployment and ensure a smooth transition with minimal disruption.
What improved after the deployment?
Communication speeds increased, call quality stabilized, and remote monitoring confirmed better overall performance. The operational load on IT also eased, making the environment more reliable for employees.
How does this align with broader market trends?
It reflects the shift to secure, flexible, cloud-delivered networking. As more businesses adopt zero trust and support hybrid work, NaaS offers a practical way to modernize without overhauling everything at once.
