{"id":7379,"date":"2025-05-30T03:44:42","date_gmt":"2025-05-30T07:44:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=7379"},"modified":"2025-05-30T03:44:42","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T07:44:42","slug":"ds-smith-partners-with-hitachi-digital-services-to-modernise-integration-platform","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=7379","title":{"rendered":"DS Smith partners with Hitachi Digital Services to modernise integration platform"},"content":{"rendered":"


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DS Smith, a packaging solutions provider, has formed a strategic partnership with Hitachi Digital Services, a digital consultancy and technology services\u00a0provider, to modernise its integration platform and speed up digital innovation.<\/p>\n

Hitachi Digital Services will design and develop DS Smith\u2019s AI and system integrations by utilising technologies to drive innovation in complex manufacturing and packaging environments.<\/p>\n

DS Smith\u2019s current integration platform, Microsoft BizTalk, is nearing end-of-life support in 2027, prompting the company to seek a futureproof solution leveraging integration platform as a service capability.<\/p>\n

The company\u2019s partnership with Hitachi Digital Services will see its transition to a cloud-based, AI-powered integration ecosystem built on the Boomi platform. Furthermore, the company will be able to transition from legacy middleware, optimise system interoperability, and boost business agility.<\/p>\n

DS Smith IT applications and platforms director Leon Gelderblom said: \u201cThis partnership with Hitachi Digital Services represents a major step forward in DS Smith\u2019s digital transformation journey.<\/p>\n

\u201cBy modernising our integration infrastructure, we are not only improving efficiency but also futureproofing our operations to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving marketplace.\u201d<\/p>\n

The new partnership will offer accelerated integration deployment, enabling DS Smith to respond more quickly to market demands and evolving customer needs.<\/p>\n

The cloud-based system will provide enhanced resilience and reliability, ensuring robust and secure data flows, Hitachi Digital Services stated.<\/p>\n

AI-driven efficiency will automate integration processes, reducing maintenance overheads and allowing teams to concentrate on strategic business initiatives.<\/p>\n

Additionally, the solution\u2019s application programming interface (API)-first architecture is expected to improve connectivity with customers and vendors, thereby reducing onboarding times.<\/p>\n

DS Smith, with approximately 5,000 current integrations, 300 packaging centres, and more than 12 mills, has a multifaceted task in moving to an updated platform. <\/p>\n

Hitachi Digital Services stated that it will oversee the planning, execution, and migration, facilitating a smooth shift while preserving uninterrupted business operations.<\/p>\n

Hitachi Digital Services CEO Roger Lvin said: \u201cAt Hitachi Digital Services, we are committed to bringing industry-leading expertise to our clients, helping them navigate complex digital transformations with innovative solutions.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur work with DS Smith exemplifies this approach, delivering a cutting-edge integration platform that leverages cloud capabilities, AI-driven automation, and modern API connectivity. This initiative not only enhances DS Smith\u2019s operational agility but also reinforces our broader mission to drive digital excellence across industries.\u201d<\/p>\n

In April this year, DS Smith partnered with automotive components supplier<\/a> TPV Automotive to develop an eco-friendly, plastic-free packaging solution for Bayerische Motoren Werke\u2019s car wheel carriers.<\/p>\n

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