日立、交通系の米企業買収　鉄道超えデジタル化加速|47NEWS（よんななニュース）

This page reports that Hitachi Ltd. will acquire Clever Devices, a U.S. company specializing in digitalization systems for public transportation such as buses, for several hundred billion yen. Based in New York with approximately 600 employees, Clever Devices is known for advanced technologies in transit management systems, passenger services via voice guidance, and operational efficiency improvements. The acquisition will expand Hitachi's mobility business beyond railways to broader public transportation sectors, accelerating digitalization through AI technology. The deal is expected to complete within the year following regulatory approval.