Hitachi and OKI launched OH Channel Innovations, a new joint venture. It focuses on Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) and other automated equipment. The collaboration combines expertise from two significant players in financial technology and hardware.

The companies did not detail the joint venture's strategic focus or product roadmap. However, the move indicates a push for innovation in self-service banking and automation. The entity is expected to develop and market next-generation ATMs and related automated solutions to financial institutions globally. The partnership could advance ATM technology and expand market presence for both Hitachi and OKI.