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Kawasaki, Japan and Paris, France, Dec 4, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Limited and Scaleway, the leading European public cloud provider for AI builders, today announced a strategic collaboration towards the establishment of a sustainable AI utilization environment that also ensures data sovereignty. By combining Fujitsu’s advanced processor development expertise with Scaleway's European cloud infrastructure expertise, the two companies aim to evaluate new ways to support efficient, responsible and secure AI deployment at scale. The collaboration, which commenced on November 27th with the signing of an MoU, will see Fujitsu combine its high-performance, energy-efficient Arm-based FUJITSU-MONAKA CPU platform and development capabilities with Scaleway's cloud infrastructure expertise.As part of their collaboration, Fujitsu and Scaleway will explore a new CPU-based option for AI inference processing for AI builders and enterprises in the European market, complementing traditional GPU-centric configurations. The companies will conduct joint testing and validations to create optimal infrastructure environments tailored to specific workloads. This will enable customers to select the most suitable platform based on their AI workload characteristics and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and help to address societal challenges such as increasing AI power consumption and supply chain risks.Through this collaboration, Fujitsu and Scaleway will contribute to the healthy development of a digital society in Europe by offering an energy-efficient CPU-based alternative alongside powerful GPU platforms, thereby supporting customers' business growth and Green Transformation (GX).Naoki Shinjo,SVP, Head of Advanced Technology Development Unit, at Fujitsu Limited, comments:“As AI's evolution accelerates at an incredible pace, its energy consumption has become a critical global challenge. The demand for optimal, flexible infrastructure to handle diverse workloads remains an urgent task. Our partnership with Scaleway is set to revolutionize this landscape. By fusing our cutting-edge technologies and deep expertise, we will create a truly power-efficient, CPU-based computing platform. This isn't just about optimizing our customers' Total Cost of Ownership and fueling their business growth; it's a powerful stride towards accelerating Europe's green transformation and building a sustainable future for everyone."Yann-Guirec Manac'h, Head of Hardware R&D at Scaleway, comments:“At Scaleway, our commitment to delivering unparalleled power efficiency in the cloud remains at the heart of everything we do, driving us to continuously innovate for a sustainable digital future.We are proud to announce our collaboration with Fujitsu, a partnership that will allow us to unlock new possibilities in efficient, responsible, and continuous AI innovation. By integrating FUJITSU-MONAKA CPU into our infrastructure, we aim to enhance our offerings and empower our customers with cutting-edge AI solutions. This collaboration not only strengthens our ability to meet the evolving demands of the market but also ensures that our customers have access to the most advanced, sustainable, and high-performance AI technologies tailored to their unique needs.”Accelerating sustainable transformation and data sovereignty in EuropeThe rapid proliferation of generative AI has dramatically increased data center power consumption, creating a global societal challenge. In Europe, this has led to increased demand for infrastructures that reconcile performance, energy efficiency and data sovereignty. Specifically, many organizations now operate AI models continuously in production and require predictable performance, controlled operating costs and a reduced environmental footprint. CPU-based architectures are particularly well suited to these requirements because they offer stable performance, efficient energy use and simple integration within existing environments.Fujitsu, with its advanced computing technologies, is developing the FUJITSU-MONAKA processor, which employs world-leading technologies cultivated in its supercomputer development activities. Built on leading-edge 2-nanometer technology and featuring unique technologies such as its own microarchitecture optimized for advanced 3D packaging and ultra-low voltage circuit operation, it is designed to deliver both high performance and power efficiency across diverse computing applications including enterprise AI.Aligning with its objective to provide organizations, from innovative startups to large enterprises, with infrastructure that matches their operational and strategic requirements, Scaleway offers a full spectrum of cloud services, from its AI Factory with powerful GPUs to highly efficient computing infrastructure, to offer the appropriate architecture for each use case while maintaining full transparency on performance, cost and environmental impact.Building on their ongoing discussions to define key use cases, the two companies will commence this joint Proof of Concept (PoC) in the second half of 2026. Based on the results, the parties will consider establishing and providing pilot environments for customers from 2027 onwards. Moving forward, Fujitsu and Scaleway will explore the commercialization of new CPU-based AI inference services optimized for the European market.[1] FUJITSU-MONAKA:This new technology applied to FUJITSU-MONAKA is based on results obtained from a project subsidized by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO).About FujitsuFujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers around the globe, our 113,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: AI, Computing, Networks, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.6 trillion yen (US$23 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: global.fujitsuAbout Scaleway SASScaleway is the European leader in public cloud and a true alternative to the US hyperscalers. A subsidiary of the iliad Group, Scaleway combines decades of infrastructure expertise with the agility of a state-of-the-art tech company. With a rapidly expanding network of data centers, Scaleway offers a comprehensive portfolio of high-performance cloud services, from virtual machines to advanced data management solutions, cloud-native infrastructure and AI-optimized supercomputers. Championing open standards and operating within a fully European framework, Scaleway provides a secure and transparent cloud environment that meets the needs of organizations with the highest digital sovereignty requirements. Find out more: www.scaleway.comPress ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic and Investor Relations DivisionInquiriesScaleway SASpresse@scaleway.com Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, Japan — Dec 4, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - NEC Orchestrating Future Fund (*1), an ecosystem-based corporate venture capital (CVC) fund, has invested in PopID, Inc. (PopID), a U.S.-based provider of face authentication payment services. The investment strengthens NEC’s position in next-generation digital transactions by combining its world-leading biometric authentication technology with PopID’s rapidly growing payment platform.Together, NEC and PopID aim to establish a new global standard for secure, seamless, and privacy-centric digital transactions, delivering convenience for consumers and efficiency for businesses.Strategic Value of the InvestmentThe new funding builds on PopID’s recent Series C round in May 2025, led by Verifone, a leader in North American in-store payment terminals, along with Visa, Cultivate Next (Chipotle’s venture arm), Commerce Ventures, PayPal, and additional leading companies. The funding enables the full-scale rollout of Verifone terminals compatible with PopID across North America.By investing at this pivotal stage, NEC will accelerate the adoption of biometric payments, extending the global reach of its secure authentication technologies. This partnership supports NEC’s vision of creating flexible, resilient, and sustainable digital societies.PopID’s Growing Presence and Customer ValuePopID has quickly scaled its platform to more than 1,000 merchants across the United States, including major quick-service chains such as Whataburger and Steak ‘n Shake. Through the PopID app, users register their face and can complete payments at participating stores-without the need for cards, cash or phones. This provides a faster and touch-free checkout experience, while NEC’s biometric technology ensures strong data protection by converting face data into non-reversible templates.For consumers, the result is a secure, convenient, and hygienic way to pay. For merchants, PopID increases throughput and revenue while also reducing transaction fees by supporting debit, credit, and ACH payment rails.NEC’s Biometric LeadershipNEC’s face authentication technology has consistently ranked No. 1 in accuracy in benchmark tests conducted by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) (*2). With operations spanning more than 50 countries, NEC is advancing the social implementation of face authentication across payments, retail, and enterprise services."The NEC Orchestrating Future Fund invests in startups that are pioneering new markets with cutting-edge technologies and innovative business models," said Shigeki Wada, Corporate SVP, NEC Corporation. "PopID's advanced payment service contributes to the global adoption of face authentication payments and aligns with NEC's vision of creating flexible, resilient, and sustainable societies. Together with PopID, we will accelerate our efforts to create new social value."PopID Comment"We are excited to work with NEC, a global leader in biometric authentication technology, to bring the full biometric experience—from entry to payments—to stadiums and theme parks around the world," said John Miller, CEO of PopID and Chairman of the Cali Group.*1) NEC Orchestrating Future FundAn ecosystem-type corporate venture capital fund in which multiple companies that share NEC's vision of the future of society, "NEC 2030VISION," participate.*2) Ranked No. 1 multiple times in the face authentication benchmark test by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).https://www.nec.com/en/global/solutions/biometrics/face/index.html*The results by NIST do not imply endorsement of any system, product, service, or company by the U.S. government.About PopIDPopID is a Los Angeles-based provider of consumer-initiated biometric identity and payment technology. Its platform enables face or palm verification so people can check in access loyalty, place orders, and complete transactions at participating locations. PopID uses opt-in enrollment, and it integrates with common point-of-sale and payment systems to fit existing workflows. The company’s goal is to provide a universal gateway for identity across everyday interactions-from entry to checkout. To learn more about PopID and its offerings, visit www.popid.com.About NECNEC Corporation has established itself as a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies while promoting the brand statement of “Orchestrating a brighter world.” NEC enables businesses and communities to adapt to rapid changes taking place in both society and the market as it provides for the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. For more information, visit NEC at https://www.nec.com. Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Dec 4, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Eisai Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo, CEO: Haruo Naito, "Eisai") and Biogen Inc. (Nasdaq: BIIB, Corporate headquarters: Cambridge, Massachusetts, CEO: Christopher A. Viehbacher, "Biogen") announced today that the latest findings on time savings with continued treatment with humanized anti-soluble aggregated amyloid-beta (Aβ) monoclonal antibody lecanemab (generic name, U.S. brand name LEQEMBI®) were presented at the 18th Clinical Trials on Alzheimer's Disease (CTAD) Conference. Additionally, a scientific symposium was held on the subcutaneous formulation (SC-AI), which was approved for maintenance treatment in the United States in August 2025, and the rolling supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) for initiation treatment was completed in November 2025. The application for a subcutaneous injectable formulation in Japan was submitted in November 2025.Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive, relentless disease with Aβ and tau as hallmarks, that is caused by a continuous underlying neurotoxic process driven by protofibrils* (PF) that begins before amyloid plaque removal and continues afterward.1,2,3 Only LEQEMBI fights AD in two ways - targeting both PF and amyloid plaque, which can impact tau downstream. Estimating the 10-Year Time-Savings Benefits of Lecanemab Treatment (Presentation: December 3, 2:40 PM PT)This analysis used data from the Clarity AD open-label extension (OLE) and 16 clinical studies of monoclonal antibodies for AD to estimate long-term AD progression over 10 years and the slowing effect of continued lecanemab treatment. The analysis evaluated estimated "time savings" (slowing of disease progression) compared to natural decline based on ADNI** (Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative) data (untreated group), using Clinical Dementia Rating - Sum of Boxes (CDR-SB). These results suggest that early initiation and long-term lecanemab treatment may continue to slow AD progression and help maintain cognitive function over a longer period.Findings from each group:Time Savings from Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) Due to AD to Mild ADThe time to progression from MCI due to AD to mild AD was 7.2 years in the untreated group, whereas with continued LEQEMBI treatment to the onset of moderate AD, progression to mild AD took 9.7 years, indicating a time savings of 2.5 years.In the low-amyloid group (patients who started treatment at an early stage: amyloid PET

HONG KONG, December 3, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The 26th Hong Kong Forum, jointly organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and the Federation of Hong Kong Business Associations Worldwide, wrapped up after the successful two-day event attracted more than 320 representatives from Hong Kong business associations worldwide and business leaders from 33 countries and regions.This year’s Hong Kong Forum focused on how enterprises can leverage Hong Kong’s distinctive advantages of enjoying strong support from the Chinese Mainland and being closely connected to the world as an ideal springboard for expanding abroad. Also covered was how Hong Kong attracts talent and infuses innovative thinking across industries, driving transformation while creating more development opportunities. The programme featured keynote speeches, a series of networking activities, and local visits to give participants deeper insights into Hong Kong from multiple perspectives.Helping mainland enterprises “go global” and tap into international marketsIn her welcome remarks, Margaret Wong, Chairperson of the Federation of Hong Kong Business Associations Worldwide, said: “This year’s Hong Kong Forum featured many exciting highlights, allowing associations to share experiences and insights across regions. This gave an opportunity to discuss collaborations between different business associations, Hong Kong business leaders, and cross-association collaborations. This year, we introduced new initiatives featuring local visit tracks and networking sessions specifically designed for young members.”Sophia Chong, Executive Director of the HKTDC, said in her opening remarks that, “Nowadays, more mainland businesses are ready and keen to expand internationally. As a core member of this Task Force (GoGlobal Task Force), with the support of our 13 mainland offices, we will help mainland enterprises connect with service providers in Hong Kong, including financial, legal, IP and accounting professionals, and match them with partners and buyers in target overseas markets.”Outlining the HKTDC’s strategic direction for the coming year, Sophia Chong added, “Going forward at the HKTDC, we are to begin the first of another three-year plan to reinforce Hong Kong’s role as superconnector and super value-adder, linking the Chinese Mainland and the world. This will create opportunities for not only Hong Kong companies, but also Federation members across business, finance, I&T and creative sectors, to name but a few. We will strengthen our city’s foothold in emerging and mature markets. We will collaborate with our partners to do more outreach in your countries and regions.”One of the highlights this year is a newly added session, “Dialogue with the HKTDC Chairman” hosted by Margaret Wong. During the dialogue, Professor Frederick Ma, HKTDC Chairman, said: “Amidst the growing economic and commercial interactions between China and global markets, Hong Kong solidifies its role as a superconnector and super value-adder. Hong Kong offers unique advantages including a stable financial infrastructure, a robust legal system, a diverse talent pool and comprehensive professional services. Collectively, these make Hong Kong an ideal place for any company that wants to do business in the Chinese Mainland or ASEAN.”Professor Frederick Ma mentioned that the HKTDC will enhance its flagship events, including the Asian Financial Forum (AFF) to be held from 26 to 27 January 2026, to enhance the business elements. “A Global Business Summit will be introduced to extend AFF beyond the financial sector with a view to engaging commercial leaders across industries, particularly in high-growth sectors, and create connections between business operations and financial solutions.”Joseph Chan, the Under Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of the Government of Hong Kong SAR, attended the luncheon on the second day of the forum and delivered a remark.Hong Kong as a strategic springboard for global market expansionHong Kong serves as a two-way business platform, both as a super-connector and super value-adder between the Chinese Mainland and international markets, helping mainland enterprises “go global,” and “bringing in” global companies. At the “Hong Kong: The Launchpad for Navigating Global Markets” plenary, Peter Yan, Director-General of the Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises of the HKSAR Government, shared the stage with Tony Cheng, Managing Director & General Manager - Hong Kong/Macau of Merck Healthcare; Marco Galimberti, CEO - APAC of Venchi Asia Pacific; and Joanne Hon, Managing Director of Equinix Hong Kong.The discussion covered analysing global business environments and trends exploring how international enterprises can leverage Hong Kong as a strategic springboard for global market expansion. They highlighted Hong Kong’s unique advantages, including its role as a gateway to the Chinese Mainland and Asia, access to a diverse consumer base, a highly internationalised business environment.The thematic session “Creative Minds and Strategic Innovation in Fuelling Hong Kong’s Economic Future” featured Garrick Lau, Head of Sustainability and Shared Value of Nan Fung Group; Simon Loong, Founder and Group CEO of WeLab; Kevin Ng, CEO of InnoBlock Technology; and Audrey Shum, Managing Director of Christie’s Asia Pacific. The discussion explored how creativity and innovation can inject new momentum into Hong Kong’s economic and cultural development, and how imaginative thinking can help address contemporary challenges and seize emerging opportunities.Young entrepreneurs inject fresh momentum into businessThe “From Idea to Impact: Building a Thriving Business in Technology” plenary put the spotlight on a group of business leaders from innovative tech companies who shared insights on identifying market needs, developing sustainable business models, and tackling challenges faced during growth stages. Speakers included Natalie Chow, Co-founder and CEO of KIBO; Jason Li, Co-founder and CTO of Green Vigor; Eugene Siu, CEO and Co-founder of Petalife; and Suen Hau-shing, Co-founder of Onepile.This year’s forum also introduced a new session, “Meet the Mentor”, inviting Andy Ann, the Chairman and CEO of NDN Group to engage with young entrepreneurs to share valuable advice and practical experience on entrepreneurship, and to encourage more of them to join the Federation of Hong Kong Business Associations Worldwide. The event was co-organised with the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce’s Young Executives Club, and it also provided opportunities for young members to connect with local young talent and explore new business opportunities.Global chamber leaders explore Hong Kong’s I&T and Cultural Design ProjectsDuring the forum, arrangements were made by the HKTDC for representatives to visit Hong Kong’s innovation and technology infrastructure and cultural and design projects. Highlights included the Data Technology Hub and Advanced Manufacturing Centre at Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks, the Hong Kong Productivity Council, and the M+ Museum.The Hong Kong Forum is the annual flagship event of the Federation of Hong Kong Business Associations Worldwide. Founded in 2000, the Federation today has a network of 49 business associations with membership of approximately 11,000 business executives and professionals from 38 countries and regions.Forum website: https://hkforum.hktdc.com/conference/hkforum/enPhoto download: https://bit.ly/3KcVdLYThe 26th Hong Kong Forum, jointly organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council and the Federation of Hong Kong Business Associations Worldwide, successfully concluded after two days at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition CentreThe forum attracted over 320 representatives from Hong Kong business associations worldwide, as well as business leaders and professionals from 33 countries and regionsWelcome remarks by Margaret Wong, Chairperson of the Federation of Hong Kong Business Associations WorldwideOpening remarks by Sophia Chong, Executive Director of the HKTDCDuring “Dialogue with the HKTDC Chairman”, Professor Frederick Ma shared that amidst the growing economic and commercial interactions between China and global markets, Hong Kong solidifies its role as a superconnector and super value-adderJoseph Chan, the Under Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of the Government of Hong Kong SAR, attended the luncheon on the second day of the forum and delivered a remarkMedia enquiriesPlease contact the HKTDC’s Communications and Public Affairs Department:Johnny TsuiTel: (852) 2584 4395Email: johnny.cy.tsui@hktdc.orgHKTDC Media Room: http://mediaroom.hktdc.comAbout FHKBAWThe Federation of Hong Kong Business Associations Worldwide is a unique network of 49 Hong Kong Business Associations in 38 countries and regions with about 11,000 individual associates. These Hong Kong Business Associations were started by overseas traders, buyers and professionals, who have strong business links to Hong Kong in their respective countries, for the purpose of networking and exchanging of business information and ideas. Each of these Associations has their own individual members who are top business people and SMEs in their home country. They are Hong Kong's closest allies and partners in the world market. With the help of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), these Associations formed the Federation of Hong Kong Business Associations Worldwide in November 2000. The Federation aims to achieve synergy among the global network of Hong Kong Business Associations. It provides an effective base for member associations to network and exchange information, thereby, generating business opportunities.Website: https://www.hkfederation.org.hk/aboutAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, Dec 3, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Anime Tokyo Station is an anime exhibition site focused on Japanese anime content, which has developed a devout fan base around the world. From November 15, 2025 to February 15, 2026, it will be holding the “Digimon Adventure 02” & “Magical DoReMi #” ANIME 25TH ANNIVERSARY JOINT EXHIBITION. A sneak preview was held for the press on November 14, the day before the exhibition opened.Visitors to the anniversary joint exhibition can enjoy a variety of unique displays at Anime Tokyo Station, including rare character design materials, interactive digital content, and photo spots.Please visit Anime Tokyo Station and experience the full appeal of Digimon Adventure 02 and Magical DoReMi #.Exhibits ”Digimon Adventure 02” ＆ “Magical DoReMi #” ANIME 25TH ANNIVERSARY JOINT EXHIBITIONWhat is “Digimon Adventure 02”?Digimon Adventure 02 is the second series in the franchise, serving as a sequel to Digimon Adventure, which depicted the growth and adventures of children and their Digimon partners in the Digital World.Set three years after Taichi and friends’ adventure, a new enemy appears in the now-peaceful Digital World. A new-generation Digimon, V-MON, and his partner Daisuke Motomiya, along with returning heroes Hikari Yagami and Takeru Takaishi and new allies Iori Hida and Miyako Inoue, face the crisis threatening the Digital World. The series features a diverse array of evolution methods, including Armor Evolution and Jogress Evolution, in addition to standard evolution, adding to its appeal.DIGIMONWEB https://digimon.net/ Digimon Web Official X @digimonweb_net Digimon Anime Series [Official] X @Digimon_Anime Anime DIGIMON BEATBREAK Official X @digimon_tv What is the “Magical DoReMi” Series?The Magical DoReMi series were broadcast on Japanese television for four years, starting in 1999, celebrating the 25th anniversary of its broadcast in 2024.The story follows three girls, Doremi, Hazuki, and Aiko, who accidentally end up becoming witch apprentices. Set between their school and a shop called “MAHO-DO,” the series depicts their magical, miraculous daily training to become full-fledged witches. Throughout the series, charming characters such as Onpu, Momoko, and Hana join the cast. For the 20th anniversary, the commemorative film “Looking for Magical Doremi” was released in theaters nationwide in November 2020.Magical DoReMi Official Website: https://www.doremi-anniv.com/ Magical DoReMi Official X: @Doremi_staffMagical DoReMi Official Instagram: @doremi_20th_annivMagical DoReMi Official TikTok: @doremi_anniv*When featuring this article, please include the following copyright notices: ©Akiyoshi Hongo, Toei Animation ©Toei AnimationVenue OverviewName:Anime Tokyo Station (also known as "Anime Tokyo")Location:Floors B1 to 2F of Tokyu East 5 (2-25-5 Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo)*4 minutes on foot from Ikebukuro StationHours:11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (last admission: 6:45 p.m.)Closed:Mondays *If Monday falls on a holiday, the venue will be open on Monday and closed on the following day New Year's holiday period May be closed on other days Please check the venue website before coming.Admission fee:FreeWebsite:https://animetokyo.jp/en/SNS:X｜https://x.com/animetokyo_info (@animetokyo_info)Instagram｜https://www.instagram.com/animetokyostation/ (@animetokyostation)YouTube｜ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSJOjGJE5Yiqw3PZ97AVdJw Inquiries regarding this press releasePublic Relations Office of "Anime Tokyo Station" (Kyodo PR)Contact person: Miri YasudaE-mail: animetokyo-pr@kyodo-pr.co.jp Press release: https://www.acnnewswire.com/docs/files/20251203.pdf Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, Dec 2, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Eisai Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo, CEO: Haruo Naito) today announced that new data on anti-tau antibody etalanetug (development code: E2814) was presented at the 18th Clinical Trials on Alzheimer’s Disease Conference (CTAD). Etalanetug is designed to bind to the microtubule-binding region (MTBR) of tau protein and prevent the seeding and propagation of tau pathology.Anti-tau therapeutic antibody, etalanetug, reduces the novel biomarker plasma eMTBR-tau243 in patients with DIAD (Presentation: December 1, 4:35 PM PT)This presentation is based on the Phase Ib/II study (E2814-103) conducted in individuals (n=7) with dominantly inherited Alzheimer’s disease (DIAD)*. In this study, as previously reported, tau aggregates in the brains of individuals (n=3) were measured using tau PET, and the results showed that the observed tau PET signals were stabilized or trended toward decrease following administration of etalanetug, suggesting that etalanetug inhibited tau propagation and suppressed or reduced the accumulation of tau aggregates in brains.1The study evaluated eMTBR-tau243 as a specific biomarker of tau pathology progression and measured changes in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and plasma.MTBR-tau243 is a CSF biomarker correlated with tau pathology, and eMTBR-tau243** has also been developed as a highly sensitive biomarker in plasma.eMTBR-tau243 is a novel fluid biomarker consisting of tau fragments that include tau protein amino acid residue 243 and MTBR, with endogenous cleavage at the C-terminal side of residue 256. It is thought to arise during the formation of neurofibrillary tangles, a key pathological feature of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), and a strong correlation has been shown between tau PET and eMTBR-tau243 in both plasma and CSF.2 By using eMTBR-tau243, it becomes possible to easily measure changes in tau pathology using a blood test.Study results show that etalanetug reduced CSF eMTBR-tau243 by 62% at 3 months and by 89% at 9 months. Similarly, plasma eMTBR-tau243 was reduced by 78% at 3 months and over 90% at 9 months. These findings support etalanetug’s mechanism of action to inhibit tau seeding and spreading in the brain and encourage further studies to determine its clinical potential as a disease-modifying therapy for AD.Currently, etalanetug is being evaluated in two ongoing clinical studies: the Tau NexGen Phase II/III trial in DIAD, conducted under the Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer Network Trials Unit (DIAN-TU) and led by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, added to a standard-of-care anti-Ab protofibril antibody lecanemab (brand name: LEQEMBI), and the Phase II Study 202, a global randomized trial in individuals with early sporadic AD, also assessing etalanetug added to lecanemab as the standard of care.Media Inquiries:Public Relations Department,Eisai Co., Ltd.+81-(0)3-3817-5120Eisai Inc (U.S.)Libby Holman+ 1-201-753-1945Libby_Holman@eisai.com* DIAD: Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer’s disease (DIAD) is a rare form of AD that causes memory loss and dementia in individuals - typically while they are in their 30s to 50s. The disease affects less than 1% of the total population of people with Alzheimer’s disease.** eMTBR-tau243 is a novel fluid biomarker consisting of tau fragments that include tau protein amino acid residue 243 and MTBR, with endogenous cleavage at the C-terminal side of residue 256. It is thought to arise during the formation of neurofibrillary tangles, a key pathological feature of AD, and a strong correlation has been shown between tau PET and eMTBR-tau243 in both plasma and CSF.For more details, please visit: https://www.eisai.com/news/2025/pdf/enews202583pdf.pdf Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, Dec 2, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) will begin offering its "NEC AI Agent Service for Procurement Negotiations" in Japan starting this December. This service utilizes NEC's proprietary AI technology, "Automated Negotiation AI," to autonomously generate optimal transaction terms for procurement operations in the manufacturing industry and to negotiate with suppliers.This service automates complex delivery date and quantity adjustment negotiations in manufacturing, drastically reducing the time spent on transaction negotiations. It enables rapid response to demand fluctuations and significantly improves operational efficiency.NEC conducted a proof-of-concept (POC) at an NEC Group company in November 2024, successfully automating delivery date and quantity adjustments with suppliers for the procurement of approximately 1,300 parts.In this proof-of-concept, the "automated agreement rate"—the percentage of agreements reached solely by AI without procurement personnel intervention—reached 95%. Negotiations concluded under optimal conditions for both the supplier and NEC. This confirmed that the adjustment time from negotiation initiation to completion, which previously took several hours to days, could be reduced to just approximately 80 seconds, achieving a significant improvement in operational efficiency.In recent years, negotiations among stakeholders in the manufacturing industry have become increasingly complex due to diversifying demand and the extensive supply chains spanning from raw material procurement to final product delivery. Amid demands for shortening overall supply chain lead times and adapting to high-mix, low-volume production, procurement operations must address risks in a VUCA environment, making efficiency and speed through digital transformation (DX) advancement an urgent priority.However, many companies lack the capacity to swiftly optimize production systems and procurement plans in response to unexpected fluctuations in demand, hindered by factors such as labor shortages, overly personalized work processes, and cost pressures. Particularly, adjusting delivery dates and quantities for parts and raw materials is a critical task directly linked to production planning and potentially leading to lost sales opportunities. Yet, due to its complexity and the time required for negotiations, many items face the challenge of insufficient coordination.NEC developed Automated Negotiation AI to address these challenges, leveraging its proprietary AI technology cultivated through years of research. This technology enables systems to autonomously negotiate with business partners without human intervention, supporting the formation of optimal agreements. This allows for the coordination of procurement timing even for vast numbers of items that were previously unmanageable manually. By curbing excess inventory, preventing stockouts, and avoiding delivery delays, it creates a supply chain resilient to demand fluctuations. Through this service, NEC resolves challenges in increasingly complex supply chains and contributes to enhancing customer competitiveness.Overview of Automated Negotiation AIAutomated Negotiation AI is NEC's proprietary AI technology that adjusts and negotiates on behalf of humans for various coordination tasks traditionally performed by people. It automatically derives essential and desirable conditions for coordination and proposes optimal, mutually acceptable terms. It is designed not only for coordination and negotiation between AI and humans but also for coordination and negotiation between AI systems themselves.Strengths of NEC’s Automated Negotiation AI1. Proprietary Advanced Technology and an Overwhelming Intellectual Property PortfolioNEC's Automated Negotiation AI is proprietary technology enabling optimal agreement formation. It boasts the industry's largest portfolio with 28 related patent applications (as of February 2025).2. Leading Domestic Market Adoption InitiativesNEC is vigorously promoting the automation and adoption of negotiation tasks in Japan through the establishment of the "Autonomous Negotiation SCM Consortium." Beyond merely providing technology, NEC contributes to strengthening the competitiveness of Japanese manufacturing by driving DX across the entire industry.3. Global Trustworthiness Leading International StandardizationNEC's automated negotiation AI technology has been adopted as an international standard for E-Negotiation (*1) by the United Nations' standardization body (UN/CEFACT). It enables smooth collaboration and consensus-building compliant with international standards even in negotiations with international partners, contributing to the optimization of global supply chains.Key Features of This Service1. Automation and Efficiency for Massive Negotiation Workloads Difficult to Handle ManuallyIt automatically detects orders requiring delivery date and quantity adjustments to optimize inventory from all incoming orders and generates negotiation proposals. By presenting these proposals to business partners via AI agents and executing interactive negotiations, it significantly reduces the massive manual adjustment workload.2. Optimization of the Entire Supply Chain and Avoidance of Lost OpportunitiesThe automated negotiation AI calculates optimal negotiation proposals based on transaction data, supporting mutually beneficial agreements. This prevents stockouts and delivery delays, reducing lost sales opportunities. It also helps curb excess inventory, achieving overall supply chain cost optimization while enhancing flexibility and stability.3. Supporting Strategic Procurement OperationsBy automating routine negotiation tasks, procurement personnel can focus on strategic activities such as developing advanced supplier strategies, risk management, and sourcing new suppliers. This contributes to increased productivity and value creation across the entire procurement department.4. Seamless Integration with Existing SystemsIntegration with various existing systems, such as ERP, enables a one-stop procurement process through DX. This allows for smooth implementation and operation while minimizing the burden of system renewal.(*1) https://uncefact.unece.org/spaces/uncefactpublic/pages/65667327/E+NegotiationAbout Automated Negotiation AIhttps://www.nec.com/en/global/solutions/ai/analyze/negotiationai.htmlAbout NECThe NEC Group leverages technology to create social value and promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. NEC Corporation was established in 1899. Today, the NEC Group’s approximately 110,000 employees utilize world-leading AI, security, and communications technologies to solve the most pressing needs of customers and society. For more information, please visit https://www.nec.com, and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

KAWASAKI, Japan, Dec 2, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu today announced the development of a new technology to make collaboration between robots and humans easier, safer and more efficient. The spatial world model technology makes it possible for AI to predict the future behaviors and states of different actors and objects within a space, and facilitates smooth collaboration between humans and robots, as well as optimal coordination among robots. This new development comes as part of Fujitsu’s broader research and development efforts in the field of physical AI.The spatial world model technology will be showcased at CES2026, held in Las Vegas from January 6 to January 9, 2026. Fujitsu also plans to conduct technical demonstrations at its headquarters during fiscal year 2026.Spatial World Model Technology Features1. Construction of a spatial world model using 3D scene graphs focusing on human, robot, and object interactionsIn physical environments, the spatial situation changes dynamically as actors within the space (i.e., people, robots, etc.) move and act. While technologies that use capturing data from cameras to understand these spatial dynamics have been explored, significant differences in the range captured by each camera and variations in appearance (such as distortion) between fixed and mobile cameras has made it difficult to achieve this in real time. Therefore, instead of pixel-level integration, which is highly susceptible to differences in appearance, Fujitsu developed a technology that uses cameras to assess the space using 3D scene graphs, i.e., hierarchical data structures that organize all objects in the physical space as points on a graph. This approach minimizes the impact of field of view and distortion, enabling real-time understanding of complex, dynamically changing real-world spaces.2. Prediction of future states/behaviors by modeling the interactions of people, robots, and objectsFor humans and robots to be able to work together smoothly, robots have to be able to understand the intentions behind human actions and predict how they will behave in the future. World model technologies that enable robots to predict changes and act in their immediate surroundings are being widely researched, but so far they have been limited to modeling only the immediate environment and have not yet been able to grasp the dynamic changes throughout an entire space.Fujitsu’s newly developed method accurately estimates behavioral intentions by interpreting causal relationships from the diverse interactions between actors and objects in a space. By using this data to predict future actions, the technology can help to avoid collisions and generate optimal cooperative action plans for multiple autonomous robots.In academic public benchmark data tests, it was confirmed that this technology can improve the accuracy of estimating behavioral intentions by 3x [1]. Figure: Diagram of the spatial world model technology. BackgroundAI technology, which has primarily developed in digital spaces, is now being applied to real world scenarios. “Physical AI” is a field of AI technology where AI is trained to understand physical laws and act autonomously and it will play a key role in solving various real-world challenges, such as in autonomous driving and smart factories. It is attracting significant attention as a potential means of helping with Japan’s worsening labor shortage and improving industrial productivity.However, current physical AI applications are mainly limited to structured environments with defined pathways like manufacturing sites or logistics warehouses. In residential homes and offices, where human movements are less predictable and object arrangements frequently change, it is difficult to for AI to assess spatial dynamics, making current solutions impractical. Furthermore, in environments where large numbers of people and robots must work together, cooperation is currently difficult because the AI cannot understand the intentions behind others' movements.This new technology is based on Fujitsu’s Computer Vision technology, primarily used for human flow analysis in commercial facilities and abnormal behavior detection in crime prevention, as well as its digital AI technology, including the Fujitsu Kozuchi AI Agent which autonomously carries out tasks with human counterparts. It is part of the research efforts of the Spatial Robotics Research Center which Fujitsu established in April 2025 to step up its research toward realizing a new society where humans and robots coexist.[1] JRDB-Social:A benchmark for estimating human behavior and intentions from camera footage.Fujitsu's Commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations in 2015 represent a set of common goals to be achieved worldwide by 2030.Fujitsu's purpose - "to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation" - is a promise to contribute to the vision of a better future empowered by the SDGs.About FujitsuFujitsu's purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers around the globe, our 113,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: AI, Computing, Networks, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.6 trillion yen (US$23 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: global.fujitsuPress ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic and Investor Relations DivisionInquiries Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

KAWASAKI, Japan, Dec 2, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Limited today announced the establishment of Frontria, an international consortium bringing together over 50 global organizations to collaboratively address the escalating challenges of AI-generated disinformation, misinformation, AI system vulnerabilities, and regulatory compliance. This initiative aims to foster a healthy and resilient digital society by pooling cutting-edge technologies and expertise to enhance information reliability and ensure AI trustworthiness and security. Frontria will serve as a dynamic platform for participating organizations to share their technological capabilities, identify challenges, articulate needs, and collectively drive risk mitigation and transformative solutions from a global perspective.Frontria aims to rapidly create concrete applications and services, and by quickly sharing information about their use cases, it will seek to promote the adoption of technological IP that enhances the reliability and safety of AI technology and counters misinformation. In fiscal year 2025, the consortium will commence activities with participating organizations from Japan, Europe, North America, India, Australia, and other regions. It will engage with organizations across diverse industries worldwide to expand the consortium's scale and create new use cases in sectors such as finance, insurance, media, entertainment, legal, and AI businesses. By the end of fiscal year 2026, the consortium aims to have over 100 global participating organizations, generating multiple IP business cases. Figure 1: Goal and aims of the consortium Figure 2: "Frontria" website The international consortium "Frontria" website. Global collaboration for a trusted digital futureWhile generative AI offers profound benefits, it also presents significant risks: the spread of disinformation, AI system vulnerabilities, and the urgent need for regulatory compliance (e.g., EU AI Act) [1]. With disinformation alone causing an estimated 12.2 trillion yen in economic losses in 2023 [2], and businesses facing financial risks from non-compliance and cyberattacks, these complex issues demand a collaborative, multi-sector approach. Frontria will address these by focusing on disinformation countermeasures, AI trustworthiness and security, driving technological advancement through industry insights and fostering innovative applications and business models.Frontria's activitiesFrontria will establish a global community centered on a "technology pool," uniting innovation partners, technology IP providers, data providers, engineering partners, and incubators. This collaborative environment will foster new ideas and solutions.Initially, three community groups will focus on disinformation countermeasures, AI trustworthiness, and AI security, with industry-specific working groups to refine technologies and create applications. A developer community will also accelerate core technology development through knowledge sharing and competitions. Figure 3: Roles of participating organizations in the consortium Collaborative platform for co-creation with cutting-edge technologyThrough Frontria, Fujitsu will provide participating organizations with trial access to its core AI technologies for disinformation countermeasures, AI trustworthiness (including fairness), and AI security (such as fake detection for fraud). By fostering collaboration, Frontria will refine existing technologies, generate new ideas and use cases, leverage IP and data, support application development, and drive market expansion, creating monetization opportunities while solving critical societal issues and enhancing organizational value.Participating organizations and experts (as of December 2, 2025): Activ8 Inc., AKOS AI SRL, All About, Inc., Amadeus Code Inc., ASCII STARTUP, Atlas Associates Inc., Bengo4.com Inc., Prof. Oreste Pollicino (Bocconi University), Cloudy Soft, CROSS Business Producers Inc., Dai-ichi Life Holdings Inc., DAIKO ADVERTISING INC., DAIKO WEDO creative & development Inc., Daiwa Institute of Research Ltd., Data Resources Inc., Digirow K.K., Digital Content Association of Japan, Fileforce Inc, Fujitsu Limited, Glocalist Co., Ltd., Prof. Nicolas Lesca (University Grenoble Alpes), Prof. Amélie Favreau (University Grenoble Alpes), G-Search Limited, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, InfoCom Research Inc., Prof. Shinichi Yamaguchi (International University of Japan), Intesa Sanpaolo, LARUS Business Automation S.r.l., LY Corporation, Prof. Ananiadou Sophia (The University of Manchester), Doctor Batista-Navarro Riza Theresa (The University of Manchester), Prof. Junichi Tsujii (AIST & The University of Manchester), Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Company, Meltwater Japan, Miotsukushi Analytics Co. Ltd., Miura & Partners, Mizuho Financial Group Inc., Associate Prof. Abhinav Dhall (Monash University), Mori Hamada & Matsumoto, MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings Inc., Nebuly, Oki Electric Industry Co. Ltd., Prof. Shin'ichi Arakawa (The University of Osaka), POCKET RD Inc., Ridgelinez Limited, Prof. Kazutoshi Sasahara (Institute of Science Tokyo), Center for Education in Healthcare Innovation, Institute of Science Tokyo, Consortium for Medical and Drug Discovery Data Science, SIA Media Inc, Sparticle Inc., Spectee Inc., TDSE Inc., TOEI ADVERTISING Ltd., Tohoku University, Tokio Marine Holdings, Inc., Prof. Masaki Aida (Tokyo Metropolitan University), Trusted Corporation, Uber AI Solutions.For comments from participating organizations and information regarding company HQs please refer to these links:LINK 1LINK 2[1] EU AI Act (European AI Regulation Law):Effective August 2024, the EU AI Act aims to ensure the safe use and trustworthiness of AI. It classifies AI systems based on their risk levels and mandates that AI systems address these risks while protecting people's health, safety, and fundamental human rights.[2] Source: THE ECONOMIC COST OF BAD ACTORS ON THE INTERNETFujitsu's Commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations in 2015 represent a set of common goals to be achieved worldwide by 2030.Fujitsu’s purpose - "to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation" - is a promise to contribute to the vision of a better future empowered by the SDGs.About FujitsuFujitsu's purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers around the globe, our 113,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: AI, Computing, Networks, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.6 trillion yen (US$23 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: global.fujitsuPress ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic and Investor Relations DivisionInquiries Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

KAWASAKI, Japan, Dec 1, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu today announced the successful development of a technology for molecular dynamics (MD) simulation that enables atomic-level structural analysis of the solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) [1] formation process in all-solid-state batteries. This process, previously difficult to analyze, significantly impacts battery performance. Fujitsu achieved this breakthrough by developing a neural network potential (NNP) [2] training method using knowledge distillation [3], enabling stable, long-duration MD simulations. The newly developed technology can now rapidly and accurately reproduce the behavior of all-solid-state battery electrolyte membrane and electrode interface structures [4] with over 100,000 atoms for 10 nanoseconds, requiring only one week of computation. The innovative nature of this technology has been recognized with the Electric Science and Technology Promotion Award for 2025 from The Promotion Foundation of Electrical Science and Engineering, which was awarded on November 25, 2025.By linking these technologies, Fujitsu aims to establish a new materials development workflow that accelerates materials development through AI and create new materials together with its customers.Fujitsu will add this technology into its materials chemistry calculation platform SCIGRESS and begin providing it to customers by March 2026.OverviewFujitsu developed a knowledge distillation technique (Figure 1) to precisely train NNPs with a faster multi-layer perceptron (MLP) [7] architecture. This is achieved by transferring knowledge from computationally slower, but knowledge-rich, GNN-based published NNPs. This approach allows MLP-based NNPs to leverage extensive published NNP knowledge and specialized material structure insights, enabling stable, high-speed, long-duration MD simulations for large-scale systems exceeding 100,000 atoms.Figure 1: Outline of the new technologyResultsWhen applied to a next-generation all-solid-state battery interface (127,296 atoms), Fujitsu confirmed stable, 10-nanosecond MD simulations in approximately one week (Figure 2(b)). This enabled structural analysis of the SEI, critical for battery performance and previously unachievable with existing MD simulations. SEI defines the charge-discharge cycle life and safety of all-solid-state batteries, and understanding its atomic-level formation and stability is crucial. This technology is expected to accelerate the development of a method to control SEI formation by elucidating its previously unknown atomic-level processes.Figure 2: NNP-MD simulation results for all-solid-state battery electrolyte membrane and anode interface system; (a) Example with 1,344 atoms: high-speed calculation achieved without interface structure collapse by applying the developed technology; (b) Example with 127,296 atoms: Stable 10-nanosecond MD simulation of over 100,000 atoms realized in one weekBackgroundNNP-based MD simulations have recently gained traction for rapidly and accurately simulating material properties at the atomic level. Published NNPs, trained on millions of diverse material data points, are increasingly utilized.However, material structure collapse during simulation has been an ongoing key challenge with published NNP-based MD simulations, especially for complex materials like all-solid-state batteries. Furthermore, many published NNPs, trained on extensive datasets, employ graph neural networks (GNNs) [6]. While expressive, GNNs are computationally slow, taking over a year for long-duration simulations of large-scale systems exceeding 100,000 atoms, rendering them impractical. This new technology attempts to address these challenges.[1] Solid electrolyte interphase (SEI):A very thin passive layer formed at the interface between the electrode and solid electrolyte in all-solid-state batteries. It is formed by the initial reaction between the electrode and electrolyte and the deposition of decomposition products during charge-discharge cycles. It requires high lithium-ion conductivity and electronic insulation. It significantly affects the charge-discharge cycle life and safety of batteries.[2] Neural network potential (NNP):A model that constructs a function (potential) representing interatomic interactions using a neural network, a type of machine learning. By learning high-precision calculation results from first-principles calculations (e.g., DFT), it can calculate atomic energies and forces for large atomic systems with accuracy close to first-principles calculations, but at a much higher speed.[3] Knowledge distillation:A model training technique in machine learning. It transfers knowledge from a large, complex model (teacher model) to a more compact and faster model (student model). By learning the output (soft targets) of the teacher model, the student model can improve computational efficiency while maintaining the teacher model's performance.[4] Interface structure:In physics and chemistry, this refers to the arrangement of atoms and molecules, electronic states, and interactions in the boundary region where two different phases (e.g., solid and solid, liquid and solid) meet. In batteries, it refers to the microscopic structure of the region where the electrode and electrolyte are in contact.[5] Graph neural network (GNN):A neural network that directly processes graph-structured data (composed of nodes and edges). It learns node features and edge relationships, demonstrating high expressiveness in analyzing data with graph structures, such as materials and molecules.[6] Multi-layer perceptron (MLP):One of the most basic neural network structures. It consists of an input layer, hidden layers, and an output layer, where each layer combines the outputs of the previous layer and propagates them to the next.Fujitsu's Commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations in 2015 represent a set of common goals to be achieved worldwide by 2030.Fujitsu’s purpose - "to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation" - is a promise to contribute to the vision of a better future empowered by the SDGs.About FujitsuFujitsu's purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers around the globe, our 113,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: AI, Computing, Networks, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.6 trillion yen (US$23 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: global.fujitsuPress ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic and Investor Relations DivisionInquiries Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

KAWASAKI, Japan, Dec 1, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Limited today announced the development of a multi-AI agent collaboration technology that enables secure collaboration and swift response to changing circumstances among AI agents from different companies and vendors within a supply chain. Leveraging this technology, Fujitsu will start field trials in January 2026 to optimize the supply chain of Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. in collaboration with the Institute of Science Tokyo (Science Tokyo). This innovation not only streamlines daily supply chain operations but also facilitates rapid recovery during emergencies like sudden demand shifts or disasters.In addition, Fujitsu will contribute to the new industry promotion activities of the Council on Competitiveness-Nippon (COCN) to realize AI spaces that enable secure data and AI collaboration across different companies, aiming to strengthen the competitiveness of Japanese industry through agentic AI.Fujitsu will continue to advance demonstration and technological enhancement with Science Tokyo and Rohto Pharmaceutical, aiming for expansion into diverse industries, including manufacturing. Fujitsu will also develop technology for broader and more complex supply chains, targeting provision through its Uvance business model’s Dynamic Supply Chain services by the end of fiscal 2026. This will bring a new perspective to corporate supply chain strategies, enhancing resilience, and enabling sustainable business operations.Under its Uvance business model, Fujitsu will leverage the technology developed in these trials to realize secure data collaboration through AI agent cooperation across borders and industries. This will drive resilient supply chains and sustainable industrial growth, ensuring reliability and governance in multi-vendor environments.Katsuki Fujisawa, Professor, Digital Twin Research Unit, Institute of Integrated Research, and Department of Mathematical and Computing Science, School of Computing, Science Tokyo, comments:“Science Tokyo is actively promoting Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) research and working to improve efficiency across the entire industrial value chain. Moving forward, by collaborating with Fujitsu's agentic AI technology to optimize the entire supply chain, we aim to contribute to the advancement of industry and the resolution of societal challenges.”Technology for multi-AI agent collaborationFigure 1: Multi-AI agent collaboration The new technology features two key components:1. Global optimal control for AI agents under incomplete information- Enables effective collaboration between AI agents from different companies without the need for disclosure of sensitive data, which is typically required for inter-company AI agent coordination- A proposing AI agent approximates characteristics of other agents through suggestion and answer exchanges (negotiation-based approach developed by Fujitsu); based on these approximations, the proposing agent identifies the optimal overall state for the entire supply chain2. Fujitsu secure inter-agent gateway- Gateway built upon distributed AI learning technology and AI agent communication guardrail technology that enables seamless and secure collaboration among AI agents from different companies and vendors, while protecting confidential and private corporate information.- During setup, the technology allows AI agents to learn supply chain characteristics and optimize their operations without direct sharing of sensitive data by leveraging knowledge distillation, a technique in deep learning to transfer knowledge from a “teacher model” to a “student model.” In our approach, knowledge is drawn from multiple teacher models, and pairing is dynamically determined based on past performance and reliability- In operation, this technology, based on Fujitsu’s LLM guardrail expertise, detects malicious queries and prevents the inference of confidential information; it secures communication by repeatedly simulating AI agent behavior and responses, updating and providing information in a safe, non-inferable format Figure 2: Outline of the new technology About the field trialsCombining Science Tokyo’s AI agent technology with its own multi-AI agent collaboration technology, Fujitsu, in collaboration with Rohto Pharmaceutical, conducted initial field trials on a virtual supply chain to optimize logistics routes and schedules, confirming a potential reduction of up to 30% in transportation costs. From January 2026 to March 2027, Fujitsu will conduct more practical and large-scale trials, simulating real-world conditions using Rohto Pharmaceutical's supply chain.Fujitsu’s Commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations in 2015 represent a set of common goals to be achieved worldwide by 2030.Fujitsu’s purpose - "to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation" - is a promise to contribute to the vision of a better future empowered by the SDGs.About FujitsuFujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers around the globe, our 113,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: AI, Computing, Networks, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.6 trillion yen (US$23 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: global.fujitsuPress ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic and Investor Relations DivisionInquiries Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

KAWASAKI, Japan, Dec 1, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu today announced the launch of "Fujitsu Accelerator Program for SPORTS," a global partner co-creation program aimed at fostering new innovation in the sports sector.Through Fujitsu Accelerator, Fujitsu collaborates with startups and other companies to create new businesses and solve challenges by leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as AI and quantum computing. This new program seeks to expand the value and monetization potential of corporate sports. It will achieve this by combining the strengths of Fujitsu's sports teams and athletes—including its American football, women's basketball, and track and field teams—and facilities, with the innovative technologies and ideas of partner companies. Through co-creation, the program aims to generate new value in sports and related fields such as entertainment, tourism, and merchandise and build a corporate sports ecosystem.Fujitsu will begin recruiting new partners who want to engage in new business creation from December 1. Selected companies will be determined after a pitch event scheduled for February 2026. Proof of Concept (PoC) initiatives are planned to commence from fiscal year 2026.Through various collaborations facilitated by this program, Fujitsu will continue to promote "improving people's well-being," one of the indispensable contribution areas of its materiality. In addition to promoting sports through its long-standing support for various teams and athletes, Fujitsu will further accelerate collaboration with local communities and encourage employee engagement.Application Themes1. Athlete and Team EnhancementMeasures to improve athlete performance and results (e.g., training support, mental health support, etc.)Data analysis and collection for team sports2. Well-BeingHealth promotion initiatives targeting a wide range of people, from athletes to general participants and local residentsEfforts to improve exercise habits and encouragement to start an exercise regimen3. Fan Engagement EnhancementMeasures to enhance the appeal of corporate sports teams and athletes, and to attract fansMerchandise sales utilizing team IP, improved viewing experiences, and digital fan-participation projects4. Regional RevitalizationRevitalization of areas around home arenas and grounds. Business planning in collaboration with local communities (local governments, educational institutions, shopping districts, etc.)Tourism planning, especially initiatives linked to the Kawasaki area5. Social InclusionAccess to sports for all demographics (para-sports, adaptive sports), sports experiences for elementary and junior high school students, and club activity support6. Operations and Business FoundationSports management platforms, corporate sports revenue models, event management, sponsor visibility, DX planning for venues, and athlete second career supportFujitsu's Sports TeamsFujitsu manages many sports teams including its American football team "Fujitsu Frontiers," the women's basketball team "Fujitsu Red Wave," and the track and field team. These teams have produced top athletes who aim for national and world championships. Athletes work as full-time employees of Fujitsu while engaging in their athletic activities, embodying the company's values and social mission through sports.1. Fujitsu Frontiers (American Football Team):Eight-time X-League champions, aiming for an unprecedented ninth title.2. Fujitsu Red Wave (Women's Basketball Team):Achieved their second W-League championship in 16 years in 2023. A top team that values player autonomy.3. Track and Field Team:A top-level team that has produced world, Asian, and Japanese record holders. Athletes excel in a wide range of events, including race walking, marathon, and sprints.4. Other Sports Teams:In addition to the above, Fujitsu also has various other sports teams, including in women’s cheerleading, men's basketball and volleyball, 9-man volleyball, swimming, horseback riding, and golf.Upcoming Schedule (Tentative):February 6, 2026: Application deadlineFebruary 26, 2026: Pitch eventMarch 2026: Selection of adopted companiesApril 2026: Start of PoCsCompanies selected to participate in this program will be provided with opportunities to interview and survey athletes and staff belonging to Fujitsu's sports teams. Fujitsu will offer its training facilities for the PoCs, support the development of use cases, and promote and sell co-created services through the Fujitsu Group.Fujitsu’s Commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations in 2015 represent a set of common goals to be achieved worldwide by 2030.Fujitsu’s purpose - "to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation" - is a promise to contribute to the vision of a better future empowered by the SDGs.About FujitsuFujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers around the globe, our 113,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: AI, Computing, Networks, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.6 trillion yen (US$23 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: global.fujitsuPress ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic and Investor Relations DivisionInquiries Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Nov. 28, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Eisai Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo, CEO: Haruo Naito, “Eisai”) and Biogen Inc. (Nasdaq: BIIB, Corporate headquarters: Cambridge, Massachusetts, CEO: Christopher A. Viehbacher, “Biogen”) announced today that Eisai has filed a new drug application for “LEQEMBI(R)” (brand name, generic name: lecanemab) seeking approval for a subcutaneous formulation (subcutaneous autoinjector: SC-AI) as a new route of administration to Japan’s Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA).The application is based on data from multiple subcutaneous (SC) administration sub-studies of lecanemab conducted as part of the Phase 3 Clarity AD open-label extension (OLE), following the 18-month core study in individuals with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) due to Alzheimer‘s disease (AD) or mild stage of AD dementia (collectively referred to as early AD). It was confirmed that the once weekly administration of SC-AI 500mg resulted in equivalent exposure to once every two weeks intravenous (IV) administration and similar clinical and biomarker benefits. Subcutaneous administration demonstrated a safety profile similar to IV administration, with less than 2% incidence of systemic injection/infusion-related reactions.If approved, the SC-AI of 500 mg (two 250 mg injections) could be used to administer a once-weekly dose at home from the initiation of treatment, as an alternative to the current IV administration every two weeks dose in the hospital setting. The potential approval of SC-AI would expand the option for patients and care partners to receive LEQEMBI treatment at home. The injection time for each autoinjector (250mg injection) is approximately 15 seconds. The SC formulation also has the potential to reduce healthcare resources associated with IV dosing, such as preparation for infusion and nurse monitoring, while streamlining the overall AD treatment care pathway.AD is a progressive, relentless disease with amyloid beta (Aβ) and tau as hallmarks that is caused by a continuous underlying neurotoxic process driven by protofibrils* that begins before amyloid plaque accumulation and continues after plaque removal.1,2,3 Only LEQEMBI fights AD in two ways – targeting both protofibrils and amyloid plaque, which can impact tau downstream. LEQEMBI is currently approved in 51 countries and regions and is under regulatory review in 9 countries. Eisai serves as the lead for lecanemab’s development and regulatory submissions globally with Eisai and Biogen co-commercializing and co-promoting the product and Eisai having final decision-making authority.* Protofibrils are believed to contribute to the brain injury that occurs with AD and are considered to bethe most toxic form of Aβ, having a primary role in the cognitive decline associated with this progressive, debilitating condition.1 Protofibrils cause injury to neurons in the brain, which in turn, can negatively impact cognitive function via multiple mechanisms, not only increasing the development of insoluble Aβ plaques but also increasing direct damage to brain cell membranes and the connections that transmit signals between nerve cells or nerve cells and other cells. It is believed the reduction of protofibrils may prevent the progression of AD by reducing damage to neurons in the brain and cognitive dysfunction.2 For more details, please visit: https://www.eisai.com/news/2025/pdf/enews202582pdf.pdf Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, Nov 28, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research (JFCR), NEC Corporation (NEC), and Taiho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Taiho) have signed a three-party joint research (Joint Research) agreement aimed at developing new cancer vaccines through the utilization of whole-genome information.This Joint Research project will be carried out as part of the Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED)’s "Action Plan for Whole-Genome Analysis for Cancer and Rare/Intractable Diseases," within the research initiative "Demonstration of the Clinical Utility of Cancer Whole-Genome Analysis and Research on Establishing Systems for Patient Benefit."JFCR, NEC, and Taiho will design and develop shared neoantigen cancer vaccines that target newly identified cancer-specific antigens (neoantigens) shared among multiple patients with cancer. The initiative aims to demonstrate the therapeutic efficacy of vaccines for a wide range of cancer patients and to be quickly available.The Joint Research will utilize the unique research information, AI-based drug discovery technologies, and experimental materials held by the three parties. Specifically, JFCR's high quality whole-genome information linked to clinical information*1 for various cancer types with high unmet medical needs*2, common cancer antigens across patients identified with NEC’s proprietary predictive AI technology, and immunological evaluations of the those cancer antigens conducted using Taiho’s proprietary evaluation models, will be used to narrow down highly reliable cancer antigens based on experimental data to design shared neoantigen cancer vaccine candidates suitable for clinical trials. This approach will identify novel cancer-specific antigens shared among multiple patients, including cryptic antigens which are derived from the dark genome*3, in addition to conventional neoantigens, advancing drug discovery research for shared neoantigen cancer vaccines.Cancer vaccines induce immune responses against cancer cells, which differ from conventional chemotherapeutic agents. They hold the potential to become innovative treatments for cancers where unmet medical needs remain. Particularly, there is current expectation for the use of cancer vaccines in preventing postoperative recurrence and early-stage settings*4. Through this Joint Research, the three parties aim to contribute to overcoming the significant social and medical challenges of cancer.Tetsuo Noda, M.D., Ph.D., Advisor, Atsushi Ohtsu, M.D., Ph.D., Research Director at JFCR, stated: "We are delighted to launch this new collaborative initiative with NEC and Taiho to develop novel cancer vaccines by leveraging whole-genome data, under the AMED research program based on the Action Plan for Whole-Genome Analysis 2022 (Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare). Within this joint research, we will advance the development of shared neoantigen vaccines that integrate both conventional neoantigens and diverse cancer-restricted cryptic antigens derived from the dark genome, identified through AI-driven analysis and immunological validation. Through these efforts, we aspire to realize the next generation of cancer immunotherapy."Motoo Nishihara, Executive Officer, Corporate EVP and CTO at NEC, commented: "We are honored to commence this pioneering collaborative research with JFCR and Taiho to create novel cancer vaccines utilizing whole-genome information. In this Joint Research promoted by AMED, we will combine NEC's proprietary AI-based genome analysis technology with insights into dark genome and neoantigens. This will enable us to address diverse HLA types and achieve highly accurate cancer antigen prediction, which will contribute to creating a future where optimal medical care is delivered to a wider range of patients."Takeshi Sagara, Executive Director, Clinical Development and Medical Affairs, Discovery & Preclinical Research at Taiho, stated: "We believe that future anticancer drug discovery focusing on research and development, not only for advanced cancer, but also for early-stage recurrent cancer, with an eye on the patient journey, will lead to long-term survival and ultimately the overcoming of cancer. We are very pleased to begin this new initiative together with JFCR and NEC toward creating novel cancer vaccines. Utilizing our proprietary patented evaluation models, we will play a key role in evaluating target cancer antigens and identifying clinical trial candidates continuing our challenge in tackling intractable cancers."About the "Comprehensive Genome Analysis Program for Cancer and Intractable Diseases" and the "Research on Verifying the Clinical Utility of Cancer Genome Analysis and Establishing Systems for Patient Benefit"The genome analysis program is a national initiative developed under the Action Plan for Whole-Genome Analysis 2022. It is implemented through collaboration between Practical Research for Innovative Cancer Control and the Practical Research Project for Rare/Intractable Diseases within AMED’s Genome and Data Platform Project. The program aims to achieve future advances in overcoming cancer and rare diseases by strategically accumulating high-quality genomic data and promoting research, drug discovery, and other applications that leverage these data to deliver high-quality healthcare to the public. One of the research groups within this program, titled "Demonstration of the Clinical Utility of Cancer Whole-Genome Analysis and Research on Establishing Systems for Patient Benefit," is conducting studies to evaluate the clinical utility of whole-genome analysis. This research group is also pursuing efforts toward the development of novel therapies, including personalized cancer immunotherapy.*1) Whole-genome information derived from Fresh Frozen-processed tumor tissue and corresponding normal controls (peripheral blood), along with RNA analysis data from the tumor tissue.*2) Refers to unmet medical needs for which no effective treatment currently exists.*3) Regions within the genome sequence whose function or role has not yet been clarified.*4) Zaidi, N., Jaffee, E. M. & Yarchoan, M. Recent advances in therapeutic cancer vaccines. Nature Reviews Cancer, 25, 517–533 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41568-025-00820-zAbout the Japanese Foundation for Cancer ResearchThe Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research (JFCR) was founded in 1908 as the first organization in Japan specialized for study and control of cancer. JFCR has been playing a leading role in cancer research and treatment for a long time. We have three research centers and a hospital, which are "Cancer Institute" for basic cancer research, "Cancer Chemotherapy Center" for drug development, "Cancer Precision Medicine Center" (CPM Center) and "Cancer Institute Hospital of JFCR" for development of novel cancer treatments. These centers and hospital are working together to achieve our common goal which is cancer control.About NEC CorporationNEC Corporation has established itself as a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies while promoting the brand statement of “Orchestrating a brighter world.” NEC enables businesses and communities to adapt to rapid changes taking place in both society and the market as it provides for the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. For more information, visit NEC at https://www.nec.com.About Taiho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.Taiho Pharmaceutical, a subsidiary of Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd. (https://www.otsuka.com/en/), is an R&D-driven specialty pharma focusing on the fields of oncology and immune-related diseases. Its corporate philosophy takes the form of a pledge: "We strive to improve human health and contribute to a society enriched by smiles." In the field of oncology, in particular, Taiho Pharmaceutical is known as a leading company in Japan for developing innovative medicines for the treatment of cancer, a reputation that is rapidly expanding through their extensive global R&D efforts. In areas other than oncology, as well, the company creates and markets quality products that effectively treat medical conditions and can help improve people’s quality of life. Always putting customers first, Taiho Pharmaceutical also aims to offer consumer healthcare products that support people’s efforts to lead fulfilling and rewarding lives. For more information about Taiho Pharmaceutical, please visit https://www.taiho.co.jp/en/ Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, Nov 28, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) published its integrated report, "MHI REPORT 2025", which provides a balance of financial and non-financial information of MHI Group and its "SUSTAINABILITY DATABOOK 2025" (the Databook), an annual report summarizing non-financial information of the Group."MHI REPORT 2025" provides explanations centering on our new corporate strategy, Innovative Total Optimization (ITO) established by CEO Eisaku Ito, who took the office in April. In a message from the President and CEO at the beginning, CEO Ito outlines his management approach to achieve Group-Wide Optimization and Reach Expansion to unlock growth potential and establish a virtuous cycle of high profitability and growth investments by creating new value. Next, in a message from the CFO, CFO Hiroshi Nishio shares his perspective on the financial strategy that supports medium- to long-term growth to meet the capital market's expectations of the Group, from perspectives such as financial discipline, resource allocation, and portfolio management.Two feature articles are included. The topic of the first feature is at the forefront of our future growth areas. A message from CSO Masayuki Suematsu explains our growth strategy, centering on the initiatives for growth areas established in the 2024 Medium-Term Business Plan. In a roundtable discussion on the data center business, the feature discusses the future outlook of the market, the Group's strengths, and its eagerness to expand this business. The topic of the second feature is the technology platform supporting MHI Group. In a message from the CTO, CTO Tomoaki Omura shares his own mission to transform our technology platform and lay the groundwork for businesses that can underpin growth in the future, in addition to contributing to the ongoing business operations of the Group. The feature introduces the Shared Technology Framework, which is designed to serve as a Group-wide hub for technology.The latter half of the report contains an article covering a roundtable discussion on the Company's governance system. Three outside directors exchange opinions reflecting on the ten years since the Company transitioned to an Audit and Supervisory Committee structure in 2015. The functions of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and principles on CEO succession are also covered.The Databook provides the public with information on the progress being achieved by MHI Group in its sustainability management strategy, with content divided into sustainability management, the environment, society, and governance, along with detailed performance data.The 2025 edition of the Databook includes expanded coverage of the Company's initiatives related to the circular economy.(1) Also included are information on the certification of "Wadaoki Forest," a forested area cultivated within Mihara Machinery Works in Hiroshima Prefecture as a "Nationally Certified Sustainably Managed Natural Site" by the Ministry of the Environment, and the "Strategy Map for Well-being and Health Management" developed to promote employee health and well-being.(2)MHI Group aims to contribute to the resolution of the issues facing the world with our diverse technologies, thereby providing value to customers and society while also enhancing our corporate value. Going forward, we will continue to clearly communicate this mission to a broad range of stakeholders.MHI REPORT 2025SUSTAINABILITY DATABOOK 2025(1) A circular economy is an economic system that aims to efficiently circulate resources to promote a sustainable society along with economic growth.(2) Well-being is a concept signifying a state in which individual rights and self-fulfillment are guaranteed, and physical, mental, and social conditions are good.About MHI GroupMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world’s leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

Japan, Nov 28, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Sharp has been awarded the "Asia IP Elite 2025" selected by the internationally renowned intellectual property media, Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) for the second consecutive year.Award PlaqueThe Asia IP Elite is an award given by IAM to companies with an intellectual property department and are actively involved in intellectual property transactions and disputes, or that take an innovative approach to extracting value from intellectual property. A total of 101 companies (25 from Japan) have been selected in 2025.Sharp positions its intellectual property strategy as one of its important management strategies, pursuing it together with business and R&D strategies and actively obtaining intellectual property rights. Through such efforts, Sharp is working to enhance its business advantage and enforce its management foundation.To promote this initiative, sharp has been working with Sharp IP Infinity Co., Ltd. which handles intellectual property operations, to strategically create intellectual property value that is closely tied to the field, to create standard essential patents in technological fields such as communications and video, and to strengthen the utilization of intellectual property through international licensing activities.Sharp will continue to proactively pursue intellectual property activities, making use of the knowledge and know-how it has accumulated through its intellectual property activities.About Sharp IP Infinity Co., Ltd.https://sipi.jp.sharp/(Japanese only) Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

KAWASAKI, Japan, Nov 28, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu today announced that it has built a platform for NSK Ltd. to support a business model that enables co-creation of value with user companies throughout the product lifecycle of bearing products. This system, which leverages Fujitsu Sustainability Value Accelerator, an offering provided through Fujitsu’s Uvance business model focused on addressing societal challenges, will collect and utilize bearing data across departments, processes, and companies throughout the entire product lifecycle, and provide services for condition monitoring and maintenance. The initiative will promote the reconditioning and reuse of bearing products, supporting NSK's corporate philosophy of contributing to a sustainable society through global environmental conservation, and enhance corporate value.The platform is planned for introduction to bearing product customers as a "Powered by Uvance" product. NSK is currently conducting verification with early adopters and will continuously enhance this system through these trials, aiming for full-scale operation of the platform from 2026. Fujitsu will support NSK in the deployment of this platform, expanding its reach to more users. Furthermore, Fujitsu will continue to promote the circular economy and the generation of new business opportunities through co-creation with NSK, our Uvance Partner. By leveraging reliable data integration, we will realize value co-creation that transcends individual companies and industries, ensuring traceability and environmental value assurance. Figure: Overview of NSK's new business model Comment from Hirofumi Nagai, Head for CMS and PLM Solution Development, Operating Officer, NSK Ltd.:“NSK faced the challenge of developing a new solution from scratch using an agile approach and quickly moving to customer validation. Integrating NSK's proprietary technologies and existing globally deployed condition monitoring solutions also presented significant challenges. By leveraging Fujitsu's solution, we achieved flexible and swift implementation, enabling smooth trial and validation processes. Moving forward, we aim to accelerate initiatives that generate even greater value, such as enhancing decision-making quality through the use of generative AI.”This system integrates and manages data through the bearing product lifecycle for NSK, drawing on Fujitsu's expertise in ensuring traceability within equipment manufacturing supply chains and collecting and managing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions data, and applies Fujitsu Sustainability Value Accelerator. This will facilitate comprehensive data management for NSK's bearing products, spanning manufacturing to service operations. By integrating NSK's proprietary solutions—including condition monitoring, maintenance optimization, component reconditioning and reuse, and GHG emissions analysis and reduction—Fujitsu will support the co-creation of new value for NSK users throughout the product life and value chain.Fujitsu built this platform using an agile approach on the Sustainability Value Accelerator and launched the initial prototype within three months of development. Following feedback from user companies and NSK's internal teams, functionalities were expanded, achieving rapid operation in a total of six months.Features include:1. Improved equipment utilization rates through integrated bearing management dataThe system integrates and centrally manages design, development, and manufacturing data for bearing products, as well as condition monitoring data from customer’s machines containing bearings, and shares it across NSK departments. Furthermore, by sharing this data with users, it becomes possible to consider and implement prompt countermeasures tailored to the bearing's operating conditions, thereby improving equipment operational efficiency. This enables more efficient utilization of bearings and contributes to reduced environmental impact.2. Adding environmental value to data through blockchain technologyFujitsu will calculate and record environmental value (i.e., GHG reduction amount) based on resource savings achieved through bearing reconditioning as compared to replacement with new bearings. Leveraging the blockchain technology within the Fujitsu Sustainability Value Accelerator offering, the platform manages inspection and maintenance records, along with GHG reduction data, in a tamper-proof manner. By adding reliability to operational bearing product data, GHG reduction quantities can be leveraged as environmental value, enabling users to reuse bearings with greater peace of mind.3. Optimized customer approach through integration with internal and external systemsThis platform acts as a hub for NSK's internal and external systems, enabling seamless data linkage with user companies' existing equipment management systems. By integrating with NSK's customer management system, it supports the optimization of NSK's customer approach, including the development of tailored service menus and proposals for maintenance implementation based on user company conditions.BackgroundNSK is addressing the urgent challenge of climate change by working to reduce GHG emissions throughout the entire product lifecycle—not only within its own manufacturing processes but also extending to the product usage stage by its user companies. As part of this initiative, NSK aims to establish a new business model that co-creates value with user companies across the entire process, from the maintenance and repair of equipment incorporating bearing products to their disposal. To support this, NSK required a platform that could collect and utilize data across its organization to realize various service operations—such as bearing condition monitoring, maintenance, reconditioning (restoring for reuse), and replacement—by integrating NSK's unique product and diagnostic technologies with data from user companies.In response, commissioned by NSK, Fujitsu utilized Fujitsu Sustainability Value Accelerator which ensures traceability of data across companies and industries and supports the realization of a circular economy, to build a platform for the core of NSK's business model.About Powered by Uvance / Uvance PartnerTo achieve the sustainable world envisioned by "Uvance," the presence of partners who bring together diverse knowledge and technologies to co-create the future is essential. These Uvance Partners integrate "Uvance" offerings to develop and provide innovative "Powered by Uvance" products leveraging cutting-edge technologies and expertise. Fujitsu will grow together with Uvance Partners, expanding business and contributing to solving societal challenges.Fujitsu's Commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations in 2015 represent a set of common goals to be achieved worldwide by 2030.Fujitsu’s purpose - "to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation" - is a promise to contribute to the vision of a better future empowered by the SDGs.About FujitsuFujitsu's purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers around the globe, our 113,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: AI, Computing, Networks, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.6 trillion yen (US$23 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: global.fujitsuPress ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic and Investor Relations DivisionInquiries Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

KAWASAKI, Japan, Nov 28, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu today announced the launch of the Japan Edition of SAP Fioneer Cloud for Insurance, a next-generation platform designed to support core operations in the Japanese insurance industry. Developed in strategic partnership with SAP Fioneer GmbH, the new platform will be available in Japan starting at the end of November, 2025.Built upon SAP Fioneer's globally proven SAP Fioneer Cloud for Insurance [1], the new edition integrates Fujitsu's proprietary functionalities and services tailored to the specific regulatory requirements and business practices of the Japanese insurance market. These all-in-one platform covers a comprehensive range of core insurance operations and systems such as product, policy and claim management. Offered as part of Fujitsu's Uvance initiatives focused on the financial industry, which aim to accelerate digital transformation for financial institutions and contribute to solving societal challenges, the platform will support operational improvements for Japanese insurance companies and drive business transformation across the industry.The platform is enhanced with Fujitsu's unique developments, including functions, templates, and external data linkage capabilities that address specific Japanese market processes and legal regulations. As a first step, the platform will primarily feature common functions and business processes, such as language settings, along with capabilities specifically for automobile insurance, a high-demand area for both agency-based and online insurance.Fujitsu will continue to expand the Japan Edition of SAP Fioneer Cloud for Insurance to support various types of insurance, including automobile insurance. This expansion will drive product, channel, and process transformation, as well as strengthen governance within the Japanese insurance industry.Through the provision of financial industry-focused initiatives with Uvance, Fujitsu will help to enhance the operations of financial institutions and advance the realization of a more prosperous society.Features and benefits of the new editionThe Japan Edition of SAP Fioneer Cloud for Insurance operates on SAP Fioneer Cloud for Insurance and SAP SE's foundational technology, SAP Business Technology Platform.All-in-one platform that enables rapid implementation tailored to unique Japanese insurance market requirements and business customsThis platform offers add-on functionalities, including product templates aligned with Japanese insurance structures, standard business processes from quotation to renewal management, legal compliance, and custom applications, including those for grade-based systems and various surcharges/discounts in automobile insurance.Providing additional add-on functionalities like integrated front-end screens for insurance companies and agencies as well as data creation for external linkage.Improve maintainabilityStandardized functions required by the Japanese insurance industry to minimize the need for individual customization.Local support in Japan offered by Fujitsu to ensure meticulous service delivery.Reduce TCO in non-competitive areasThis platform enables insurance companies to reduce their Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) in non-competitive areas – i.e., business processes that are common across the industry and the systems that support them.Standardization of operations allows insurance companies to reallocate resources towards competitive areas, such as developing new services and enhancing customer experience. Figure: Features offered within the Japan Edition of SAP Fioneer Cloud for InsuranceThe insurance industry is facing dramatic changes in customer needs and the competitive environment, driven by factors such as rapid technological advancement, an aging population and declining birthrate, the emergence of the digital native generation, and the entry of FinTech companies. This necessitates accelerating digital transformation (DX) to address aging systems, IT talent shortages, and governance needs. While adopting global standard core business platform represents one solution, customizing them for the Japanese market remains a major challenge. The Japan Edition of SAP Fioneer Cloud for Insurance was developed in response to these challenges.[1] SAP Fioneer Cloud for Insurance:SAP Fioneer solution that covers end-to-end core insurance business processes, including product management, quoting and underwriting, contract management, insurance payments, and claims collection. It is built on SAP Fioneer’s proven and performant technology and trusted by major insurers around the world.Fujitsu's Commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations in 2015 represent a set of common goals to be achieved worldwide by 2030.Fujitsu’s purpose — “to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation” — is a promise to contribute to the vision of a better future empowered by the SDGs.About FujitsuFujitsu's purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers around the globe, our 113,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: AI, Computing, Networks, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.6 trillion yen (US$23 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: global.fujitsuPress ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic and Investor Relations DivisionInquiries Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, Nov 27, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) has developed a sales support solution that leverages Agentic AI to advance digital transformation (DX) for sales. Based on sales representatives' activity records, such as meeting minutes, and standard proposal templates, this solution automatically generates sales proposals and discussion sheets that address customer challenges all at once. The solution is expected to be available in Japan starting in late March 2026.Additionally, the solution leverages internally accumulated information assets to enable high-quality proposals that are not dependent on individual employee expertise. Moreover, it can integrate with existing sales support systems already in use within a company. This can significantly improve the operational efficiency of sales representatives without major changes to business workflows, enabling them to quickly deliver high-quality proposals to customers.NEC promotes the DX of sales using a wide range of resources and expertise, including AI, thereby contributing to the advancement and efficiency of sales operations.Solution OverviewIn recent years, the rapid evolution of generative AI and cloud technologies has accelerated DX across various industries, including manufacturing and finance, leading to increased adoption of sales support systems. Meanwhile, the diversification of both customer needs and the services/solutions offered makes it imperative to enhance the efficiency and quality of sales activities to deliver optimal results for customers. This creates a pressing need for DX to streamline sales operations.Solution Features1. Automatic Generation of High-Quality Proposals and Discussion Sheets Tailored to Customer NeedsBased on sales activity records such as meeting minutes and standard proposal templates, the solution automatically creates customer-specific proposals and discussion sheets addressing customer challenges. This significantly reduces proposal creation and preparation time. The discussion sheet is a document that organizes customer concerns and items to confirm in future meetings. Used alongside the proposal, it supports sales representatives in making swift and efficient customer approaches.Furthermore, the solution analyzes and leverages past proposal examples and information assets accumulated within a customer's organization. This contributes to creating high-quality proposals across an entire organization, independent of individual employee experience.2. Secure Integration with Existing SystemsDesigned as a software module, this solution integrates with existing sales support systems. Implementation aligns with existing information security policies, enabling smooth DX of sales without major workflow changes.AI Technology from NECAt the core of this solution is AI orchestration technology developed by NEC Laboratories Europe, part of the NEC Group. The solution leverages two specialized Agentic AI systems powered by AI orchestration technology. In addition to generating new materials, these systems reference accumulated information and knowledge, such as past proposal documents and templates, to create high-quality proposals and discussion sheets that are tailored to customer needs.Additionally, this solution can address diverse use cases requiring extensive information gathering and documentation—such as regulatory compliance—through its embedded Agentic AI.Future PlansNEC plans to implement this solution through the "Client Zero" (*) approach from November 2025, and to begin offering it to customers in Japan from late March 2026. This solution strengthens NEC's DX for sales, providing more robust support for customer sales activities. To enhance deal quality and speed, promote knowledge inheritance, and contribute to improving customer satisfaction at client companies, NEC will continue to support customers end-to-end—from strategy formulation to operation.(*) Client Zero is an approach where NEC itself serves as the first client, putting cutting-edge technology into practice to provide "real-world" experience as a reference for customers and society.About NECThe NEC Group leverages technology to create social value and promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. NEC Corporation was established in 1899. Today, the NEC Group’s approximately 110,000 employees utilize world-leading AI, security, and communications technologies to solve the most pressing needs of customers and society. For more information, please visit https://www.nec.com, and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

Kawasaki and Yamaguchi, Japan, Nov 27, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Limited and Yamaguchi University today announced the successful development of a low-power edge computing technology that enables image processing on small satellites using redundant GPUs within 10 minutes (near real time). This innovative technology is designed for low-Earth orbit Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites, which illuminate the Earth's surface with microwaves and receive reflected waves to create two-dimensional images.The new system offers high fault tolerance against cosmic radiation and operates efficiently within the typical 20W power constraints of small satellites. It can process data, including error detection and reprocessing, within approximately 10 minutes. Validated with raw SAR data on a satellite prototype, the technology successfully performed both L1 [1] (raw data to 2D image) and L2 [2] (image to observed quantity) processing, accurately determining ocean surface wind speeds. This versatile technology is also applicable to optical and multi-hyperspectral satellites.Fujitsu plans to release the developed programming environment, Fujitsu Research Soft Error Radiation Armor, to users in Japan in February 2026.Moving forward, Fujitsu and Yamaguchi University will continue to refine correction data accuracy. Fujitsu aims to advance services and operations by enabling near real-time AI processing on satellites, realizing previously unfeasible applications. This will involve in-orbit validation on actual satellites to promote user-friendly data processing systems across various satellite types.About the new technologyFujitsu and Yamaguchi University leveraged Fujitsu's computing technologies, cultivated through its expertise in AI and supercomputer development, and Yamaguchi University's satellite data (remote sensing data) analysis technologies to develop the following key functions:1. Highly fault-tolerant computer system with redundant configuration operating within satellite power limitsSystem employs redundant processors to detect errors, a critical feature for operating within the challenging space environment for efficientTo meet satellite power constraints, the system dynamically manages computing resources and program execution, ensuring both performance and energy efficiency2. Development of a programming environment for computer systems resilient to cosmic radiation errorsRobust programming environment (library) using Linux, Python, and open-source softwareLibrary simplifies the implementation of error detection, computer restarts, and recalculation functions, and includes a novel technique to improve error processing efficiency by dividing computational jobs Figure 1: Difference in processing time of two errors. For simplicity, restart time is not included.A prototype system, operating under 20W, successfully processed raw SAR data (L1 and L2) in under 10 minutes, achieving near real-time performance. By applying compression, correction, and wind speed estimation models to the time distribution of radar reflection intensity from the ground, ocean surface wind speeds could be calculated in units of several hundred meters (see Figure 2 below). Real-time calculation of ocean surface wind speeds from satellites is expected to contribute to maritime safety by providing immediate notifications of high-wind areas to vessels.Figure 2: Raw data (left), L1 processed data (center), and L2 processed data of sea surface wind speed (right). For the L2 processed data, only the sea area is displayed, with wind speed represented by color. Ships and bridges are also converted as windy areas and would typically be removed as noise [3]BackgroundSatellites, orbiting in the range of 200 km - 36,000 km from the Earth’s surface, offer extensive Earth observation using UV, IR, and radar for diverse applications like object detection, environmental monitoring, and resource mapping. However, traditional ground-based data processing introduces multi-hour delays. Small satellites face strict power limits (typically under 20W) and require robust error detection against cosmic radiation, which conventional programming struggles to address.[1] L1 Processing:Process to calculate the Earth's surface conditions from the time distribution of radar reflection intensity, also known as compression processing.[2] L2 Processing: Process to apply corrections based on information about the Earth's surface and atmosphere to L1 processed data, which then derives physical quantities such as ocean surface wind speed and wave height from the state of the reflected waves.[3] These figures contain modified Copernicus Sentinel data [2025].About FujitsuFujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers around the globe, our 113,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. 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