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KAWASAKI, Japan, Feb 4, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu today announced the launch of a software analysis and visualization service. Available in Japan from February, this service will support enterprise and organizational modernization by investigating and analyzing software, visualizing black-box application structures and characteristics, and generating design documents using generative AI. This comprehensive approach enables a robust understanding of current systems and facilitates the creation of optimal modernization plans.The service comprises two components: software analysis and visualization, which visualizes the application structure and specifications of existing systems; and software design document reverse engineering, which generates design documents from software. Leveraging Fujitsu's expertise gained from analyzing the system assets of over 600 companies, this service provides comprehensive support, from gaining a robust understanding of company software to streamlining and optimizing software for migration to new systems, evaluating migration difficulty level during mainframe-to-open-environment migration, and even generating design documents using generative AI.Leveraging the core technology of Fujitsu's AI service, Fujitsu Kozuchi, the design document reverse engineering service generates user-friendly design documents from large datasets. This AI-powered service can significantly improve efficiency, with projections of a 50% improvement for retail customers compared to manual methods.Fujitsu is currently advancing the utilization of generative AI across a comprehensive range of phases within system integration (SI) projects, encompassing modernization initiatives and extending from requirements definition to operational maintenance. The strategic application of generative AI to tasks traditionally executed manually by engineers—including the creation of design documentation and source code throughout the design, development, and testing phases—is intended to yield significant increases in efficiency. The Fujitsu software analysis and visualization service, which enables the use of generative AI at the requirement definition stage of the SI process, represents one of the many ways that Fujitsu is accelerating SI transformation by leveraging generative AI to the maximum extent towards productivity and quality improvements.Overview of the Software Analysis and Visualization Service1. The software analysis and visualization service visualizes complex software to facilitate smooth system migrationsThis service supports a comprehensive understanding, streamlining, and optimization of software applications, as well as evaluating migration difficulty level. Through the automated creation of software maps that visualize application functional structures—representing the application as a building depicted on a map, it allows for a rapid and intuitive grasp of the current state of the software. Additionally, it categorizes all software by programming language, identifying unused items and similar source code. In evaluating migration difficulty level, it efficiently selects mainframe functions necessary for the application using a standardized process based on Fujitsu’s modernization experience. From this selection, it extracts functions that pose obstacles to migration from mainframe to open environments and evaluates the difficulty of porting.2. The software design document reverse engineering service leverages generative AI to support the creation of high-quality design documentsDeparting from conventional analysis methodologies that mechanically parse source code line-by-line based on predefined rules and verify against documented results to ascertain system structure, Fujitsu combines the Fujitsu Knowledge Graph Enhanced Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) for Software Engineering to achieve a substantial enhancement in the quality of both asset comprehension and design document generation.This technology leverages a large language model (LLM) to significantly enhance the accuracy and completeness of software analysis and design information generation. The process involves constructing an asset knowledge graph from existing design documentation and static analysis of the source code (obtained through either conventional tools or LLM-based analysis). A proprietary RAG function then facilitates the precise identification and extraction of relevant knowledge for design information generation. This targeted information, combined with the source code, is input into the LLM, resulting in an approximately 40% improvement in the quality of generated design information compared to source-code-only methods.Furthermore, to mitigate the risk of LLM hallucinations, this technology incorporates a mechanism to refine input information and detect instances of LLM forgetting. This results in approximately 95% prevention of forgetting and enables the generation of accurate design information, leading to anticipated improvements in the efficiency of human review processes.Future PlansTo further enhance productivity and bolster support for client modernization efforts, Fujitsu will widely expand the scope of generative AI application. Future developments will include interactive capabilities for verifying current application specifications and assessing the impact of source code changes. This commitment to innovation will significantly contribute to the successful realization of our clients' digital transformation (DX) objectives.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 in over 100 countries, our 124,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: Computing, Networks, AI, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.7 trillion yen (US$26 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: www.fujitsu.com.Press ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic and Investor Relations DivisionInquiries Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, Feb 3, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology and Eisai Co., Ltd. announced today that Eisai has created the “Guidance on Reducing the Risk of Cognitive Decline and Nutrition” (hereinafter “the guidance”) and the “Handbook for Developing Home Delivery Meals/Meal Kits that Contribute to Reducing the Risk of Cognitive Decline” (hereinafter “the handbook”) under the supervision of NCGG. These documents are being provided to food-related companies, including those offering home delivery meal/meal kit services.A healthy diet has been known to play an important role throughout life in growth, development, and disease prevention. In recent years, its potential benefit in the prevention of dementia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) has also been reported. As the understanding of the importance of early detection and intervention for cognitive decline is increasing, an appropriate diet is considered to be a key element in reducing the risk of dementia.NCGG promotes initiatives both to publish research findings that contribute to maintaining cognitive function and improving public nutrition, and to implement these findings within society. Eisai aims to contribute to the solution of dementia-related challenges by leveraging its 40 years of research and development experience in the field of dementia and collaborating with various partners. Under the supervision of NCGG, Eisai reviewed 8,269 domestic and international studies regarding nutrition and diets that reduce the risk of cognitive decline, applying the results to the creation of guidance regarding the types of diets thatmay potentially reduce the risk of cognitive decline. Additionally, after an objective assessment of evidence associated with themaintenance and improvement of cognitive functions, Eisai created a handbook on developing home delivery meal/meal kit menus from the perspective of “preventing malnutrition and frailty that leads to cognitive decline,” “nutrients that reduce the riskof cognitive decline,” and “nutritional balance that reduces the risk of cognitive decline”. Eisai is providing this guidance and handbook upon request to food-related companies that have agreed to support dementia awareness activities. NCGG and Eisai are planning to expand collaborations with food-related companies, not limited to home delivery meals/meal kits businesses.This initiative also contributes to the realization of a dementia-inclusive society as indicated in the national “Basic Act on Dementia to Promote an Inclusive Society.” NCGG and Eisai aim to improve public nutrition through collaboration amongindustry, government, and academia, contributing to the extension of healthy life expectancy and the creation of a society where the elderly can continue to live with peace-of-mind within their communities.Regarding the “Guidance Reducing the Risk of Cognitive Decline and Nutrition” and the “Handbook for Developing Home Delivery Meals/Meal Kits that Contribute to Reducing the Risk of Cognitive Decline”Eisai reviewed 8,269 domestic and international research articles, including those by Director-General of Research Institute Dr. TakashiSakurai of NCGG, considering nutritional interventions recommended by the WHO. Under the supervision of NCGG, Eisai compiled the “Guidance on Reducing the Risk of Cognitive Decline and Nutrition” and the “Handbook for Developing Home Delivery Meals/Meal Kits that Contribute to Reducing the Risk of Cognitive Decline” to enable food-related companies to leverage academic insights in new business ventures.Overview of Guidance on Reducing the Risk of Cognitive Decline and NutritionWhen growing older, focus shifts from preventing overnutrition, which is associated with lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, to preventingundernutrition, which is associated with frailty. This is also the period where the risk of dementia onset increases. Elderly individuals withcognitive decline may have an increased risk of overnutrition due to changes in preferences and eating habits, while some may have an increased risk of undernutrition due to decreased physical function and activity levels, leading to reduced food intake. This makes elderly people with cognitive impairment more susceptible to nutritional imbalances compared to the general elderly population. This guidancereviews domestic and international research on nutrition and diets that reduce the risk of cognitive decline, aiming to delve into what dietmay potentially reduce this risk.Overview of the Handbook for Developing Home Delivery Meals/Meal Kits that Contribute to Reducing the Risk of Cognitive DeclineTypical home delivery meal/meal kit menus are formulated by referring to the Dietary Reference Intakes for Japanese (2020 edition, last updated January 21, 2020) and the Standard Tables of Food Composition in Japan (8th revised edition) Supplement 2023 (published in April 2023). This handbook is a reference material compiled for those involved in menu development, such as registered dietitians, to provide information on developing home delivery meal/meal kit menus that contribute to reducing the risk of cognitive decline while complying with these standards.Currently, the following companies have recognized the value of this initiative and are promoting development of their menus and services using this guideline and handbook. Eisai also looks forward to collaborating with more companies in the future.*Each company will develop and manufacture healthy bento boxes and meal kits based on the “Guidelines for Developing Home DeliveryMeals/Meal Kits that Contribute to Reducing the Risk of Cognitive Decline,” created by Eisai under the supervision of NCGG. The development and manufacturing will be conducted by these companies at their own discretion.About NCGGThe National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology (NCGG) was established in 2004 as the sixth national center. It became an independent administrative institution in 2010 and a national research and development agency in 2015. To advance innovative medical care for geriatric syndromes such as dementia and frailty in Japan, the center conducts various basic, clinical, and epidemiological research on aging.About EisaiEisai’s Corporate Concept is “to give first thought to patients and people in the daily living domain, and to increase the benefits thathealth care provides.” Under this Concept (also known as our human health care (hhc) Concept), we aim to effectively achieve social good in the form of relieving anxiety over health and reducing health disparities. With a global network of R&D facilities, manufacturing sites, and marketing subsidiaries, we strive to create and deliver innovative products to target diseases with high unmet medical needs, with a particular focus in our strategic areas of “Neurology,” “Oncology” and “Global Health.”In addition, our continued commitment to the elimination of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), which is a target (3.3) of the UnitedNations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), is demonstrated by our work on various activities together with global partners.For more information about Eisai, please visit http://www.eisai.com (for global headquarters: Eisai Co., Ltd.), and connect with us on X,LinkedIn and Facebook.MEDIA CONTACTS:National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology Public Relations SectionTEL: +81(0)562-46-2311Eisai Co., Ltd.Public Relations Department TEL: +81 (0)3-3817-5120 Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, Feb 3, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has presented its "Best Innovation 2024" awards to 21 products, technologies and services that recognize efforts related to the development and practical application of solutions to help resolve social issues. These awards have been handed out annually since 2003, with the aim of encouraging innovation and raising awareness of the need to reduce environmental impact throughout the entire Group.Of this year's 21 award-winning recipients, here we introduce 13 innovations related to the Group's strategic growth areas that will contribute to realizing a sustainable society.Retrofitting Service for Existing Gas Turbine Power Plants to Enable Hydrogen Mixed CombustionMitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Energy SystemsMHI received an order for modification services to enable hydrogen mixing at an existing gas turbine power generation plant and successfully completed the modification. Specifically, this included installing additional plant equipment and control logic modifications to the gas turbine power generation facility at the Okinawa Electric Power Company's Yoshinoura Multi-Gas Turbine Power Plant that MHI installed in 2015, in order to control the flow of hydrogen while mixing it with fuel gas. The plant was converted to a commercial facility capable of hydrogen co-firing and successfully achieved hydrogen co-firing operations (on a scale of 30% by volume). This achievement will contribute to the expansion of the gas turbine business as a solution for achieving a decarbonized society.New Large-Capacity Centrifugal Chillers, known as the "JHT-Y/JHT-YI Series," Employing Refrigerants with an Extremely Low Environmental ImpactMitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems, Ltd. (MHI Thermal Systems), Chiller & Heat Pump Engineering DepartmentMHI Thermal Systems has developed the world's first centrifugal chiller to adopt a refrigerant for car air-conditioners (HFO-1234yf), which has a global warming potential (GWP) of less than 1, with an extremely low environmental impact, and can be reliably sourced. It is equipped with a highly efficient and compact compressor that is tailored to HFO-1234yf and has secured numerous orders from 2023 onwards. The new chiller is capable of replacing conventional units and features a 99.9% reduction in environmental impact (CO2 equivalent) in case of refrigerant leakage. MHI Thermal Systems plans to further expand the market for this product in the future, as it has the capacity to meet the performance requirements (2,500-3,000 tons of refrigeration) of large-scale data centers in North America and Southeast Asia, where rapid growth in demand for electricity is expected. The company received the Minister of the Environment Awards for Climate Action 2024.Successful Launch of the Second H3 Launch VehicleMitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Integrated Defense & Space SystemsAs Japan's new flagship rocket, the second H3 launch vehicle was successfully launched in February 2024, followed by successful launches of the third and fourth test flights in July and November, respectively.The H3 launch vehicle has been under development by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) since 2014, and although the launch of the first test flight failed in 2023, the cause of this failure was identified, leading to the successful launch of the second flight. While continuing to make incremental improvements to achieve the initial goal of a flexible and highly reliable, as well as low-cost launch vehicle, MHI will continue to consistently launch satellites and space vehicles at a frequency of six or more per year to contribute to the construction of social infrastructure in space such as weather, communications and security satellites, alongside promoting space utilization and exploration.Initiatives to Reduce Factory CO2 Emissions by Replacing Existing Factory Boilers with "Q-ton Circulation, MSV" Air-Source Heat PumpsMitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems, Ltd., Production DepartmentMHI Thermal Systems implemented efforts to reduce CO2 emissions at an existing plant by converting its heat source from a steam boiler to a heat pump manufactured by our company. Specifically, by measuring the amount of heat required and changing the processing chemicals, at initiative target plant, MHI Thermal Systems was able to completely eliminate the need for boilers in the production process after seven years since the start of this initiative and reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 40%. Since our heat pumps are air-sourced, they can replace steam boilers simply by installing a power supply and hot water piping, and so MHI Thermal Systems are currently in the process of expanding the use of these heat pumps to other plants with parts washing and heat treatment facilities that operate at temperatures of 80℃ or lower. This initiative has received external recognition, including the Energy Conservation Center Chairman's Award in the Energy Conservation Case Study Category of the 2023 Energy Conservation Grand Prize, and MHI Thermal Systems expects to receive increased orders in the future.The World's First Ammonia and Fertilizer Production Plant Capable of Capturing and Effectively Utilizing CO2 in Exhaust Gas with the New "KS-21™" Amine Solvent Solution.Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., GX SolutionsThis solution/product is capable of capturing CO2 from the exhaust gas emitted by the primary reforming of natural gas at an ammonia/fertilizer plant and utilizing the captured CO2 in the production of fertilizer. The plant, which MHI supplied to Bangladesh, began commercial operation in March 2024 as the largest ammonia/fertilizer production plant in the country. Using the new KS-21™ amine solvent, the company was able to capture 240 tons/day of CO2 from combustion exhaust gases that had previously been released into the air, thereby increasing their fertilizer production by 10%. This achievement has been reported both in Japan and overseas and is expected to contribute significantly to achieving a carbon neutral society and alleviating food shortages in Bangladesh.Contributing to Recycling-based Society by Introducing High-Efficiency Biomass Power Plants, as Large-Capacity Renewable Energy Power SourceMitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Energy SystemsThe projects demonstrate the potential for CO2 emissions reduction by introducing high-efficiency biomass power plants which can serve as large-capacity power source that is unaffected by weather fluctuations despite utilizing renewable energy. The plants which are MHI's first products to apply circulating fluidized bed boilers with reheat system and geared type steam turbines, will reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 300,000 tons per year per unit compared to 50 MW-class coal power plants. Moreover, by adopting standardized designs and other measures, MHI has established organizational systems that enable it to propose products that meet multiple customers' needs simultaneously and has received orders for the projects of six plants (total generating capacity: approx. 320MW), four of which have already started commercial operation as planned. The other two are expected to commence that by April 2025, and once all six plants are operational, we predict reduction of CO2emissions for at least 2 million tons annually.Securing Aircraft Maintenance Technicians and Creating Local Jobs Through the Aircraft Mechanic Training Program (MHIRJ Academy)MHI RJ Aviation GroupThe MHIRJ Academy is a state supported eight-week program, creating jobs in the community and inviting personnel who did not have exposure to aviation industry. Eliminated barriers to entry for the applicants to pursue a career in aviation while increasing the much-needed aircraft maintenance workforce at the service center. The program is conducted at the MHIRJ maintenance hangar in Bridgeport, West Virginia, US, where experienced MHIRJ mechanics serve as instructors and provide basic aircraft maintenance training. The program is FAA Approved Training that leverages classroom and practical experience to teach the required skills to do sheet-metal repairs. After completion of the Academy, employee will be able to obtain Repairman Certificate. Sixty-four of the 75 participants in this program have already graduated and are now working at MHIRJ as repairman contributing to securing critical resources and MHIRJ is now a participant in generating the next generation of aircraft technicians and contributing to easing the shortage of maintenance technicians in the US that is projected to last over the next decade. MHIRJ Academy plans to produce a total of 100 graduates by May 2025.Further Advances in Automatic Gas Turbine Combustion Vibration Control Technology (A-CPFM) (Note) by Leveraging AIMitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Research & Innovation CenterBy incorporating machine learning into the conventional automatic combustion vibration adjustment technology for gas turbines (A-CPFM), MHI has developed a service technology that enables automatic adjustments that take into account the reliability of the predicted results. The system learns combustion vibration characteristics in real time and automatically searches for and adjusts the stable combustion zone based on the uncertainty of the predicted results, enabling the operation of gas turbines with reduced risk. At the same time, MHI has developed the technology to automatically collect operating data for machine learning, which can also take into account changes in operating characteristics over the long-term as the system deteriorates. This new technology has been applied to a gas turbine combined cycle (GTCC) plant at the Jackson Power Plant in the US and successfully achieved zero trips due to combustion vibration. It can also be used to adjust the combustion vibration of new models of combustors, which had previously been difficult to manage, and is expected to gain further market penetration in the future.A-CPFM: Advanced Combustion Pressure Fluctuation Monitoring SystemThe Sole Composite Precision Manufacturing Technology in the World Capable of Producing Key Components for Experimental Fusion Reactor, the ITERMitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Nuclear Energy SystemsThe ITER is an experimental fusion reactor for a highly extensive international cooperative project. The divertor is one of the key components in the ITER tokamak, and especially, the fabrication of the outer vertical target (OVT) requires a complex structure consisting of special materials and high fabrication precision in order to withstand the extreme environment, including high heat flux (up to 20 MW/m²). MHI has succeeded in manufacturing the world's first OVT prototype that meets this high level of technical requirements using the new manufacturing technologies MHI developed, including dissimilar joining technology for brazing tungsten blocks and Cu-alloy tubes (tolerance of ±0.1 mm between blocks), non-destructive inspection technology, and welding and machining technology for materials that prove difficult to weld (such as XM-19 stainless steel), in addition to our proprietary manufacturing technologies accumulated over a long period of time, such as machining with the "Super Miller", a large scale complex machine tool, and "electron beam welding" which does not require welding materials. As a result, these manufacturing technologies are the only ones certified by the National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST), the Japan domestic agency for ITER, and MHI has received orders for 18 out of the 58 OVTs for ITER, all which are so far ordered by QST. Further contributions to the business are anticipated as orders are expected to be placed in the next fiscal year and beyond.Composite Risk Management Technology to Reduce the Risk of Unplanned Outages and Stabilize the Operation of Overseas Waste-to-Energy (WTE) Facilities -- Utilization of the Integrated WTE Plant Operation System "MaiDAS®," etc. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Environmental & Chemical Engineering Co., Ltd. (MHIEC), Overseas Business Operation DivisionOperation of Large-scale overseas WTE facilities are sometimes subject to high risk due to external disruptions, such as the incineration of waste with unstable properties and human error by inexperienced operators, so reducing unplanned shutdowns in these facilities is an urgent issue. In response, MHIEC has introduced the integrated WTE plant operation system "MaiDAS®" to support plant operation through monitoring and automatic operation, and in parallel developed a tool to predict when a furnace shutdown for inspection is required based on operational data and reflected the predictions in the annual operation plan and daily operating conditions, thereby ensuring stable plant operation. Furthermore, MHIEC has improved the business feasibility by developing technologies to reduce the consumption amount of chemicals, reducing interest payments on loans, and other creative measures for facility operation. Using this remarkable achievement as a steppingstone, MHIEC will continue to contribute to mitigation of global environmental harm and the protection of the global environment through WTE facilities equipped with "MaiDAS®" in the future.Next-Generation Cold Rolling Technology to Produce Magnetic Steel for Future Electric VehiclesPrimetals Technologies, Global Business Unit DownstreamThe world's first 2-stand Hyper UC-MILL® is an advanced reversing cold rolling mill equipped with a steel sheet induction heating system, a novel rolling lubricant supply technology MQL®, and a steel sheet temperature control system. This innovative system utilizes a new generation of 6-high cold mill featuring a small work diameter and enables the rolling of strips as thin as 0.2 mm ideal for use in electric vehicle motors. This technology allows the stable production of very brittle high-silicon electrical steel sheets. The first commercial unit has already gone into operations at thyssenkrupp Steel, a German steel manufacturer located in Bochum. The mill was successfully started up in 2023/2024 and manufactures the entire product mix including thin-gauge, high-grade, non-grain oriented electrical steel, for example used for electric vehicles, and advanced high-strength steels (AHSS) addressing the needs of the automotive industry. Thanks to the increasing electrification and popularity of electric vehicles, demand for electrical steel sheets is on the rise. Accordingly, the business is expected to grow.Development of Ultra High-Speed Blowdown Combustion Test Equipment to Streamline Development for Hydrogen-Fired Gas Turbine CombustorsMitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Research & Innovation CenterMHI has developed an ultra-high-speed blowdown combustion test equipment that dramatically improves the efficiency of actual pressure combustion test for large gas turbines. This has enabled successful operation of the complex, high-speed, and challenging system on the first run, reducing the test time from 6 hours to 3 minutes (1/120th) and the test fuel cost down to 1/24th of the original actual pressure combustion test. The success was attributed to the development and application of technology that, in addition to the design of a large-scale structure, combines an emulator of control logic with dynamic simulation to predict temperature and pressure stabilization to simulate the timing of valves opening and closing and the adequacy of high-speed operational settings. This technology is expected to become a core component of future competitiveness as it can be applied to the development of gas turbine combustors capable of handling a wide range of hydrogen concentrations from hydrogen co-firing to hydrogen firing, as well as to the control design of any large-scale machinery group or plant.Awarded the "DX Grand Prix" for the First Time as a Company Leading the Digital AgeMitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Digital Innovation HeadquartersIn the "Digital Transformation (DX) Stocks 2024" hosted by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, the Tokyo Stock Exchange, and the Information-technology Promotion Agency, Japan (IPA), MHI was awarded the Grand Prix and selected as a leading company in digital transformation. The development and social implementation of the solution concept "ΣSynX (Sigma Syncs)" for automating and intelligentizing our entire Group's products, which we have been working on, have progressed in various areas. Our specific DX initiatives aimed at achieving carbon neutrality have been appreciated by stakeholders.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.

Kawasaki and Nagoya, Japan, Feb 3, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Limited and Tokai National Higher Education and Research System, which operates Gifu University and Nagoya University, today announced the commencement of joint research with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) on the “Development of explainable AI-based prediction model for solar energetic particle events for Moon and Martian exploration.” The joint research began on February 1, 2025, and will run until March 31, 2026.Under a comprehensive agreement signed on February 24, 2023, Fujitsu and the Institute for Space-Earth Environmental Research (ISEE), Nagoya University have been collaborating on advancing space weather forecasting. This research has been selected for the Moon to Mars Innovation (1) program, an initiative of JAXA's Space Exploration Innovation Hub.This research utilizes Fujitsu's explainable AI technology, Fujitsu Kozuchi XAI, simulation data from ISEE and lunar data from JAXA to predict solar energetic particle events on the lunar surface. Solar energetic particles (SEPs) are a type of cosmic radiation that forms around solar flares and similar events, and propagates through space. Direct exposure to SEPs on the lunar surface or in outer space around the Earth may be lethal, so it is necessary to be able to predict when they may occur.In anticipation of the Artemis Project (2), an international lunar exploration program, the research partners aim to accelerate observation and prediction research on the lunar surface by refilling data analysis specifications for the Space Radiation Dosimeter (3), which JAXA is developing.Fujitsu and Tokai National Higher Education and Research System are committed to developing predictive technology for solar energetic particle events to ensure the safety of all space activities, including lunar exploration. This research will be further developed and implemented in collaboration with JAXA and relevant stakeholders, with anticipated applications in areas such as health management, space transportation and resource planning, and emergency radiation warnings.(1) Moon to Mars Innovation :A joint research system focusing on technical issues that directly respond to the needs of international space exploration. It is focused on the application of innovative terrestrial technologies and aims for the gradual realization of technological and infrastructural advancements that will revolutionize the architecture of international space exploration, paving the way for sustained lunar and Martian exploration.(2) Artemis Project :Plan for the moon exploration led by NASA and the subsequent manned landing on Mars. A manned test flight and the first manned moon landing since the Apollo program are scheduled after 2025.(3) Space Radiation Dosimeter :Device, which is scheduled to be installed on the Gateway, a manned lunar orbiting base that JAXA is participating in the development of.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 in over 100 countries, our 124,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: Computing, Networks, AI, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.7 trillion yen (US$26 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: www.fujitsu.com.Press ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic and Investor Relations DivisionInquiries Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, Feb 1, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Anime Tokyo Station (2-25-5 Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo) is an anime exhibition site focused on Japanese anime content, which has developed a devout fan base even outside Japan. Since opening, it has welcomed over 130,000 visitors from both Japan and overseas.Now, with the concept of rediscovering anime's appeal, it has created ANIME☆OTODAMA, the first in a series of games aimed at further sharing the appeal of Japanese anime and of Anime Tokyo Station. ANIME☆OTODAMA will be released at 3:00 p.m. on January 31, 2025, on Roblox, one of the world's leading immersive platforms.Come see Anime Tokyo Station in the metaverse and experience the diverse appeal of anime through gaming.The Anime Tokyo Station website has also created a ANIME TOKYO STATION ON ROBLOX special page! This page will be used to share information such as explanations of how to play and version release notes.ANIME TOKYO STATION ON ROBLOX special page: https://animetokyo.jp/en/roblox/TitleANIME TOKYO STATIONStage 1ANIME☆OTODAMA, a treasure-hunting game where you can rediscover the appeal of animeRelease dateJanuary 31, 2025 3:00 p.m.PlatformRoblox (iOS, Android, PC, PlayStation5, PlayStation4, Xbox One)GenreParty gameURLhttps://www.roblox.com/games/85319291338189/*You will need to download the Roblox app and register an account to access the game. ANIME TOKYO STATION ON ROBLOXAnime Tokyo Station has created a game that embodies the appeal of anime and will directly reach young people worldwide using Roblox. Through the sound effects, words, voice acting, and theme world design of the intuitive and easy-to-understand medium of anime, the game will share anime's appeal and foster direct communication between users. It aims to promote visits to the real-world Anime Tokyo Station by people across Japan and overseas."Platform," a Space where You Can Immersively Experience the Anime Tokyo StationEnjoy the appeal of the Anime Tokyo Station exhibition site in virtual space! The constantly update "Information Board" and the "Message Board," which fans can use to communicate with each other, have also been set up within Roblox's metaverse space. Write your own messages to others and share your love of anime! Approach one of the three trains on the platform to warp into the rich world of anime! There are lots of other things to enjoy, as well.ANIME☆OTODAMA, a Treasure-Hunting Game where You Rediscover the Appeal of Anime, Together with Distinctive Anime Sound Effects, Words, and Voice ActingThe world of ANIME☆OTODAMA is set in Tokyo's Asakusa area in 1917, the year when Japan released its first domestically produced anime! But...it's a world without sound?!Set out on an adventure to restore sound to the world, along with a manager avatar you meet near a fountain. The treasure hunt begins near the entrance to a cave, from where you set out to collect OTODAMA, which have the mystical power of Japanese words and sounds.Work with others to solve puzzles and bring sound and words back to this themed world. A new experience awaits!Stage 2 Version Upgrade and Release Campaign InformationThe project website will provide information about a promotional present campaign to be held within Roblox starting in February and about an upcoming upgrade to the game.Special website page: https://animetokyo.jp/en/roblox/What is Roblox?As of the end of December 2024, Roblox is the world's fastest-growing immersive social platform. It is available in 190 countries and 16 languages, and has roughly 90 million daily active users (as of November 2024). It is particularly popular with young people. Users spend an average of 2.4 hours a day in Roblox, and total play time is on the rise, increasing 24% year-on-year. In Roblox, users can enjoy both gaming and social features. It is particularly popular in the U.S. and Canada, and in Asia, is rapidly growing in Japan and India. Its Japanese user base has grown 56% year-on-year. Roblox is also starting to be used for education, business, and community revitalization, and expectations are high for its continued future expansion.Overview of the Facility- Name: Anime Tokyo Station (abbreviation: Anime Tokyo)- Location: Tokyu Building East Building No. 5, 1-2F above ground, B1F below ground (2-25-5, Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima Ward, Tokyo) *4-minute walk from Ikebukuro Station- Hours: 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (last admission by 6:45 p.m.)- Closed: Mondays*If Monday is a holiday, the museum will be open on Monday and closed the following day. Also closed on New Year holidays, temporary closures, etc.*Please check the official website before visiting.- Admission: Free- Official website: https://animetokyo.jp/en/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/2025131_EN.pdf Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, Jan 31, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors) is proud to announce that Hiroshi Masuoka, a Mitsubishi Motors rally driver, has received the person of sports merit award by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan on January 29. This prestigious award is offered to athletes, coaches, and others who have played an active role in the advancement of professional sports in Japan and have achieved exceptional results in the world of sports.The Ministry honored Masuoka for his outstanding achievements in motorsports and his contributions to society. As a rally driver, he has achieved phenomenal success, becoming the first Japanese driver to claim two consecutive wins at the Dakar Rally, known as the world's most grueling rally, in 2002 and 2003 with the Mitsubishi Pajero. Masuoka also leverages his expertise gained through his motorsports activities to the development of electrified vehicles, and actively contributes to the society by promoting safe driving awareness through Mitsubishi Motors' customer events, including SUV and 4WD test drives and workshops.In recent years, Masuoka has participated in the Asia Cross Country Rally as the team director of Team Mitsubishi Ralliart. In 2022, he led the team to an overall first-place finish in their first attempt.Commenting on the award, Masuoka said, "Ever since I was a little boy, cars have been my passion. The moment I got my driver's license, I practiced wholeheartedly to join the exhilarating world of motorsports. I participated in the Dakar Rally 21 times and achieved my long-held dream of winning the overall championship in 2002 and 2003. I would like to express my gratitude to my fans, Mitsubishi Motors, Ralliart and all the others who have supported me for over 40 years, from my days as a driver to my current position as team director. Using the experience gained through my rally activities, I will strive to contribute to society in areas such as environmental conservation and traffic safety."About Mitsubishi MotorsMitsubishi Motors Corporation (TSE:7211) — a member of the Alliance with Renault and Nissan — is a global automobile company based in Tokyo, Japan, which has about 28,000 employees and a global footprint with production facilities in Japan and the ASEAN region. Mitsubishi Motors has a competitive edge in SUVs, pickup trucks and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and appeals to ambitious drivers willing to challenge convention and embrace innovation. Since the production of our first vehicle more than a century ago, Mitsubishi Motors has been a leader in electrification — launched the i-MiEV, the world’s first mass-produced electric vehicle in 2009, followed by the Outlander PHEV, the world’s first plug-in hybrid electric SUV in 2013. With a target of increasing the sales ratio of electrified vehicles to 100% by 2035, Mitsubishi Motors will deliver models that embody Mitsubishi Motors-ness and contribute to the realization of a carbon-neutral society.For more information on Mitsubishi Motors, please visit the company's website at www.mitsubishi-motors.com/en/ Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, Jan 31, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL TECHNOLOGIES Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & CEO: Koichiro Tanaka), a company engaged in the industrial precious metals business of TANAKA, announces the launch of its Visi Fine® series, a group of highly radiopaque precious metal materials, including platinum (Pt) alloy wire. The brand name Visi Fine® is a coined term combining “Visi” (visible) and “Fine” (fine and refined materials). The concept is to provide substances with excellent X-ray impermeability, crafted into highly reliable materials for medical device components using advanced processing technology.In recent years, the trend in medical settings has been toward minimally invasive and non-invasive surgeries and treatments that reduce the burden on patients and minimize wound size. Catheterization devices and implantable medical devices used in these surgeries and treatments (hereafter referred to as “medical devices”) must enable precise targeting of affected areas and exhibit low reactivity with bodily tissues. Additionally, visibility under X-ray imaging is an important factor in accurately determining the position of a medical device within the body. Precious metals such as gold and platinum, with their relatively high specific gravity, excellent radiopacity, and strong resistance to oxidation and corrosion, are widely used as materials for components of medical devices.Materials used for medical device components must be highly reliable and require various processing techniques and material customization tailored to the specific components to which they are applied. TANAKA offers the Visi Fine® series, a group of highly reliable materials that leverage the unique characteristics of precious metals through the company’s extensive expertise in materials development and proprietary technologies, including multiple melting technologies, ultra-fine wire processing, and laser cutting, developed over many years.TANAKA will showcase the Visi Fine® series for the first time at “MD&M West 2025,” a medical device trade show to be held in Anaheim, California, USA, from February 4 to February 6, 2025.As a leading company in industrial precious metal products, TANAKA is committed to contributing to advancements in medical and healthcare industry technologies.Precious Metal Fine WireMD&M West 2025 Outline- Title: MD&M West 2025- Dates: February 4 (Tue.) – February 6 (Thu.), 2025, 10:00–17:00 (until 16:00 on February 6)* Local time in Anaheim, USA- Venue: Anaheim Convention Center (Anaheim, USA)- Official Site: https://www.mdmwest.com- Exhibitor: TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL TECHNOLOGIES Co., Ltd.- Booth Number: 2185- Main Exhibited Products: Pt alloy wire, rings, electrode tip components, and laser-cut parts, and more.About TANAKASince its foundation in 1885, TANAKA has built a portfolio of products to support a diversified range of business uses focused on precious metals. TANAKA is a leader in Japan regarding the volume of precious metals it handles. Over many years, TANAKA has manufactured and sold precious metal products for industry and provided precious metals in such forms as jewelry and assets. As precious metals specialists, all Group companies in Japan and worldwide collaborate on manufacturing, sales, and technology development to offer a full range of products and services. With 5,355 employees, the group’s consolidated net sales for the fiscal year ending December 2023, was 611.1 billion yen.Official Website: TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL TECHNOLOGIEShttps://tanaka-preciousmetals.comProduct inquiriesTANAKA PRECIOUS METAL TECHNOLOGIES Co., Ltd.https://tanaka-preciousmetals.com/en/inquiries-on-industrial-products/Press inquiriesTANAKA PRECIOUS METAL GROUP Co., Ltd.https://tanaka-preciousmetals.com/en/inquiries-for-media/PDF: https://www.acnnewswire.com/docs/files/20250131.pdf Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Mazda Motor Corporation's production and sales results for December 2024 and for January through December 2024 are summarized below.I. Production1. Domestic Production(1) December 2024Mazda's domestic production volume in December 2024 decreased 6.5% year on year due to decreased production of passenger vehicles.[Domestic production of key models in December 2024]CX-5:24,983 units(down 24.5% year on year)MAZDA3:8,944 units(up 16.4%)CX-90:5,838 units(up 82.4%)(2) January through December 2024Mazda's domestic production volume in the period from January through December 2024 decreased 10.7% year on year due to decreased production of passenger vehicles.[Domestic production of key models in the period from January through December 2024]CX-5:297,343 units(down 18.8% year on year)MAZDA3:104,682 units(up 2.9%)CX-30:86,461 units(down 2.1%)2. Overseas Production(1) December 2024Mazda's overseas production volume in December 2024 decreased 20.9% year on year due to decreased production of passenger vehicles.[Overseas production of key models in December 2024]CX-30:8,980 units(down 15.5% year on year)CX-50:8,138 units(up 24.6%)CX-5:4,400 units(up 11.5%)(2) January through December 2024Mazda's overseas production volume in the period from January through December 2024 increased 9.0% year on year due to increased production of passenger vehicles.[Overseas production of key models in the period from January through December 2024]CX-30:140,359 units(down 0.9% year on year)CX-50:113,186 units(up 56.5%)MAZDA3:69,393 units(down 25.8%)II. Domestic Sales(1) December 2024Mazda's domestic sales volume in December 2024 increased 1.3% year on year due to increased sales of passenger vehicles.Mazda's registered vehicle market share was 3.6% (down 0.2 points year on year), with a 2.5% share of the micro-mini segment (up 1.1 points) and a 3.3% total market share (up 0.4 points).[Domestic sales of key models in December 2024]MAZDA2:1,778 units(up 12.4% year on year)CX-5:1,396 units(down 21.1%)CX-80:1,201 units (2) January through December 2024Mazda's domestic sales volume in the period from January through December 2024 decreased 20.2% year on year due to decreased sales of passenger and commercial vehicles.Mazda's registered vehicle market share was 3.6% (down 1.1 points year on year), with a 2.4% share of the micro-mini segment (up 0.4 points) and a 3.2% total market share (down 0.5 points).[Domestic sales of key models in the period from January through December 2024]MAZDA2:21,656 units(up 4.7% year on year)CX-5:19,421 units(down 24.4%)CX-30:13,711 units(down 23.9%)III. Exports(1) December 2024Mazda's export volume in December 2024 decreased 11.0% year on year due to decreased shipments to North America and Europe.[Exports of key models in December 2024]CX-5:23,704 units(down 36.1% year on year)MAZDA3:8,362 units(up 11.6%)CX-90:6,551 units(up 56.6%)(2) January through December 2024Mazda's export volume in the period from January through December 2024 decreased 8.3% year on year due to decreased shipments to Europe, North America, and Oceania.[Exports of key models in the period from January through December 2024]CX-5:279,812 units(down 18.3% year on year)MAZDA3:93,175 units(up 5.6%)CX-90:78,982 units(up 37.5%)IV. Global Sales(1) December 2024Mazda's global sales volume in December 2024 increased 2.4% year on year due to increased sales in Europe, the U.S., and other regions.[Global sales of key models in December 2024]CX-5:28,317 units(down 24.6% year on year)CX-30:20,630 units(up 33.3%)MAZDA3:14,219 units(down 11.3%)(2) January through December 2024Mazda's global sales volume in the period from January through December 2024 increased 2.6% year on year due to increased sales in the U.S. and other regions.[Global sales of key models in the period from January through December 2024]CX-5:345,209 units(down 2.7% year on year)CX-30:234,295 units(up 16.7%)MAZDA3:173,719 units(down 2.8%)(1) Overseas production figures indicate Mazda-brand units coming off the production line (excluding CKD units).(2) Global production figures are the sum total of domestic and overseas production volumes.(3) All information in this press release is as of the release date. Any update after that is reflected.For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/3tcv5taj Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, Jan 30, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Lexus announced today its 2024 global sales results as described below.The global sales results for the period from January to December 2024 reached a record high of 851,214 units (a 103.3% increase compared to the previous year). This growth was attributed to strong demand, particularly in North America and Europe, along with the recovery of stable parts supply contributing to increased global sales. In terms of models, the new LBX and LM models have been well received, in addition to the strong sales of the core RX and NX models. Battery EV (BEV) models, such as the "RZ" and "UX300e," also achieved strong sales with a year-over-year growth of 119%, contributing to the electrified vehicle* ratio reaching a record-high 52% of total Lexus sales.Lexus International President Takashi WatanabeWe would like to express our most sincere gratitude to each and every customer around the world for their continued support of Lexus vehicles. In 2024, Lexus launched the all-new LBX and GX, offering a new value experience that has been highly praised by many customers. Additionally, the newly established Toyota Technical Center Shimoyama (TTC-S) has begun full-scale operations, enabling Lexus to launch a new development framework as a company.In 2025, we are set to debut new models and showcase innovative concepts. We remain committed to reshaping the future of mobility through innovative engineering and enhancing lifestyles with customer-focused services. Our goal is to continue providing the distinctive value that defines the Lexus experience.About Toyota Toyota strives to be a strong corporate citizen, engaging with and earning the trust of its stakeholders, and to contribute to the creation of a prosperous society through all its business operations.Our corporate principles form the basis of our initiatives, reflect values that enable action, and drive our mindset.For the latest Toyota-related news and information:https://tinyurl.com/ToyotaPressReleasenewsroom@global.toyota Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, Jan 30, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems, Ltd. (MHI Thermal Systems), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has received the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy Commissioner's Award (Transportation Field) in the Best Products and Business Models category of the Energy Conservation Center, Japan's (ECCJ) 2024 Energy Conservation Grand Prize Awards, for its TEJ35AM electric-driven transport refrigeration unit(1) integrated with the ELF EV, an electric truck made by Isuzu Motors Ltd. (Isuzu). The award was shared by MHI Thermal Systems and Isuzu. The winning unit was cited for its ability to maintain a constant temperature inside the cargo room, enabled by sharing of battery power by TEJ35AM and ELF EV, and for its simultaneous contributions to CO2 reduction and energy savings. The awards ceremony was held in Tokyo on January 29.ECCJ's Energy Conservation Grand Prize Awards are presented in recognition of outstanding energy-saving initiatives at businesses or workplaces that should serve as model examples for other companies, or superior energy-saving products or business models. The awards program was created to contribute to the formation of an energy-saving society by spreading energy conservation awareness throughout Japan and promoting the adoption of energy-saving products. Previously, in 2019 MHI Thermal Systems received ECCJ's Energy Conservation Grand Prize in the Transportation Field for its TE20/TE30 Series of electric-driven refrigeration units(2).In the 2024 award-winning combination, the TEJ35AM and ELF EV achieves coordinated power control that gives priority to temperature control in the cargo room. The TEJ35AM operates at maximum capacity immediately after engine startup, enabling quick temperature control; and once the target temperature is reached, it operates with outstanding efficiency. Together these features realize waste-free operation using limited power. Combination with the ELF EV enables a 21.3% reduction in annual average energy consumption, 46.1% reduction in annual average CO2 emissions, and 42.2% reduction in annual energy costs compared to conventional refrigeration trucks(3), thereby contributing to decarbonization advancement and energy cost reduction.The TEJ35AM was launched in 2023 as an electric-driven transport refrigeration unit with a heat-pump heating function exclusively for EVs. Adoption of a heat-pump heating system enables simultaneous heating and cooling operations with outstanding efficiency. This duality enables the TEJ35AM to accommodate diverse transport modes, including simultaneous transport of products requiring multiple temperatures, to meet the needs of convenience stores and other users. Furthermore, because the refrigeration unit can be operated under all vehicle operating conditions - running, idling, parked or charging - the temperature inside the cargo room can be kept stable at all times, easing the need for the driver to continually check the cargo room temperature and battery power level.With receipt of the latest ECCJ award, MHI Thermal Systems renews its determination to develop technologies and products that will contribute to further CO2 reductions and energy savings. Also, going forward the Company will apply its integrated technological strengths derived from synergies realized from the breadth of its business areas - not only in the refrigerated transport field but also in thermal engineering targeting enhanced energy efficiency in plants of all kinds, large-scale refrigeration systems for temperature control in large spatial areas, air-conditioning products for creating diverse comfortable spaces, automotive air-conditioners, etc. - to provide optimal thermal solutions that respond to diverse customer needs.(1) For further information see the following press release: www.mhi.com/news/23033002.html(2) For further information see the following press release: www.mhi.com/news/200129.html(3) Figures are based on simulations comparing with earlier refrigeration trucks operated under delivery conditions assumed by MHI Thermal Systems and Isuzu.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.

TOKYO, Jan 30, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has concluded a contract with the Indonesian Maritime Security Agency (BAKAMLA) for the construction of an offshore patrol vessel (OPV). The vessel will be built at MHI's Shimonoseki Shipyard & Machinery Works in Yamaguchi Prefecture, with completion and delivery scheduled for March 2028.This project is based on a grant agreement concluded in March 2024 between the Government of the Republic of Indonesia and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for the purpose of enhancing abilities in maritime safety and security. The provision of an OPV through this agreement will improve the ability of the Indonesian Maritime Security Agency to carry out maritime rescues and law enforcement quickly and appropriately.Going forward, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding will continue to build vessels for both domestic and overseas use that deliver superlative fuel efficiency and environmental performance and contribute to social and international safety and security. Working closely with its customers, the company will successively pursue resolution of a diverse range of navigational challenges.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.

MADRID, Jan 30, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - In an effort to improve efficiency and quality in the provision of occupational health services, Fujitsu has signed an agreement with Asepeyo, one of Spain's leading mutual insurance companies for occupational accidents and diseases. This agreement, worth a total of 2.72 million euros and with an expected duration of three years, provides for the creation of a new benefits management system that will replace the current solution, enabling Asepeyo to optimise its operations and comply with the requirements set by Spanish Social Security legislation.This marks the first contract between Fujitsu and Asepeyo as well as the entire group of mutual insurance companies collaborating with Social Security in Spain. Fujitsu will provide the necessary tools and technologies for Asepeyo's decision-making process, including the use of process engines that will allow the system's workflows to be graphically defined and automated.This system, designed with a "Code Cloud Readiness" approach, focuses on the integration of a software lifecycle from the development to the maintenance phase. The new platform will offer a complete catalogue of services for companies and workers affiliated with Asepeyo, in line with Social Security regulations.The project will be developed under the area of Application Modernisation, ensuring that the most advanced technologies on the market are used to guarantee the scalability and maintainability of the system.Innovation and quality as key pillarsOne of the differentiating aspects of this solution is its focus on automating quality and testing processes, thus improving Asepeyo's operational efficiency. This project reflects Fujitsu's commitment to innovation in the public sector and its ability to modernise cloud-native applications.Felipe Muñoz, Business Development for Labour Insurance Sector, Fujitsu comments: "We are proud to partner with Asepeyo on this project that will not only improve its operations, but also mark a milestone in the digital transformation of the occupational safety sector in Spain. Fujitsu’s commitment to quality and technological innovation will ensure that Asepeyo can offer a more efficient service that is aligned with current market demands.”A project with social impactThis agreement not only represents an advance for Asepeyo, but also an improvement for the affiliated companies and employees who will be able to benefit from a more agile and efficient system. In addition, as it is a scalable platform, this solution is expected to have a significant impact on improving occupational health services and risk prevention in the workplace. With this project, Fujitsu reinforces its presence in the occupational accident insurance sector and positions itself as a strategic technology partner for mutual insurance companies in Spain.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 in over 100 countries, our 124,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: Computing, Networks, AI, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.7 trillion yen (US$26 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: www.fujitsu.com.Press ContactsFujitsuJosé Manuel Rodrígueze-mail: josemanuel.rodriguezgil@fujitsu.comMaria José ÁlvarezT: 630074039e-mail: mj@gpscom.com Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, Jan 30, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Suzuki Motor Corporation (Suzuki), DAIHATSU MOTOR CO., LTD. (Daihatsu), and Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) have decided to aim for the release of their mini-commercial van electric vehicles (BEVs) respectively in fiscal 2025.This mini-commercial van BEV, jointly developed by the three companies, combines Suzuki and Daihatsu's expertise in creating small-size cars with Toyota's electrification technology and is equipped with a BEV system suitable for mini-commercial vehicles. Commercial Japan Partnership Technologies Corporation also participated in the planning to achieve a vehicle with optimal specifications for efficient last-mile logistics.The three companies Suzuki, Daihatsu, and Toyota are committed to driving the initiative forward to achieve carbon neutrality. This will be done through the supply of mini-commercial van BEVs that can meet customers' needs in the delivery industry by providing practical and sustainable means of transportation.About Toyota Toyota strives to be a strong corporate citizen, engaging with and earning the trust of its stakeholders, and to contribute to the creation of a prosperous society through all its business operations.Our corporate principles form the basis of our initiatives, reflect values that enable action, and drive our mindset.For the latest Toyota-related news and information:https://tinyurl.com/ToyotaPressReleasenewsroom@global.toyota Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

SEATTLE, WA, Jan 29, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Spectral Capital (OTCQB: FCCN) is taking a bold and strategic action that could redefine its place within the realm of the quantum revolution. The company has recently filed an application to list its shares on the Nasdaq Capital Market. This isn't just another corporate milestone, but an important and necessary moment that can catapult Spectral to the next level and unlock its dominance in the quantum computing arena.Spectral has made large strides over the past 8 months to become an emerging disruptor in quantum technology through its Deep Quantum Technology Platform initiative. The platform includes its Vogon Cloud and the Distributed Quantum Ledger Database (DQLDB) as near ridgeline paths to profitability by providing a home for its QuanTomo analytic tomography that is challenging currently popular AI engines based on regression (see recent X post here). It is also launching the fourth block in its platform: the Plasmonic System on a Chip approach, which provides a room temperature quantum hybrid approach, leveraging a process where they upgrade semiconductors for the quantum era.Spectral is positioned to influence the global market with the resources, talent, and visibility to lead quantum computing's new frontier.Why This Uplisting on the Nasdaq is ImportantSpectral’s Deep Quantum Technology Platform is employing cloud, advanced database concepts, quantum AI, and chipsets that make superposition and entanglement practical and more achievable and is expected to far outpace today’s conventional computing in both speed and capability. But to fully unleash the capability of Spectral’s, it takes big dollars, frontier research, and people. Enter the importance of a Nasdaq uplisting.As Sean Brehm, Chairman of Spectral, says, “Applying for an uplisting to Nasdaq is a strategic decision that has the power to supercharge our growth and enable us to scale our quantum technologies. “By making this move, Spectral will become a solid contender in the quantum space, enabling us to bring solutions powered by quantum to industries and governments worldwide.”Trading on Nasdaq Capital Markets would give Spectral the needed resources to continue scaling its already disruptive quantum-powered Vogon Cloud and DQLDB against antiquated cloud computing. They are purpose-built sophisticated products so they can scale securely and efficiently when solving some of the most pressing challenges in modern computing. Approval to trade on Nasdaq would empower Spectral with further financial fuel to pursue next-generation AI and Plasmonic system-on-a-chip technology in a commercial setting.Bringing in Talent and Developing the Quantum Workforce of the FutureOne of the key factors driving the success of Spectral will be its ability to attract and retain talent in the quantum field. Today, Quantum is a tiny, niche industry, however, Spectral’s System on a Chip approach will still need the best engineers, researchers, and scientists in the business to thrive to stay competitive. Listing on Nasdaq would provide not just enhanced visibility, but a strong message that it is one of the most exciting and high-potential quantum companies in the world.Sean Brehm has also been busy educating future investors and innovators for Quantum Quest Academy Initiative on X (link here), demystifying quantum technology for investors and the public alike. A once-in-a-generation opportunity to learn from one of the industry's leading experts. Through this initiative, Spectral is developing investor engagement and laying the groundwork for a better understanding of quantum technologies that will help cultivate a broader base of informed, forward-looking stakeholders.As Brehm says, “The future of quantum computing isn’t only going to be about the technology—it’s about securing and helping the Human Identity thrive at the center of commercial and capital markets, and it is their emancipation from the centralized systems of today who will be the ones to catalyst behind these innovations. I’m helping people see the potential of quantum and how it will revolutionize industries through Quantum Quest Academy.”Spectral: The Quantum IBM or Oracle of the Future?Jenifer Osterwalder commented, “One thing is clear when you think of today’s tech titans such as IBM and Oracle—they didn’t become dominant by dancing with the status quo. They became market leaders by being early adopters of new technologies, building scalable systems, and recruiting top talent to help them realize their vision. And Spectral Capital shares this vision for the quantum space.”“Spectral’s Vogon Decentralized Edge and Hybrid Cloud with its embedded DQLDB solutions is not only yet another set of cloud computing solutions. These technologies are designed for the quantum age: decentralized, scalable, and secure at the quantum level.” Aaron Christensen, Chief Revenue Officer, said, “Spectral has set itself up to be the quantum version of the big three computing players, on the forefront of a market whose importance will continue to rise.”Under its management team’s combined vision and leadership, Spectral is focused on building the infrastructure to enable a quantum-powered world. As the CTO of Spectral Dr. Moshik Cohen, puts it, “Our goal is to lay the groundwork for the next age of computing. Uplisting to Nasdaq would make Spectral Capital the company that will define the quantum future, just as IBM and Oracle defined the world of classical computing that is before us today.”Spectral Capital’s Journey Towards the FutureThis is the start of the journey to Nasdaq. With access to the capital, visibility, and strategic partnerships that being a Nasdaq-listed company would entail, Spectral Capital would be well-positioned to accelerate the deployment of its quantum technologies. The company’s success will depend on its expansion into new markets, from AI to telecommunications. The Company is not just building quantum technology, it is using it to solve real-world problems.Are you ready for a quantum revolution? Well, it's coming with Spectral’s Deep Quantum Technology Platform. Spectral is positioned to be a leader in the quantum era by disrupting traditional cloud computing, revolutionizing data storage and security, creating a better form of AI and creating room temperature quantum computing that will pave the way for sustainable computational growth in the future.The Quantum Future is NowThe next frontier in computing is quantum technology, and Spectral Capital is on the bleeding edge of this revolution. The Nasdaq uplisting would accelerate the company’s ability to widen the edge by expanding, recruiting personnel, and bring its quantum products to international markets. Guided by an amazing team, educational programs like its Quantum Quest Academy Initiative teaching investors and innovators, Spectral Capital expects to be a player in the quantum computing space.For observers of the tech scene, the message is unequivocal: Spectral Capital is not merely positioned for advancement—it is on the brink of revolutionizing computing as we know it. Spectral is advancing today in a way that may well enable them to lead you into the quantum futureConclusionSpectral Capital is positioning itself for an incredible future. With the help of its multi-talented team and their dedication to training the next generation of quantum specialists via Quantum Quest Academy, Spectral is setting up to dominate the quantum computing world. Trading on Nasdaq would be more than a financial milestone—it would be the springboard for disrupting industries, igniting innovation and leading the future of computing.About Spectral Capital CorporationFounded in 2000 and based in Seattle, Washington, Spectral Capital (OTCQB: FCCN) is a technology startup accelerator and quantum incubator. We specialize in Quantum as a Service (QaaS), leveraging our proprietary Distributed Quantum Ledger Database technology (DQ-LDB) to offer secure, advanced storage and computing solutions. For more information, please visit www.spectralcapital.com.Contact:Plato Data Intelligencezephyr@platodata.io Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, Jan 28, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Japan's eight telecommunications companies – Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation, NTT East, NTT West, NTT DOCOMO and NTT Communications (the NTT Group), KDDI Corporation, SoftBank Corp. and Rakuten Mobile – today conducted joint training for the shared use of refueling stations as part of the cooperative framework launched on December 1, 2024, aimed at ensuring the rapid restoration of communication networks in the event of large-scale disasters. The training was held in Hiratsuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture.Moving forward, the companies will continue to strengthen inter-operator cooperation and work toward the early recovery of communication networks during disasters. Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, Jan 29, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) has utilized its video analysis and generative AI to develop a technology that provides advice for improving worker performance by identifying differences between model actions and actual movements. This newly developed technology enables the automatic display of appropriate advice for improving everything from precision tasks using one’s hands and fingers to tasks requiring the use of the entire body. Using this technology, workers can master tasks without supervision at worksites in manufacturing, logistics, construction, and various other industries.In recent years, the shortage of mentors arising from the aging of skilled workers has made passing down skills a challenge. Moreover, there is growing concern regarding the decline of work quality as a result of the increasing cost of supervised training and the inability to provide workers with sufficient training due to the rise of high-mix low-volume production and the diversity and mobility of workers.This technology enables self-education for a wide variety of tasks by having AI provide advice instead of an instructor. To realize this, NEC developed a video analysis technology to identify subtle differences in movements when compared to model actions and a technology to generate appropriate advice to match the model action by generative AI based on the differences.The video analysis technology for detecting subtle differences in movement compares the model actions with actual movement and matches the sections where the same operation is performed. At that time, it is possible to merge images by capturing not only the movement of people, but also interactions such as grasping and holding objects. This enables subtle differences in the motions of workers that were previously undetectable to be detected with a high degree of accuracy, even for video footage of differing lengths.The technology that generates advice provides segments of video footage in which differences have been detected as well as skeletal information such as hip and knee movement and the shape of the hands and fingers to a Vision and Language Model (VLM*), this enables the exact working posture and actions within the video requiring improvement to be accurately pinpointed and specific textual advice to be generated. Since the textual advice is displayed together with relevant segments of the video footage, workers can master tasks such as the meticulous assembly, boxing, and transport of goods without supervision in various industry settings, thereby contributing to significant reductions in training costs.Going forward, NEC will continue with product development and verification of this new technology, aiming to launch services within FY2026.(*)Vision and Language Model (VLM): A type of AI model combining visual information, such as images, with natural language (textual information) for analysis. VLM is used for the generation of image captions, image-based question-answering, multimodal searches, and more.ShareAbout 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. Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Jan 28, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Eisai Co., Ltd. and Biogen Inc. announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) for once every four weeks lecanemab-irmb (U.S. brand name: LEQEMBI®) intravenous (IV) maintenance dosing. LEQEMBI is indicated for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease (AD) in patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or mild dementia stage of disease (collectively referred to as early AD) in the U.S. After 18 months of once every two weeks initiation phase, a transition to the maintenance dosing regimen of 10 mg/kg once every four weeks may be considered or the regimen of 10 mg/kg once every two weeks may be continued.The sBLA is based on modeling of observed data from the Phase 2 study (Study 201) and its long-term extension (LTE) as well as the Clarity AD study (Study 301) and its LTE study. Modeling simulations predict that transitioning to once every four weeks maintenance dosing after 18 months of once every two weeks treatment will maintain clinical and biomarker benefits of therapy. AD is a progressive, relentless disease caused by a continuous underlying neurotoxic process that begins before and continues after plaque removal.1,2,3 Only LEQEMBI works to fight AD in two ways: continuously clearing protofibrils and rapidly clearing plaque. This is important because with continuous administration, LEQEMBI clears highly toxic protofibrils* which can continue to cause neuronal injury even after the amyloid-beta (Aβ) plaque has been cleared from the brain.Importance of Ongoing TreatmentData from the off-treatment period between the Study 201 (Phase 2) core study and LTE showed that discontinuation of treatment is associated with reaccumulation of amyloid PET and plasma and CSF biomarkers, and reversion to placebo rate of clinical decline.4For maintenance treatment, once every four weeks dosing regimen may be easier than once every two weeks dosing for patients and care partners to continue treatment for early AD.Ongoing treatment can slow disease progression and prolong the benefit of therapy,4 with the goal of helping patients maintain who they are for longer.In the Clarity AD core study (18 months), the mean change from baseline between the once every two weeks lecanemab treated group and the placebo group was -0.45 (P1 cm, some of which have been fatal, have been observed with this class of medications. Because ARIA-E can cause focal neurologic deficits that can mimic an ischemic stroke, consider whether such symptoms could be due to ARIA-E before giving thrombolytic therapy to a patient being treated with LEQEMBI.Apolipoprotein E ε4 (ApoE ε4) Homozygotes: Patients who are ApoE ε4 homozygotes (~15% of patients with AD) treated with this class of medications have a higher incidence of ARIA, including symptomatic, serious, and severe radiographic ARIA, compared to heterozygotes and noncarriers. Testing for ApoE ε4 status should be performed prior to initiation of treatment to inform the risk of developing ARIA. Prior to testing, prescribers should discuss with patients the risk of ARIA across genotypes and the implications of genetic testing results. Prescribers should inform patients that if genotype testing is not performed, they can still be treated with LEQEMBI; however, it cannot be determined if they are ApoE ε4 homozygotes and at higher risk for ARIA.Consider the benefit of LEQEMBI for the treatment of AD and the potential risk of serious ARIA events when deciding to initiate treatment with LEQEMBI.CONTRAINDICATIONLEQEMBI is contraindicated in patients with serious hypersensitivity to lecanemab-irmb or to any of the excipients of LEQEMBI. Reactions have included angioedema and anaphylaxis.WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONSAMYLOID-RELATED IMAGING ABNORMALITIESMedications in this class, including LEQEMBI, can cause ARIA-E, which can be observed on MRI as brain edema or sulcal effusions, and ARIA-H, which includes microhemorrhage and superficial siderosis. ARIA can occur spontaneously in patients with AD, particularly in patients with MRI findings suggestive of cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA), such as pretreatment microhemorrhage or superficial siderosis. ARIA-H generally occurs with ARIA-E. Reported ARIA symptoms may include headache, confusion, visual changes, dizziness, nausea, and gait difficulty. Focal neurologic deficits may also occur. Symptoms usually resolve over time.Incidence of ARIASymptomatic ARIA occurred in 3% and serious ARIA symptoms in 0.7% with LEQEMBI. Clinical ARIA symptoms resolved in 79% of patients during the period of observation. ARIA, including asymptomatic radiographic events, was observed: LEQEMBI, 21%; placebo, 9%. ARIA-E was observed: LEQEMBI, 13%; placebo, 2%. ARIA-H was observed: LEQEMBI, 17%; placebo, 9%. No increase in isolated ARIA-H was observed for LEQEMBI vs placebo.Incidence of ICHICH >1 cm in diameter was reported in 0.7% with LEQEMBI vs 0.1% with placebo. Fatal events of ICH in patients taking LEQEMBI have been observed.Risk Factors of ARIA and ICHApoE ε4 Carrier StatusOf the patients taking LEQEMBI, 16% were ApoE ε4 homozygotes, 53% were heterozygotes, and 31% were noncarriers. With LEQEMBI, ARIA was higher in ApoE ε4 homozygotes (LEQEMBI: 45%; placebo: 22%) than in heterozygotes (LEQEMBI: 19%; placebo: 9%) and noncarriers (LEQEMBI: 13%; placebo: 4%). Symptomatic ARIA-E occurred in 9% of ApoE ε4 homozygotes vs 2% of heterozygotes and 1% of noncarriers. Serious ARIA events occurred in 3% of ApoE ε4 homozygotes and in ~1% of heterozygotes and noncarriers. The recommendations on management of ARIA do not differ between ApoE ε4 carriers and noncarriers.Radiographic Findings of CAANeuroimaging findings that may indicate CAA include evidence of prior ICH, cerebral microhemorrhage, and cortical superficial siderosis. CAA has an increased risk for ICH. The presence of an ApoE ε4 allele is also associated with CAA.The baseline presence of at least 2 microhemorrhages or the presence of at least 1 area of superficial siderosis on MRI, which may be suggestive of CAA, have been identified as risk factors for ARIA. Patients were excluded from Clarity AD for the presence of >4 microhemorrhages and additional findings suggestive of CAA (prior cerebral hemorrhage >1 cm in greatest diameter, superficial siderosis, vasogenic edema) or other lesions (aneurysm, vascular malformation) that could potentially increase the risk of ICH.Concomitant Antithrombotic or Thrombolytic MedicationIn Clarity AD, baseline use of antithrombotic medication (aspirin, other antiplatelets, or anticoagulants) was allowed if the patient was on a stable dose. Most exposures were to aspirin. Antithrombotic medications did not increase the risk of ARIA with LEQEMBI. The incidence of ICH: 0.9% in patients taking LEQEMBI with a concomitant antithrombotic medication vs 0.6% with no antithrombotic and 2.5% in patients taking LEQEMBI with an anticoagulant alone or with antiplatelet medication such as aspirin vs none in patients receiving placebo.Fatal cerebral hemorrhage has occurred in 1 patient taking an anti-amyloid monoclonal antibody in the setting of focal neurologic symptoms of ARIA and the use of a thrombolytic agent.Additional caution should be exercised when considering the administration of antithrombotics or a thrombolytic agent (e.g., tissue plasminogen activator) to a patient already being treated with LEQEMBI. Because ARIA-E can cause focal neurologic deficits that can mimic an ischemic stroke, treating clinicians should consider whether such symptoms could be due to ARIA-E before giving thrombolytic therapy in a patient being treated with LEQEMBI.Caution should be exercised when considering the use of LEQEMBI in patients with factors that indicate an increased risk for ICH and, in particular, patients who need to be on anticoagulant therapy or patients with findings on MRI that are suggestive of CAA.Radiographic Severity With LEQEMBIMost ARIA-E radiographic events occurred within the first 7 doses, although ARIA can occur at any time, and patients can have >1 episode. Maximum radiographic severity of ARIA-E with LEQEMBI was mild in 4%, moderate in 7%, and severe in 1% of patients. Resolution on MRI occurred in 52% of ARIA-E patients by 12 weeks, 81% by 17 weeks, and 100% overall after detection. Maximum radiographic severity of ARIA-H microhemorrhage with LEQEMBI was mild in 9%, moderate in 2%, and severe in 3% of patients; superficial siderosis was mild in 4%, moderate in 1%, and severe in 0.4% of patients. With LEQEMBI, the rate of severe radiographic ARIA-E was highest in ApoE ε4 homozygotes (5%) vs heterozygotes (0.4%) or noncarriers (0%). With LEQEMBI, the rate of severe radiographic ARIA-H was highest in ApoE ε4 homozygotes (13.5%) vs heterozygotes (2.1%) or noncarriers (1.1%).Monitoring and Dose Management GuidelinesBaseline brain MRI and periodic monitoring with MRI are recommended. Enhanced clinical vigilance for ARIA is recommended during the first 14 weeks of treatment. Depending on ARIA-E and ARIA-H clinical symptoms and radiographic severity, use clinical judgment when considering whether to continue dosing or to temporarily or permanently discontinue LEQEMBI. If a patient experiences ARIA symptoms, clinical evaluation should be performed, including MRI if indicated. If ARIA is observed on MRI, careful clinical evaluation should be performed prior to continuing treatment.HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTIONSHypersensitivity reactions, including angioedema, bronchospasm, and anaphylaxis, have occurred with LEQEMBI. Promptly discontinue the infusion upon the first observation of any signs or symptoms consistent with a hypersensitivity reaction and initiate appropriate therapy. INFUSION-RELATED REACTIONS (IRRs)IRRs were observed—LEQEMBI: 26%; placebo: 7%—and most cases with LEQEMBI (75%) occurred with the first infusion. IRRs were mostly mild (69%) or moderate (28%). Symptoms included fever and flu-like symptoms (chills, generalized aches, feeling shaky, and joint pain), nausea, vomiting, hypotension, hypertension, and oxygen desaturation.In the event of an IRR, the infusion rate may be reduced or discontinued, and appropriate therapy initiated as clinically indicated. Consider prophylactic treatment prior to future infusions with antihistamines, acetaminophen, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or corticosteroids.ADVERSE REACTIONSThe most common adverse reactions reported in ≥5% with LEQEMBI and ≥2% higher than placebo were IRRs (LEQEMBI: 26%; placebo: 7%), ARIA-H (LEQEMBI: 14%; placebo: 8%), ARIA-E (LEQEMBI: 13%; placebo: 2%), headache (LEQEMBI: 11%; placebo: 8%), superficial siderosis of central nervous system (LEQEMBI: 6%; placebo: 3%), rash (LEQEMBI: 6%; placebo: 4%), and nausea/vomiting (LEQEMBI: 6%; placebo: 4%).Please see full Prescribing Informationincluding Boxed WARNING.About lecanemab (LEQEMBI®)Lecanemab is the result of a strategic research alliance between Eisai and BioArctic. It is a humanized immunoglobulin gamma 1 (IgG1) monoclonal antibody directed against aggregated soluble (protofibril) and insoluble forms of amyloid-beta (Aβ). Lecanemab is approved in the U.S.,7 Japan,8 China,9 South Korea,10 Hong Kong,11 Israel,12 the United Arab Emirates,13 the United Kingdom,14 Mexico,15 and Macau. In November 2024, the treatment received a positive opinion from the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) recommending approval. Eisai has submitted applications for approval of lecanemab in 17 countries and regions.LEQEMBI’s approvals in these countries was based on Phase 3 data from Eisai’s, global Clarity AD clinical trial, in which it met its primary endpoint and all key secondary endpoints with statistically significant results. The primary endpoint was the global cognitive and functional scale, Clinical Dementia Rating Sum of Boxes (CDR-SB). In the Clarity AD clinical trial, treatment with lecanemab reduced clinical decline on CDR-SB by 27% at 18 months compared to placebo.16,17 The mean CDR-SB score at baseline was approximately 3.2 in both groups. The adjusted least-squares mean change from baseline at 18 months was 1.21 with lecanemab and 1.66 with placebo (difference, −0.45; 95% confidence interval [CI], −0.67 to −0.23; P

TOKYO, Jan 27, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Sébastien Ogier has claimed a record-extending 10th victory on the legendary Rallye Monte-Carlo as TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team scored a one-two finish to launch its 2025 FIA World Rally Championship campaign with a maximum points haul.The victory is Ogier’s third Rallye Monte-Carlo win with TGR-WRT and his second with co-driver Vincent Landais, and brings Toyota’s all-time record on the event to six wins.As usual the rally brought a wide range of changeable conditions during the weekend, with dry asphalt stages in the mountains of the French Alps also featuring sections of ice as well as plenty of mud and gravel being dragged onto the road. It provided a challenging first event for the teams and drivers with the revised technical package for 2025, with the top class of Rally1 cars no longer featuring hybrid units and also running on Hankook tyres for the first time.Despite these challenges, the battle for victory remained tight throughout the weekend and went down to the very last stage across the iconic Col de Turini on Sunday afternoon. Ogier had eked out a lead of 20.3 seconds over Evans going into the final day, with the Hyundai pair of Adrien Fourmaux and Ott Tänak also close behind, but an early start combined with cold and wet conditions made for a difficult last tyre choice.Ogier and Evans both took a package of four studded winter tyres plus two supersoft slick tyres, which paid off in the icy first stage prior to sunrise. With the four studded tyres fitted they were around 20s quicker than Fourmaux, but that advantage swung the other way on a drier second stage, where Fourmaux could fit his four slicks and close back to within 4s of Evans and 22.2s of Ogier.The rally-ending Power Stage featured a true mix of conditions, with a largely dry ascent and descent but with some ice atop the famous Col. In the end, all of the top three drivers opted for a mix of slick and studded tyres and it was Ogier who set the best time, just 0.215s quicker than Evans – who ran wide and brushed a bank on the rapid descent to the finish.Ogier’s win is also his 15th for TGR-WRT, drawing him level with team-mate Kalle Rovanperä and their fellow two-time champion Carlos Sainz as the drivers who have achieved the most WRC victories for Toyota.Evans and co-driver Scott Martin start their season strongly, also topping the Super Sunday classification to earn five extra bonus points. 1.1s in front of Rovanperä and 1.8s in front of Ogier.With a different tyre strategy, Rovanperä and Jonne Halttunen were consistent across all conditions on the final day and beat Ott Tänak to fourth overall, securing a solid haul of 18 points from a challenging weekend.Takamoto Katsuta and Sami Pajari built their confidence and pace through the rally. Katsuta won a stage and was third-quickest across Saturday, while Pajari gathered valuable experience on his first Rallye Monte-Carlo in Rally1 machinery. Starting the final day sixth and seventh, both would unfortunately slide off the road in Sunday’s first stage.Quotes:Akio Toyoda (TGR-WRT Chairman)We were able to kick off the 2025 season with Seb's memorable 10th victory in Monte Carlo. Up until 2019, Seb had a streak of six consecutive wins in Monte Carlo with various teams. Since joining Toyota in 2020, he has alternated between 2nd and 1st place every other year. Given this pattern, I was certain that he would win this year. Seb, congratulations on your 10th win in Monte Carlo! I think it's time for you to break that pattern and win again next year!Last season was incredibly enjoyable, as we battled with Hyundai all the way to the final stage of the final round. However, that was just how I felt as a rally fan. As a team member, there were many moments that were quite tough throughout the season. This year, I want to make it a season that we can enjoy from the bottom of our hearts also as team members. And I want to experience that feeling again at Rally Japan! I believe Jari-Matti, Juha, all the drivers, all the co-drivers, and everyone in the team will make it happen! And just so you know, this year's Rally Japan is not the final event...Quotes:Jari-Matti Latvala (Team Principal)“I’m really delighted. We could not really have had a better start to the season than this: we got the maximum 60 points as a team, a one-two-four overall and the 10th victory for Sébastien Ogier on Rallye Monte-Carlo, which is a truly amazing and unique achievement. The conditions were very difficult until the end and the tyre choice was stressful this morning because the road was freezing after the route-note crews had passed through. Unfortunately Sami and Taka went off, and perhaps I should have pushed them to take a safer choice, but this rally was all about the experience for them. With our other drivers it worked out well in the end, so thank you to them. At the same time it was a very entertaining rally and I think we have an exciting season ahead.”Elfyn Evans (Driver car 33)“This was a typical Rallye Monte-Carlo, a bit more extreme than in recent years and it was a properly challenging weekend. I’m very happy to be here at the end with a decent haul of points. Today started off with some very tricky conditions, we made a change at the last moment to take four studded tyres and I wasn’t sure it was the right call. In the end it seems there wasn’t a lot between the two choices and we had a pretty thrilling Power Stage to finish: we had a close moment a few corners from the end but thankfully we managed to get away with it.”Kalle Rovanperä (Driver car 69)“Rallye Monte-Carlo is always tough and it was especially so this year. For me personally it was a pretty difficult weekend. We didn’t have the result that we wanted or the pace that we wanted but we have to be happy at the end to have got some pretty good points. Today was not a bad day for us: we just tried our best, kept consistent and it paid off. A big thanks to the team, now let’s see what we can do in Sweden.”Sébastien Ogier (Driver car 17)“It’s amazing to win this rally for the 10th time: it makes me incredibly happy and proud. This rally is the one that gave me the dream to be a rally driver, so if I could pick only one to win in a season, it would always be this one. This year it’s been a huge fight up until the very last stage. We had changing conditions, difficult tyre decisions and pressure right until the end so I’m glad we managed to keep it under control. We definitely had some moments but to win this rally I think you always need a bit of luck too. It’s a perfect start to the year for the team so we couldn’t ask for anything more.”Takamoto Katsuta (Driver car 18)“This morning in the first stage we knew that the conditions could be quite tricky, but we came to one right-hand corner that was frosty where we didn’t have that information in our pacenotes. We were quite slow going into the corner, but the car went wide and got stuck in a small ditch which we couldn’t get out of. Until then it had been quite a good rally, especially Saturday when the pace was good. It’s a pity but I just need to refocus on the next rally in Sweden and try to do a good job for the team there.”Sami Pajari (Driver car 5)“The approach for today was the same as before and we were not planning to push particularly hard. There was just one surprisingly icy braking point which just caught us out. It was an unfortunate end to our rally, as it been going according to plan until then. On Saturday especially we saw that the times were getting better and the feeling was getting better and the confidence was rising. Everything felt under control so it’s a pity to end the rally like this, but we will try to learn from what happened and look forward to Sweden.”PROVISIONAL FINAL CLASSIFICATION, RALLYE MONTE-CARLO1 Sébastien Ogier/Vincent Landais (Toyota GR YARIS Rally1) 3h19m06.1s2 Elfyn Evans/Scott Martin (Toyota GR YARIS Rally1) +18.5s3 Adrien Fourmaux/Alexandre Coria (Hyundai i20 N Rally1) +26.0s4 Kalle Rovanperä/Jonne Halttunen (Toyota GR YARIS Rally1) +54.3s5 Ott Tänak/Martin Järveoja (Hyundai i20 N Rally1) +59.0s6 Thierry Neuville/Martijn Wydaeghe (Hyundai i20 N Rally1) +5m44.2s7 Josh McErlean/Eoin Treacy (Ford Puma Rally1) +10m15.1s8 Yohan Rossel/Arnaud Dunand (Citroën C3 Rally2) +10m26.8s9 Nikolay Gryazin/Konstantin Aleksandrov (Škoda Fabia RS Rally2) +11m40.7s10 Eric Camilli/Thibault de la Haye (Hyundai i20 N Rally2) +13m14.6sRetired Takamoto Katsuta/Aaron Johnston (Toyota GR YARIS Rally1)Retired Sami Pajari/Marko Salminen (Toyota GR YARIS Rally1)(Results as of 14:30 on Sunday, for the latest results please visit www.wrc.com)2025 FIA World Rally Championship for drivers after round 1:1 Sébastien Ogier 33 points2 Elfyn Evans 263 Adrien Fourmaux 204 Kalle Rovanperä 185 Ott Tänak 116 Thierry Neuville 97 Josh McErlean 68 Yohan Rossel 49 Nikolay Gryazin 210 Eric Camilli 12025 FIA World Rally Championship for manufacturers after round 1:1 TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team 60 points2 Hyundai Shell Mobis World Rally Team 363 M-Sport Ford World Rally Team 11What's next?Rally Sweden (February 13-16) is the only full winter event of the season held on snow and ice. Metal studs inserted into the tyres bite into the surface to provide grip and allow for some of the highest speeds of the year. Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, Jan 27, 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 even outside Japan. It regularly hosts special exhibitions for popular anime, and attracts over 130,000 visitors a year (as of 2025 January), children and adults alike, from both Japan and overseas.From February 8 to May 6, it will be hosting a special exhibition for the TV anime "OSHI NO KO", which enjoys tremendous popularity among both Japanese and foreign audiences."OSHI NO KO", created by the dream team of Aka Akasaka and Mengo Yokoyari, is a popular anime that uses a novel approach to shine a light on the entertainment industry. It tells the story of the fateful encounter between a young doctor and his favorite idol, Ai, an idol in the group B-KOMACHI. Launched in April 2023, it has drawn a great deal of attention not only for its story but also its music, and last year generated even more buzz with the announcement of a third season.The exhibits in this special exhibition will include key scenes that cover the anime's story, life-sized panels of characters, photo spots, video that lets exhibition attendees experience what it would be like to see a live performance of B-KOMACHI, the idol group from the anime, and more.Come to Anime Tokyo Station and experience the full appeal of "OSHI NO KO".Let’s Enjoy together!! History of Anime Series "OSHI NO KO"- Exhibition OverviewSeason 1 of the TV anime "OSHI NO KO" began airing in April 2023, followed by season 2 in July 2024, becoming popular worldwide. It has now been announced that a third season is being produced. At this exhibition, visitors will be able to experience the world of "OSHI NO KO" and the allure of the idols and other characters that appear in this anime, which was created such a stir.- Highlights of the Exhibition-- ExhibitsScenes from the story so far, life-sized panels of characters-- Photo spotsPhoto spots where you can take photos in the popular "Kana Arima Bell Pepper Exercise" and "Pieyon’s Boot Dance" scenes-- Hands-on areas*B-KOMACHI live show areaEnjoy a simulated experience of a live show by B-KOMACHI, the idol group from the anime*Reproduction of MEMcho's roomMEMcho reacts to you in this reproduction of MEMcho's Room, from her official YouTube channel- DatesFebruary 8 to May 6, 2025Venue Overview- Name: 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 Station- Hours: 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 dayNew Year's holiday periodMay be closed on other days Please check the venue website before coming.- Admission fee: Free- Website: https://animetokyo.jpInquiries 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/20250124.pdf Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, Jan 27, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) today announced hootfolio, Inc., a provider of causal analysis AI solutions that support decision making by visualizing the cause-and-effect relationships of things from data, launched business on January 1, 2025.hootfolio, Inc. was carved out of NEC through NEC's business innovation process. In doing so, the company has received assistance from BIRD INITIATIVE Corporation, which assists companies in creating new businesses.In recent years, corporate management issues have become increasingly complex, and the need to make decisions based on data is growing. However, deciphering causal relationships from data takes an enormous amount of time because it requires repeated trial and error based on hypotheses.Since its launch at NEC in 2020, casual analysis has been used to visualize human psychology and to develop effective measures in areas such as marketing and human resources. hootfolio will accelerate the use of casual analysis to further business growth and problem solving for customers across a wide range of fields, including product development, customer relationship enhancement, business management, and public policy. In order to expand rapidly, hootfolio will aggressively pursue further product and technology enhancements through external funding and partner collaboration, targeting an IPO by 2030 and future expansion into the U.S.Going forward, BIRD INITIATIVE will continue to bolster Carve-out Studio, which takes the cutting-edge technologies, human resources, and other assets accumulated by large companies and scales them up with startup-like speed by establishing companies and bringing in outside capital.Moreover, NEC will continue to develop new businesses in order to transform its technological strengths into customer value and implement them in society to generate innovation.Outline of hootfolioName: hootfolio, Inc.Representative: Kenta KasaharaLocation: Sha Maison Stage Tamachi, 5-32-12 Shiba, Minato-ku, TokyoEstablishment: August 2024Business: Providing causal analysis AI and data utilization supportOverview of causal analysis AIThis solution utilizes NEC's AI technology to automatically extract the structure of cause-and-effect relationships from various types of data, which previously had to be analyzed manually based on hypotheses. This significantly reduces the trial-and-error time required for analysis and reduces the workload of operators. Furthermore, the solution also enables the exploration of causal relationships among numerous factors, including indirect effects, which are difficult to find manually. In addition, since objective data analysis is possible, the quality of analysis can be improved, and more precise sales promotion strategies and planning of measures to improve customer satisfaction, etc. can be achieved.About BIRD INITIATIVE CorporationBIRD INITIATIVE Corporation supports innovation based on its real-world experience and knowledge of creating new businesses through carve-outs for large, forward-thinking companies. In particular, by leveraging its network of top researchers and commercializing superior technologies, the company aims to achieve continuous growth. For more information, visit BIRD INITIATIVE at https://bird-initiative.com/en/.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. Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.