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HYOGO, Japan, June 25, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Technica Zen, Inc. (Headquarters: Ashiya, Hyogo; CEO: Takaya Terakawa) and BSI Professional Services Japan K.K. (Headquarters: Yokohama, Kanagawa; President: Hidehiko Kojima) have jointly launched a new, customizable AI Literacy and Governance training service aimed at strengthening AI governance in Japanese companies.As AI continues to evolve and permeate various industries, there is a growing need for companies to ensure their teams—from general employees to developers and executives—are equipped with the knowledge and insights to responsibly utilize and govern AI technologies.The training program is structured into five comprehensive modules, covering both domestic and international regulations, governance frameworks, and practical implementation strategies. Each module is designed to reflect the latest developments in AI governance, including the EU AI Act, Japan's AI Service Provider Guidelines, and the newly enacted AI Promotion Law.This initiative also responds to findings from BSI’s 2024 global AI maturity survey, which revealed that Japan ranked the lowest among nine countries. To address this, Technica Zen and BSI PSJ aim to instill foundational AI literacy across user levels and cultivate governance capabilities among professionals responsible for AI development and oversight.*Survey report available here: https://www.bsigroup.com/ja-JP/insights-and-media/media-centre/press-releases/2024/september/survey-ai-maturity/Starting July 1, organizations can access tailored training sessions aligned with their specific AI strategies, policies, and use cases. An on-demand version of the training featuring standard content will also be available soon.The program is supervised by globally certified experts, including AIGP® credential holders from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), ensuring the training meets the highest standards in AI governance education.For details and registration, visit: https://technica-zen.com/ai-governance-training/ai-governance-training-en/About Technica ZenTechnica Zen is the one and the only independent privacy-focused consulting firm in Japan. Founded in 2015, Technica Zen has supported Japanese major companies and others to become privacy compliant. Technica Zen has a strong global presence and does business in partnership with major privacy industry players. https://technica-zen.com/ For Media Inquiries:BSI Group Japan – Sales & Marketing DivisionOCEAN GATE MINATO MIRAI 3F, 3-7-1 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 220-0012Tel: +81 45-414-3021Email: Japan.Marketing@bsigroup.com Technica Zen, Inc. – Contact: Training divisionTel: +81 797-52-9139Email: info@technica-zen.com Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, June 23, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) and NESIC Holdings, Ltd. today announced executive appointments that will become effective as of July 1, 2025.NESIC Holdings, Ltd. is an intermediate holding company established as a wholly owned subsidiary of NEC. NESIC Holdings, Ltd. will take over all shares of NEC Networks & System Integration Corporation and NEC Nexsolutions, Ltd. owned by NEC as of July 1, 2025, and commence operations.Under NESIC Holdings, Ltd., NEC Networks & System Integration Corporation and NEC Nexsolutions, Ltd. will integrate their business operations to establish a business structure capable of providing integrated IT and network solutions for digital transformation (DX), from consulting to system integration (SI), construction, and maintenance. This will enable both companies to expand their current business areas and target local governments and small and medium-sized enterprises throughout Japan, where demand for DX is set to grow significantly.NEC Executive Appointments (Effective as of July 1, 2025)NameNew AppointmentCurrent TitleYushi UshijimaCorporate Executive Vice President, NECPresident and Representative Director, NESIC Holdings, Ltd.Senior Executive Advisor, NEC Networks & System Integration CorporationSenior Executive Advisor, NEC Networks & System Integration CorporationMichitaka OnoCorporate Senior Vice President, NECMember of the Board, NESIC Holdings, Ltd.President (Representative Director), CEO and CENO, NEC Networks & System Integration CorporationPresident (Representative Director), CEO and CENO, NEC Networks & System Integration CorporationJunji AshidaCorporate Executive, NECMember of the Board, NESIC Holdings, Ltd.Executive Vice President, Member of the Board and CFO, NEC Networks & System Integration CorporationExecutive Vice President, Member of the Board and CFO, NEC Networks & System Integration Corporation*CEO: Chief Executive OfficerCENO: Chief ENgineering OfficerCFO: Chief Financial OfficerNESIC Holdings Executive Structure (Effective as of July 1, 2025)TitleNamePresident and Representative DirectorYushi Ushijima- Corporate Executive Vice President, NEC- Senior Executive Advisor, NEC Networks & System Integration CorporationMember of the BoardMichitaka Ono- Corporate Senior Vice President, NEC- President (Representative Director), CEO and CENO, NEC Networks & System Integration CorporationMember of the BoardTakahiko Kinoshita- Corporate Senior Vice President, NEC- President, NEC Nexsolutions, Ltd.Member of the BoardJunji Ashida- Corporate Executive, NEC- Executive Vice President, Member of the Board and CFO, NEC Networks & System Integration CorporationMember of the BoardKazuhiro Sakai- Corporate Senior Executive Vice President and Co-COO (Executive Officer), NECMember of the BoardOsamu Fujikawa- Corporate Executive Vice President and CFO (Representative Executive Officer), Member of the Board, NECMember of the BoardKunikazu Amemiya- Corporate Executive Vice President (Executive Officer) and President of Public Solutions Business Unit, NECMember of the BoardIkuo Matsuhashi- Chief Corporate Strategy Officer, NECAuditorIsao Takano- Audit Advisor, Group Internal Audit Division, NECAttachment: Brief biography of President and Representative Director, NESIC Holdings, Ltd.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.

Shanghai, Jun 23, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hua Medicine ("the Company", stock code: 2552.HK) announced today that the Company presented the latest research results of dorzagliatin, its global first-in-class glucokinase activator (GKA), at the 85th Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association (ADA). A preclinical animal study showed that the combination of dorzagliatin and sitagliptin, a DPP-4 inhibitor, improves blood glucose levels, promotes insulin secretion, and enhances GLP-1 secretion. The combination therapy was more effective than dorzagliatin alone. The blood chemistry analysis further indicates that the combination therapy has potential benefits for lipid lowering (especially LDL) (See Figure 1).Dorzagliatin is the world's first glucokinase activator independently developed by Hua Medicine, aiming to restore the imbalanced blood glucose levels in patients with type 2 diabetes by repairing the impaired function and expression of glucokinase and enhancing glucose sensitivity in patients with type 2 diabetes. Sitagliptin, a DPP4 inhibitor, improves glucose control by blocking degradation of GLP-1. This study aims to assess the impact of long-term administration of dorzagliatin and the combination of dorzagliatin/sitagliptin on glucose homeostasis in high-fat diet-induced obesity/diabetes (DIO) mice.In the study, the DIO mice were administered dorzagliatin at a dosage of 30 mg/Kg/day, or a combination of dorzagliatin (same dose) and sitagliptin (20mg/Kg/day) for 30 days. Mice on a standard diet served as controls. On day 30, the glucose levels were all reduced compared to pre-treatment, and the combination therapy was more effective than dorzagliatin alone. Dorzagliatin monotherapy promoted insulin and GLP-1 secretion, and the combination resulted in a further increase.Blood biochemical analysis showed that drug treatment significantly improved glycated serum protein (GSP) in DIO mice. Combination therapy also improved low-density lipoprotein (LDL) levels. LDL transports cholesterol to arteries, and excessive LDL can cause arteriosclerosis, myocardial infarction, stroke, and peripheral arterial diseases. These results suggest that combination therapy has potential benefits reducing blood lipids (especially LDL) while restoring glucose homeostasis, exploring possibilities for clinical medication and new indication expansion. Figure 1 Blood Biochemical 2025 ADA 893-PAnother investigator-initiated real-world study was also presented at the ADA conference. This single-center prospective observational study aimed to evaluate the short-term efficacy and underlying mechanisms of dorzagliatin in T2DM patients. Interim analysis showed significant reductions in HbA1c levels, improvements in continuous glucose monitoring parameters, and protection of β-cell insulin secretion capacity as indicated by β-cell function indices (See Figure 2). The key analysis data are as follows:HbA1c- decreased significantly from 8.1±1.2% at baseline to 7.3±1.1% at 3 months- sustained the reduction to 7.3±1.1% at 6 months (both p

HONG KONG, Jun 20, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Pneumonia is a form of acute respiratory infection, that is common in all age groups and can cause mild to life-threatening illness. It is also the single largest infectious cause of death in children worldwide.According to the World Health Organization(WHO), pneumonia killed more than 808,000 children under the age of 5 in 2017, accounting for 15% of all deaths of children under 5 years. Notably, in China, non-invasive pneumococcal diseases(NIPD), result in approximately 550,000 cases annually, leading to around 6,000 deaths. Meanwhile, invasive pneumococcal diseases (IPD) are more severe, with over 7,200 cases of pneumococcal meningitis reported each year. The average treatment cost per case of IPD is approximately CNY 64,000, and the case-fatality rate exceeds 10%. Behind these stark numbers lie the heavy burdens on countless families and an urgent public health challenge.Facing this challenge, CanSino Biologics Inc. (Stock Code: 688185.SH, 6185.HK, "CanSinoBIO" or "the Company") has developed and launched its 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, trade name "iPneucia®", optimized for China’s local pneumococcal epidemiology, aiming to provide more precise and safer protection for Chinese children.The main advantage of iPneucia® is its deep optimization based on China’s local epidemiological characteristics. Streptococcus pneumoniae is categorized into different serotypes based on polysaccharide structure and biochemical traits. However, not all serotypes pose the same threat; their pathogenicity and disease burden vary. Research indicates that serotypes 19F, 19A, 7F, and 3 are the four most burdensome for Chinese children, accounting for over 60% of cases. These serotypes are also characterized by high resistance and high risk of sequelae. Given these risks, iPneucia® is specifically designed to target these four high-risk serotypes, and clinical data show that the geometric mean concentration (GMC) of antibodies against these four serotypes in iPneucia® is significantly higher than in the control group. This targeted protection strategy greatly enhances the precision of prevention, reducing disease risks at the source.The breakthrough of iPneucia® lies not only in its enhanced targeting serotypes protection effect, but also in its carrier technology. It pioneers a dual-carrier conjugate process that adopts CRM197 and tetanus toxoid(TT) as carrier proteins. This approach effectively avoids immune interference caused by excessive use of a single carrier and reduces the risk of immune suppression when co-administered with other vaccines, enhancing immunogenicity. Moreover, iPneucia® also adopts a more advanced carrier protein conjugation process, ensuring consistent polysaccharide antigen content across all serotypes, significantly reducing competition between components.Notably, the process of using CRM197 carrier as carrier protein in iPneucia® does not require formaldehyde for detoxification, which improves vaccine safety. This is also supported by data from Menhycia, another CRM197-based vaccine developed by CanSinoBIO. Post-marketing surveillance data on adverse events following immunization (AEFI) for recipients of the Menhycia show a apparently decline in the incidence of AEFI, fever, and local induration..In summary, iPneucia® offers precise protection by targeting key serotypes and innovative protein carrier technology, resulting in enhanced effectiveness while minimizing the risk of adverse reaction. It also utilize a mature production process that excludes phenol, further improving its safety profile. CanSinoBIO presents a superior option for preventing pneumococcal diseases in Chinese children.As a leader in innovative vaccines, CanSinoBIO always dedicated to scientific research and exploration in vaccine development. The company strives to create innovative, high-quality, and affordable vaccines. CanSinoBIO is committed to tackling global health challenges and improving the health and well-being of children around the world. CanSinoBIO, (688185.SH)(06185.HK), https://www.cansinobio.com Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Osaka, Japan, June 19, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Sharp Corporation announces the launch of the A2 size ePoster color electronic paper display, which maintains its display with zero watts ("0W") power consumption once images are set.The ePoster combines high visibility similar to paper and the ability to rewrite the display whenever necessary. It consumes power only to rewrite the display, and once rendered, the displayed image can be maintained even if the power is turned off.This new product features the international A2 size specification for paper posters (420 x 594mm), allowing contents created for paper posters to be reused without alterations. This compatibility facilitates effortless repurposing of existing content for both paper poster and the ePoster.The device is designed to be slim and lightweight with a flat back. It can now be efficiently installed even in locations where electric display can't be used due to power supply or weight issues. A hook allows it to be installed flat against a wall.The ePoster utilizes the latest electronic paper platform, Spectra™ 6*2, developed by E Ink Holdings Inc. *3, the global leader in the electronic paper field. Through the integration of Sharp's unique color reproduction and image processing technologies, the ePoster achieves vibrant color displays and smooth gradation, with text rendered sharply and clearly. It is ideal for a variety of applications, including advertising and informational displays in commercial and public spaces, as well as menu displays in food establishments. Sharp aims to strengthen its offerings as a viable tool for information dissemination, replacing traditional paper posters.Moreover, the ePoster has been awarded the "2025 iF Design Award (Organized by: Certified Non-Profit Organization iF Design Foundation) *4" an accolade that signifies outstanding design quality.Product nameNicknameModel nameSuggested retail priceDate of introduction in JapanMonthly productionElectronic Paper DisplayePosterEP-CA22Open priceLate June 2025500 units Outstanding FeaturesFacilitates the reuse of content with the standard international A2 size for paper postersImproved installation capabilities due to a slim, lightweight and flat rear designSharp's proprietary technology ensures vivid colors and clear text representation*1 Please note that power consumption occurs when rewriting the display. The device can only display static images and does not support video playback.*2 For further details regarding the Spectra™ 6 platform, visit E Ink’s website:https://www.eink.com/brand/detail/Spectra6*3 Headquarters: Hsinchu, Taiwan; CEO: Johnson Lee*4 The iF Design Award is one of the most prestigious design awards in the world, having been held since 1953. It recognizes achievements in the product category for a wide range of tangible products, including home appliances, furniture, and medical devices. Main SpecificationsModel NameEP-CA22DisplayScreen SizeA2（1：1.41）（72.5 cm diagonal）Max. Resolution2,160 × 3,060 pixelsPixel Pitch (H × V)0.194 × 0.194 mmActive Screen Area(W × H)418.0 × 592.2 mmInput TerminalsUSB Type-C x 1（data transfer, power supply）USB Type-C x 1（power supply）SystemStorage16GB（14 GB free area）Wireless LANCompliant with IEEE802.11 a/b/g/n/acBluetooth®Compliant with version 5.2 supported profiles: GAP, SPPPower SupplyAC100V, 50/60 Hz（with dedicated AC adapter）9 V DCEnvironmentalConditionsOperating Temperature0 to 50 ℃Rewritable Temperature0 to 50 ℃Operating Humidity20 to 80％ RH（no condensation）Dimensions (W × H × D)(display only)Approx. 438.0 × 617.8 × 14.7 mmWeightApprox. 2.3 kg Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc."ePoster.” is a trademark of Sharp Corporation. Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

KAWASAKI, Japan, June 19, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Limited today announced the development of a new technology which enables AI avatars to carry out presentations and handle audience questions. The technology, a core component of Fujitsu’s AI service Fujitsu Kozuchi, automatically generates and carries out presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint presentation data and provides answers to audience questions based on materials pre-integrated into a retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) process. Starting June 19, 2025, Fujitsu will begin offering a trial environment on the Fujitsu Research Portal for corporate customers to try the technology.Through joint development with Headwaters Co., Ltd., an AI solutions company, this technology will also be offered as Microsoft 365 Copilot AI agent "Fujitsu AI Auto Presentation.” Fujitsu will utilize the technology within the company from the second quarter of FY 2025 and begin providing it to customers around the world from the third quarter. Users will be able to create AI avatars using their own likeness and voice, and have them generate presentations automatically in over 30 languages, making it possible for anybody to utilize the technology without requiring specialist knowledge. Going forward, Fujitsu AI Auto Presentation will also be available directly via Microsoft Teams and PowerPoint.By democratizing the presentation process and allowing anybody to deliver presentations irrespective of time constraints, language level, presentation aptitude, and other factors, Fujitsu will empower organizations to share accurate and high quality information and improve operational efficiency, thereby contributing to the development of a digital society, a key essential contribution of its materiality.Demonstration videoSatoshi Asano, Managing Executive Officer, Global Partner Solutions, Microsoft Japan Co., Ltd., comments:“We warmly welcome the announcement of “Fujitsu AI Auto Presentation” from Fujitsu Limited. By making Fujitsu AI Auto Presentation available via the declarative agent framework of Microsoft 365 Copilot, we expect it will help customers accelerate global expansion through multilingual content creation, streamline marketing operations by reducing the time and effort required to build presentations, and facilitate faster knowledge sharing both within and outside the organization. These capabilities will contribute to solving key challenges that businesses face in communication and operational efficiency. Microsoft Japan looks forward to continuing our strong collaboration with Fujitsu Limited as we explore new opportunities to advance AI agent powered solutions and further enhance the AI agent ecosystem.”Masaya Nishimaki, Company Director, Headwaters Co., Ltd., comments:“We are deeply honored to have collaborated with Fujitsu Limited on the development of "Fujitsu AI Auto Presentation." In this project, we have taken the lead in implementing AI agents capable of autonomously handling complex tasks by integrating with Microsoft 365 Copilot. Through this effort, we have strongly felt the practicality of AI rooted in business operations and the significant potential for improving operational efficiency. Going forward, we will continue to collaborate with Fujitsu to advance the democratization of AI agents and contribute to the creation of a better future through the practical implementation of AI agents that benefit everyone.”Other Fujitsu AI Auto Presentation features1. 1. Autonomous slide transition with time allocation (international patent pending)Fujitsu AI Auto Presentation generates presentation text based on the number of characters for each slide and time limit instructions and changes slides at the appropriate time.2. Customizable presentation content generationLeveraging voice recognition, large language model (LLM), and voice synthesis technology, the content presented by the AI avatar can be controlled on a slide-by-slide basis by inputting prompts. Various customizations are possible, including automatically generated text, fixed text, insertion of specified text, and control over writing style.About FujitsuFujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers around the globe, our 113,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: AI, Computing, Networks, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.6 trillion yen (US$23 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: global.fujitsu.Press ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic and Investor Relations DivisionInquiries Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Chigasaki, Japan, June 19, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - ULVAC, Inc. announced that the collaborative development project "Lab-in-Fab," aimed at advancing piezoelectric Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (piezoMEMS) *1 technology and in which ULVAC has participated since 2020, is entering a new phase. ULVAC will continue its participation in this initiative, contributing to the commercialization of piezoMEMS by providing deposition and etching technologies as an equipment manufacturer."Lab-in-Fab" is a collaborative research project based at STMicroelectronics’ Ang Mo Kio campus in Singapore, providing an integrated environment for the development and pilot production of piezoMEMS devices. As part of Singapore’s public-private semiconductor R&D ecosystem, ULVAC is collaborating with universities, startups, SMEs, and multinational corporations to contribute to the advancement of piezoMEMS through technology commercialization support and talent development.In the initial phase launched in 2020, ULVAC collaborated with STMicroelectronics and the A*STAR Institute of Microelectronics to develop advanced technology for lead zirconate titanate (PZT) thin film devices, achieving significantly reduced lead content, thereby contributing to lower environmental impact. In this new phase, ULVAC is continuing its collaboration with STMicroelectronics, as well as embarking on new projects with A*STAR’s Institute of Materials Research and Engineering and the National University of Singapore, to further develop environmentally friendly lead-free materials and to enable compact, cost-effective sensors and actuators.Harunori Iwai, Executive Officer and General Manager of Advanced Electronics Equipment Division at ULVAC, commented:"We are proud to continue participating in this groundbreaking project and to contribute our expertise in manufacturing technology solutions for the piezoMEMS industry."ULVAC will continue to drive next-generation manufacturing through innovation in equipment technology and global collaboration with its customers and partners.*1 Piezoelectric Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (piezoMEMS): Next-generation devices that convert extremely small pressures and vibrations into electrical signals with high sensitivity. They are expected to be a key technology for supporting the miniaturization and performance enhancement of wearable devices, voice interfaces, medical monitors, robotics, and communication equipment.About ULVAC, Inc.Since its founding in 1952, ULVAC, Inc. has been a comprehensive vacuum equipment manufacturer, providing manufacturing equipment, components, analytical instruments, materials, and services based on its core technology—vacuum technology. Working with customers across a wide range of industries, including semiconductors, electronic components, displays, automotive, and pharmaceuticals, ULVAC is committed to driving cutting-edge innovation and creating new value. https://www.ulvac.co.jp/en/For more information:ULVAC, Inc. Advanced Electronics Equipment DivisionInquiry Form https://www.ulvac.co.jp/en/contact/elec_inquiry/index.html Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, June 18, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701), in collaboration with Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., has conducted an experiment using AI to predict drug combinations that can possibly enhance the effectiveness of certain cancer treatments. As a result, the time required to produce predictions may potentially be reduced by approximately 50% when compared to Chugai’s conventional methods.Drug combination therapy, in which two or more drugs are used in combination, is a promising option in the treatment of cancer. This therapy is expected to have a higher therapeutic effect than when single agents are administered. However, the prediction of drug combinations has conventionally required time-consuming manual research and analysis of information related to diseases, mechanisms of action (*1), and indications (*2) based on vast amounts of publications and clinical trial data.To resolve this, NEC built a system that predicts drug combinations by using in-house developed graph-based AI technology that leverages the vast amount of biochemical information and clinical trial data that is available from the AACT (*3) and ChEMBL (*4) databases. By providing the system with the name of a target drug to be administered for a cancer treatment, it can quickly suggest candidate combinations to increase the efficacy of the target drug. The system also assists in understanding and validating prediction results by providing rationales about why certain combinations are selected.In this experiment, information on approximately 400 combinations of cancer drugs was randomly extracted from the AACT. By using this information, NEC evaluated whether candidate drugs had the potential for clinical application and if they would enhance the effectiveness of a cancer treatment when administered with other drugs. As a result, NEC confirmed that the system can potentially reduce the time required to predict drug combinations by approximately 50%. NEC also confirmed that the drug combinations suggested by the system were accurate enough for possible use and that the basis for the predictions were highly convincing.These results show that the drug prediction system has the potential to help researchers to quickly and efficiently identify effective drug combination candidates for certain cancers.NEC is leveraging more than 60 years of knowledge, experience and data from the healthcare and life science fields to improve the quality of medical care and enhance the health of individuals.Going forward, NEC will continue to promote the development of drug combination therapies and contribute to the expansion of treatment options for patients by providing solutions based on proprietary AI technology.(*1)Mechanisms of action: The specific biochemical interactions that allow a drug to exert its effects.(*2)Indication: A disease or group of diseases for which a drug is limited and permitted(*3)About the AACT databasehttps://aact.ctti-clinicaltrials.org/(*4)About the ChEMBL databasehttps://www.ebi.ac.uk/chembl/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.

San Francisco, CA & Mumbai, June 18, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - CleverTap, the all-in-one customer engagement platform, today announced the launch of Promos — an industry-first, customer rewards management platform built to redefine how brands create, manage, distribute, and optimize rewards, promotions and loyalty programs. Powered by technology from rehook.ai (now part of CleverTap), Promos offers a comprehensive, API-first solution for managing every facet of customer incentives—from coupons and loyalty points to cashback, vouchers, and gamified rewards. By replacing a system of fragmented tools, Promos empowers marketers with a seamless, scalable, and deeply integrated alternative for driving retention, repeat purchases, and maximizing customer lifetime value.Marketers today are often forced to rely on fragmented systems—piecing together rewards and loyalty programs, CDPs, messaging platforms, and analytics—just to deliver a single, end-to-end campaign. These disconnected workflows slow teams down, lead to inconsistent data, and cause marketers to miss critical moments for engagement, resulting in delayed rewards, irrelevant offers, and loyalty programs that fail to deliver. Promos changes that. It embeds rewards management directly into CleverTap’s engagement engine, giving brands a single platform to segment users, automate campaigns, personalize, deliver real-time incentives, and measure effectiveness effortlessly.With Promos, marketers can now launch behavior-triggered rewards in minutes, optimize campaigns on the fly, and deliver offers that feel timely, relevant, and personalized—ultimately improving ROI and deepening brand-consumer relationships.Anand Jain, Co-founder and Chief Product Officer, CleverTap, said, - “CleverTap Promos rewrites the rewards management playbook. Rather than tallying one-off redemptions, we’re forging lasting customer relationships—making every point, perk, and offer a personalized, memorable moment rooted in trust and authenticity. By uniting reward programs, engagement, and intelligence on a single platform, Promos truly propels our mission to becoming industry’s first end-to-end retention platform for modern marketers.”Akhil Suhag, Co-founder and CEO, rehook.ai, added, - “Rewards and loyalty management shouldn’t force marketers to navigate a maze of siloed systems. Promos lets brands oversee loyalty, incentives, and engagement from one unified hub. This speeds up execution, clearing operational clutter and turning customer retention into a compounding engine for sustainable growth. I’m excited for marketers to experience its power and convenience firsthand.”Learn more or request a live demo here.About CleverTap CleverTap is the leading all-in-one customer engagement platform that helps brands unlock limitless customer lifetime value. CleverTap is trusted by over 2000 brands like Decathlon, Domino’s, Levis, Jio, Emirates NBD, Puma, Croma (A Tata Enterprise), Swiggy, SonyLIV, Axis Bank, AirAsia, TD Bank, Ooredoo, and Tesco to help build personalized experiences for all their customers. The platform is powered by TesseractDB™ – the world’s first purpose-built database for customer engagement, offering speed and cost efficiency at scale.Backed by top-tier investors such as Accel, Peak XV Partners, Tiger Global, CDPQ and 360 One, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, with presence across Seattle, London, São Paulo, Bogota, Mexico, Amsterdam, Sofia, Dubai, Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi, Singapore, Vietnam, and Jakarta.For more information, visit clevertap.com or follow us on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clevertap/X: https://twitter.com/CleverTapForward-Looking StatementsSome of the statements in this press release may represent CleverTap's belief in connection with future events and may be forward-looking statements, or statements of future expectations based on currently available information. CleverTap cautions that such statements are naturally subject to risks and uncertainties that could result in the actual outcome being absolutely different from the results anticipated by the statements mentioned in the press release.Factors such as the development of general economic conditions affecting our business, future market conditions, our ability to maintain cost advantages, uncertainty with respect to earnings, corporate actions, client concentration, reduced demand, liability or damages in our service contracts, unusual catastrophic loss events, war, political instability, changes in government policies or laws, legal restrictions impacting our business, impact of pandemic, epidemic, any natural calamity and other factors that are naturally beyond our control, changes in the capital markets and other circumstances may cause the actual events or results to be materially different, from those anticipated by such statements. CleverTap does not make any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness, or updated or revised status of such statements. Therefore, in no case whatsoever will CleverTap and its affiliate companies be liable to anyone for any decision made or action taken in conjunction.For more information:ADITYA SANYALDirector, Digital Marketing, CleverTap+91 9177110080aditya.sanyal@clevertap.comASHMIT CHAUDHARY Associate Consultant, Archetype +91 8850752121 ashmit.chaudhary@archetype.co Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

KAWASAKI, Japan, June 18, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Limited today announced that it has been awarded a contract by the Japanese research and development institute RIKEN to design a next-generation flagship supercomputer. The contract for the supercomputer, provisionally named “FugakuNEXT,” encompasses the overall system, computing nodes, and CPU components and the basic design phase is scheduled to run until February 27, 2026.Supporting Japan's leadership in science and technology with a next-generation computing platformThe rapid growth of generative AI and other technologies is driving increased demand for diverse and large-scale computing resources for R&D. According to a report1 by the HPCI Steering Committee2 established by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), the importance of “AI for Science,” i.e., initiatives that combine AI with simulation technology, real-time data, and automated experiments, is increasing, prompting nations to prioritize advanced computing infrastructure. Japan needs a new, flexible platform that will address these evolving demands, enable its leadership in science, technology, and innovation and facilitate further societal and industrial advancement. The HPCI Program Steering Committee has chosen RIKEN as the primary entity responsible for developing this platform, and RIKEN has chosen Fujitsu to design it.Building a foundation for future innovation with advanced CPU designFugakuNEXT will leverage Fujitsu’s established supercomputing expertise, incorporating advanced technologies from the FUJITSU-MONAKA3 general-purpose CPU currently under development, and will cater to evolving customer needs by allowing for seamless integration with GPUs and other accelerators.FUJITSU-MONAKA, built on leading-edge 2-nanometer technology, employs Fujitsu's unique technologies, including a microarchitecture optimized for advanced 3D packaging and ultra-low voltage circuit operation. It aims to deliver both high performance and power efficiency across diverse next-generation computing applications, from edge computing to data centers, while ensuring safety, security, and ease of use. The successor CPU to FUJITSU-MONAKA, tentatively named "FUJITSU-MONAKA-X,” intended for use in FugakuNEXT, will not only inherit and accelerate existing Fugaku application assets but also incorporate state-of-the-art AI processing acceleration capabilities to meet growing AI demands. This CPU is intended for broad application across sectors supporting society and industry, extending beyond its role in FugakuNEXT.Through its core, Made-in-Japan CPU technology, Fujitsu will continue to deliver innovation and build trust, contributing to a world-class computing infrastructure and advancing Japanese science and technology.Fujitsu is committed to "making the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation," aiming to achieve both business transformation and a sustainable society through continuous research and development of technology. FugakuNEXT will be a crucial step in realizing this purpose.Vivek Mahajan, Corporate Executive Officer, Corporate Vice President, CTO, in charge of System Platform, Fujitsu Limited, comments:"We are excited to be a part of the FugakuNEXT project, which is poised to revolutionize Japan's scientific and technological landscape. Fujitsu is determined to build a system that can dynamically meet customer needs, drawing on our invaluable experience from Fugaku and the cutting-edge technologies of FUJITSU-MONAKA and FUJITSU-MONAKA-X. By forging diverse partnerships, we will deliver the powerful computing infrastructure that society and industry need to succeed. What's more, we'll be channeling the expertise cultivated through this project into the development of next-generation Neural Processing Units (NPUs) and other advanced AI processors, taking Made-in-Japan technology from Japan to the world and spearheading the adoption and acceleration of AI for businesses and society."NotesReport by the HPCI Steering Committee: https://www.mext.go.jp/b_menu/shingi/chousa/shinkou/020/shiryo/mext_00003.html(in Japanese)HPC Infrastructure (HPCI) Steering Committee:A committee established by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) to conduct necessary national-level reviews and other activities toward the construction of an innovative High-Performance Computing Infrastructure (HPCI) centered on the next-generation supercomputer.FUJITSU-MONAKA:This new technology applied to the FUJITSU-MONAKA is based on results obtained from a project subsidized by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO).About FujitsuFujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers around the globe, our 113,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: AI, Computing, Networks, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.6 trillion yen (US$23 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: global.fujitsu.All company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Information provided in this press release is accurate at time of publication and is subject to change without advance notice.Press ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic and Investor Relations DivisionInquiries Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, June 17, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Honda is celebrating the 60th anniversary of its first victory in the FIA*1 Formula One World Championship (F1) this year.As part of its commemorative initiative, Honda will showcase the Williams Honda FW11*2, the racing car that brought Honda its first F1 Constructors’ Championship*3 title, at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed (July 10–13, local time) in West Sussex, UK.Nigel Mansell, who piloted the FW11 at the time, will take the wheel once again for a showrun (demonstration run), reflecting on Honda F1’s history of challenges and victories, while exciting motorsport fans around the world.The 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed will celebrate the 75th anniversary of F1 and the 125th anniversary of motorsports, with the theme “The Winning Formula – Champions and Challengers.” The FW11, which will participate in the showrun, is powered by the Honda-developed RA166E, a 1.5L V6 twin-turbo engine, said to have produced 1,500 horsepower, In 1986, it powered Williams Honda to nine wins out of 16 rounds, claiming Honda F1’s first Constructors’ Championship title. To mark this occasion, the car will be driven by its original driver, Nigel Mansell, following several months of meticulous, period-correct restoration by Williams Heritage*4. This FW11 is also scheduled to participate in a showrun at the Monterey Car Week 2025, an automotive festival held in California, USA, in August.Nigel Mansell driving the FW11 (1986)Honda RA166E engine which powered the FW11*1 FIA: Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile*2 FW11 competed in F1 in 1986 with Honda supplying engines to the team currently named Atlassian Williams Racing team*3 Title awarded to the team that accumulates the most points over the course of a single season (one year)*4 Atlassian Williams Racing’s restoration departmentFurthermore, as the culmination of its 60th anniversary celebrations, Honda has decided to conduct a showrun of the Honda RA272, the racing car that brought Honda its first F1 victory, at the Formula 1 Mexico City Grand Prix 2025, which will take place from October 24 to 26, 2025, exactly 60 years after Honda’s first victory at the same El Hermanos Rodriguez Circuit.Since its founding, Honda has regarded racing as a place to hone both its people and technology, and has boldly challenged F1, achieving many victories. Honda will continue to challenge F1, the world’s premier car racing series, to further refine both its people and technologies, while delivering dreams and excitement to motorsports fans around the world and Honda fans everywhere.Comment of Koji Watanabe, President of Honda Racing Corporation (HRC)“We are thrilled that the FW11 showrun at Goodwood has been confirmed. The FW11, which will be driven at this event, is an irreplaceable car that brought Honda its first F1 World Championship. I would like to commend the skills of those involved in restoring this special car, and express my gratitude to everyone who made this opportunity possible. Additionally, we will continue to prepare for the events planned to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Honda’s first F1 victory, including Goodwood, with the aim of providing joy to all fans.”For more information, visit https://global.honda/en/newsroom/news/2025/c250522aeng.html. Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, June 17, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has received an order to supply five different models of pumps, a total of 34 units, for Sizewell C nuclear power plant units 1 and 2 from Trillium Flow Technologies (Trillium), a UK-based company. Sizewell C nuclear power plant is planned to be constructed in the UK, using the same design as Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant units 1 and 2, which are currently under construction in the UK with a total output of 3.2 million kW. MHI previously received an order for pumps for Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant units 1 and 2 in 2019, and the pumps ordered for Sizewell C nuclear power plant are the same models and units as the ones for Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant. These pumps will be manufactured by MHI and then delivered to Trillium. Following pre-installation testing conducted by Trillium, these pumps will be delivered to Sizewell C nuclear power plant.Sizewell C nuclear power plant units 1 and 2 are to be constructed and operated by Nuclear New Build, a subsidiary of EDF Energy. Trillium will be responsible for project management, purchase of motors, pre-installation testing and supervising the installation of pumps on site, while MHI will be responsible for the design and manufacture of the pumps based on the order from Trillium.MHI, as a leading company in Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) plants, will fully support the construction project of Sizewell C nuclear power plant and will contribute to the safety and reliability of the nuclear power market around the world by supplying equipment for the domestic and overseas nuclear markets.For more information about Trillium, please visit https://www.trilliumflow.com/industries/nuclear-power/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, Japan, June 16, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Honda HRC factory team will be competing with last year’s winning riders Takumi Takahashi and Johann Zarco. Takahashi achieved his third consecutive Suzuka 8 Hours victory last year, setting a new record with a total of six wins at the event. This year, he aims to lead the team and extend his record. Zarco is currently competing in the premier MotoGP class of FIM*1 Road Racing World Championship series with CASTROL Honda LCR, and aims to win his second consecutive Suzuka 8 Hours.SDG Team HARC-PRO. Honda will compete with a three-rider lineup, consisting of Teppei Nagoe, currently competing in the MFJ*2 All Japan Road Race Championship (JRR) JSB1000 class, Yuki Kunii, currently competing in the FIM Road Racing World Championship series Moto2 class, and Keito Abe, currently competing in the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC) Asia Superbike 1000 class.Two-time EWC winner F.C.C. TSR Honda France, currently competing in the FIM Endurance World Championship (EWC) series, won this year Round 2, the 8 Hours of SpaMotos. The team’s regular riders Alan Techer, Corentin Perolari and Taiga Hada aim for a podium finish in this year’s Suzuka 8 Hours.Honda Asia-Dream Racing with Astemo, currently competing in the FIM ARRC Asia Superbike 1000 class, will be represented by three riders - Nakarin Atiratphuvapat, Andi Farid Izdihar, and Azroy Hakeem Anuar.*1 FIM: Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme*2 MFJ: Motorcycle Federation of Japan Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

KAWASAKI, Japan, June 16, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Limited today announced the release of its Millimeter-Wave Monitoring System (1). Available in Japan from June 16, the system will help customers monitor for safety in locations where camera installation is not appropriate due to privacy concerns, such as in care and assisted living facilities and accessible toilets.The system assesses data on human movement, including body vibrations like breathing and muscle activity, using Fujitsu's proprietary AI. This allows for the automatic detection of anomalies, including subtle changes in breathing and body vibrations irregularities, which are difficult to detect with existing technologies that rely solely on motion detection. The system can operate automatically, supporting 24-hour monitoring and management tasks during night and early morning hours when staffing is limited, and because it does not record video footage or collect personal data of any kind, privacy can be maintained. As Fujitsu’s technology detects using millimeter-wave radar, it can be used effectively in low-light environments.Alert notification function to support rapid responseThe system is equipped with a function to issue alerts under specific conditions i.e., when a person falls and does not get up for a certain period, when a person remains in a specific location for an extended time, or when anomalies occur during sleep including breathing difficulties. Notifications can be sent to individually designated recipients, ensuring that the right people receive information quickly, preventing delays in initial response and maximizing user safety.Figure: System Usage OverviewPrior to the launch of this system, Fujitsu has been verifying the effectiveness of millimeter-wave radar monitoring technology in accessible toilets with AEON MALL Co., Ltd. and in experiments related to fall detection of the inpatients with Wakayama Medical University.[1]Millimeter-Wave Monitoring System:This system is not a medical device as defined by the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Act.About FujitsuFujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers around the globe, our 113,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: AI, Computing, Networks, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.6 trillion yen (US$23 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: global.fujitsu.Press ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic and Investor Relations DivisionInquiries Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, June 13, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - TRENDE Inc., a leading renewable energy solutions provider in Japan, today announced the formation of a strategic capital and business alliance with Tokyu Land Corporation, a leading Japanese real estate developer. This partnership marks a significant milestone in advancing the adoption of distributed renewable energy and peer-to-peer (P2P) electricity trading in Japan’s real estate sector.As part of the extension round of TRENDE’s Series C financing executed on March 19, 2025, Tokyu Land Corporation has joined as a new shareholder. This investment underscores Tokyu Land’s commitment to accelerating the deployment of sustainable energy solutions across its extensive real estate portfolio.Driving Innovation in Real Estate and EnergyUnder the new alliance, TRENDE and Tokyu Land will collaborate on several key initiatives, including:Strategic operation of power generation businesses utilizing residential solar and battery systems to provide enhanced grid flexibility and resilience.Joint development and social implementation of P2P electricity trading platforms that enable property owners and residents to directly transact renewable energy, thereby increasing real estate value and promoting energy self-sufficiency.Leveraging Tokyu Land’s "ReENE" renewable energy brand and real estate expertise with TRENDE’s advanced technology and market-leading P2P platform to deliver innovative, customer-centric energy solutions.Tadatoshi Senoo, President of TRENDE Inc., commented: “This partnership with Tokyu Land Corporation is a pivotal step toward realizing our mission of building a society that actively utilizes renewable energy. By combining our strengths in technology and real estate, we aim to accelerate the expansion of P2P electricity trading and unlock new value for communities and property owners alike."About TRENDE Inc. TRENDE Inc. provides customer-centric renewable energy solutions in Japan through its solar and battery leasing service “Teraris” (https://teraris.jp/) and innovative peer-to-peer (P2P) electricity trading platform. With a mission to accelerate renewable energy adoption and redefine Japan's energy ecosystem, TRENDE is backed by prominent investors including Itochu Corporation, Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd., Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), Tokyo Century Corporation, National Federation of Agricultural Cooperative Associations (ZEN-NOH), Zen-Noh Energy Corporation, Toshiba Corporation and Tokyu Land Corporation. For more information, visit https://trende.jp/.About Tokyu Land CorporationHeadquartered in Shibuya, Tokyo, Tokyu Land Corporation is a leading real estate developer committed to creating sustainable communities. The company operates the "ReENE" brand for renewable energy initiatives. For more details, visit https://www.tokyu-land.co.jp/ and https://tokyu-reene.com/.Media Contact:TRENDE Inc.Public RelationsEmail: pr@trende.jp Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

KAWASAKI, Japan, June 10, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The supercomputer Fugaku, jointly developed by RIKEN and Fujitsu, has successfully retained the top spot for 11 consecutive terms in the Graph500 BFS (Breadth-First Search), a major high-performance computer ranking. It has also taken second place in the HPCG benchmark, as well as seventh place for the TOP500 and sixth place for the HPL-MxP rankings. The results of the rankings were announced on June 10 at ISC High Performance 2025, which is currently being held at the Congress Center Hamburg, Germany.The top ranking on Graph500 was won by a collaboration involving RIKEN, Institute of Science Tokyo, Fixstars Corporation, Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation, and Fujitsu. It earned a score of 204.068 TeraTEPS with Fugaku's 152,064 nodes.Fugaku has been creating impressive results at the social implementation level in a wide range of fields, including life sciences, disaster prevention and mitigation, energy, manufacturing, basic science, and socioeconomic applications, since its trial use started in April 2020 and shared use started in March 2021.For example, in collaboration with Yokohama National University, Fujitsu successfully achieved the world's first real-time prediction of multiple typhoon-associated tornadoes by combining its large-scale parallel processing technology with a weather simulator developed by the university using Fugaku.Additionally, based on the superior technology that made Fugaku possible, Fujitsu is developing FUJITSU-MONAKA (*1), an Arm architecture CPU that achieves high performance, power efficiency, reliability, and ease of use.Fujitsu will continue to further advance the technology cultivated through Fugaku and contribute to its utilization.(1) FUJITSU-MONAKA :A processor based on the Arm instruction set architecture, employing cutting-edge 2-nanometer technology. It achieves high performance through utilizing Fujitsu’s proprietary many-core architecture for high performance and low power consumption. In addition, by supporting industry standard software through Fujitsu’s collaboration with the open-source community, FUJITSU-MONAKA promotes building an environment in which it is easy to maximize performance. This new technology applied to the FUJITSU-MONAKA is based on results obtained from a project subsidized by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO).About FujitsuFujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers around the globe, our 113,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: AI, Computing, Networks, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.6 trillion yen (US$23 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: global.fujitsu. Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

MFTBC, Mitsubishi Motors, Ample and Yamato Transport to pilot battery swapping EVs from September 2025, targeting broad commercializationProject backed by Tokyo Metropolitan Government's "Technology Development Support Project for Promoting New Energy" Mitsubishi Fuso andMitsubishi Motors providing battery-swappable electric vehiclesAmple installing modular battery swapping stations across Tokyo for over 150 commercial EVsYamato Transport testing swappable EVs for last-mile delivery operationsTOKYO, June 6, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC), Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (Mitsubishi Motors), Ample Inc. (Ample) and Yamato Transport Co., Ltd. (Yamato Transport) announced a multi-year pilot program beginning September 2025 to deploy more than 150 battery-swappable commercial electric vehicles (EVs) and 14 modular battery swapping stations across Tokyo.The Tokyo effort follows a smaller battery swapping pilot in Kyoto last year. The project will deploy swappable EVs, including MFTBC's eCanter light-duty truck and Mitsubishi Motors' Minicab EV (a kei-car class commercial electric vehicle with monobox design) to serve commercial delivery fleets. Yamato Transport, Japan’s largest shipping and logistics group and a leader in electrification, will be the initiative’s first major customer and will focus on last mile applications. The American battery swapping company Ample will provide battery swapping technology for the participating EV platforms and will install and operate swapping stations.The project is supported by the Tokyo Metropolitan Environment Public Corporation through its "Technology Development Support Project for Promoting New Energy." The effort directly supports Japan’s ambitious economy-wide climate goal to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 46% from 2013 levels by 2030, achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. The transportation sector accounted for roughly 19% of the country's total CO₂ emissions as of 2022, making commercial fleet electrification a strategic priority in Japan's decarbonization efforts.A foundational goal of the effort is to minimize vehicle downtime during charging. The Tokyo consortium targets battery swapping times of just 5 minutes. Unlike conventional charging or refueling, battery swapping is fully automated—drivers never need to exit their vehicles. Ample's compact, rapidly deployable stations provide a practical solution for high-utilization fleets in dense urban environments like Tokyo. Future deployments of swapping stations may also provide grid services, such as storing renewable energy, further strengthening their contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.The current initiative expands upon earlier collaboration between participants. Yamato Transport’s efforts to commercialize EV battery swapping for fleets stretch back as far as 2022. In 2024, Yamato Transport, MFTBC and Ample ran a successful commercial delivery pilot alongside battery swapping taxis in Kyoto. The demonstration validated both the system’s operational benefits as well the ability of Ample's platform to operate simultaneously across different vehicle types and brands. The Tokyo effort not only increases operational scale, it also expands the number of automotive participants to include Mitsubishi Motors, a pioneer in the commercial EV segment.The partnership’s goal is to demonstrate how battery swapping can support the real-world demands of commercial EV operators and to establish a backbone for commercial battery swapping in Japan’s largest city. The project remains open to additional automakers, fleets and logistics operators. Interested parties please address inquiries to fleets@ample.com. Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, June 6, 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, has received the 2025 Technology Award from the Catalyst Manufacturers Association, Japan (CMAJ) for development and practical application of electrode catalysts for PEM water electrolysis. Ikkei Arima, from TANAKA accepted the award and gave an acceptance speech at the CMAJ award ceremony held on June 5.PEM water electrolysis as an important technology for realizing a carbon-neutral societyGreater use of renewable energy is necessary for realizing a carbon-neutral society. A key challenge with renewable energy lies in the inability to control the timing of power generation. For instance, solar energy can be harnessed only during daylight hours and is dependent on clear weather conditions, limiting its availability when sunlight is insufficient. One way to avoid this timing issue is “power-to-gas” (P2G), a technology that is gaining attention recently. It utilizes technologies such as proton exchange membrane (PEM) water electrolysis to generate and store hydrogen by leveraging surplus electricity from renewable or alternative energy sources. The stored hydrogen can then be used as a clean power source when demand arises. Therefore, PEM water electrolysis is an important technology for realizing both power-to-gas technology and carbon neutrality.New catalyst technology to solve technological problem of hydrogen crossover in PEM water electrolysisThe 2025 Technology Award was granted for the development and practical application of electrode catalysts for PEM water electrolysis, recognizing a newly developed and commercialized dual-functional catalyst working as both an oxygen evolution reaction (OER) catalyst and gas recombination catalyst (GRC). This new catalyst technology succeeds in solving hydrogen crossover, a technological problem in the PEM water electrolysis process, by efficiently lowering the hydrogen concentration on the anode side of a water electrolysis reaction while maintaining high electrolysis efficiency.Hydrogen crossover poses a significant safety risk, as hydrogen (H2) produced at the cathode during water electrolysis can permeate the proton exchange membrane (PEM) and migrate to the anode side, where it may come into contact with oxygen (O2), creating a potential hazard for explosion or fire. Hydrogen crossover has been conventionally controlled by using thicker membranes, but the problem was that resistance increased as membrane thickness increased, which resulted in less efficient electrolysis. Use of this newly developed catalyst enables thinner membranes to be used to significantly improve both safety and electrolysis efficiency. Having been successfully mass produced, this catalyst is now available for customers in Japan and overseas. With a focus on this technology, TANAKA will contribute to realizing a carbon-neutral society, which will become increasingly important going forward.2025 Technology Award from Catalyst Manufacturers Association, JapanCategory: Technology AwardRecipients: Ikkei Arima, Saki Konaka, Mitsuharu Fujita, Mizuki Ito, and Tatsuhiro Yamashita, TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL TECHNOLOGIES Co., Ltd.Recognition: Development and practical application of electrode catalysts for PEM water electrolysis*Catalyst Manufacturers Association, Japan, was founded by companies manufacturing catalysts, producing catalyst-related materials, and dealing with catalyst products to promote the sound development of Japan’s catalyst industry. It is Japan’s leading catalyst industry association, with participation by major catalyst manufacturers. Through Technology Awards, Distinguished Service Awards, and Special Awards, the association’s award system recognizes excellence in advanced catalyst-related technologies and technologies that have made a significant contribution to the catalyst industry each year.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 5,591 employees, the group’s consolidated net sales for the fiscal year ending December 2024, was 846.9 billion yen.TANAKA Industrial Precious Metal Materials Portalhttps://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/Press Release: https://www.acnnewswire.com/docs/files/20250606_EN.pdf Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

KAWASAKI, Japan, June 6, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Limited today announced its Fujitsu Technology and Service Vision 2025, outlining its future vision of business and society. The vision proposes leveraging cross-industry ecosystems powered by people-AI collaboration to enable businesses to drive growth while addressing complex social challenges and creating net positive value for the environment, economy, and well-being.Building on its 90-year history of innovation, Fujitsu has established a vision to become a technology company that realizes a net positive impact on the environment and society through digital services by 2030. Fujitsu is committed to addressing critical areas, including solving global environmental issues, developing a digital society, and improving people's well-being, as essential contributions to its materiality.As a transformation partner, Fujitsu will empower customers' corporate transformation across all domains, from technology to consulting, services, and modernization.Fujitsu Technology and Service Vision 2025 outline(1). 1. The future of business: A new value creation ecosystem for achieving net positiveA Fujitsu survey conducted in February 2025, targeting 800 CxOs across 15 countries (1), revealed that 81% of business leaders expect to shift from standalone businesses to ecosystem-based models. Furthermore, 79% believe that by 2030, all employees will be supported by AI in their work.AI discovers new connections and patterns based on data, augmenting human potential. This value creation is amplified through ecosystems formed by diverse players, accelerating the response to complex social challenges. For example, in the mobility sector, autonomous driving and collaborative delivery improve transportation efficiency, generating positive economic and environmental value. Fujitsu refers to this new value creation ecosystem, with people and AI at its core and collaboration with cross-industry partners to achieve net positive outcomes, as “regenerative ecosystems.”2. Technology vision: Transforming business and society with technologyAI is rapidly evolving. AI agents, autonomously acting to achieve goals and connected to people, data, and knowledge, are being integrated into all areas of business, transforming corporate strategies and business processes. Fujitsu believes that connecting people, businesses, and society through multi-AI agents to build ecosystems will drive the following three transformations to create net positive value:- Unlocking human potential: By collaborating with AI agents that act autonomously towards goals, people can focus on more innovative tasks, enhancing creativity and productivity.- Redesigning business: AI agents specialized in specific tasks collaborate to create strategies, products, and services that respond to business environments and market changes.- Contributing to net positive: Through multi-AI agents, ecosystem players share data and AI on the cross-industry ecosystem, realizing environmental and social value, and creating new businesses.Fujitsu will concentrate its research and development efforts in five key technology areas, centered on AI, and integrate these to contribute to value creation for people, businesses, and society.3. Actions for change: Accelerating cross-industry initiatives using technologyAs a partner supporting customers' transformation, Fujitsu will enable cross-industry initiatives that leverage AI and other technologies in the following three areas with the focus on Fujitsu Uvance:- Enhancing productivity through people-AI collaboration: Providing optimal technologies and services from AI planning to implementation and utilization.- Enhancing decision-making with AI: Supporting companies in their transformation to AI-driven enterprises through Decision Intelligence, which integrates data scattered within the organization and incorporates AI to enhance corporate decision-making.- Solving social challenges with ecosystems: Contributing to the realization of cross-industry data collaboration using advanced trust technologies and leading in practices such as estimating the effects of CO2 reduction measures.Furthermore, to contribute to value creation in these three areas, Fujitsu will strengthen its own consulting business, modernization services, and management foundation, and will support customers' business transformation.(1) Fujitsu commissioned Frost & Sullivan to survey CxOs in Europe, North America, APAC, and Japan.About FujitsuFujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers around the globe, our 113,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: AI, Computing, Networks, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.6 trillion yen (US$23 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: global.fujitsu.Press ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic and Investor Relations DivisionInquiries Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, June 4, 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 two awards at A' Design Award 2025, an international design competition in Italy, for its in-house developed KXZ3 Series of building-use, multi-split air-conditioners,(Note1) and the RC-ES1 remote control unit for air-conditioners(Note2) for overseas markets.The A' Design Award is an international design competition established in Italy in 2008. The award aims to elevate the quality of design around the world, and promote the appreciation and understanding of good design. Categories include products, architecture, and fashion. At this year's awards, the KXZ3 Series received the prestigious Platinum Award, the highest award given to the top 1% of entries, and the RC-ES1 won the Gold Award, the next highest category, presented to the top 3% of submissions.The KXZ3 Series helps mitigate environmental impacts by using R32 refrigerant, giving it a Global Warming Potential (GWP)(Note3) of about one-third that of earlier models with R410A refrigerant. A new type of compressor and renewed air flow path design have improved the Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) by approximately 18%,(Note4) realizing greater energy savings. The KXZ3 Series features a new exterior design with blue ornamentation by the Japanese design firm ID+. It also incorporates a single-fan structure and a compact heat exchanger, resulting in a 28% smaller footprint. Newly added features include "Variable Temperature & Capacity Control +" for a balance of energy savings and indoor comfort, as well as a "hot gas bypass defrost" operating mode that lessens the fall in indoor temperature common with conventional defrosting operation.(Note5) The series is also compatible with dedicated devices that comply with safety regulations, such as a shutoff valve that can be connected to multiple indoor units, helping to reduce installation costs.The RC-ES1 is a remote control for air-conditioners used in stores, offices, and hotels, with a refined design by the Italian design firm Tensa Industrial Design. The black tone color of the casing, and compact and flat shape (86 mm x 86 mm x 17 mm), blends seamlessly into a variety of interiors. Functions in display and capacitive touch key are expressed with pictograms for intuitive operation. The RC-ES1 is compatible with Bluetooth®,(Note6) allowing for operation and settings control with a smartphone through a dedicated app. The app has three modes (User, Administrator, and Service), allowing users to confirm operation, settings, and maintenance information according to the application. Further, settings data can be automatically transmitted to up to 20 remote control units within the Bluetooth® wireless connection range, contributing to enhanced work efficiency.Through these awards, MHI Thermal Systems will continue to develop technologies that are tailored to each customer, with the aim of providing heating and cooling solutions that meet diverse needs.(1) For more information about the KXZ3 Series of air-conditioners, see the following press release.https://www.mhi.com/news/24040901.html(2) For more information on the RC-ES1 remote control unit, see the following press release.https://www.mhi.com/news/240703.html(3) Global Warming Potential (GWP) is a coefficient expressing the greenhouse effect of a gas relative to carbon dioxide (CO2), which has a fixed GWP of 1.0. The lower the value, the lower the greenhouse effect and the better for the environment.(4) Compared with an outdoor unit with 10 horsepower.(5) Conventional defrosting removes frost formed on the outdoor unit during heating operation. Because the airflow of the indoor unit stops during this operation, the indoor temperature may fall temporarily depending on the building conditions.(6) The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by MHI Thermal Systems is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.Tags: air conditionerAbout 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, Japan, June 4, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Limited today announced that global communications service provider (CSP) Orange S.A. has completed a successful lab evaluation of the 1FINITY T900 Series Transponder. Evaluation of the 1FINITY T900 solution demonstrated outstanding performance at 800Gigabits per second (Gbps) wavelengths over long distance with low power consumption, enabling affordable and sustainable optical transport.Faced with escalating data demands and rising costs, network operators are challenged to transport more traffic at a lower cost per bit. In addition, this imperative is further compounded by high energy costs and environmental sustainability goals, as many network operators seek to reduce power consumption for a lower overall carbon footprint.With traditional transponder designs, increased transmission rates result in higher energy consumption, making long-distance transport more costly. In their evaluation at the Orange Innovation Labs in Lannion, France, Orange found that power consumption of the 1FINITY T900 transponder remained low and constant across all transmission rates, achieving a transport distance of at least 1600 km at 800Gbps with power consumption below 150 Watts.The trial demonstrates the potential for even greater long-haul transport distance and capacity without increased power consumption. This significant energy efficiency improvement is enabled by Fujitsu’s unique closed-loop liquid cooling technology. Combined with its capability to support up to 1.2 terabits per second (Tbps) per wavelength, this liquid-cooled transponder offers increased spectral efficiency for optimum capacity and reach. This results in a lower overall cost per bit per km, reduced operating costs, and improved sustainability.“As one of the world’s leading network operators, Orange is committed to deploying reliable, resilient, high-performance and secure networks to deliver a superior customer experience in all the communities we serve,” said Houmed Ibrahim, Optical Transport Innovation leader at Orange. “Toward that end, we continually seek out high-performance solutions from trusted suppliers, such as Fujitsu, that allow us to achieve our network performance goals with minimal power consumption, improving sustainability while helping to reduce total business costs.”“Consuming up to 70 percent less power at 800Gbps wavelengths, Fujitsu's 1FINITY T900 solution empowers extreme scale and hyper-reliable terabit performance, enabling long-haul networking between any two points within continental Europe,” said Hideki Matsui, head of Photonics System Business Unit at Fujitsu. “This successful trial provides assurance that the 1FINITY T900 transponder is a reliable solution for enhancing the performance and energy efficiency of optical infrastructure, helping network operators address the dual challenge of transporting more traffic at a lower cost per bit to meet both business and sustainability goals.”Fujitsu will establish a new company, 1FINITY Inc., on July 1, consolidating its network business products and operations into one entity. This move will speed and strengthen delivery of high-quality, high-performance optical and wireless solutions on a global scale, while contributing to the advancement of the digital society and realization of a more sustainable future.About FujitsuFujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers around the globe, our 113,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: AI, Computing, Networks, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.6 trillion yen (US$23 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: global.fujitsu.Press ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic and Investor Relations DivisionInquiries Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.