KAWASAKI, Japan, May 29, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Limited today announced the launch of "Fujitsu Sustainability Disclosure Navigator," a new service under its Sustainable Finance offering within "Uvance for Finance". This service leverages AI to analyze non-financial information disclosure, helping companies organize and manage disclosure content based on ESG evaluation criteria and make decisions on disclosure policies that contribute to enhanced corporate value.The service, available from May 29, 2026, utilizes Fujitsu's own expertise in non-financial information disclosure and AI to analyze and manage non-financial information, benchmark disclosure content against over 1,000 listed companies in Japan, and enable disclosure that considers ESG evaluations. This will allow companies to strategically disclose non-financial information, aiming for inclusion in ESG indices and other capital market considerations. Through this service, Fujitsu aims to support companies in their continuous value creation and contribute to the revitalization of the domestic stock market.Background In 2023, the Tokyo Stock Exchange issued a request for companies to focus on "realizing management that is conscious of capital costs and stock prices," increasing the importance of information disclosure for enhancing corporate value. While many companies are expanding their disclosure information in response, they face challenges in organizing required disclosure items, objectively understanding their disclosure levels and positioning compared to competitors, and benchmarking due to the increasing complexity of non-financial information disclosure requirements. As a result, significant time and effort are required to achieve disclosure that leads to positive evaluations, and internal information management systems are often not adequately prepared, leading to a tendency for tasks to become individualized. Overview of "Fujitsu Sustainability Disclosure Navigator" This service uses AI to objectively analyze the presence and status of non-financial information disclosure by a company and its competitors, based on the evaluation criteria of multiple ESG rating agencies, thereby supporting companies in achieving evaluations that reflect their actual performance. It also provides analysis and insights for improving future ESG evaluations, supporting the strategic disclosure of non-financial information. The AI leverages knowledge accumulated through Fujitsu's own long-standing practice of non-financial information disclosure, as well as non-financial information publicly disclosed by over 1,000 listed companies in Japan, including Fujitsu. Fujitsu aims to continuously improve the service's functions through agile development even after its launch, providing comprehensive support for non-financial information disclosure.Figure: Conceptual diagram of the "Fujitsu Sustainability Disclosure Navigator"Features of "Fujitsu Sustainability Disclosure Navigator" 1. Visualization of compliance with the latest ESG evaluation criteriaThe service organizes and visualizes the disclosure content required of a company, taking into account the latest trends in ESG evaluation criteria emphasized by ESG rating agencies.It also centrally manages non-financial information across multiple disclosure media, such as integrated reports and annual securities reports, preventing omissions and inconsistencies in information when updating disclosure media and significantly reducing the time and effort required for research and verification.2. Clarification of a company's position and differentiation points through comparative analysisBy using AI to organize the presence and content of non-financial information disclosure from over 1,000 listed companies in Japan and efficiently referencing disclosure sections related to ESG evaluations, companies can understand their disclosure levels and differentiation points compared to competitors, enabling strategic information disclosure planning. 3. Support system leveraging technology and expert knowledge In non-financial information disclosure, it can be difficult for a company to determine "what, to what extent, and how to disclose" on its own, considering the perspectives of evaluation agencies and multiple disclosure standards.This service will also offer advisory services related to ESG information disclosure based on expertise provided by professionals from Deloitte Tohmatsu LLC, combining technology and expert knowledge to support customers in creating high corporate value.Fujitsu also plans to further enhance various AI-powered functions, including the generation of disclosure draft documents.Future PlansMoving forward, Fujitsu will evolve this service to not only streamline and advance non-financial information disclosure but also to support decision-making directly linked to corporate value enhancement. Specifically, Fujitsu aims to expand functions for analyzing the relationship and causality between financial indicators such as ROIC and PBR and non-financial activities, as well as functions to support dialogue with investors.Furthermore, Fujitsu will strengthen AI-powered support functions for overall non-financial information disclosure operations and expand its ecosystem through co-creation with partner companies possessing diverse expertise, including ESG rating agencies. Through the "Uvance for Finance" offering, Fujitsu aims to contribute to the enhancement of customer corporate value and, in turn, to the revitalization of the entire Japanese economy.Through "Uvance for Finance", Fujitsu will also advance the sustainability of society and the economy by leveraging data and AI to enhance non-financial information disclosure for companies and corporate evaluations for financial institutions, thereby improving both corporate and asset value.Fujitsu’s Commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations in 2015 represent a set of common goals to be achieved worldwide by 2030.Fujitsu’s purpose — “to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation” — is a promise to contribute to the vision of a better future empowered by the SDGs.About FujitsuFujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers around the globe, our 100,000 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 3.5 trillion yen (US$23 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: global.fujitsuPress ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic, Investor and Analyst Relations DivisionInquiries  Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

SHANGHAI, May 29, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Sigenergy today introduced SigenAgent, the energy industry’s first all-domain AI agent, fundamentally changing how households and businesses interact with renewable energy.Unveiled during the company’s "AI in All" event, SigenAgent elevates solar-and-storage hardware from basic, reactive equipment into autonomous, goal-driven systems.As global energy dynamics transition from power generation to complex, volatile consumption models, manual management has hit its limit. SigenAgent solves this by allowing hardware to actively interpret and execute broad user goals."True AI is not just a chatbot companion," said Tony Xu, Founder and CEO of Sigenergy. "It is a partner that understands your goals, executes tasks on your behalf, and continuously learns over time."The Vision: User Sets the Goal, AI Handles the RestSigenAgent operates on a continuous loop of perception, reasoning, and action. By synthesizing real-time factors like weather patterns, fluctuating electricity prices, and grid conditions, it automatically charts and executes the most efficient operational path.To deliver complete energy management, SigenAgent deploys four specialized, autonomous capabilities:Energy Manager: Brings "autonomous driving" to home solar-and-storage systems. Users simply set macro targets—such as lowering utility bills or securing backup power—and the system automatically configures and runs the hardware.System Doctor: Replaces manual logs with "second-level diagnosis." A single command triggers an immediate, station-wide scan that pinpoints system anomalies and reports root causes, drastically lowering maintenance overhead.Power Trader: Maximizes revenue for storage assets in highly volatile, high-frequency electricity markets by optimizing real-time trading and Virtual Power Plant (VPP) responses.Business Assistant: Links directly to enterprise data lakes to dissolve information silos across production and delivery, providing clear, data-driven operational recommendations.Built on a Foundation of Hardware and SafetySigenAgent is not an isolated software patch, but the culmination of Sigenergy's long-term hardware and software integration. CEO Tony Xu emphasized that AI in energy requires more than algorithms; it demands a reliable physical foundation.Today, over 200,000 global power stations run on Sigenergy hardware. Built on this bedrock, Sigenergy utilizes all-domain sensing across generation, storage, charging, and grid access—supported by 100M high-speed networks, WLAN-Mesh, and Sub-1G communications to create a seamless, closed-loop operational environment.Thanks to an AI-ready architecture, existing operational units can access these agent features via seamless over-the-air (OTA) software updates.While granting execution capabilities to AI, the system enforces strict architectural boundaries to guarantee safety and user trust:User Authorization: SigenAgent operates strictly as an assistant, requiring explicit user approval for critical parameter changes.Secure Infrastructure: Localized data storage across six global data centers ensures absolute compliance with regional privacy laws.Offline Resilience Guaranteed: Pre-programmed dynamic backup strategies ensure the system continues to run smoothly even during network outages.Transparent AI Decision: A fully transparent user interface eliminates the "AI black box," mapping out exactly why a system is charging or discharging over a 24-hour window.SigenAgent is designed to meet users where they are, integrating seamlessly into common workflows and messaging applications like WhatsApp and Telegram.Standardizing the Intelligence EraTo help define this new era of energy, Sigenergy collaborated with Frost & Sullivan to publish the 2026 AI-Powered New Energy White Paper.The report outlines the Energy Intelligence Level (EIL) framework—a five-tier classification system modeled after autonomous driving standards—designed to guide the industry's transition from individual device intelligence to fully autonomous, system-wide optimization."What Sigenergy is delivering today is not just a product, or a tech upgrade—we are delivering a completely new energy lifestyle," said Xu. "Users can optimize every kilowatt-hour without needing to understand complex technical details. Energy systems are shifting from passive hardware into active companions."About SigenergyFounded in 2022 and headquartered in Shanghai, Sigenergy (6656.HK) is a technology-driven company focused on innovation in the new energy sector. Leveraging advanced digital intelligence and a highly skilled talent base, the company has expanded across photovoltaic (PV) generation, smart energy storage, and high-efficiency electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions.Guided by its “AI in All” strategy, Sigenergy integrates artificial intelligence across its product ecosystem to deliver safer, smarter and more efficient energy solutions for households and businesses worldwide.For more information, visit: www.sigenergy.comMedia ContactTracy LiEmail: tracy.li@sigenergy.com Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, Japan, May 27, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced that wheelchair racer Catherine Debrunner, supported with Honda racing wheelchairs, shaved 1.03 seconds off her previous world record to set a new world record time of 26.44 in the Women’s 200m T53 at the 2026 World Para Athletics Grand Prix (Switzerland) held in Nottwil, Switzerland from May 21 through 23, 2026.The World Para Athletics Grand Prix is one of the international para athletics competition　series held annually in Switzerland, regarded as a high-level competition that attracts the world's top athletes.Debrunner currently holds the world record in all nine women’s T53 class events — including the 100m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 5000m and Marathon which have been her main focus — yet she continues to take on new challenges, aiming for new heights in all events.Identifying with her unwavering commitment to taking on challenges, Honda has been supporting her since 2023.Based on the Honda vision for its sports activities – “To increase the number of people who take on challenges through sports activities and make the lives of people more enjoyable everywhere in the world” – Honda will continue to support various athletes who take on challenges toward the realization of their own dreams.Comments by Catherine Debrunner“The field of athletes was big, strong and very international. It was fun to battle against the best athletes in the world. With a massive World Record in the 200m as a cherry on the top the Para Athletics could definitely not have been any better.It is important to emphasise that I would never have achieved this success without a huge team around me - my team, my supporters and sponsors but also my loved ones. Thank you so much to everyone who supports me on this journey!”Catherine Debrunner profileDate of birth:April 11, 1995Nationality:SwitzerlandStart of Honda sponsorship:December 2023Sport class:T53Sport:Wheelchair racing (100m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 5000m, marathon)Honda and Wheelchair AthleticsIn the spirit of “Respect for the Individual,” one of the company’s Fundamental Beliefs, Honda has been striving to offer the joy and freedom of mobility to all customers around the world and contribute to their efforts to realize their dreams. As a part of this initiative, Honda has been conducting research and development of racing wheelchairs since 2000. In addition to providing them to the wheelchair athletes Honda supports, Honda has made its racing wheelchairs available for sale to any customers since 2019.Moreover, to further advance and popularize wheelchair sports, Honda has gone beyond the enhancement of product performance and developed a “Push Power Measurement System” to provide technological support that will enhance the abilities of wheelchair athletes. The system has been available for lease since November 2025*. Through these activities, Honda will contribute to the further recognition of wheelchair athletics and the popularization and advancement of parasports.*Honda Push Power Measurement System is available for lease through Honda Sun Co., Ltd., a special subsidiary of Honda. KAKERU – Honda Racing Wheelchair                 Push Power Measurement Wheel SystemAbout Honda racing wheelchairs and the Push Power Measurement Wheel System: https://racer.honda-sun.co.jp/en/About Honda wheelchair athletics activities:https://global.honda/en/sports/wheelchair_racing/About Honda sports activities:https://global.honda/en/sports/  Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

KAWASAKI, Japan, May 27, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Limited today announced that it entered into a strategic partnership with Anthropic PBC. Through this strategic partnership, entered into on May 27th, Fujitsu will combine Anthropic’s advanced AI technologies with Fujitsu’s long-established industry and business expertise, as well as its capabilities in building and operating systems in mission-critical domains. Through these efforts, Fujitsu will drive the full-scale acceleration of AI transformation for Japanese enterprises, while contributing to enhancing the safety and reliability of social infrastructure, including critical systems. In recent years, AI has evolved beyond a tool for operational efficiency to become a foundational technology shaping corporate competitiveness and the stability of social infrastructure. At the same time, as cutting-edge AI becomes increasingly powerful, improper use may result in unintended consequences.In sectors that underpin society—particularly government, finance, healthcare, defense, and critical infrastructure—it is essential to be able to utilize advanced AI with confidence and reliability. This requires not only implementation but also a continuous operational framework capable of delivering sustained value.Fujitsu will first thoroughly adopt and utilize Anthropic’s AI technologies, including Claude, across its own organization. Through this hands-on use, Fujitsu will accumulate and expand practical expertise, thereby contributing to the advancement of AI transformation across Japanese enterprises and society.As a company deeply involved in critical infrastructure in Japan and globally, Fujitsu also recognizes its responsibility to strengthen security in the AI era. Through this collaboration, Fujitsu will gain early access to Anthropic’s latest AI models and, by developing and delivering solutions that utilize these models, will provide customers with more advanced and practical AI applications.Furthermore, Fujitsu also possesses its own AI technologies, including the AI platform Fujitsu Kozuchi and the Takane large language model (LLM) [1]. By leveraging these alongside Anthropic’s AI, Fujitsu will control the selection, design, and integration of optimal AI solutions based on customer requirements such as data sovereignty, regulatory compliance, security, and performance, and deliver them in a secure and reliable manner. On the premise of utilizing multiple AI systems, Fujitsu will combine Anthropic’s advanced AI with its own technologies to address diverse AI utilization needs.In addition, Fujitsu will build on its existing initiatives toward a safe and secure AI society (AI Trust) and explore the application of its advanced technologies—including HPC and next-generation hybrid computing platforms such as quantum computing—within cutting-edge AI domains.Through these efforts, Fujitsu will promote the social implementation of AI that ensures safety and reliability, enabling trusted use even in mission-critical domains.Key Initiatives of the Partnership 1. Strengthening the FDE business through utilizing Anthropic’s AI servicesThrough this partnership, Fujitsu will leverage Anthropic’s Claude to strengthen and expand its Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) model, which translates AI into tangible business value.Fujitsu has accumulated practical FDE expertise through strategic collaborations with advanced technology partners including Palantir. By working closely with customers on-site and combining industry-specific knowledge with proprietary technologies such as Fujitsu Kozuchi and Takane, Fujitsu has enabled rapid implementation and adoption of AI—from use case design through deployment.By combining this FDE model with Claude, Fujitsu will go beyond simple AI deployment and deliver AI applications that are directly linked to real business value, based on close collaboration with customers and deep industry expertise.2. Evolution of cybersecurityTo strengthen cyber defense capabilities in the AI era, Fujitsu will promote enhanced cybersecurity across enterprises, critical infrastructure, and essential services. The company aims to transition from conventional, expert-dependent cybersecurity approaches to next-generation operational models in which human expertise and AI work in tandem to enable rapid response.In particular, Fujitsu will enable both the utilization of AI and robust cyber defense in mission-critical domains. With the advancement of AI technologies, responding to cyber defense challenges has become a major societal issue. In collaboration with the Japanese government, we will leverage the knowledge gained to contribute to strengthening security across society as a whole.3. Establishing and scaling an AI utilization model through internal practiceApproximately 100,000 Fujitsu Group employees will actively use Anthropic’s Claude to enhance and accelerate operations while validating safe and secure AI usage in practice. Specifically, Fujitsu will incorporate technologies that improve AI reliability and establish both technological and operational frameworks that ensure safety, transparency, and controllability in AI utilization. By returning the insights and standardized approaches derived from this process to customers, Fujitsu will promote highly reliable AI adoption among Japanese enterprises.As announced in February 2026, Fujitsu is already advancing AI-driven development platforms and working on automating large-scale system upgrade processes using AI agents based on its proprietary Takane LLM. By combining these efforts with the use of Claude, Fujitsu aims to further enhance development productivity.Executive Comments Takahito Tokita, Representative Director, CEO, Fujitsu Limited, comments: “We see the rapid evolution and growth of AI as something that must be swiftly implemented in society and translated into value creation—this is a top priority for us as a technology company.Through this collaboration, we will combine Fujitsu’s deep expertise across industries and business functions—particularly its extensive know-how in mission-critical domains—with Anthropic’s advanced AI models. In doing so, we aim to support the creation of new value across industries and realize a trustworthy, AI-driven society.”Yoshinami Takahashi, Corporate Executive Officer, Corporate Vice President, COO in charge of Solution Services, comments: “Fujitsu will become Customer Zero by thoroughly utilizing Claude alongside its own technologies Takane and Kozuchi to fundamentally transform internal operations and development.We will immediately apply the knowledge gained from this transformation to customers, enabling not just AI implementation but full business transformation. Through this partnership, we will further strengthen and accelerate our FDE model, ensuring that AI is continuously translated into real value through deep engagement with customer operations.This will accelerate structural transformation of business and enable a shift toward high-value-added business models. Through our own transformation, Fujitsu will strongly lead AI transformation in Japan.”Paul Smith, Chief Commercial Officer, Anthropic PBC, comments: “The institutions that anchor Japanese society - its banks, its hospitals, its government, its critical infrastructure - hold AI to the highest standard. Fujitsu has been the technology partner to those institutions for decades, and they are now deploying Claude to 100,000 of their own employees and building a 1,000-person engineering team to bring it to their customers. This is one of the most consequential commitments to frontier AI in the Japanese market, and we're proud for Anthropic to be the partner Fujitsu trusts to deliver on that commitment.” [1] LLM Takane: A large language model jointly developed by Fujitsu and Cohere Inc.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 100,000 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 3.5 trillion yen (US$23 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: global.fujitsuPress ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic, Investor and Analyst Relations DivisionInquiries Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

KAWASAKI, Japan, May 27, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Limited today announced a collaboration with OpenAI commencing on the same day. Through this collaboration, Fujitsu will position OpenAI's advanced AI technologies within its AI service lineup and accelerate AI transformation in Japan's enterprise sector. By combining OpenAI's advanced AI technologies with Fujitsu's long-standing industry and business expertise and its capabilities in building and operating systems across large-scale and diverse business domains, Fujitsu will strengthen AI use among Japanese companies while contributing to enhanced safety and reliability of social infrastructure.In recent years, AI has evolved beyond a tool for operational efficiency to become a foundational technology shaping corporate competitiveness and the resilience of social infrastructure. To move beyond process optimization and fundamentally redesign decision-making and business operations while accelerating value creation across enterprises, organizations are increasingly required to establish frameworks that continuously deliver value through the implementation and ongoing operation of AI.To respond to these needs, Fujitsu will leverage this collaboration with OpenAI to incorporate the concepts of value creation brought by cutting-edge AI and the speed of business transformation into both its management and operational practices. The company will not only enhance and accelerate existing operations but will also fundamentally transform its own business model and approach to system integration.As part of this initiative, Fujitsu Group employees will extensively utilize OpenAI technologies, including ChatGPT Enterprise and Codex, to establish a new practical model in which humans and AI agents collaborate across a wide range of domains, including development, operations, proposal activities, and delivery.Furthermore, by integrating its own technologies to improve AI reliability, Fujitsu will establish a technological foundation and operational model that ensures safety, transparency, and controllability in AI utilization. By returning the insights, ideas, and practical expertise gained through collaboration with OpenAI, as well as the methodologies derived from its own internal transformation to its customers, Fujitsu will present a new model for the system integration business in the post-AI era and accelerate reliable AI transformation for Japanese enterprises.Key Initiatives of the Collaboration1. Strengthening Fujitsu’s FDE business through the use of OpenAI technologiesThrough this collaboration, Fujitsu will strengthen and expand its FDE (Forward Deployed Engineer) model, which connects AI to value creation, by leveraging OpenAI technologies such as ChatGPT Enterprise and Codex. Fujitsu has accumulated practical expertise through its FDE business, which has rapidly applied AI technology from use-case design to implementation and operation by combining industry and business knowledge gained through its customers.By combining this FDE model with OpenAI’s advanced AI technologies, Fujitsu will realize AI utilization that directly contributes to real business value-not limited to simply adopting AI—based on close collaboration with customers and deep industry expertise. In particular, Fujitsu will deploy this approach to manufacturing sector customers, where it has a strong customer base and proven track record with the FDE model.2. CybersecurityTo strengthen cyber defense capabilities in the AI era, Fujitsu will work with OpenAI to promote enhanced cybersecurity across enterprises, critical infrastructure, and essential services. The company aims to transition from conventional, expert-dependent cybersecurity approaches to next-generation operational models in which people and AI work in tandem to enable rapid response.In mission-critical domains in particular, Fujitsu will promote the adoption of AI while ensuring responsible implementation with due consideration for safety and governance, thereby building a trustworthy operational model. Additionally, through participation in government and public-private collaborative projects and advisory activities, Fujitsu will return the knowledge gained to society as a whole to enhance overall security.3. Development of industry-specific solutionsFujitsu will identify manufacturing, as well as healthcare and pharmaceuticals, as key focus areas where its strengths can be fully leveraged and will strengthen the deployment of AI use cases that directly contribute to business transformation and the enhancement of corporate value.Through this collaboration, Fujitsu will gain access to OpenAI’s latest AI models and, by developing and providing solutions that utilize them, will deliver more advanced and practical AI applications to its customers.Executive CommentsTakahito Tokita, Representative Director, CEO, Fujitsu Limited, comments:We are confident that AI, which is evolving and advancing at a rapid pace, will go beyond mere technological innovation to enhance the very value of human existence and unlock the full potential of society.Through this collaboration, by combining OpenAI’s cutting-edge technologies—at the forefront of global AI research, development, and application—with Fujitsu’s deep industry and operational expertise cultivated over many years, we will contribute to the creation of new value across entire industries, extending beyond the boundaries of a single company. By broadly implementing AI throughout society and enhancing human creativity, we aim to realize a trustworthy, AI‑driven society.Yoshinami Takahashi, Corporate Executive Officer, Corporate Vice President, COO in charge of Solution Services, Fujitsu Limited, comments:Collaboration with OpenAI is an important step toward accelerating AI-driven business transformation. As Customer Zero, Fujitsu will leverage OpenAI's advanced AI to fundamentally transform its system integration business itself. By combining insights gained from the design, implementation and operation of AI use cases with the industry expertise it has cultivated to date, Fujitsu will expand implementations primarily for enterprise customers and further strengthen the development of industry-specific solutions, thereby accelerating new value creation for customers and industrial transformation. By combining OpenAI's advanced AI, which has pioneered new standards in AI utilization, with Fujitsu's technological capabilities and industry expertise, Fujitsu will realize true AI transformation that goes beyond efficiency gains to drive corporate growth.Tadao Nagasaki, President, OpenAI Japan, comments:OpenAI aims to bring the benefits of AI broadly to society and help build a future in which people and businesses can create greater value. Achieving this requires partners that can implement advanced AI in real-world settings across Japanese industry and society, and expand its use in ways that earn trust. With deep expertise and execution capabilities in critical fields including manufacturing, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, and cybersecurity, Fujitsu is well positioned to play an important role in advancing AI adoption in Japan. Through this collaboration, OpenAI will support Fujitsu in advancing its transformation and work together to help businesses and society in Japan unlock new opportunities for growth and build a more prosperous future with AI as a catalyst.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 100,000 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 3.5 trillion yen (US$23 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: global.fujitsuPress ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic, Investor and Analyst Relations DivisionInquiries Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

Zurich, May 27, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) -  Hitachi Energy, a global leader in electrification, and Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE), a leading manufacturer of construction equipment machinery, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on developing end-to-end approaches that support the deployment of zero-emission construction sites. The collaboration brings together electric construction equipment with clean power supply, energy management, and system integration capabilities to help address one of the construction industry’s most pressing challenges: decarbonization.Customer and investor demand for lower‑emission; more productive construction operations is reshaping the industry. At the same time, regulatory and permitting frameworks increasingly require projects to address emissions and environmental performance throughout the planning and approval process. While electrification, automation, and efficient resource and asset planning offer clear pathways to reduce emissions, transitioning from individual electric machines to fully functioning zero‑emission construction sites requires a coordinated ecosystem of solutions and effective system integration across equipment, power infrastructure, and energy management systems.Under the agreement, Volvo CE and Hitachi Energy will work on a non-exclusive basis to assess potential technical and commercial concepts supporting zero-emission construction and manufacturing operations, with a focus on system integration and site-level operational execution. The scope includes joint work on business models, go‑to‑market approaches, and aftermarket and support considerations, supported by joint teams from both companies.“Strategic partnerships such as this with Hitachi Energy are key to accelerating the transition to zero-emission construction,” said Melker Jernberg, President of Volvo CE. “By combining complementary expertise and delivering a complete, integrated solution, we are giving customers the confidence, security, and peace of mind they need to adopt emission-free operations today.” “Electrification is a game changer in the decarbonization puzzle, particularly for hard‑to‑abate environments such as construction sites,” said Niklas Persson, CEO of Grid Integration at Hitachi Energy. “As construction operations become more electric and more complex, success depends less on individual technologies and more on system‑level integration, strong execution, and close collaboration with partners like Volvo CE who share our ambition to enable zero‑emission construction at scale.”The initial focus is business and go‑to‑market‑oriented, emphasizing practical, plug‑and‑play approaches to help customers simplify the transition to zero‑emission construction sites. At the same time, the agreement establishes a foundation for deeper technical engagement over time, with the potential to explore more advanced capabilities such as connected machines, digital integration, and expanded service offerings.Volvo CE has long been at the forefront of the construction industry’s move toward electrification and digitalization, while Hitachi Energy brings deep expertise in power systems, energy management, and system integration. Together, the collaboration represents an important next step in providing customers with a comprehensive solution to help navigate and accelerate this transition.About Hitachi EnergyHitachi Energy is a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives. With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next. With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.https://www.hitachienergy.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachienergyhttps://x.com/HitachiEnergyAbout Hitachi, Ltd.Through its Social Innovation Business (SIB) that brings together IT, OT(Operational Technology) and products, Hitachi aims to be a global leader in continuously transforming social infrastructure through digital, contributing to a harmonized society where the environment, wellbeing, and economic growth are in balance.Hitachi operates worldwide across four sectors - Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility, and Connective Industries - as well as a Strategic SIB Business Unit focused on new growth areas. With Lumada at its core, Hitachi creates value by combining data, technology and domain knowledge to solve customer and social challenges. Revenues for FY2025 (ended March 31, 2026) totaled 10,586.7 billion yen, with 606 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 290,000 employees worldwide. Visit us at www.hitachi.com.Media contactmedia.relations@hitachienergy.com Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, May 27, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701), in partnership with New York University (NYU), has evaluated the broader economic impacts of a flood protection project implemented on the Island of Manhattan in New York City. This was achieved by constructing value analysis models for five themes: transportation infrastructure, housing, mental health, and others. The findings showed that losses of up to approximately 800 million US dollars could potentially be avoided.The Rockaway Peninsula, the focus of this evaluationThis evaluation was conducted as part of the "Capstone Program" at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering, which helps to solve real-world challenges through the intersection of technology and business. NEC joined the program in September 2025 under the theme "Digital Adaptation Finance for Urban Resilience."Based on this evaluation, NEC and NYU have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote further studies in urban disaster prevention, resilience, and advanced technology fields, thereby deepening their initiatives aimed at resolving urban and societal vulnerabilities.In recent years, the effects of climate change have increased demand for stronger corporate activities and urban resilience to address these challenges. However, initiatives aimed at enhancing resilience, particularly projects whose benefits are difficult to quantify, often face issues such as difficulties in calculating ROI (Return on Investment), making investment decisions, and securing financing for project development.To address this, NEC is utilizing its expertise in value chain modeling and digital technologies to quantitatively demonstrate the economic impact in areas where outcomes are traditionally difficult to measure, such as disaster preparedness, preventive maintenance, sustainability, and BCP (Business Continuity Planning). This effort aims to support decision-making and facilitate financing.Background of the EvaluationFollowing the damage caused by Hurricane Sandy in 2012, which resulted in cascading economic losses across New York City, awareness of the risks posed by coastal and inland flooding to the urban economy and local communities has grown significantly. Along the Rockaway Peninsula, which was the focus of this evaluation, projects such as dune construction, shoreline reinforcement, and seawall development have been underway since 2020 under the Greater Rockaway Resilience Plan. This evaluation was conducted to demonstrate a decision-making framework and diverse funding approaches for projects that generate wide ranging benefits, but whose impacts are often difficult to quantify, by assessing the economic impacts arising from this series of initiatives.In this evaluation, a value chain diagram was created to visualize the chain of diverse benefits generated by projects implemented under the Greater Rockaway Resilience Plan. Analysis models were constructed for five of the most impactful themes. Economic impacts were calculated based on data from past hurricanes and their damages, as well as future damage projections derived from flood risk scenarios.Specifically, for themes such as protecting tourism resources by preventing beach erosion, reducing the risk of damage to transportation infrastructure and housing, and mitigating mental health impacts on residents, spatial and economic data (e.g., land use, taxation, demographics, maps) were integrated with disaster-related information (e.g., flood hazards, flood damage scenarios) and analyzed using Geographic Information Systems. By quantifying and visualizing where floods would occur, who would be affected, and the cascading impacts that would follow, it became possible to convert avoided damages, new value created, and potential losses into monetary terms.                   (Left) Analysis Overview: Using Geographic Information Systems and other tools to analyze information related to each theme(Right) Analysis examples by theme: Showing that 88% of public housing units are at risk of inundation without flood countermeasuresIn addition, the validity of the estimated results was verified through comparisons with past cases and existing research. Interviews were also conducted with local stakeholders and residents regarding changes before and after the flood protection project. Furthermore, input was sought from financial institutions from the perspective of project evaluation in impact finance and investment practices. Through these practical and multifaceted assessments, the effects of the project have been demonstrated.Example Analysis Result: Economic benefits of avoiding relocation or rebuilding due to inundationRoles of NEC and NYUNEC: Project design, identification of social challenges from a business perspective, and implementation support from both practical and societal perspectives.NYU Tandon School of Engineering, Center for Urban Science and Progress: Project design, provision of frameworks (Capstone Program), field expertise, networks, and technical knowledge, student guidance, risk analysis, cascading damage modeling of physical hazards and urban infrastructure, decision-making support, and compilation of results.Future OutlookBased on the MOU, both parties will explore opportunities for social implementation of the findings, including engagement with financial institutions on the potential for new financing methods enabled by the quantification of economic impacts using technologies such as satellite image analysis, AI, and remote sensing.Comments from both parties are as follows:"’Where, to whom, and how much damage cascades’ is the foundational question of CERA Lab. In this study, we spatially integrated flood hazard data and socioeconomic data spanning transportation, housing, and mental health in New York City's Rockaway Peninsula, and quantified the multifaceted benefits generated by disaster prevention investments. These benefits have historically been invisible, resulting in their omission from investment decisions. This research provides a framework to fill that gap. Visualizing these invisible benefits has the power to drive policy and funding decisions, not just academic research. Through my work on the New York City Panel on Climate Change (NPCC) I engage daily with the process by which climate change impact assessments are reflected in urban policy. This research was also designed from that perspective, and I find it highly significant that, through collaboration with NEC, we were able to demonstrate how an academic framework can expand the possibilities of real-world project evaluation and funding."Yuki Miura Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Center for Urban Science and Progress (CUSP), NYU Tandon School of EngineeringChair of Climate, Energy, and Risk Analytics Lab (CERA Lab)Member of New York City Panel on Climate Change (NPCC)"The economic damages associated with climate change are, in fact, most pronounced in developed countries. While strengthening resilience is urgent, public and private sectors efforts often remain fragmented, and for individual projects, ROI is often unclear, making decision-making and fundraising difficult. This research presents a basic framework for evaluating the economic impact of projects with ambiguous effects and suggests the potential for expanding future funding methods. We are pleased to have been able to share our findings in collaboration with NYU, through a project focused on the global city of New York."Ryutaro Adachi, Executive Professional, GX Business Development Division, NEC CorporationAbout NECThe NEC Group leverages technology to create social value and promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. NEC Corporation was established in 1899. Today, the NEC Group’s approximately 110,000 employees utilize world-leading AI, security, and communications technologies to solve the most pressing needs of customers and society.For more information, please visit https://www.nec.com, and follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.  Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

KAWASAKI, Japan, May 26, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) -  Fujitsu Limited today announced that it has developed and begun providing a core system capable of real-time management of information management related to the supply of parts for vessels and aircraft, and the procurement and maintenance of ammunition, medical supplies, and food, utilized by approximately 45,000 personnel of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). The system began operation in May 2026.The introduction of this system enables the JMSDF to centrally manage vast amounts of information related to material supplies, allowing for real-time visualization. This will facilitate the planning of material procurement, maintenance, and supply, as well as improve overall operational efficiency through demand forecasting and labor-saving via data utilization, and accelerate decision-making. These advancements will contribute to strengthening Japan’s sustained combat capability.OverviewIn light of recent international developments, discussions are underway to revise Japan's three key national security documents, which outline its basic foreign and security policy. The environment surrounding the JMSDF is rapidly changing, and strengthening combat sustainability in emergencies is expected to become increasingly important. In this context, the JMSDF's missions are becoming more complex and diverse each year, requiring a sustainable system capable of responding immediately to all situations with limited resources. To support the JMSDF's goal of transforming into a data-driven operation for rapid and optimal decision-making, Fujitsu has built and introduced this core system for managing all material information.With this system, the JMSDF can centrally manage various material information, including parts supply, ammunition, medical supplies, and food, held by vessels, bases, and supply depots nationwide. This enables real-time and efficient grasp of information necessary for mission execution, facilitating rapid decision-making by commanders.This system is based on SAP SE's ERP solution "S/4HANA® " and utilizes the "Defense & Security solution," which has been introduced in various countries. Fujitsu utilized its practical knowledge gained from its company-wide ERP refresh project to support the smooth system construction and operation of this extensive information management system, marking the first implementation of SAP SE's ERP solution in a Japanese central government agency.Fujitsu will continue to promote the stable operation and continuous functional improvement of this system, contributing to Japan's national security by supporting more advanced supply and demand forecasting for materials handled by the JMSDF.Yoshiro Horikawa, President & Representative Director, SAP Japan, comments:I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations on the launch of this system. I sincerely hope that it will contribute to the advancement of logistics capabilities within the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and support the stable execution of its missions.Takahito Tokita, Representative Director, CEO, Fujitsu Limited, comments:With the cooperation of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and SAP, we have successfully brought into operation a core business system that enables real-time information management for all supply materials. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to everyone involved.This marks the first implementation of SAP ERP within a central government ministry, and it is a large-scale system designed to manage an enormous number of items. Being involved in such a system carries a significant sense of responsibility.In its capacity as a technology company, Fujitsu has long been engaged not only in Japan’s security but also in security efforts overseas. In a time when technology—particularly AI—is indispensable to national security, we will continue to make every effort to further contribute to Japan’s security.Tsuneo Hayashi, Corporate Executive Officer, SEVP, CEO, Public Business, Fujitsu Limited, comments:As Japan’s security environment has undergone significant changes in recent years, the importance of data management—particularly for enabling swift and accurate decision-making—has grown increasingly important.In this project, we believe that building a data platform capable of visualizing and managing all supply materials information of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force in real time represents an important step toward more data-driven organizational operations.Looking ahead, we plan to leverage the knowledge gained through this system to support its expansion to other organizations within the Ministry of Defense, as well as to other government agencies, thereby contributing to more advanced data utilization across a broader range of domains.Fujitsu will continue to support the stable operation of this system, as well as the overall optimization of business processes and the acceleration of decision-making.Fujitsu’s Commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations in 2015 represent a set of common goals to be achieved worldwide by 2030.Fujitsu's purpose - "to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation" - is a promise to contribute to the vision of a better future empowered by the SDGs.About FujitsuFujitsu's purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers around the globe, our 100,000 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 3.5 trillion yen (US$23 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: global.fujitsuPress ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic, Investor and Analyst Relations DivisionInquiries  Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

KAWASAKI, Japan, May 26, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu today announced that its invention for improving the performance of scientific and technical computing has been awarded the prestigious Prime Minister's Prize at the 2026 National Commendation for Invention, presented by the Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation (JIII) [1] on May 26, 2026.The award-winning invention, developed by Fujitsu in 2009, enables high-speed and high-precision scientific computing. The technology has made a significant contribution to the industry worldwide through its utilization in the K computer and the supercomputer Fugaku, jointly developed with RIKEN and Fujitsu, as well as in Arm®-based server products.Overview1. Award recipients [2] :The Prime Minister’s Prize: Mikio Hondou, Fujitsu LimitedThe Distinguished Service Prize for Employment of Invention [3] : Takahito Tokita, CEO, Fujitsu Limited2. Invention title:Invention of performance improvement of processing unit for scientific and technical calculations [4]3. About the award-winning invention:(1) Features of the inventionThis award-winning invention enables the high-speed processing of mathematical functions crucial for scientific computing (Figure 1). It successfully reduced the number of instructions required for preprocessing the Taylor series expansion [5] to 1/3 (Figure 2) by defining special instructions that can be sped up while minimizing the increase in circuit scale. As a result, both the speed of calculation processing and the accuracy of calculation are maintained.(2) Industrial applicationsThis invention enables faster and more accurate execution of supercomputer operations including structural analysis, collision analysis, and fluid analysis simulations for automobiles and aircraft, as well as simulations of global environmental predictions, earthquakes, and tsunamis. This contributes to industrial development and the creation of a safer society.This technology was implemented in the K computer and Fugaku, and is now a standard feature [6] in the instruction set architecture designed and licensed by Arm, a leading compute platform company. Its inclusion in Arm-based server products used by hyperscalers has generated significant international impact. This technology is also incorporated into "FUJITSU-MONAKA", Fujitsu's next-generation processor for data centers, targeted for launch in 2027.Furthermore, this technology is slated for integration into a new CPU tentatively named "FUJITSU-MONAKA-X", which will power the new flagship system, codenamed "FugakuNEXT" - the successor to Fugaku - currently under development by Fujitsu in collaboration with RIKEN and other organizations.Figure 1: Hardware architecture (Red: invented features)Figure 2: Result of instruction reduction[1] Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation (JIII) :Located in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Chairman: Toshiaki Higashihara[2] Award recipients :Affiliations reflect those at the time of application.[3] The Distinguished Service Prize for Employment of InventionA prize for the representative of a company or organization that supported the completion of a highly advanced invention.[4] Invention of performance improvement of processing unit for scientific and technical calculations :Patent No. 5304483, filed in 2009 and registered in 2013.[5] Taylor series expansion :A calculation method for calculating trigonometric functions such as sin and cos, and exponential and logarithmic functions such as exp and log.[6] Standard feature :Initially adopted in the Armv8 SIMD extension specification SVE, and subsequently adopted as a standard in the latest Armv9 SVE/SVE2.Fujitsu’s Commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations in 2015 represent a set of common goals to be achieved worldwide by 2030.Fujitsu’s purpose - “to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation” - is a promise to contribute to the vision of a better future empowered by the SDGs.About FujitsuFujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers around the globe, our 100,000 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 3.5 trillion yen (US$23 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: global.fujitsuPress ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic, Investor and Analyst Relations DivisionInquiries  Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

News Highlights:Stable communications for robotic agricultural machinery supporting future farming operations were achieved within and between fields in mountainous areas by combining mobile and satellite communications.Continuous video transmission for remote operation and remote monitoring was achieved by compressing video according to available bandwidth while maintaining image quality in areas critical for vehicle operation.By leveraging the demonstrated technologies, the practicality of communications and video transmission for remote operation and monitoring of robotic agricultural machinery will be enhanced, contributing to the future realization of fully autonomous operations. Efforts will also continue toward social implementation of data-driven agriculture both in Japan and internationally, with the aim of achieving sustainable agriculture.TOKYO, Japan, May 26, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - NTT, Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Akira Shimada; hereinafter “NTT”), Kubota Corporation (Headquarters: Kita-ku, Osaka; President and Representative Director, CEO: Shingo Hanada; hereinafter “Kubota”), and NTT DOCOMO, INC. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Yoshiaki Maeda; hereinafter “DOCOMO”), conducted a joint demonstration experiment (hereinafter, “the demonstration”) to stabilize communications and ensure continuous video transmission for the remote operation and remote monitoring of robotic agricultural machinery in mountainous areas. In the demonstration, optimal control was applied to video transmission required for robotic agricultural machinery operation by combining mobile and satellite communications, together with video control technology. As a result, visibility of transmitted video was maintained even under fluctuating communication conditions, demonstrating the effectiveness of the technology as a communications infrastructure supporting remote operation and monitoring of robotic agricultural machinery.This technology is scheduled to be exhibited by NTT at Tsukuba Forum 2026*1, to be held from May 27-28, 2026.BackgroundAchieving sustainable agriculture in the years ahead requires the promotion of automated farming operations to address labor shortages, as well as efficient farm management utilizing data. In Japan, the government is also advancing institutional development toward regulatory reform that would allow robotic agricultural machinery to operate on public roads under conditions ensuring safety through remote monitoring.To date, NTT and Kubota have engaged in research, development, and service creation utilizing ICT to support innovation for agricultural producers, including visualization of farm management, improved operational efficiency and automation, and the realization of high-quality agriculture.*2However, in hilly and mountainous regions, which account for approximately 40% of Japan's cultivated land area, fluctuations in mobile communication quality are likely to occur due to terrain and physical obstructions. As a result, delays and disconnections may occur in communications for robotic agricultural machinery operating within and between fields. Since unstable communications directly affect safety in the remote operation and monitoring of robotic agricultural machinery, stable transmission of required video and data remains a key challenge for practical implementation.Details of the InitiativeIn the demonstration, multipath control using multiple mobile and satellite communication links was applied according to communication conditions. This confirmed that stable communications could be maintained by supplementing mobile communication links with satellite communication links in areas such as mountainous farmland, where mobile network quality tends to deteriorate within and between fields.In addition, video control technology was applied to automatically adjust video compression according to communication conditions while prioritizing image quality in critical areas, such as the travel path and crops visible in the video feed. This enabled both stable video transmission and sufficient visibility during remote operation and monitoring.Figure 1. Future vision for communication and video control in the remote operation and monitoring of robotic agricultural machineryKey Technologies1) Technology combining mobile and satellite communication linksOptimal control combining mobile and satellite communication links was achieved through multi-link control technology based on the communication quality of each link. By enabling mobile and satellite communication links to complement each other, stable communications can be maintained even in mountainous areas.2) Video control technology that compresses video while preserving quality in critical areasBased on predicted communication bandwidth, stable video transmission was achieved by maintaining video quality in critical areas, such as the travel path of robotic agricultural machinery, while compressing video data in non-critical areas.Figure 2. Experimental configurationRoles of Each Company- NTTProvision of the “Cradio,” a wireless quality prediction technology and the “Cooperative Infrastructure Platform,” a multi-link optimal control technology based on quality prediction, as well as implementation of the demonstration- KubotaProvision of robotic agricultural machinery and the demonstration field- DOCOMOProvision of video control technology that preserves image quality in critical areas while compressing data outside those areas in coordination with wireless quality prediction technologyFuture OutlookThe technologies for communication stabilization and visibility enhancement demonstrated in this project will be leveraged to improve the practicality of communications and video transmission for the remote operation and monitoring of robotic agricultural machinery, contributing to the future realization of fully autonomous operations. Efforts will also continue toward the social implementation of data-driven agriculture both in Japan and internationally, with the aim of achieving sustainable agriculture.In addition, NTT will continue promoting solutions to social challenges through the use of satellite technologies under the NTT C89*3 brand.*1 Tsukuba Forum 2026URL: https://www.rd.ntt/e/as/tforum/*2 June 7, 2016“Kubota, NTT and NTT Communications to Develop ICT Solutions for Agriculture and Water Infrastructure”URL: https://group.ntt/en/newsrelease/2016/06/07/160607a.html*3 NTT C89 is a trademark of NTT, Inc. The name is an abbreviation of NTT CONSTELLATION 89 PROJECT and represents initiatives aimed at expanding space-related businesses and contributing to the development of the overall space industry through the provision of solutions to social challenges. URL: https://group.ntt/en/aerospace/About NTTNTT is a leading global technology innovator, providing a broad range of services to both consumers and businesses. As a mobile operator and provider of infrastructure, networks, and services, NTT is dedicated to promoting a sustainable future through cutting-edge innovations. Our portfolio includes business consulting, AI-powered solutions, application services, global networks, cybersecurity, data center and edge computing, all supported by our deep global industry expertise. Generating over $90 billion in revenue and employing 340,000 professionals, we allocate 30% of our annual profits to fundamental research and development. With operations spanning more than 70 countries and regions, our clients include over 75% of Fortune Global 100 companies, alongside thousands of enterprises, government organizations, and millions of consumers.About NTT DOCOMONTT DOCOMO, Japan's leading mobile operator with over 93 million subscribers, is one of the global leaders in 3G, 4G and 5G mobile network technologies.Under the slogan “Bridging Worlds for Wonder & Happiness,” DOCOMO is actively collaborating with global partners to expand its business scope from mobile services to comprehensive solutions, aiming to deliver unsurpassed value and drive innovation in technology and communications, ultimately to support positive change and advancement in global society. https://www.docomo.ne.jp/english/  Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, Japan, May 25, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - NTT DOCOMO, INC. (“DOCOMO”) and NEC Corporation (“NEC”), in collaboration with NTT, Inc. (“NTT”), have developed a technology (the “Technology”) that enables multiple vehicles traveling at high speed to simultaneously maintain stable communications using high-capacity millimeter-wave (mmWave) communications in the 40 GHz band, which is expected to be leveraged in the 6G era. The Technology combines distributed MIMO*1, in which multiple antennas are distributed and deployed from a base station, with a technique that pre-compensates the transmit frequency and transmit timing of signals.In a demonstration trial conducted in March 2026 at a full-scale tunnel test facility installed at Japan's National Institute for Land and Infrastructure Management (NILIM), Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, multiple vehicles equipped with mobile terminals traveling at high speed in opposite lanes maintained stable, high throughput, achieving approximately a 1.3x improvement in average throughput compared to the conventional method. This result represents a major step toward social implementation of 6G-related technologies—including implementation in new base stations—such as autonomous driving utilizing mmWave and improved in-vehicle user experiences.Video of the demonstration:BackgroundWhen communicating in high-frequency bands such as mmWave in high-mobility environments (e.g., automobiles and trains traveling at high speed), frequent base station switching occurs, causing abrupt changes in Doppler frequency*2 and propagation delay, which degrades communication quality. DOCOMO, NEC, and NTT have been working to address this challenge, and in March 2025 successfully demonstrated*3 a technology that stabilizes communication quality for a single vehicle traveling at high speed by compensating the transmit frequency and transmit timing on the base station side.In the present demonstration, the March 2025 technology was further advanced to develop a method that suppresses communication-quality degradation for multiple mobile-terminal-equipped vehicles even under complex conditions, where multiple mobile-terminal-equipped vehicles traveling at high speed in opposite lanes communicate simultaneously.Key Features of the TechnologyUsing uplink reference signals transmitted from each mobile-terminal-equipped vehicle, the Technology pre-estimates, for each base-station antenna, the appropriate transmit frequency and transmit timing for each vehicle. It then pre-compensates each vehicle-specific signal and then combines (multiplexes) the signals for transmission. This eliminates differences in received frequency and received timing that occur during antenna switching for multiple mobile-terminal-equipped vehicles simultaneously, thereby stabilizing high-capacity mmWave communications for multiple vehicles.Figure 1. Transmit frequency and transmit timing pre-compensation technology for multiple mobile-terminal-equipped vehiclesDemonstration Trial and ResultsFrom March 26 to 27, 2026, DOCOMO, NEC, and NTT conducted a demonstration trial of the Technology at the full-scale tunnel test facility at NILIM. To emulate a high-mobility environment, three distributed antennas of a base station were installed along one side of a road at 150-meter intervals. A downlink transmission experiment was then conducted with two mobile-terminal-equipped vehicles traveling at 60 km/h in opposite lanes.Under more complex conditions than the March 2025 demonstration, the conventional method (in which only the terminal side compensates received frequency and received timing) was compared with the proposed Technology (which additionally applies per-vehicle pre-compensation on the base-station side before combining and transmitting the signals). The comparison used the combined (sum) throughput of the two mobile-terminal-equipped vehicles.To validate performance in a more complex radio propagation environment, the experiment was conducted inside a tunnel, where radio waves reflect and antenna switching occurs frequently while driving. When only the conventional method was applied, the combined throughput dropped significantly during antenna switching—from 550 Mbps to approximately 110 Mbps—and the average throughput over 30 seconds of driving was approximately 430 Mbps. In contrast, when the Technology was applied, throughput degradation during antenna switching was suppressed, maintaining a stable throughput of at least 380 Mbps, and the average throughput improved to 560 Mbps, representing an approximate 1.3x increase over the conventional method. In addition, the 5th-percentile throughput value in the cumulative distribution function (CDF) improved from 270 Mbps (conventional) to 480 Mbps (proposed), an approximate 1.8x increase.Figure 2. Demonstration trial imageFigure 3. Experimental result (1): Combined throughput comparisonbetween the conventional method and the proposed TechnologyFigure 4. Experimental result (2): CDF of combined throughput comparison between the conventional method and the proposed TechnologyFuture DevelopmentThis demonstration confirmed that high-capacity and stable communications using mmWave distributed MIMO are possible even in high-mobility environments where multiple automobiles and trains travel at high speed, representing a major step toward real-world deployment. With the success of this demonstration, the use of mmWave communications is expected in applications such as immersive services including in-vehicle XR (extended reality), real-time translation and guidance leveraging generative AI, and sensor-data coordination for cooperative autonomous driving.Going forward, DOCOMO, NEC, and NTT will conduct further trials assuming various real-world environments such as high-speed railways, conventional railways, and arterial roads, and will contribute to realizing stable high-capacity communications in the 6G era.The trial and its results will be exhibited at Wireless Japan × Wireless Technology Park (WTP) 2026*4 (May 27-29, 2026, Tokyo Big Sight, West 3 & 4 Hall; XG Mobile Promotion Forum exhibit area) and Tsukuba Forum 2026*5 (May 27-28, 2026, NTT Tsukuba R&D Center, R-1 Area; NTT Exhibits).*1 Distributed MIMO (Multiple-Input Multiple-Output) :A technology in which a large number of antennas are distributed from a single base station within an area for MIMO transmission between each antenna and a mobile terminal within the area.*2 Doppler Frequency: A frequency shift that occurs when a radio transmitter is moving. The received frequency increases when approaching the receiver and decreases when moving away.*3 NTT Corp., NTT DOCOMO and NEC Demonstrate Distributed MIMO Technology for High-Frequency 6G Communications in Automobiles and Trains(March 25, 2025)*4 Wireless Japan×Wireless Technology Park (WTP) 2026: https://wjwtp.jp/2026/en/*5 Tsukuba Forum 2026: https://www.rd.ntt/e/as/tforum/About NTT DOCOMONTT DOCOMO, Japan's leading mobile operator with over 93 million subscribers, is one of the global leaders in 3G, 4G and 5G mobile network technologies.Under the slogan “Bridging Worlds for Wonder & Happiness,” DOCOMO is actively collaborating with global partners to expand its business scope from mobile services to comprehensive solutions, aiming to deliver unsurpassed value and drive innovation in technology and communications, ultimately to support positive change and advancement in global society. https://www.docomo.ne.jp/english/About NEC CorporationThe NEC Group leverages technology to create social value and promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. NEC Corporation was established in 1899. Today, the NEC Group's approximately 110,000 employees utilize world-leading AI, security, and communications technologies to solve the most pressing needs of customers and society. For more information, visit NEC at https://group.nec/global/en/. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

KAWASAKI, Japan, May 25, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Limited today announced the development of a self-evolving multi-AI agent technology[1] that enables multiple AI agents to perform tasks as a team, continuously and safely learning from daily execution results, human feedback, policy revisions, and specification changes.In corporate operations, legal revisions, system changes, specification updates, and on-site rule modifications occur continuously. In business operations involving vast amounts of documents and design specifications, determining which information to reference, which judgment criteria to prioritize, and the extent of impact to confirm when responding to business needs has traditionally relied on the experience and tacit knowledge of skilled professionals. In addition, from a system perspective, continuous adjustments by experts were necessary to reflect changes in prompts, search methods, evaluation criteria, and operational rules.While conventional AI agents demonstrate high processing capabilities for given instructions, they have found it difficult to independently analyze reasons for failure and safely incorporate them into subsequent operations. Consequently, adapting AI agents to the latest business environments required experts to continuously adjust prompts, search methods, evaluation criteria, and operational rules.To address this challenge, Fujitsu has developed a technology that allows AI agents to safely learn by autonomously verifying their operational experience.This technology is a multi-AI agent technology that continuously and safely evolves by adapting to changes in business environments and incorporating business execution results, human feedback, institutional revisions, and specification changes. Its most significant feature is that while performing tasks, AI agents identify reasons for success and failure, extract actionable knowledge and operational insights, and do not simply store generated improvement proposals. This allows AI agents to take over tasks such as prompt adjustments and evaluation criteria updates, which were previously performed continuously by experts. Furthermore, by deploying AI within the customer's environment, it continuously adapts to individual rules and judgment criteria that arise during business operations, realizing a business foundation that evolves with people and the environment.  Figure 1: Overview of the technologyFujitsu applied this newly developed technology to the following two areas and evaluated its accuracy:1. Automated enhancement and continuous evolution of business-specific LLMsThis technology can be applied to the entire process of building business-specific LLMs. Multi-AI agents autonomously execute and optimize a series of steps such as data selection, adjustment of learning conditions, evaluation, and improvement, which were previously handled by experts. Each AI agent generates improvement proposals based on business execution results and evaluation results, and by verifying and reflecting only the effective ones, it continuously improves model performance. This significantly reduces the need for tasks previously performed by experts, realizing a mechanism where AI autonomously continues to evolve within business operations.Figure 2: Automated enhancement and continuous improvement of business-specific LLMs by self-evolving multi-AI agent technologyFujitsu automatically enhanced "Takane" for multiple domains such as manufacturing, healthcare, finance, and public administration, and continuously improved it through operations. Through operational use, continuous improvements were implemented, resulting in a significant average accuracy improvement of 28 points compared to pre-specialization performance. In the medical field, for example, the application of this technology enables structured extraction of information tailored to specific business operations, such as extracting diagnostic names, progression stages, and treatment policies from unstructured data such as medical records and test results, in a consistent format. This not only improves the accuracy of responses but also demonstrates that multi-AI agents can automate the process of building and improving business-specific LLMs, which previously required design and adjustment based on specialized knowledge, and continuously optimize them through operations. This enables companies to build AI tailored to their own operations in a short period and continuously improve it in response to changes in operations, without heavily relying on AI specialists.Figure 3: Benchmark evaluation results before and after domain-specific optimizationFurthermore, under the OneFujitsu initiative[2], Fujitsu has been promoting the global standardization of internal IT, data, and business processes. By globally applying this technology and the multi-AI agent platform equipped with "Takane," Fujitsu is achieving autonomous business execution and accelerating management speed, thereby accelerating the transition to Data & AI-driven management.2. Application to Design Specification Search in Large-Scale Business SystemsThis technology was applied to AI agent-based document search for design specifications of Fujitsu's electronic health record system for medium-to-large hospitals and business solutions for local governments. Traditionally, identifying the scope of impact for software modifications due to legal revisions or policy changes required skilled experts with deep knowledge of regulations, business processes, and system architecture. With this technology, AI agents now learn from past search results, failure cases, and human corrections. As a result, they autonomously improve search range expansion and document extraction strategies. This reduces the effort required for designing and improving search logic and also improves accuracy. This indicates that AI agents did not merely repeat searches, but learned and applied the exploration techniques used by skilled experts, such as checking related peripheral documents during operations and not excluding seemingly irrelevant documents if they belong to the same business domain. Going forward, Fujitsu will apply these insights and technologies to its AI-Driven Software Development Platform to further enhance and streamline the overall design and development process.Future plansFujitsu plans to integrate this technology into its proprietary AI platform and offer it as a core technology to support the in-house development and autonomous operation of business-specific AI. Furthermore, as one of the advanced AI technologies within the Fujitsu Kozuchi AI platform, Fujitsu will promote its application to a wide range of areas requiring specialized knowledge and continuous improvement.Additionally, by combining insights from joint research with Associate Professor Graham Neubig and Assistant Professor Tim Dettmers from Carnegie Mellon University and Fujitsu's developed generative AI reconstruction technology, Fujitsu will advance the development of technology to operate self-evolving multi-AI agent systems with less memory and power. This aims to enable the use of AI teams that continuously learn from operations not only in cloud environments but also in highly confidential on-premises and edge environments.Fujitsu aims to realize sovereign AI that can continuously learn not only in the cloud but also in on-premises and edge environments. Furthermore, by enabling AI to learn from on-site failures, human instructions, and environmental changes in real-time, and safely apply this knowledge to subsequent tasks, Fujitsu will evolve AI into an intelligent foundation that grows with the workplace. This will solve societal challenges such as the shortage of specialized personnel, adaptation to regulatory changes, succession of tribal knowledge, and advancement of on-site operations, thereby creating a future where people and AI learn from each other to evolve entire industries.[1] Self-evolving multi-AI agent technology:A technology where multiple AI agents divide tasks, execute them, and continuously and safely improve their subsequent actions based on the results, human feedback, and environmental changes such as policy revisions and specification changes.[2] OneFujitsu initiative: An initiative to define common global standard processes (Golden Standard) across Fujitsu, unifying and optimizing operations across organizations and countries.Fujitsu’s Commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations in 2015 represent a set of common goals to be achieved worldwide by 2030.Fujitsu’s purpose - “to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation” — is a promise to contribute to the vision of a better future empowered by the SDGs.About FujitsuFujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers around the globe, our 100,000 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 3.5 trillion yen (US$23 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: global.fujitsuPress ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic, Investor and Analyst Relations DivisionInquiries  Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, May 21, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Eisai Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo, CEO: Haruo Naito, “Eisai”) announced today the presentation of clinical research across its oncology portfolio and pipeline during the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting (#ASCO26), which is taking place in Chicago, Illinois and online from May 29 to June 2.Notable data include findings from a real-world evidence analysis comparing first-line lenvatinib (LENVIMA®), the orally available multiple receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) discovered by Eisai, versus dabrafenib (BRAF inhibitor) plus trametinib (MEK inhibitor) in patients with BRAF-mutated differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC). The poster presentation will share insights from real-world clinical practice to inform treatment considerations for patients with this molecularly defined subset of DTC (Abstract #6052). Currently, lenvatinib is recommended as a preferred Category 1 systemic therapy regimen for the treatment of progressive, radioactive iodine-refractory DTC in the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)*1 Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines®) for Thyroid Carcinoma.An additional poster presentation will feature an analysis from the pivotal Phase 3 CLEAR study evaluating efficacy outcomes by patterns of progression in patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC) who received lenvatinib plus pembrolizumab (KEYTRUDA®*2) MSD’s (Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA) anti-PD-1 therapy, versus sunitinib (multiple receptor TKI) in the first-line setting. These findings build on the body of evidence supporting the established role of lenvatinib plus pembrolizumab in the first-line treatment setting for patients with advanced RCC (NCT02811861; Abstract #4527). Lenvatinib incombination with pembrolizumab is recommended as a preferred Category 1 first-line systemic therapy regimen for the treatment of patients with advanced clear cell RCC and a preferred Category 2A systemic therapy regimen for the treatment of patients with advanced non-clear cell RCC in the NCCN Guidelines® for Kidney Cancer."Lenvatinib continues to play an important role in the treatment of some of the most difficult-to-treat cancers, supported by more than a decade of clinical and real-world evidence," said Dr. Corina Dutcus, Senior Vice President, Oncology Global Clinical Development Lead at Eisai Inc. "At ASCO 2026, Eisai is presenting new research that reinforces this foundation and deepens the clinical evidence for lenvatinib across its established indications, giving healthcare providers valuable information to help them care for their patients. This work, alongside our ongoing pipeline research, reflects Eisai's dedication to providing support for the communities we serve as part of our human health care concept."Additional research from Eisai’s pipeline includes an online publication highlighting analyses from Phase1 trials evaluating E7386*3, a CREB-binding protein (CBP)/β-catenin interaction inhibitor, to inform cardiac safety assessments in early-stage oncology development (Abstract #e24005).This release discusses investigational compounds and investigational uses for FDA-approved products. It is not intended to convey conclusions about efficacy and safety. There is no guarantee that any investigational compounds or investigational uses of FDA-approved products will successfully complete clinical development or gain FDA approval.The full list of Eisai presentations is included below. These abstracts will be made available via the ASCO website on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 5:00 PM EDTThe following presentations represent studies including lenvatinib treatment sponsored by MSD.In March 2018, Eisai and MSD, through an affiliate, entered into a strategic collaboration for the worldwide co-development and co-commercialization of lenvatinib, both as monotherapy and in combination with MSD’s anti-PD-1 therapy, pembrolizumab. KEYTRUDA plus LENVIMA is approved in the U.S., the EU, Japan and other countries for the treatment of advanced RCC and certain types of advanced endometrial carcinoma. Lenvatinib is approved as KISPLYX® for advanced RCC in the EU.The following presentation includes a study on taletrectinib treatment sponsored by Nuvation Bio Inc.(Corporate Headquarters: New York, “Nuvation Bio”).In January 2026, we acquired from Nuvation Bio the exclusive rights to develop, obtain regulatory approval for, and commercialize taletrectinib, next-generation ROS1 inhibitor for the treatment of ROS1-positivenon-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, Russia, Turkey, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, and India. Following the submission of a marketing authorization application (MAA) to the European Medicines Agency (EMA) in March 2026, which was validated and accepted for full approval consideration with a standard review timeline, additional filings are planned for the U.K., Canada and other regions included in Eisai’s licensed territories.The following presentation includes a study on serplulimab treatment sponsored by Shanghai Henlius Biotech, Inc. (Headquarters: Shanghai, “Henlius”).In February 2026, we acquired from Henlius the exclusive rights to commercialize serplulimab, a novelanti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody in Japan. In Japan, Henlius is currently conducting a Phase II bridging clinical trial for extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC), and plans to submit an application for fiscal year 2026 based on the results of this trial as well as the Phase III clinical trial data that supported approvals for this indication in China and Europe.Media Inquiries:Public Relations Department,Eisai Co., Ltd.+81-(0)3-3817-51201. Eisai’s Focus on CancerEisai positions Oncology as one of its key strategic areas, and aims to contribute to the cure of cancers through the discovery of innovative new drugs with new targets and mechanisms of action under the Deep Human Biology Learning (DHBL) drug discovery and development organization. By utilizing biomarker data obtained from our products to elucidate the mechanisms of the incidence and root causes of cancer, as well as drug resistance, and using Eisai Group's precision chemistry technology to turn undruggable intracellular therapeutic targets into druggable ones, we will create new backbone therapeutic drugs.*1 NCCN makes no warranties of any kind whatsoever regarding their content, use or application and disclaims any responsibility for their application or use in any way.*2 KEYTRUDA® is a registered trademark of Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway,NJ, USA.*3 E7386 is created through collaboration research between Eisai and PRISM BioLab Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kanagawa).  Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, Japan, May 21, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) will begin sales in Japan tomorrow (April 22, 2026) of the Honda Super-ONE, a new compact EV model.Under the grand concept defined as “e: Dash BOOSTER,” the Super-ONE was developed as a compact EV designed to transform everyday mobility into an exciting and uplifting experience. Based on the Honda N-ONE e:, the Super-ONE is built with a dedicated chassis with a vehicle width that is wider than N-ONE e:, and adopts a variety of features that make the in-vehicle experience more enjoyable for customers. All-new Super-ONEThe name “Super-ONE” represents the aspiration of Honda to create a vehicle that transcends conventional norms for EVs and standards of mini-vehicles (“super”) and delivers customer value unique only to Honda (“one and only”).In addition to excellent environmental performance and everyday usability, the Super-ONE will deliver an exciting and uplifting driving experience by combining the “joy of driving” enabled by the sporty driving characteristics unique to compact EVs, with sensory experiences that stimulate all of the driver’s senses, including visual and auditory senses.Honda is now adding the Super-ONE as a model with enhanced value derived from its “fun” characteristics to its EV lineup that includes the N-VAN e: commercial-use mini-EV, the N-ONE e: mini-EV, and the all-new Insight crossover passenger EV. Moreover, Honda will continue to expand its EV lineup in line with the needs of the customers in Japan, including the scheduled launch of an EV variation of the popular N-BOX in 2028. Key features of the Super-ONEDesignAs key feature of the exterior design, the blister fenders encasing the wide tires emphasize a low and wide stance, expressing a sense of dynamic driving. Moreover, the aerodynamic design developed exclusively for this model, inducing front and rear air ducts, combines practical features that support excellent driving performance, with functional beauty.For the interior, the sports seats designed exclusively for this model feature the asymmetric layout of blue surface material, adding a sense of playfulness, and the horizontal orientation of the instrument panel realizes a clear field of vision which will enable the driver to focus more on driving.PackagingBased on the N-ONE e: platform, which realized a surprisingly spacious cabin that defies its compact exterior, the tread was widened by 10 mm, resulting in further enhanced handling performance. The Super-ONE inherits the dive-down and tip-up mechanism of rear seats from the N Series, delivering both the spatial value of the vehicle and fun driving experience at a high level. Dynamics Featuring a lightest-in-class*1 vehicle weight of 1,090 kg, a wide tread of 1,345 mm and wide, large-diameter tires, the Super-ONE achieves excellent handling with high stability even during cornering and at high-speed driving. In addition, five drive modes — ECON, CITY, NORMAL, SPORT, and BOOST — are available, enabling the driver to select according to their preference. In the CITY mode, the driver can use the Single Pedal Control (One-pedal Driving)*2 function which enables the driver to accelerate, decelerate and even bring the vehicle to a complete stop using only the accelerator pedal.*1 Honda internal research as of May 2026.*2 The Single Pedal Control (also known as One-pedal Driving) is a driver-assistive function; therefore, there is a limit to the capability of the system. Please do not overestimate the capabilities of the system and drive safely while paying constant attention to your surroundings and using brake pedal as needed.Power unit The adoption of a compact e-Axle and a slim, high-capacity battery enhances the spatial value of the Super-ONE. The BOOST Mode developed exclusively for this model increases the maximum power output from 47kW of the NORMAL Modes to 70kW to enable the power unit to fully unleash its performance potential to realize powerful and sharp acceleration.Moreover, by synchronizing the simulated 7-speed transmission that reproduces the gearshift feel of a traditional multi-gear transmission and the Active Sound Control system that produces and plays a powerful, “virtual” engine sound inside the cabin in accordance with driver input through the accelerator, the Super-ONE enables the driver to enjoy the feeling as if driving an engine-powered sporty vehicle, while offering the advantage of an EV. In addition to enhanced output and sound effects, visual excitement is also created through LED instrument panel line illumination on the front passenger side and a triple-meter display that changes from blue to purple when BOOST Mode is activated.The Super-ONE realizes a range per charge of 274 km (170 miles)*3 in WLTC mode*4, and a charging time of approximately 4.5 hours*5 with regular charging and approximately 30 minutes*6 with fast charging, reducing the stress of waiting for a charge.Furthermore, with the use of the Honda Power Supply Connector*7, an external AC power output device, the Super-ONE can output electricity of up to 1,500W, which can be utilized to use electric appliances away from home and/or as a backup power source in case of emergency.*3 The range per charge is measured under the specified test conditions. The range may vary significantly depending on the usage environment (weather, traffic congestion, etc.) and driving style (sudden acceleration, use of air conditioning, etc.) of each customer.*4 WLTC (Worldwide harmonized Light vehicle Test Cycles) mode is an internationally standardized driving mode consisting of city, suburban and highway driving modes, with time allocated according to average use time.*5 Approximate time it takes to fully charge the battery from the time the low charge warning light comes on using a standard charger with output of more than 6kW.*6 Approximate time it takes to charge the battery to 80% from the time the low charge warning light comes on using a fast charger with output of more than 50kW (The charging time may be longer especially in summer and winter).*7 Dealer optionOther featuresThe Super-ONE became the first Honda compact model in Japan to be equipped with the Bose*3 Premium Sound System as standard equipment. The system was developed jointly with BOSE Corporation, adopting the Bose original Dynamic Speed Compensation technology. The system includes eight speakers including a 13.1-liter high-capacity subwoofer installed in the cargo area and delivers well-balanced and high-quality sounds – from powerful deep bass to clear highs – and delivers an immersive audio experience.Moreover, the Super-ONE is equipped with a 9-inch Honda CONNECT display with Google*9 as standard equipment. In addition to supporting a wide range of services offered through Honda Total Care Premium, the system enables seamless use of a variety of applications, including Google Maps*9, between the Super-ONE and the user’s smartphone.*8 Bose is a trademark of Bose Corporation based in the U.S.*9 Google, Google Maps, Google Play and other marks are trademarks of Google LLCHonda SENSING*10(standard equipment)List of Honda SENSING functions available for the all-new Insight1) Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS)2) Lead Car Departure Notification System3) Pedestrian Collision Mitigation Steering System4) Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System5) Traffic Sign Recognition6) Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow7) Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)8) Traffic Jam Assist9) Auto High Beam Headlights10) Collision Mitigation Throttle Control*1111) Rear Collision Mitigation Throttle Control*1112) Low Speed Brake Function*1113) Unintended Acceleration Mitigation*1214) Parking Sensor System*10 Honda SENSING functions are intended to assist the driver: therefore, there is a limit to the capabilities (e.g. recognition capability and control capability) of the individual functions of Honda SENSING. Please do not overestimate the capabilities of any Honda SENSING function and drive safely while paying constant attention to your surroundings.For more information about Honda SENSING, please visit the Honda website: https://global.honda/en/tech/Safety_and_driver-assistive_technologies_Honda_SENSING/*11 The three functions – Collision Mitigation Throttle Control, Rear Collision Mitigation Throttle Control and Low Speed Brake Function – are collectively called Low Speed Braking Control.*12 The factory default setting for the function is off. Turning on this function requires a separate setting using special equipment available at Honda dealers. A separate setup fee (dealer option) is required.Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) in JapanModelDriveMax # of occupantsPrice including 10% consumption taxSuper-ONEFF43,390,200 yen* The above prices are manufacturer's suggested retail prices (including 10% consumption tax) and are for reference only.* Sales prices are determined independently by each sales company.* Prices do not include insurance premium, taxes (excluding consumption tax) and cost related to vehicle registrations.* Based on the automobile recycling law, a separate recycling charge will be necessary. Please contact the sales company for more details.* The recycling charge includes a recycling deposit and fund management cost.Body colors Boost Violet Pearl (Honda original new color) *1Platinum White Pearl *1Charge Yellow *1Luminous Gray *1Crystal Black PearlBoost Violet Pearl & Black (Two-tone color) *2Platinum White Pearl & Black (Two-tone color) *2Charge Yellow & Black (Two-tone color) *2Luminous Gray & Black (Two-tone color) *2*1 There is an additional charge of 33,000 yen (30,000 yen excluding 10% consumption tax) *2 There is an additional charge of 104,500 yen (95,000 yen excluding 10% consumption tax)  Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

KAWASAKI, Japan, May 21, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Limited announced today that it has begun building a Carbon Footprint of Products (CFP) calculation platform across the Panasonic Group. This was achieved by introducing Fujitsu's "Sustainability Value Accelerator" [1] CFP calculation solution to Panasonic Digital Co., Ltd., an IT business company of the Panasonic Group. Fujitsu will provide continuous support for the implementation and application of this platform by Panasonic Digital across the Panasonic Group until its full-scale operation is scheduled to begin in April 2027.This platform will promote the efficiency and standardization of various CFP calculation tasks across the Panasonic Group. Furthermore, by establishing a mechanism that can flexibly adapt to an increasing number of products and changes in regulations, it will support the decarbonization of the entire supply chain and contribute to accelerating sustainability management.Background In recent years, the manufacturing industry has faced strong demands to reduce its environmental impact across the entire product lifecycle. Concurrently, the increasing need for information disclosure driven by evolving social conditions and the growing burden of CFP calculation operations due to the rising number of products have become urgent challenges. Within the Panasonic Group, where multiple affiliated companies perform CFP calculations, the importance of centralizing and managing data tailored to each company's business model has increased. To address the anticipated growth in product numbers and ongoing changes in domestic and international regulations, establishing a standardized CFP calculation process and a mechanism to enhance operational efficiency had become indispensable.Against this backdrop, Panasonic Digital adopted Fujitsu's "Sustainability Value Accelerator" offering. This offering, developed under Fujitsu's "Uvance" business model, ensures data traceability across companies and industries and supports the realization of a circular economy. In collaboration with Fujitsu, Panasonic Digital has begun building a platform to support CFP calculation across the Panasonic Group.Features of the platformThis platform leverages technical expertise Fujitsu has cultivated through its collaboration in the Partnership for Carbon Transparency (PACT), an initiative hosted by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) [2] . It is equipped with functions that rapidly identify and incorporate domestic and international regulatory trends, ensuring compliance with industry standards.1. High interoperability and scalability compliant with industry standardsFujitsu's CFP calculation solution includes external system integration capabilities that conform to the global standard interfaces defined by WBCSD and PACT. This allows for smooth data linkage between different systems without the need for extensive modifications. Furthermore, customers can flexibly customize input fields themselves, providing high scalability and customizability.2. Efficient integration with existing systems and optimized operationsThe platform supports efficient integration with the Panasonic Group's existing systems, addressing the specific functional requirements of each group company. Furthermore, by providing consistent support from the introduction of the CFP calculation solution through its operation and maintenance, Fujitsu will enable the standardization and holistic optimization of the group's CFP calculation processes, thereby contributing to increased operational efficiency.3. Support for environmental information disclosure utilizing CFP dataThe platform efficiently collects and stores CFP data across the entire supply chain. It supports the calculation and aggregation of CO2 emissions, visualization of environmental impact data, and the generation of reports and certificates. This functionality enables flexible traceability management that adapts to growing product numbers and evolving regulatory changes, thereby contributing to comprehensive environmental information disclosure.Moving forward, under its "Uvance" business model, which originates from addressing societal challenges, Fujitsu aims to achieve cross-industry and cross-company value chain traceability. Through this, it will balance business growth with solving societal challenges, thereby advancing sustainability management.About the "Sustainability Value Accelerator"Through the "Sustainability Value Accelerator," Fujitsu goes beyond mere CFP calculations to aggregate and leverage information across a company's entire value chain, enabling accurate disclosure that adapts to evolving legal regulations and market demands. This allows customers to streamline the costs associated with complying with increasingly complex environmental regulations and to formulate and implement sustainable business strategies that directly enhance corporate value.Furthermore, by transforming environmental initiatives into new revenue opportunities for companies, this solution helps dramatically enhance competitive advantage and business growth in the marketplace.Furthermore, Fujitsu will apply cutting-edge technologies such as AI and Materials Informatics (MI) to the “Sustainability Value Accelerator,” accelerating the transition to resource-circulating businesses based on customer data. This will support product development that efficiently utilizes alternative materials with low environmental impact and recyclable materials. Additionally, through advanced data analysis, Fujitsu will create new marketplaces and contribute to the efficiency of the entire value chain.[1] Sustainability Value Accelerator: An offering that collects verifiable traceability data across companies and industries, aiming to enhance value chain transparency, optimize processes holistically, and support the creation of new business models.[2] World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD): An organization led by CEOs from approximately 200 global companies, dedicated to achieving a sustainable society through business activities. Fujitsu holds a board position.Fujitsu's Commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations in 2015 represent a set of common goals to be achieved worldwide by 2030.Fujitsu's purpose - "to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation" - is a promise to contribute to the vision of a better future empowered by the SDGs.About FujitsuFujitsu's purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers around the globe, our 100,000 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 3.5 trillion yen (US$23 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: global.fujitsuPress ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic, Investor and Analyst Relations DivisionInquiries Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TAIPEI, TAIWAN, May 21, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Sharp Corporation will launch Poketomo, a Conversational AI character, on July 1 in Taiwan. This marks its first launch outside of Japan market.Poketomo is a conversational AI character that stays close to "you", empathizing with your feelings-whether you're having fun, feeling happy, or feeling lonely-and offering a comforting presence and someone to talk to. Since its debut in December 2025, it has been welcomed by many customers and has engaged in countless conversations.The Taiwan version (*1) of Poketomo supports conversations in Traditional Chinese. Both the Poketomo robot and smartphone app will be introduced as in Japan. The robot is palm-sized, measuring approximately 12 cm in height and weighing approximately 194g. It enables expressive communication through gestures and motions, as well as a rainbow-colored light on its belly. By linking with the app, conversations and memories continue seamlessly, helping Poketomo deepen its relationship with "you" over time.Sharp has also launched official Taiwan Traditional Chinese social media accounts on Instagram and Threads. These channels will share a serialized comic depicting everyday moments of life with Poketomo, as well as videos that illustrate how customers might interact with Poketomo in daily life.Today, May 20, Sharp held an unveiling event at Denwell Taipei (Taipei, Taiwan). Starting today, pre-orders are being accepted on a rolling basis at physical retail locations in Taiwan-including mobile device retailers and consumer electronics stores-as well as through various e-commerce sites (*2).Highlights from the unveiling eventVenue: Denwell Taipei (Taipei, Taiwan)Main FeaturesPoketomo launches in Taiwan, a first outside JapanInheriting core features and concept with Traditional Chinese language supportPre-orders start from May 20 via retail stores and e-commerce sites in TaiwanSeries NameProduct NameModel NumberPriceConversational AI Character Poketomolocal name: 口袋同萌Meerkat-Inspired CharacterCompanion robotSR-C01TW-WOpen pricingSmartphone app―NT$128/monthPoketomo RobotOptional AccessoriesAbout SharpFor more than 110 years, Sharp Corporation has been developing pioneering, world‑first and industry-first products and technologies primarily in electronics. Based on its business creed "Sincerity and Creativity" the company has established its corporate slogan "In step with your future." and aims to create New Cultures through innovative products and services in every aspect of how people live and work.For more information, please visit: https://global.sharp/  Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

BRISBANE, AUS, May 21, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hitachi Energy has successfully delivered and is now supporting the Ulinda Park battery energy storage system (BESS) in Queensland, Australia, through the supply of power converters and a new HMAX Energy(*1) service agreement. Developed and operated by Akaysha Energy(*2), the 155 megawatt (MW) / 298 MWh project is designed to support grid stability, firm renewable generation, and participate in Australia’s National Electricity Market(NEM), including Frequency Control Ancillary Services (FCAS).(*1) About HMAX Energy(*2) About Akaysha EnergyThe coming decades will place new demands on the global electricity system, as power becomes the foundation for economic growth, AI, digitalization, and the clean energy transition. As Australia’s grid evolves to integrate renewable energy at scale, maintaining long-term reliability has become a key constraint on system growth. Located in Queensland’s Western Downs region, Ulinda Park operates in one of Australia’s most demanding electricity environments. As the energy system becomes more dynamic and decentralized, maintaining availability, fast response, and regulatory compliance throughout the full lifecycle is critical.With proven expertise gained from some of the world's most challenging BESS deployments, Hitachi Energy first delivered a complete technical solution for Ulinda Park: power conversion, control technology, factory testing, commissioning, and regulatory integration support required to enable successful entry into the NEM.To sustain performance and reliability, Akaysha Energy entered into a 20-year long-term service agreement (LTSA) with Hitachi Energy. Delivered as part of the HMAX Energy suite, including IoT (Internet of Things) connectivity across assets, the agreement future-proofs Ulinda Park into a software-enabled, performance-managed system that contributes to the stability and reliability of Queensland’s electricity system.Through these type of service agreements, Hitachi Energy enables customers to plan, predict, and prevent operational disruptions by combining long-term planning with continuous monitoring, predictive insights, and preventive maintenance, supported by 24/7 remote and on-site expertise. As AI becomes more integrated with physical assets, it also becomes part of the service offering.The agreement also establishes clear accountability for performance and availability across the full asset lifecycle. AI-enabled support solutions strengthen the ability to predict potential issues before they occur, helping to ensure reliable market participation and regulatory compliance, while maintaining the safe and stable operation of one of Queensland’s largest battery energy storage systems.“As Australia accelerates renewables integration, reliability, predictability, and scale become critical differentiators for power conversion solutions. The country’s energy profile and mix of resources uniquely demonstrates what a digitally-enabled, distributed grid can achieve. Hitachi Energy is proud to play a key role in Ulinda Park operations so the assets can operate safely, meet market and regulatory demands, and deliver the fast response for now and for the future,” added Massimo Danieli, CEO, Grid Automation, Hitachi Energy.“The future energy system will be built on asset intelligence,” said Wolf Mueller, CEO, Service, Hitachi Energy. “Battery storage projects like Ulinda Park show the powerful combination of deep technology expertise, advanced digital skills and long-term service partnerships - supporting customers throughout the lifecycle of their assets.”“Ulinda Park is now delivering fast frequency response and energy shifting in the National Electricity Market, improving system stability and giving us the flexibility to respond to market signals,” said Feri Hamori, Chief Operating Officer, Akaysha Energy. “With a standardized platform in place and a strong services solution, we are well-positioned to build on this performance as our footprint expands”.What is HMAX Energy? The electrification of many industries and the rise of new power-intensive sectors are accelerating the need to expand and modernize the power grid. In most countries, the grid infrastructure has already exceeded its expected lifetime and was not designed to meet today’s demands. Increasing the availability and extending the lifetime of existing assets has never been more critical, making partnerships more important than ever.HMAX Energy is Hitachi's AI-powered suite of services and solutions – designed to safeguard critical energy infrastructure while enabling operational efficiency. Delivered through trusted customer partnerships, HMAX Energy optimizes planning, prediction, and prevention – strengthening energy security and resilience. At its core, HMAX Energy enables asset intelligence - laying the foundation for a Physical AI future.About Hitachi EnergyHitachi Energy is a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives. With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next. With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.https://www.hitachienergy.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachienergyhttps://x.com/HitachiEnergyAbout Hitachi, Ltd.Through its Social Innovation Business (SIB) that brings together IT, OT(Operational Technology) and products, Hitachi aims to be a global leader in continuously transforming social infrastructure through digital, contributing to a harmonized society where the environment, wellbeing, and economic growth are in balance. Hitachi operates worldwide across four sectors – Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility, and Connective Industries – as well as a Strategic SIB Business Unit focused on new growth areas. With Lumada at its core, Hitachi creates value by combining data, technology and domain knowledge to solve customer and social challenges. Revenues for FY2025 (ended March 31, 2026) totaled 10,586.7 billion yen, with 606 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 290,000 employees worldwide. Visit us at www.hitachi.com. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, May 20, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The Nippon Foundation, in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan and the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO, will host the inaugural Island States Ocean Summit in Tokyo, bringing together approximately 300 participants, including Heads of State or Government, ministers, and senior officials around 30 island states in the Pacific, Caribbean, Asia, Africa, and Indian Ocean regions, as well as representatives of United Nations agencies and other international organizations (as of May 13).Island states are among the most vulnerable to sea level rise, ocean pollution, and other impacts of climate change. While these issues are addressed through broader international frameworks such as International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS), there is also growing recognition of the value of more focused discussions on ocean-related challenges that can support concrete policymaking and implementation.This Summit will be the first international summit of its scale, which is dedicated specifically to ocean issues and island states. During the Summit, discussions will be co-chaired by H.E. Surangel Whipps Jr., President of the Republic of Palau, together with fellow co-chairs, and will focus on the urgent challenges facing island states. The Summit will promote Sustainable Ocean Planning and Management (SOPM), an evidence-based and climate-resilient approach that provides these states with a comprehensive, strategic, and future-oriented framework designed to guide decision-making about the overall sustainable use and conservation of a nation's ocean resources.The Summit discussions will be co-chaired by:Yohei Sasakawa, Honorary Chair of The Nippon FoundationVidar Helgesen, Executive Secretary of IOCH.E. Surangel Whipps Jr., President of the Republic of Palau and Chair of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS)The Summit is being held within the framework of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030), and its outcomes will contribute to upcoming global discussions on biodiversity, climate change, and ocean governance, including COP17 of the Convention on Biological Diversity and COP31 of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.Background and ObjectivesIsland States, especially Small Island Developing States, are widely recognized as being among the states most affected by impacts of climate change and face an urgent need to strengthen their resilience in response to unprecedented environmental changes.The Island States Ocean Summit is the first international summit which is dedicated specifically to oceans and island states and aims to explore pathways that support the long-term resilience and self-reliance of SIDS. In collaboration with leaders from government, academia, industry, and the ocean community, the Summit will promote the development of new action plans that support the conservation of marine environments while enabling the sustainable use of ocean resources.The Summit discussions will be co-chaired by H.E. Surangel Whipps Jr., President of the Republic of Palau, Mr. Vidar Helgesen, Executive Secretary of IOC, and Yohei Sasakawa, Honorary Chair of The Nippon Foundation. On the final day of the Summit, a new initiative aimed at driving global-scale transformation and innovation is expected to be announced.The outcomes of the Summit will contribute to future international discussions on biodiversity, climate change, and ocean governance, including COP17 of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and COP31 of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), through IOC. This Japan-led initiative is expected to make a significant contribution to supporting island states around the world.The Nippon Foundation and Support for Island StatesFor decades, the Nippon Foundation has supported island states around the world, particularly those in the Pacific region, which became important partners for Japan’s maritime and economic activities.In 1989, the Foundation established the Sasakawa Pacific Island Nations Fund and has since supported capacity development in maritime affairs and ocean science, while providing patrol vessels and small boats to Pacific island states.IOCThe Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO is the UN’s lead body for ocean science, promoting international cooperation to strengthen the management, sustainable use, and resilience of the ocean. Bringing together 153 Member States, the IOC coordinates global efforts in ocean observations and services, tsunami warning systems, ocean science, capacity development, and ocean literacy, ensuring that science effectively informs policy, society, and sustainable ocean governance. Through its work, the IOC contributes to UNESCO’s mission to advance scientific knowledge and build capacity as foundations for peace, societal progress, and sustainable development. As the coordinator of the UN Ocean Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030), the IOC leads global efforts to transform ocean knowledge into action for the benefit of people and the planet.Sustainable Ocean Planning and Management (SOPM)Sustainable Ocean Planning and Management (SOPM) is a comprehensive, strategic and future-oriented framework designed to guide decision-making about the overall sustainable use and conservation of a nation's entire ocean resources. It is a whole-of-society, whole-of-government approach that serves as a unifying umbrella framework for ocean-related governance at all scales.In June 2025, the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO’s Member States adopted a 5-year Strategy (2025-2030) on Sustainable Ocean Planning and Management with the mission to equip every nation with the capacity to develop sustainable ocean plans.By developing integrated plans for fisheries, tourism, renewable energy, and other ocean-based industries, SOPM helps countries strengthen climate resilience while ensuring the long-term sustainability of marine ecosystems and coastal communities.About The Nippon Foundation https://www.nippon-foundation.or.jp/The Nippon Foundation is Japan’s largest philanthropic foundation, established in 1962. Guided by the principle “Together, for pain and hope. Together, for the future,” the Foundation supports a broad range of initiatives including humanitarian assistance, disability inclusion, child welfare, disaster response, and ocean conservation.Media ContactIsland States Ocean Summit Press Desk (within Kyodo PR)Email: isos-pr@kyodo-pr.co.jp Press Release: https://www.acnnewswire.com/docs/files/2026520.pdf  Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

Tokyo and Kawasaki, Japan, May 20, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Trusco Nakayama Corporation and Fujitsu Limited today announced the acceleration of Trusco Nakayama's personnel transfer decision-making process. This was achieved by leveraging "Fujitsu Data Intelligence PaaS", [1] an all-in-one operation platform from Fujitsu's Uvance business model that integrates data utilization with business execution. This initiative involved the rapid development of an application in approximately four months, utilizing AI and mathematical optimization models to propose personnel transfer plans that reflect Trusco Nakayama's diverse HR systems and HR decision-makers’ criteria. Trusco Nakayama’s HR team has been using the tool to support their decision-making since the personnel transfers carried out in April 2026.Overview of the InitiativeGiven the nature of HR operations, where the experience, tacit knowledge, and situational judgment of personnel are crucial, Fujitsu's Forward Deployed Engineers (FDE) worked closely with Trusco Nakayama's HR section to understand and streamline the personnel transfer process. Subsequently, both companies collaborated to accelerate the personnel transfer decision-making process using data and AI, rapidly developing an application that proposes transfer plans considering complex factors to HR personnel. This application features three key characteristics that support HR personnel in reviewing and making decisions on personnel transfer, thereby contributing to the efficiency of Trusco Nakayama's personnel transfer decision-making:1. Centralized management of information from dispersed systemsThis application consolidates HR data from various dispersed systems and Excel files within Trusco Nakayama onto Fujitsu Data Intelligence PaaS, enabling centralized management. This allows for comprehensive utilization of information necessary for personnel transfer planning, facilitating multi-faceted considerations.2. Creation of personnel transfer plans using mathematical optimization modelsIn some cases, Trusco Nakayama considers transfers for approximately 100 employees in a single personnel reshuffle, resulting in an extremely large number of possible combinations (10^158). The application uses a mathematical optimization model, uniquely developed by Fujitsu for this initiative, to derive optimal personnel transfers that satisfy various conditions, such as years of service, as input criteria from this vast number of combinations. This has reduced the time required to create personnel transfer plans by approximately 98%.3. AI-powered interactive decision supportAn AI chat function for HR personnel has been developed, incorporating Trusco Nakayama's HR information and the daily decision-making perspectives that HR personnel have traditionally emphasized in personnel transfers. HR personnel can interact with the AI to confirm whether the personnel transfer plans generated by the mathematical optimization model have considered all relevant aspects. This allows HR personnel to make final decisions on personnel transfers, taking into account insights gained through dialogue with the AI, such as employee career aspirations and the impact of placements, which might not be fully captured by quantitative data alone.Future PlansTrusco Nakayama will promote strategic personnel transfers based on the initial plans rapidly generated by considering various factors. The company will continue to build a human resource strategy mechanism that fosters the growth of individual employees and the sustainable development of its business, incorporating its unique systems and initiatives.Fujitsu will further strengthen its co-creation approach with FDEs, rapidly advancing projects by deeply engaging with clients' at operational sites. Furthermore, Fujitsu will support data-driven transformations for various management and operational challenges, extending beyond the HR domain, through technology.Additionally, under its Uvance business model, which addresses societal challenges, Fujitsu will realize advanced decision-making in both financial and non-financial aspects through data and AI, driving corporate value enhancement and sustainable growth.[1] Fujitsu Data Intelligence PaaS:A platform composed of the AI platform "Fujitsu Kozuchi," "Fujitsu Track and Trust"—which enables cross-enterprise and cross-industry data collaboration and traceability through technologies including blockchain, and data platforms such as "Palantir Foundry" and "Microsoft Azure." © Palantir Technologies Inc.About TRUSCO NAKAYAMA CORPORATIONTrusco Nakayama is a specialized wholesaler of indirect materials (PRO TOOL), including work tools, measuring tools and cutting tools used at manufacturing sites. The company publishes approximately 150,000 copies of its comprehensive PRO TOOL catalog, the "TRUSCO Orange Book," annually. It also lists approximately 4.55 million items on its PRO TOOL search site, "TRUSCO Orange Book.Com". Through these activities, Trusco Nakayama works to improve the convenience of materials procurement at manufacturing sites. Official siteAbout 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 100,000 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 3.5 trillion yen (US$23 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: global.fujitsuPress ContactsTRUSCO NAKAYAMA CORPORATIONE-mail: info@trusco.co.jpFujitsu LimitedPublic, Investor and Analyst Relations DivisionInquiries  Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, May 19, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE:6501, "Hitachi") today announced a strategic partnership with Anthropic PBC (“Anthropic”), a global leader in AI safety research and trusted AI models, to further strengthen the “Lumada 3.0” business model.As artificial intelligence evolves beyond cyberspace to directly influence real-world systems-otherwise known as physical AI-demand is rapidly growing for the safe and seamless deployment of AI in mission-critical environments.This alliance combines Hitachi and Anthropic will combine Hitachi’s deep domain knowledge built over more than 110 years, along with its expertise in IT, OT (operational technology), and products, with Anthropic’s frontier AI capabilities. Together, the companies will accelerate the advancement of system engineering, operations, and cybersecurity for critical infrastructure sectors including energy, transportation, manufacturing, and finance. By enabling safer, more resilient, and intelligent operations of these infrastructures, the partnership will contribute to advancing AI transformation (AX) for customers and society at large.To maximize value creation for customers, Hitachi and Anthropic will also drive transformation within Hitachi’s own organizations. Hitachi will deploy advanced AI, including Anthropic’s Claudemodels, across all business processes for its approximately 290,000 employees worldwide to significantly enhance productivity. In parallel, the two companies will jointly develop and implement talent programs to cultivate approximately 100,000 AI professional talent. Hitachi positions this large-scale internal transformation as “Customer Zero”, leveraging the insights and best practices gained to further advance HMAX by Hitachi-a next-generation suite of solutions that brings the power of AI to social infrastructure.As the core engine to drive value creation for customers in over 190 countries and to advance its own transformation globally, Hitachi will establish the “Frontier AI Deployment Center,” a global organization spanning North America, Europe, and Asia. As its initial initiative, the Center will launch a joint team comprising Anthropic’s Applied AI experts and Hitachi’s specialists across IT, OT, products, and cybersecurity, bringing together the strengths and expertise of both companies.Going forward, Hitachi will leverage this Center as a foundation to establish best practices for enterprise-scale deployment, accelerate value creation at customers’ frontlines, and contribute tothe realization of a harmonized society through the safe and scalable implementation of frontier AI.BackgroundArtificial intelligence is rapidly evolving from a tool confined to digital domains into technologies that directly interact with and control real-world systems. This shift toward physical AI creates unprecedented opportunities to address pressing societal challenges, including labor shortages and increasing burdens on frontline workers in industries such as manufacturing, maintenance, and infrastructure operations.As a global leader in social innovation, Hitachi recognizes this transition as a significant mission. Hitachi is advancing its “Lumada 3.0” business model, which integrates data from globally deployed IT, OT, and products with deep domain knowledge and AI to solve societal challenges.However, as AI becomes deeply embedded in real-world infrastructure and operations, exceptional levels of safety, reliability, and trust are essential. Through this strategic partnership with Anthropic—provider of the advanced AI model Claude, which meets these requirements and has a strong track record in the enterprise domain-Hitachi will further strengthen its HMAX solutions, which embody its Lumada 3.0 business model and accelerate the empowerment offrontline workers.Strategic Initiatives1. Accelerating AX through the Integration of Anthropic’s Claude and Hitachi’s CapabilitiesBy combining the advanced code generation and analysis capabilities of Anthropic’s Claude with Hitachi’s system engineering expertise in mission-critical domains, the partnership will deliver significant improvements in efficiency and quality across customers’ system development and operations. This will strongly support customers’ AX, enabling the rapid launch of new services and the advancement of data-driven business transformation in fast-changing market environments. Additionally, the partnership will enhance cybersecurity for critical infrastructure sectors such as finance, transportation, and power transmission and distribution. Through close collaboration between Hitachi’s Cyber Center of Excellence and Anthropic, the companies will advance capabilities in cyber threat detection and response, fundamentally strengthening the cyber resilience of social infrastructure and providing a robust environment for the safe and secure deployment of AI. 2. Enterprise-wide Transformation at HitachiHitachi aims to become one of the world’s largest enterprise adopters of Claude, deploying advanced AI across all business processes for approximately 290,000 employees.This includes:Reducing development effort in software engineeringEnhancing efficiency in corporate functionsAutomating maintenance and operational processes in hardware environmentsBy extending AI adoption beyond engineers to business functions such as sales and planning, Hitachi will accelerate enterprise-wide transformation. In parallel, a large-scale talent development program will be launched to enable approximately 100,000 employees to become AI professional talent embedded in daily operations. Insights gained from this “Customer Zero” initiative will be continuously fed back into customer offerings.3. Advancing HMAX through frontier AIBy combining its OT and product expertise with advanced AI, Hitachi will further enhance HMAX solutions. Claude’s high-level reasoning capabilities will be integrated into HMAX to expand AI applications in mission-critical environments. This includes enhancing:Intuitive equipment management through natural language interaction to minimize downtimeOptimization of maintenance operations through advanced algorithms to reduce costsThese capabilities will directly contribute to greater resilience and sustainability for customer operations and infrastructure.4. Accelerating Value Creation through the Frontier AI Deployment CenterThe Frontier AI Deployment Center will serve as the core of Hitachi’s AI collaboration ecosystem. Beginning with a joint team of approximately 100 experts-expected to scale to 300over time-this organization will drive:Co-creation of physical AI use casesDeployment of advanced AI technologies in real-world settingsDevelopment of next-generation solutionsComment from Jun Abe, Executive Vice President, Head of Digital Systems & Services Sector, Hitachi“Through our Social Innovation Business, Hitachi has long contributed to the realization of a sustainable society. Today, as challenges facing frontline workers become more pronounced due to a shrinking workforce, we are very pleased that through this strategic partnership, Hitachi can jointly solve customer and social challenges by combining Anthropic’s highly trusted AI technology with Hitachi’s domain expertise in mission-critical areas and our IT, OT, and product capabilities. As a ‘global leader continuing to innovate social infrastructure with digital technologies,’ and by leveraging advanced AI ourselves as a practitioner, we will accelerate transformation at our customers' frontlines and promote true Digital Transformation in the realworld, striving together to realize a harmonized society.”About HMAX & LumadaTrademark Notice: All trademarks and product names are the property of their respective owners.About Hitachi, Ltd.Through its Social Innovation Business (SIB) that brings together IT, OT(Operational Technology) and products, Hitachi aims to be a global leader in continuously transforming social infrastructure through digital, contributing to a harmonized society where the environment, wellbeing, and economic growth are in balance.Hitachi operates worldwide across four sectors – Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility, and Connective Industries - as well as a Strategic SIB Business Unit focused on new growth areas. With Lumada at its core, Hitachi creates value by combining data, technology and domain knowledge to solve customer and social challenges. Revenues for FY2025 (ended March 31, 2026) totaled 10,586.7 billion yen, with 606 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 290,000 employees worldwide. Visit us at www.hitachi.com. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com