Idein Secures Investment for Co-Creation with Canon MJ

Idein Inc., which operates the edge AI/IoT platform “Actcast,” which has held the No. 1 domestic market share for three consecutive years, is pleased to announce that it has accepted investment from the corporate venture capital (CVC) fund “Canon Marketing Japan MIRAI Fund” managed by Canon Marketing Japan Inc. Going forward, the two companies will utilize “Actcast” to promote business co-creation that will accelerate the social implementation of AI.

Recently, there has been an increasing demand for edge AI in various locations, such as stores, commercial facilities, factories, and stations. Edge AI has the advantage of solving the problems of privacy protection and communication/server costs that cloud AI faces by performing processing on the device installed at the site and sending only the minimum necessary data to the cloud.

“Actcast,” operated by our company, is a platform that reduces security risks such as privacy and confidential information leaks, quickly deploys at low cost, and realizes large-scale operation of multiple locations and large numbers of devices for various DX solutions that utilize devices such as AI cameras and AI microphones. “Actcast” serves as the infrastructure for building systems that utilize edge AI, creating an environment where partner companies can focus on developing solutions and verifying business value, and has an extensive track record of implementation and co-creation in a wide range of business types, including cities and transportation, retail and restaurants, advertising, and manufacturing.

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In order to solve social issues with a future-oriented perspective, the Canon Marketing Japan Group is exploring cutting-edge technologies and business ideas, promoting open innovation, and working to create new value. The キヤノンマーケティングジャパン MIRAI Fund, which was established as part of this effort, has set “Business Revitalization (disrupting existing industrial structures through co-creation and creating new competitiveness)” as one of its investment areas.

This time, our company’s cutting-edge technology for accelerating compiler processing, the wide range of fields in which this technology can be used, and our proven track record as an edge AI/IoT platform provider were recognized, along with the clear vision and strong execution capabilities of our management team, and we were therefore awarded the investment for business co-creation.

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