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🔹 In Tech news this week…
VALANCE and Riken Sangyo are teaming up to expand AI adoption among small and medium-sized businesses in Hiroshima. The partnership aims to support companies from AI implementation through ongoing operations, while developing Forward Deployed Engineers who can connect AI technology with real-world business challenges.
🔹 In Industrial Tech news this week…
GA-ASI and Fujitsu have signed an MOU covering the maintenance and operation of unmanned aircraft systems in Japan. The collaboration highlights the growing role of advanced digital technologies and aerospace expertise in supporting Japan’s unmanned systems ecosystem.
🔹 In FinTech news this week…
LIFULL Investment is launching its first real estate crowdfunding fund through a collaboration with Aido MY Bank. The initiative reflects the continued evolution of Japan’s digital investment market as crowdfunding platforms adapt to changing regulations and investor expectations.
🔹 In Health Tech news this week…
ConvergePartners and NNG are joining forces to develop the Synapse series of clinical AI platforms for dental care. By connecting AI-powered clinical support with NNG’s PLUM CONNECT dental management system, the partnership aims to bridge clinic operations with diagnosis and treatment workflows.
🔹 In MarTech news this week…
DigiDigi is expanding its LLM cognitive measurement capabilities with new tools designed to help brands understand how strongly they are represented in generative AI responses. The development points to a new generation of marketing strategies focused on measuring brand visibility across AI-powered search and discovery.
🔹 In Gov Tech news this week…
Secure Co has introduced an AI-powered vehicle license plate recognition system that achieves a reported 97% authentication rate while reducing implementation costs compared with conventional systems. The technology could support more efficient vehicle management, security operations, and parking-related workflows.
🔹 In HR Tech news this week…
Cocoo has launched a digital skills and employment program in Naruto City, Tokushima, designed to help participants build practical AI and digital capabilities. The initiative also connects trained participants with local companies, creating a pathway between reskilling and regional employment.
🔹 In IoT news this week…
Mitsubishi HC Capital and Shizen Connect are collaborating to use AI and IoT to improve the operation and utilization of distributed energy assets. Their work includes virtual power plant technologies, energy storage, demand response, and smarter control of corporate-owned energy facilities.
🔹 Article of the Week
Japan’s technology landscape is increasingly moving toward practical AI deployment, with this week’s developments spanning regional SMEs, aerospace, healthcare, marketing, energy, government security, and workforce development. From VALANCE and Riken Sangyo’s regional AI push to Mitsubishi HC Capital and Shizen Connect’s intelligent energy initiatives, these partnerships show how AI and connected technologies are moving beyond experimentation and into operational environments.
Stay tuned for more such updates! 🚀
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