IFS AB and NEC Corporation have strengthened their strategic partnership to create new value. This partnership will further bring together the strengths of both companies to accelerate the introduction of solutions in Japan and global markets, mutually strengthen resources and skills, and support the continued growth of customers.
As a leading provider of industrial AI software, IFS provides solutions to support manufacturing, supply chains, equipment maintenance, and after-sales service operations to companies around the world.
Since signing a partnership agreement with IFS in 1997, NEC has been providing IFS’ supply chain management services as part of its “BluStellar” (Note 1) value creation model, which guides customers into the future, supporting the global business expansion of Japanese manufacturing customers.
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Through the strengthening of this strategic partnership, the two companies will create new services that combine the assets of both companies, such as AI technology, and provide swift cloud services through an enhanced delivery system. Furthermore, they will broaden their service offering beyond their traditional focus on the manufacturing industry to include the aviation industry and other industries, contributing to the realization of customers’ digital transformation and global business expansion.
In recent years, the importance of supply chain management has increased against the backdrop of globalization and economic fluctuations. Companies are seeking greater visibility and flexibility into their supply chains to balance risk management and improved efficiency. Especially since the pandemic, there has been a surge in technology investments to minimize supply chain interruptions.
In these circumstances, many companies are shifting to cloud solutions. Cloud technology is cost-effective and scalable, and when combined with AI and IoT, it provides a platform that enables business automation and predictive analytics. This shift to the cloud is essential to increase competitiveness in the global market. At the same time, from the perspective of economic security, there is a demand for cloud services that allow sovereignty and control of data and software in accordance with the laws and regulations of each country.
SOURCE: PRTimes
