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IBM Launches AI-Powered Initiative to Enhance Urban Resilience
IBM has launched five new projects to strengthen urban resilience. This is part of its global social impact initiative called the IBM Sustainability Accelerator. The company has issued a new request for proposals (RFP). This is for projects focused on "AI for Sustainable Consumption and Production." It aligns with Sustainable Development Goals (RFPRFP) 9 and 12. In early 2024, IBM launched an RFP. This aims to create safer, more resilient, and sustainable cities. It aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11. Five organizations were chosen from more than 100 applications. They will work with IBM experts to use AI solutions for important urban challenges. These organizations were chosen because they actively engage with their communities. They also use AI in new ways to boost urban resilience. Selected Organizations…
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Leading Mark, the provider of “Mikiwame,” raises 1.62 billion yen in funding and simultaneously releases a new product, “Mikiwame Management”
Leading Mark Inc., which provides the HR platform "Mikiwame" to reduce "recruitment mismatch" and "employee…
The Impact of 6G Technology on Japan’s Future Smart Cities
Introduction As the global competition toward 6G technology is on the rise, Japan is distinctly…
Giftpad announces collaboration with Otsuka Pharmaceutical for “Health and Productivity Management Connecting Support ONLINE”
GiftPad Inc., which supports digital transformation for local governments and companies, is pleased to announce…
JDI gives up on in-house production of “Hinomaru OLED” and converts it into AI data center
Japan Display announced on February 12 that it will end panel production at its Mobara…
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Microsoft Releases February Security Patch Addressing Exploited Vulnerabilities
Microsoft Japan Co., Ltd. has launched its monthly security update for February. Users are advised to apply the patches without…
Adobe Releases Japanese Version of “Acrobat AI Assistant”
Adobe has launched Acrobat AI Assistant in Japanese. This feature uses generative AI for Adobe Acrobat. This subscription-based service is…
Implementation in as little as two months! Launch of “Smart Operation Platform” for more efficient fault management
Mitsubishi Research Institute DCS Co., Ltd. , UNIRITA Corporation and Fixpoint Corporation have joined forces to offer the "Smart Operations…
Kansai Electric Power Group to Establish Its First Container-Type Data Center for Generative AI in Mihama-cho, Fukui Prefecture
OPTAGE Inc. announced that they will establish the Kansai Electric Power Group's first container-type data center for generative AI in…
Rakubiru, which realizes digital transformation in building management, raises a total of 170 million yen in pre-series A funding
Rakubil Co., Ltd., which operates the "Rakubil TeX" platform for improving the efficiency and sophistication of tenant operations for commercial…
ABeam Consulting and Second Sight Analytica Launch “Visual Inspection Automation Solution” for the Manufacturing Industry Using Video Analysis AI
ABeam Consulting Ltd. and Second Sight Analytica Inc. have jointly developed and begun offering an automated visual inspection solution for…
IBM Japan to start providing implementation support services for “AI app to assist with checking suitability for financial products”
IBM Japan, Ltd. will begin offering implementation support services to financial institutions from today for the "Financial Product Suitability Check…
Startia Raise’s data integration tool “JENKA” begins integration with web conferencing system “Zoom”
Startia Holdings Inc. is pleased to announce that its consolidated subsidiary, Startia Raise Inc., which provides back-office digital transformation support…