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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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Qualica has introduced the automatic voice summarization feature of MooA CommNavi
Mobilus Inc., which develops and provides CX solutions for contact centers, is pleased to announce that Qualica Inc., a member…
Zuken launches latest version of MBSE modeling tool GENESYS
Zuken Inc., a provider of MBSE solutions for the manufacturing industry, has released the latest version of its modeling tool,…
INTEC and Quantinum begin offering quantum-resistant cryptography certificates through INTEC’s digital certificate issuance service
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Virtualex provides call center cloud CRM service “Virtualex iXClouZ” to Keihan Electric Railway Real Estate Co., Ltd.
Virtualex Consulting Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce that it has begun providing its cloud CRM service " Virtualex iXClouZ"…
Commons AI Empowers Local Governments with Explaining Policy Inference
Polimill Inc., a leader in the social implementation of generative AI, added a function to its generative AI for government…
LaKeel launches “LaKeel AI Discovery,” an interactive data search and aggregation function using generative AI
LaKeel Inc. is pleased to announce that it will begin offering a new feature, "LaKeel AI Discovery," for its data…
Hagino Raises 60 Million Yen to Innovate Tourism and Hospitality
Hagino Inc. is pleased to announce that it has raised a total of 60 million yen in its seed round,…
Flight Solutions’ Tapion Adds Support for Nine QR Payment Types
Flight Solutions Inc. is pleased to announce that its in-house developed touch payment solution "Tapion" will be connected to NTT…