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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…
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…
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…
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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Nuvei Completes Acquisition of Paywiser Japan Limited
Canadian FinTech Nuvei has completed its acquisition of Paywiser Japan Limited, including its acquiring license granted by the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and…
Revolutionizing Factory Automation: How Japan is Achieving Industry 5.0
Japan, a nation known for its tech skills, leads a new industrial revolution. As much of the world engages with…
The Role of Japan in Shaping the Global AI Chip Revolution: Innovations and Challenges
The hum of servers, the buzz of robotics, and seamless data flow are fueled by the silent achievers of the…
NEC Develops AI-Powered Video Analysis Technology to Enhance Work Efficiency
NEC Corporation (NEC) announced on the 29th that it has developed a new technology. It uses video analysis and generative…
TOKIUM Officially Launches “TOKIUM Invoice Issuance”
TOKIUM Co., Ltd. , a top cloud-based expense management firm, has launched its new invoice platform, "TOKIUM Invoice Issuance."" This…
Tokyo Unicorn Summit 2025: Uniting Asia’s Leading Startup Visionaries for Cross-Border Innovation
okyo-based global media agency Pacific Bridge Media and Consulting Inc. is pleased to announce that the inaugural Tokyo Unicorn Summit will be…
Daiichi Sankyo Appoints Hiroyuki Okuzawa as Chief Executive Officer
Daiichi Sankyo Company, Ltd has appointed Hiroyuki Okuzawa, 62, to succeed Sunao Manabe, DVM, Ph.D. as Chief Executive Officer (CEO),…
Pleap Inc. closes pre-series A round of funding
Pleap Inc., developer of "medimo," a medical support tool that uses AI to automatically generate medical record manuscripts from conversations…