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KAWASAKI, Japan, June 16, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Limited today announced the release of its Millimeter-Wave Monitoring System (1). Available in Japan from June 16, the system will help customers monitor for safety in locations where camera installation is not appropriate due to privacy concerns, such as in care and assisted living facilities and accessible toilets.The system assesses data on human movement, including body vibrations like breathing and muscle activity, using Fujitsu's proprietary AI. This allows for the automatic detection of anomalies, including subtle changes in breathing and body vibrations irregularities, which are difficult to detect with existing technologies that rely solely on motion detection. The system can operate automatically, supporting 24-hour monitoring and management tasks during night and early morning hours when staffing is limited, and because it does not record video footage or collect personal data of any kind, privacy can be maintained. As Fujitsu’s technology detects using millimeter-wave radar, it can be used effectively in low-light environments.Alert notification function to support rapid responseThe system is equipped with a function to issue alerts under specific conditions i.e., when a person falls and does not get up for a certain period, when a person remains in a specific location for an extended time, or when anomalies occur during sleep including breathing difficulties. Notifications can be sent to individually designated recipients, ensuring that the right people receive information quickly, preventing delays in initial response and maximizing user safety.Figure: System Usage OverviewPrior to the launch of this system, Fujitsu has been verifying the effectiveness of millimeter-wave radar monitoring technology in accessible toilets with AEON MALL Co., Ltd. and in experiments related to fall detection of the inpatients with Wakayama Medical University.[1]Millimeter-Wave Monitoring System:This system is not a medical device as defined by the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Act.About FujitsuFujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers around the globe, our 113,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: AI, Computing, Networks, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.6 trillion yen (US$23 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: global.fujitsu.Press ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic and Investor Relations DivisionInquiries Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, June 13, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - TRENDE Inc., a leading renewable energy solutions provider in Japan, today announced the formation of a strategic capital and business alliance with Tokyu Land Corporation, a leading Japanese real estate developer. This partnership marks a significant milestone in advancing the adoption of distributed renewable energy and peer-to-peer (P2P) electricity trading in Japan’s real estate sector.As part of the extension round of TRENDE’s Series C financing executed on March 19, 2025, Tokyu Land Corporation has joined as a new shareholder. This investment underscores Tokyu Land’s commitment to accelerating the deployment of sustainable energy solutions across its extensive real estate portfolio.Driving Innovation in Real Estate and EnergyUnder the new alliance, TRENDE and Tokyu Land will collaborate on several key initiatives, including:Strategic operation of power generation businesses utilizing residential solar and battery systems to provide enhanced grid flexibility and resilience.Joint development and social implementation of P2P electricity trading platforms that enable property owners and residents to directly transact renewable energy, thereby increasing real estate value and promoting energy self-sufficiency.Leveraging Tokyu Land’s "ReENE" renewable energy brand and real estate expertise with TRENDE’s advanced technology and market-leading P2P platform to deliver innovative, customer-centric energy solutions.Tadatoshi Senoo, President of TRENDE Inc., commented: “This partnership with Tokyu Land Corporation is a pivotal step toward realizing our mission of building a society that actively utilizes renewable energy. By combining our strengths in technology and real estate, we aim to accelerate the expansion of P2P electricity trading and unlock new value for communities and property owners alike."About TRENDE Inc. TRENDE Inc. provides customer-centric renewable energy solutions in Japan through its solar and battery leasing service “Teraris” (https://teraris.jp/) and innovative peer-to-peer (P2P) electricity trading platform. With a mission to accelerate renewable energy adoption and redefine Japan's energy ecosystem, TRENDE is backed by prominent investors including Itochu Corporation, Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd., Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), Tokyo Century Corporation, National Federation of Agricultural Cooperative Associations (ZEN-NOH), Zen-Noh Energy Corporation, Toshiba Corporation and Tokyu Land Corporation. For more information, visit https://trende.jp/.About Tokyu Land CorporationHeadquartered in Shibuya, Tokyo, Tokyu Land Corporation is a leading real estate developer committed to creating sustainable communities. The company operates the "ReENE" brand for renewable energy initiatives. For more details, visit https://www.tokyu-land.co.jp/ and https://tokyu-reene.com/.Media Contact:TRENDE Inc.Public RelationsEmail: pr@trende.jp Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

KAWASAKI, Japan, June 10, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The supercomputer Fugaku, jointly developed by RIKEN and Fujitsu, has successfully retained the top spot for 11 consecutive terms in the Graph500 BFS (Breadth-First Search), a major high-performance computer ranking. It has also taken second place in the HPCG benchmark, as well as seventh place for the TOP500 and sixth place for the HPL-MxP rankings. The results of the rankings were announced on June 10 at ISC High Performance 2025, which is currently being held at the Congress Center Hamburg, Germany.The top ranking on Graph500 was won by a collaboration involving RIKEN, Institute of Science Tokyo, Fixstars Corporation, Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation, and Fujitsu. It earned a score of 204.068 TeraTEPS with Fugaku's 152,064 nodes.Fugaku has been creating impressive results at the social implementation level in a wide range of fields, including life sciences, disaster prevention and mitigation, energy, manufacturing, basic science, and socioeconomic applications, since its trial use started in April 2020 and shared use started in March 2021.For example, in collaboration with Yokohama National University, Fujitsu successfully achieved the world's first real-time prediction of multiple typhoon-associated tornadoes by combining its large-scale parallel processing technology with a weather simulator developed by the university using Fugaku.Additionally, based on the superior technology that made Fugaku possible, Fujitsu is developing FUJITSU-MONAKA (*1), an Arm architecture CPU that achieves high performance, power efficiency, reliability, and ease of use.Fujitsu will continue to further advance the technology cultivated through Fugaku and contribute to its utilization.(1) FUJITSU-MONAKA :A processor based on the Arm instruction set architecture, employing cutting-edge 2-nanometer technology. It achieves high performance through utilizing Fujitsu’s proprietary many-core architecture for high performance and low power consumption. In addition, by supporting industry standard software through Fujitsu’s collaboration with the open-source community, FUJITSU-MONAKA promotes building an environment in which it is easy to maximize performance. This new technology applied to the FUJITSU-MONAKA is based on results obtained from a project subsidized by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO).About FujitsuFujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers around the globe, our 113,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: AI, Computing, Networks, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.6 trillion yen (US$23 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: global.fujitsu. Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

MFTBC, Mitsubishi Motors, Ample and Yamato Transport to pilot battery swapping EVs from September 2025, targeting broad commercializationProject backed by Tokyo Metropolitan Government's "Technology Development Support Project for Promoting New Energy" Mitsubishi Fuso andMitsubishi Motors providing battery-swappable electric vehiclesAmple installing modular battery swapping stations across Tokyo for over 150 commercial EVsYamato Transport testing swappable EVs for last-mile delivery operationsTOKYO, June 6, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC), Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (Mitsubishi Motors), Ample Inc. (Ample) and Yamato Transport Co., Ltd. (Yamato Transport) announced a multi-year pilot program beginning September 2025 to deploy more than 150 battery-swappable commercial electric vehicles (EVs) and 14 modular battery swapping stations across Tokyo.The Tokyo effort follows a smaller battery swapping pilot in Kyoto last year. The project will deploy swappable EVs, including MFTBC's eCanter light-duty truck and Mitsubishi Motors' Minicab EV (a kei-car class commercial electric vehicle with monobox design) to serve commercial delivery fleets. Yamato Transport, Japan’s largest shipping and logistics group and a leader in electrification, will be the initiative’s first major customer and will focus on last mile applications. The American battery swapping company Ample will provide battery swapping technology for the participating EV platforms and will install and operate swapping stations.The project is supported by the Tokyo Metropolitan Environment Public Corporation through its "Technology Development Support Project for Promoting New Energy." The effort directly supports Japan’s ambitious economy-wide climate goal to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 46% from 2013 levels by 2030, achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. The transportation sector accounted for roughly 19% of the country's total CO₂ emissions as of 2022, making commercial fleet electrification a strategic priority in Japan's decarbonization efforts.A foundational goal of the effort is to minimize vehicle downtime during charging. The Tokyo consortium targets battery swapping times of just 5 minutes. Unlike conventional charging or refueling, battery swapping is fully automated—drivers never need to exit their vehicles. Ample's compact, rapidly deployable stations provide a practical solution for high-utilization fleets in dense urban environments like Tokyo. Future deployments of swapping stations may also provide grid services, such as storing renewable energy, further strengthening their contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.The current initiative expands upon earlier collaboration between participants. Yamato Transport’s efforts to commercialize EV battery swapping for fleets stretch back as far as 2022. In 2024, Yamato Transport, MFTBC and Ample ran a successful commercial delivery pilot alongside battery swapping taxis in Kyoto. The demonstration validated both the system’s operational benefits as well the ability of Ample's platform to operate simultaneously across different vehicle types and brands. The Tokyo effort not only increases operational scale, it also expands the number of automotive participants to include Mitsubishi Motors, a pioneer in the commercial EV segment.The partnership’s goal is to demonstrate how battery swapping can support the real-world demands of commercial EV operators and to establish a backbone for commercial battery swapping in Japan’s largest city. The project remains open to additional automakers, fleets and logistics operators. Interested parties please address inquiries to fleets@ample.com. Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, June 6, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL TECHNOLOGIES Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & CEO: Koichiro Tanaka), a company engaged in the industrial precious metals business of TANAKA, has received the 2025 Technology Award from the Catalyst Manufacturers Association, Japan (CMAJ) for development and practical application of electrode catalysts for PEM water electrolysis. Ikkei Arima, from TANAKA accepted the award and gave an acceptance speech at the CMAJ award ceremony held on June 5.PEM water electrolysis as an important technology for realizing a carbon-neutral societyGreater use of renewable energy is necessary for realizing a carbon-neutral society. A key challenge with renewable energy lies in the inability to control the timing of power generation. For instance, solar energy can be harnessed only during daylight hours and is dependent on clear weather conditions, limiting its availability when sunlight is insufficient. One way to avoid this timing issue is “power-to-gas” (P2G), a technology that is gaining attention recently. It utilizes technologies such as proton exchange membrane (PEM) water electrolysis to generate and store hydrogen by leveraging surplus electricity from renewable or alternative energy sources. The stored hydrogen can then be used as a clean power source when demand arises. Therefore, PEM water electrolysis is an important technology for realizing both power-to-gas technology and carbon neutrality.New catalyst technology to solve technological problem of hydrogen crossover in PEM water electrolysisThe 2025 Technology Award was granted for the development and practical application of electrode catalysts for PEM water electrolysis, recognizing a newly developed and commercialized dual-functional catalyst working as both an oxygen evolution reaction (OER) catalyst and gas recombination catalyst (GRC). This new catalyst technology succeeds in solving hydrogen crossover, a technological problem in the PEM water electrolysis process, by efficiently lowering the hydrogen concentration on the anode side of a water electrolysis reaction while maintaining high electrolysis efficiency.Hydrogen crossover poses a significant safety risk, as hydrogen (H2) produced at the cathode during water electrolysis can permeate the proton exchange membrane (PEM) and migrate to the anode side, where it may come into contact with oxygen (O2), creating a potential hazard for explosion or fire. Hydrogen crossover has been conventionally controlled by using thicker membranes, but the problem was that resistance increased as membrane thickness increased, which resulted in less efficient electrolysis. Use of this newly developed catalyst enables thinner membranes to be used to significantly improve both safety and electrolysis efficiency. Having been successfully mass produced, this catalyst is now available for customers in Japan and overseas. With a focus on this technology, TANAKA will contribute to realizing a carbon-neutral society, which will become increasingly important going forward.2025 Technology Award from Catalyst Manufacturers Association, JapanCategory: Technology AwardRecipients: Ikkei Arima, Saki Konaka, Mitsuharu Fujita, Mizuki Ito, and Tatsuhiro Yamashita, TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL TECHNOLOGIES Co., Ltd.Recognition: Development and practical application of electrode catalysts for PEM water electrolysis*Catalyst Manufacturers Association, Japan, was founded by companies manufacturing catalysts, producing catalyst-related materials, and dealing with catalyst products to promote the sound development of Japan’s catalyst industry. It is Japan’s leading catalyst industry association, with participation by major catalyst manufacturers. Through Technology Awards, Distinguished Service Awards, and Special Awards, the association’s award system recognizes excellence in advanced catalyst-related technologies and technologies that have made a significant contribution to the catalyst industry each year.About TANAKASince its foundation in 1885, TANAKA has built a portfolio of products to support a diversified range of business uses focused on precious metals. TANAKA is a leader in Japan regarding the volume of precious metals it handles. Over many years, TANAKA has manufactured and sold precious metal products for industry and provided precious metals in such forms as jewelry and assets. As precious metals specialists, all Group companies in Japan and worldwide collaborate on manufacturing, sales, and technology development to offer a full range of products and services. With 5,591 employees, the group’s consolidated net sales for the fiscal year ending December 2024, was 846.9 billion yen.TANAKA Industrial Precious Metal Materials Portalhttps://tanaka-preciousmetals.comProduct inquiriesTANAKA PRECIOUS METAL TECHNOLOGIES Co., Ltd.https://tanaka-preciousmetals.com/en/inquiries-on-industrial-products/Press inquiriesTANAKA PRECIOUS METAL GROUP Co., Ltd.https://tanaka-preciousmetals.com/en/inquiries-for-media/Press Release: https://www.acnnewswire.com/docs/files/20250606_EN.pdf Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

KAWASAKI, Japan, June 6, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Limited today announced its Fujitsu Technology and Service Vision 2025, outlining its future vision of business and society. The vision proposes leveraging cross-industry ecosystems powered by people-AI collaboration to enable businesses to drive growth while addressing complex social challenges and creating net positive value for the environment, economy, and well-being.Building on its 90-year history of innovation, Fujitsu has established a vision to become a technology company that realizes a net positive impact on the environment and society through digital services by 2030. Fujitsu is committed to addressing critical areas, including solving global environmental issues, developing a digital society, and improving people's well-being, as essential contributions to its materiality.As a transformation partner, Fujitsu will empower customers' corporate transformation across all domains, from technology to consulting, services, and modernization.Fujitsu Technology and Service Vision 2025 outline(1). 1. The future of business: A new value creation ecosystem for achieving net positiveA Fujitsu survey conducted in February 2025, targeting 800 CxOs across 15 countries (1), revealed that 81% of business leaders expect to shift from standalone businesses to ecosystem-based models. Furthermore, 79% believe that by 2030, all employees will be supported by AI in their work.AI discovers new connections and patterns based on data, augmenting human potential. This value creation is amplified through ecosystems formed by diverse players, accelerating the response to complex social challenges. For example, in the mobility sector, autonomous driving and collaborative delivery improve transportation efficiency, generating positive economic and environmental value. Fujitsu refers to this new value creation ecosystem, with people and AI at its core and collaboration with cross-industry partners to achieve net positive outcomes, as “regenerative ecosystems.”2. Technology vision: Transforming business and society with technologyAI is rapidly evolving. AI agents, autonomously acting to achieve goals and connected to people, data, and knowledge, are being integrated into all areas of business, transforming corporate strategies and business processes. Fujitsu believes that connecting people, businesses, and society through multi-AI agents to build ecosystems will drive the following three transformations to create net positive value:- Unlocking human potential: By collaborating with AI agents that act autonomously towards goals, people can focus on more innovative tasks, enhancing creativity and productivity.- Redesigning business: AI agents specialized in specific tasks collaborate to create strategies, products, and services that respond to business environments and market changes.- Contributing to net positive: Through multi-AI agents, ecosystem players share data and AI on the cross-industry ecosystem, realizing environmental and social value, and creating new businesses.Fujitsu will concentrate its research and development efforts in five key technology areas, centered on AI, and integrate these to contribute to value creation for people, businesses, and society.3. Actions for change: Accelerating cross-industry initiatives using technologyAs a partner supporting customers' transformation, Fujitsu will enable cross-industry initiatives that leverage AI and other technologies in the following three areas with the focus on Fujitsu Uvance:- Enhancing productivity through people-AI collaboration: Providing optimal technologies and services from AI planning to implementation and utilization.- Enhancing decision-making with AI: Supporting companies in their transformation to AI-driven enterprises through Decision Intelligence, which integrates data scattered within the organization and incorporates AI to enhance corporate decision-making.- Solving social challenges with ecosystems: Contributing to the realization of cross-industry data collaboration using advanced trust technologies and leading in practices such as estimating the effects of CO2 reduction measures.Furthermore, to contribute to value creation in these three areas, Fujitsu will strengthen its own consulting business, modernization services, and management foundation, and will support customers' business transformation.(1) Fujitsu commissioned Frost & Sullivan to survey CxOs in Europe, North America, APAC, and Japan.About FujitsuFujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers around the globe, our 113,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: AI, Computing, Networks, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.6 trillion yen (US$23 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: global.fujitsu.Press ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic and Investor Relations DivisionInquiries Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, June 4, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems, Ltd. (MHI Thermal Systems), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has received two awards at A' Design Award 2025, an international design competition in Italy, for its in-house developed KXZ3 Series of building-use, multi-split air-conditioners,(Note1) and the RC-ES1 remote control unit for air-conditioners(Note2) for overseas markets.The A' Design Award is an international design competition established in Italy in 2008. The award aims to elevate the quality of design around the world, and promote the appreciation and understanding of good design. Categories include products, architecture, and fashion. At this year's awards, the KXZ3 Series received the prestigious Platinum Award, the highest award given to the top 1% of entries, and the RC-ES1 won the Gold Award, the next highest category, presented to the top 3% of submissions.The KXZ3 Series helps mitigate environmental impacts by using R32 refrigerant, giving it a Global Warming Potential (GWP)(Note3) of about one-third that of earlier models with R410A refrigerant. A new type of compressor and renewed air flow path design have improved the Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) by approximately 18%,(Note4) realizing greater energy savings. The KXZ3 Series features a new exterior design with blue ornamentation by the Japanese design firm ID+. It also incorporates a single-fan structure and a compact heat exchanger, resulting in a 28% smaller footprint. Newly added features include "Variable Temperature & Capacity Control +" for a balance of energy savings and indoor comfort, as well as a "hot gas bypass defrost" operating mode that lessens the fall in indoor temperature common with conventional defrosting operation.(Note5) The series is also compatible with dedicated devices that comply with safety regulations, such as a shutoff valve that can be connected to multiple indoor units, helping to reduce installation costs.The RC-ES1 is a remote control for air-conditioners used in stores, offices, and hotels, with a refined design by the Italian design firm Tensa Industrial Design. The black tone color of the casing, and compact and flat shape (86 mm x 86 mm x 17 mm), blends seamlessly into a variety of interiors. Functions in display and capacitive touch key are expressed with pictograms for intuitive operation. The RC-ES1 is compatible with Bluetooth®,(Note6) allowing for operation and settings control with a smartphone through a dedicated app. The app has three modes (User, Administrator, and Service), allowing users to confirm operation, settings, and maintenance information according to the application. Further, settings data can be automatically transmitted to up to 20 remote control units within the Bluetooth® wireless connection range, contributing to enhanced work efficiency.Through these awards, MHI Thermal Systems will continue to develop technologies that are tailored to each customer, with the aim of providing heating and cooling solutions that meet diverse needs.(1) For more information about the KXZ3 Series of air-conditioners, see the following press release.https://www.mhi.com/news/24040901.html(2) For more information on the RC-ES1 remote control unit, see the following press release.https://www.mhi.com/news/240703.html(3) Global Warming Potential (GWP) is a coefficient expressing the greenhouse effect of a gas relative to carbon dioxide (CO2), which has a fixed GWP of 1.0. The lower the value, the lower the greenhouse effect and the better for the environment.(4) Compared with an outdoor unit with 10 horsepower.(5) Conventional defrosting removes frost formed on the outdoor unit during heating operation. Because the airflow of the indoor unit stops during this operation, the indoor temperature may fall temporarily depending on the building conditions.(6) The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by MHI Thermal Systems is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.Tags: air conditionerAbout MHI GroupMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world’s leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com. Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

KAWASAKI, Japan, June 4, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Limited today announced that global communications service provider (CSP) Orange S.A. has completed a successful lab evaluation of the 1FINITY T900 Series Transponder. Evaluation of the 1FINITY T900 solution demonstrated outstanding performance at 800Gigabits per second (Gbps) wavelengths over long distance with low power consumption, enabling affordable and sustainable optical transport.Faced with escalating data demands and rising costs, network operators are challenged to transport more traffic at a lower cost per bit. In addition, this imperative is further compounded by high energy costs and environmental sustainability goals, as many network operators seek to reduce power consumption for a lower overall carbon footprint.With traditional transponder designs, increased transmission rates result in higher energy consumption, making long-distance transport more costly. In their evaluation at the Orange Innovation Labs in Lannion, France, Orange found that power consumption of the 1FINITY T900 transponder remained low and constant across all transmission rates, achieving a transport distance of at least 1600 km at 800Gbps with power consumption below 150 Watts.The trial demonstrates the potential for even greater long-haul transport distance and capacity without increased power consumption. This significant energy efficiency improvement is enabled by Fujitsu’s unique closed-loop liquid cooling technology. Combined with its capability to support up to 1.2 terabits per second (Tbps) per wavelength, this liquid-cooled transponder offers increased spectral efficiency for optimum capacity and reach. This results in a lower overall cost per bit per km, reduced operating costs, and improved sustainability.“As one of the world’s leading network operators, Orange is committed to deploying reliable, resilient, high-performance and secure networks to deliver a superior customer experience in all the communities we serve,” said Houmed Ibrahim, Optical Transport Innovation leader at Orange. “Toward that end, we continually seek out high-performance solutions from trusted suppliers, such as Fujitsu, that allow us to achieve our network performance goals with minimal power consumption, improving sustainability while helping to reduce total business costs.”“Consuming up to 70 percent less power at 800Gbps wavelengths, Fujitsu's 1FINITY T900 solution empowers extreme scale and hyper-reliable terabit performance, enabling long-haul networking between any two points within continental Europe,” said Hideki Matsui, head of Photonics System Business Unit at Fujitsu. “This successful trial provides assurance that the 1FINITY T900 transponder is a reliable solution for enhancing the performance and energy efficiency of optical infrastructure, helping network operators address the dual challenge of transporting more traffic at a lower cost per bit to meet both business and sustainability goals.”Fujitsu will establish a new company, 1FINITY Inc., on July 1, consolidating its network business products and operations into one entity. This move will speed and strengthen delivery of high-quality, high-performance optical and wireless solutions on a global scale, while contributing to the advancement of the digital society and realization of a more sustainable future.About FujitsuFujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers around the globe, our 113,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: AI, Computing, Networks, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.6 trillion yen (US$23 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: global.fujitsu.Press ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic and Investor Relations DivisionInquiries Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

KARIYA, JAPAN, June 3, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - DENSO CORPORATION, a leading mobility supplier, has announced that, at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on June 3, 2025, it has decided to sell its shares in Toyota Industries Corporation and to conduct an advance notice of a tender offer for its own shares held by Toyota Industries.Aiming to resolve social issues while realizing business growth, DENSO is engaged in the creation of corporate value with the aim of maximizing ROE*, guided by management with an awareness of capital costs, under its renewed financial strategy commencing in 2021. To this end, DENSO is driving a financial strategy supported by four pillars: (1) reinforce profit structure, (2) reduce low-profit assets, (3) improve capital structure, and (4) engage in dialogue with markets.The Transaction, proposed by Toyota Fudosan Co., Ltd., aims to further strengthen collaboration among Toyota Group companies through Toyota Industries shares private. In alignment with this proposal, DENSO has decided to implement the initiative as outlined below, as a means to accelerate the aforementioned financial strategy.Sale of DENSO’s Shareholding in Toyota IndustriesWith due consideration of the impact on the market supply and demand of the shares, DENSO had been proceeding with a phased sale of its shares in Toyota Industries over a two-and-a-half-year period starting in March 2024. Considering the tender offer for shares of Toyota Industries announced today by Toyota Fudosan, DENSO has decided to cancel the phased sale and instead to tender its shares in the tender offer. This enables DENSO to execute a quicker and assured bulk sale under more favorable conditions compared to selling on the market.As part of the efforts to reduce cross-shareholdings, the total value of shares sold in FY2024 reached a record high of 438.5 billion yen. In FY2025, together with the planned sale of shares in Toyota Industries, DENSO expects to generate cash proceeds exceeding 380 billion yen.Advance Notice of Tender Offer for Own SharesDENSO has decided to conduct an additional share repurchase in response to the confirmed intention of a large portion sales of DENSO shares held by Toyota Industries. By conducting the tender offer, DENSO can dispel concerns about supply-demand imbalance resulting from the sale and purchase the shares applying a discount to the market price.In FY2025, DENSO plans to conduct share repurchases totaling approximately 610 billion yen, comprising the remaining 250 billion yen from the market buyback program announced in FY2024 and up to 358 billion yen through the self-tender offer from Toyota Industries. This will represent the largest share repurchase in DENSO’s history.DENSO is committed not only to continuously improving its capital structure, but also to allocating resources toward growth investments that accelerate the transformation of its business portfolio. DENSO will continue striving to enhance corporate value in a way that resonates with its stakeholders.*ROE: Return on Equity Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Toyota City, Japan, June 3, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Toyota Group, with its mission of "producing happiness for all," is taking on the challenge of "transforming into a mobility company" and aiming to contribute to the development of the mobility industry in Japan and the world through these challenges.Today, Toyota Fudosan Co., Ltd. ("Toyota Fudosan") announced "Notice Concerning Planned Commencement of Tender Offer for the Share Certificates, Etc. of Toyota Industries Corporation". Toyota Motor Corporation ("Toyota Motor"), AISIN Corporation ("AISIN"), DENSO CORPORATION ("DENSO"), and Toyota Tsusho Corporation ("Toyota Tsusho") are participating in a series of transactions aimed at a tender offer for the shares of Toyota Industries Corporation ("Toyota Industries") and related transactions (the "Transactions") to privatize Toyota Industries as stated in the announcement.In order to privatize Toyota Industries, a new holding company will be established. Toyota Fudosan, whose shares are held by Toyota Group companies, will invest approximately 180 billion yen for the purpose of collaboration and cooperation with Toyota Group. Mr. Akio Toyoda will invest 1 billion yen as a commitment to the Transactions. Additionally, Toyota Motor will invest approximately 700 billion yen in non-voting preferred shares. The plan is for these investments to be implemented by reinvesting a portion of the amount obtained by selling the shares of Toyota Industries in the Transactions which have been held by Toyota Fudosan, Mr. Akio Toyoda, and Toyota Motor since Toyota Industries was listed.Furthermore, Toyota Motor, AISIN, DENSO, and Toyota Tsusho will sell their shares in Toyota Industries in the Transactions, and simultaneously, will acquire their shares held by Toyota Industries through the tender offers for their treasury shares. This will dissolve the cross-shareholding between Toyota Industries and those four companies, except Toyota Motor will continue to invest in Toyota Industries in the form of preferred shares mentioned above.Toyota Group is focusing on the movement of people, goods, information, and energy as it progresses towards transforming into a mobility company. Under this framework, Toyota Industries is concentrating on "goods." To meet the increasingly diverse and sophisticated needs of logistics sites, Toyota Industries is focusing on the development of autonomous technologies for logistics equipment such as forklifts, logistics management software, and environmentally friendly powertrains, and it will work on utilization of data related to the movement of goods.Through this privatization, Toyota Industries intends to deepen collaboration within Toyota Group, dynamically and swiftly advance these activities, and lead the way in the mobility sector with respect to "goods" for transformation of Toyota Group.Toyota Group companies are reviewing their capital relationships from FY2023 to ensure that Toyota Group continues to grow. Toyota Group will continue to discuss how its optimum formation as a mobility company should be created and how its capital relationships should be realized, and will strive to maintain and enhance its competitiveness.Toyota Group will continue to drive its transformation in order to ensure that Toyota Group continues to create a more prosperous future and remains indispensable. Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, June 3, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Limited today announced a new business strategy to accelerate the digital transformation of financial institutions and contribute to solving societal issues by shifting its business model and portfolio towards service-based offerings.The financial industry is changing at an unprecedented pace. In addition to the progress of digitalization in financial operations, including the shift to cashless transactions and automation of business processes, non-financial businesses are expanding their efforts to provide customers with financial services by integrating them into their own services. Consumers will continue to benefit from financial services, and further innovation is likely through collaboration between financial institutions and businesses in other sectors.Fujitsu aims to enrich lives by creating a smart society through the continuous evolution of reliable accounting and branch solutions, and by leveraging the data they generate. To achieve this goal, Fujitsu has newly systematized initiatives focused on the financial industry, leveraging Fujitsu Uvance. This service will combine its deep expertise in financial operations with the advanced capabilities of Fujitsu Uvance, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and open architecture, including AI.Financial industry-focused initiatives with Uvance offer the following key solutions, which will be gradually expanded in stages:1. Fujitsu’s core banking solution: A new core accounting solution with flexibility and scalabilityFujitsu’s core banking solution is a cloud-native core banking solution that addresses challenges of flexibility and scalability. The open API function enables the integration with external services, and this architecture aims to automate system development using generative AI technology in the future.2. Fujitsu’s digital channel services: A store solution seamlessly integrating in-person and remote interactions while streamlining operationsFujitsu’s digital channel services is a store solution that supports the transformation of business operations, customer experience, and work styles by turning the financial front function of customer contact into a service in order to evolve bank branches into hubs for rapid decision-making through the use of AI. The solution provides integrated management of digital channel operations and cash-based procedures, enabling streamlined operations through seamless integration of remote and in-person interactions.Through the provision of financial industry-focused initiatives with Uvance, Fujitsu will help to enhance the operations of financial institutions and advance the realization of a more prosperous society.Termination of ATM and branch-specific hardware provisioningFujitsu further announced its decision to conclude the provision of its own ATMs and branch-specific hardware business in Japan by the end of March 2028. Aligned with its strategic focus on accelerating financial digital transformation through service-based business, Fujitsu has reached a basic agreement with OKI Electric Industry Co., Ltd. for hardware procurement. This collaboration will ensure the continued provision of hardware, complementing Fujitsu's software offerings. Fujitsu will also continue to offer optimal hardware solutions for convenience store ATMs in Japan.Fujitsu’s Commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations in 2015 represent a set of common goals to be achieved worldwide by 2030.Fujitsu’s purpose — “to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation” — is a promise to contribute to the vision of a better future empowered by the SDGs.About FujitsuFujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers around the globe, our 113,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: AI, Computing, Networks, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.6 trillion yen (US$23 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: global.fujitsu.Press ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic and Investor Relations DivisionInquiries Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, June 3, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Anime Tokyo Station is an anime exhibition site focused on Japanese anime content, which has developed a devoted fan base around the world. It attracts 167,410 visitors (as of May 18, 2025), children and adults alike, from both Japan and overseas. We are pleased to announce the launch of the official Anime Tokyo Station YouTube channel, along with the release of a new promotional video narrated by renowned voice actor Akio Otsuka, introducing the facility.Promotional video narrated by Akio OtsukaAs you wander freely through the interior spaces of Anime Tokyo Station, you’ll encounter striking symbolic displays, special exhibitions that showcase the appeal of Japanese anime, archived materials, and a variety of services on each floor. Enjoy a leisurely tour of the facility with narration by renowned voice actor Akio Otsuka.Going forward, the official Anime Tokyo Station YouTube channel will regularly share new videos, including further introductions to the facility, as well as coverage of special exhibitions, workshops, and events. The channel aims to serve as a hub for anime exhibitions and keep viewers informed about Anime Tokyo Station’s ongoing initiatives.YouTube overviewChannel name: Anime Tokyo Station Official ChannelChannel URL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSJOjGJE5Yiqw3PZ97AVdJwFacility Introduction Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jp-OK_Kfe8Venue Overview- Name: Anime Tokyo Station (also known as "Anime Tokyo")- Location: Floors B1 to 2F of Tokyu East 5 (2-25-5 Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo)*4 minutes on foot from the East Exit of Ikebukuro Station- Hours: 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (last admission: 6:45 p.m.)- Closed: Mondays*If Monday falls on a holiday, the venue will be open on Monday and closed on the following dayNew Year's holiday periodMay be closed on other daysPlease check the venue website before coming.- Admission fee: Free- Website: https://animetokyo.jp/en/ Inquiries regarding this press releasePublic Relations Office of "Anime Tokyo Station" (Kyodo PR)Contact person: Miri YasudaE-mail: animetokyo-pr@kyodo-pr.co.jpPress release: https://www.acnnewswire.com/docs/files/20250603.pdf Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Strasbourg, France & Tokyo, Japan, June 2, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Transgene (Euronext Paris: TNG), a biotech company that designs and develops virus-based immunotherapies for the treatment of cancer, and NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701), a leader in IT, network and AI technologies, have presented new positive data on TG4050 in a rapid oral presentation at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting.These positive data confirm that individualized neoantigen therapeutic vaccine TG4050 is safe and feasible in the adjuvant setting of resectable HPV-negative locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). TG4050 induces, as monotherapy, long-lasting immune responses to vaccine neoantigens sustained for up to 2 years, and these results met all trial endpoints (NCT04183166) including safety, feasibility, immune activation and disease-free survival (defined as survival without recurrence or death for any cause).TG4050 is based on Transgene’s myvac® platform and powered by NEC’s cutting-edge AI capabilities designed to optimize antigen selection.Positive data from Phase I, confirming proof of principle of Transgene’s viral vector based individualized cancer vaccine TG4050 in HPV-negative locally advanced head and neck cancer 100% disease free survival at a minimum of 2-year follow-up of treated patients (median follow-up: 30 months) in the Phase I part of the trial: all patients in the TG4050 treatment arm remain disease free while 3 patients in the observational arm have relapsed.Persistence of neoantigen-specific CD8+ T cell responses over 2 years after the start of TG4050 has been observed.Dr. Alessandro Riva, CEO of Transgene, commented: "The sustained clinical and immunogenicity outcomes observed over two years of TG4050 monotherapy, along with the positive safety profile, mark an important milestone for Transgene. These results reinforce both the clinical promise of TG4050 and our commitment to accelerate the development of this individualized immunotherapy in adjuvant setting for patients with HPV-negative, locally advanced head and neck cancer."Motoo Nishihara, Corporate EVP and CTO at NEC, commented: "This positive readout, combined with the durability of the efficacy data at two years, underscore the clinical potential of individualized cancer vaccine programs. It is a strong validation of our innovative AI platform and our dedication to advancing solutions that deliver meaningful, long-term value to patients and healthcare systems alike."Ongoing Phase II part of Phase I/II clinical trial of individualized neoantigen therapeutic cancer vaccine TG4050TG4050 is being evaluated in a randomized multicenter Phase I/II trial as a single agent in the adjuvant treatment of HPV-negative head and neck cancers (NCT04183166). Based on the promising data obtained in the Phase I part of the trial, Transgene and NEC extended the joint development of TG4050 in this indication with a Phase II extension of the trial.The Phase II part of the trial, aimed at confirming the encouraging results in a larger patient population and evaluating both immunological and clinical outcomes, is currently underway. All patients are expected to be randomized by Q4 2025. Altogether, the Phase I/II study will comprise approximately 80 patients.A conference call in English is scheduled June 6, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. CET. (9:00 a.m. ET)Webcast link to English language conference call: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/x49uzc62 Please log in to the following link to obtain your personal telephone IDs: https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BId8c981041ca84dad92bb2faa73fc5344 A replay of the call will be available on the Transgene website (www.transgene.com) following the live event.About TransgeneTransgene (Euronext: TNG) is a biotechnology company focused on designing and developing targeted immunotherapies for the treatment of cancer. The Company’s clinical-stage programs consist of a portfolio of viral vector-based immunotherapeutics. TG4050, the first individualized therapeutic vaccine based on the myvac® platform is the Company’s lead asset, with demonstrated proof of principle in patients in the adjuvant treatment of head and neck cancers. The portfolio also includes other viral-vector-based immunotherapies: TG4001 for the treatment of HPV-positive cancers, as well as BT-001 and TG6050, two oncolytic viruses based on the Invir.IO® viral backbone. The Company also conducts innovative discovery and preclinical work, aimed at developing novel viral vector-based modalities.With Transgene’s myvac® platform, therapeutic vaccination enters the field of precision medicine with a novel immunotherapy that is fully tailored to each individual. The myvac® approach allows the generation of a virus-based immunotherapy that encodes patient-specific mutations identified and selected by Artificial Intelligence capabilities provided by its partner NEC.With its proprietary platform Invir.IO®, Transgene is building on its viral vector engineering expertise to design a new generation of multifunctional oncolytic viruses.Additional information about Transgene is available at: www.transgene.com Follow us on social media: X (formerly Twitter): @TransgeneSA — LinkedIn: @Transgene — Bluesky: @TransgeneAbout myvac®myvac® is a viral vector (MVA – Modified Vaccinia Ankara) based, individualized immunotherapy platform that has been developed by Transgene to target solid tumors. myvac®-derived products are designed to stimulate the patient’s immune system to recognize and destroy tumors using their own cancer specific genetic mutations. Transgene has set up an innovative network that combines bioengineering, digital transformation, established vectorization know-how and unique manufacturing capabilities. Transgene has been awarded "Investment for the Future" funding from Bpifrance for the development of its platform myvac®. TG4050 is the first myvac®-derived product being evaluated in clinical trials. Click here to watch a short video on myvac.About TG4050TG4050 is an individualized immunotherapy being developed for solid tumors that is based on Transgene’s myvac® technology and powered by NEC’s longstanding artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) expertise. This virus-based therapeutic vaccine encodes neoantigens (patient-specific mutations) identified and selected by NEC’s Neoantigen Prediction System. The prediction system is based on more than two decades of expertise in AI and has been trained on proprietary data allowing it to accurately prioritize and select the most immunogenic sequences.TG4050 is designed to stimulate the immune system of patients in order to induce a T-cell response that is able to recognize and destroy tumor cells based on their own neoantigens. This individualized immunotherapy is developed and produced for each patient.About the Phase I/II clinical trialTG4050 is being evaluated in a Phase I/II clinical trial for patients with HPV-negative head and neck cancers (NCT04183166). An individualized treatment is created for each patient after they complete surgery and while they receive adjuvant therapy. Half of the participants received their vaccine immediately after completing adjuvant treatment. The other half were given TG4050 as an additional treatment at the time of recurrence of the disease as an additional treatment to standard of care (SoC). This randomized study is evaluating the treatment benefits of TG4050 in patients who are at risk of relapse. In the Phase I part, thirty-two evaluable patients have been included. The Phase II part is currently enrolling patients internationally.About NEC’s Neoantigen Prediction SystemNEC’s neoantigen prediction system utilizes its proprietary AI, such as graph-based relational learning, trained on multiple sources of biological data to discover candidate neoantigen targets. These targets are carefully analyzed using proprietary machine learning algorithms that include in-house HLA binding and antigen presentation AI tools to evaluate the likelihood of eliciting a robust and clinically relevant T-cell response. With NEC OncoImmunity now on board, NEC continues to strengthen its top-class neoantigen prediction pipelines with the aim of maximizing the therapeutic benefits of personalized cancer immunotherapy for patients worldwide.For more information, please visit NEC Bio at https://www.nec-bio.com or https://www.nec-bio.com/en_DD/research-and-innovation/our-approach/ About NEC CorporationNEC Corporation has established itself as a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies while promoting the brand statement of “Orchestrating a brighter world.” NEC enables businesses and communities to adapt to rapid changes taking place in both society and the market as it provides for the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential.For more information, visit NEC at https://www.nec.com. DisclaimerThis press release contains forward-looking statements, which are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. The occurrence of any of these risks could have a significant negative outcome for the Company’s activities, perspectives, financial situation, results, regulatory authorities’ agreement with development phases, and development. The Company’s ability to commercialize its products depends on but is not limited to the following factors: positive pre-clinical data may not be predictive of human clinical results, the success of clinical studies, the ability to obtain financing and/or partnerships for product manufacturing, development and commercialization, and marketing approval by government regulatory authorities. For a discussion of risks and uncertainties which could cause the Company’s actual results, financial condition, performance or achievements to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, please refer to the Risk Factors ("Facteurs de Risque") section of the Universal Registration Document, available on the AMF website (https://www.amf-france.org) or on Transgene’s website (www.transgene.fr). Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and Transgene undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the future. Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, June 2, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Eisai Co., Ltd. announced today the launch of “Pariet®S” (pharmaceutical requiring guidance), which is highly effective in alleviating severe heartburn andstomach pain caused by gastric acid reflux, at pharmacies and drugstores throughout Japan.(1)"Pariet S" is the first proton pump inhibitor (PPI(2)) to receive manufacturing and marketing approval as an over the counter (OTC) medicine in Japan. Rabeprazole sodium, in an amount equivalent to that used in the prescription product(3), works directly on the proton pumps that produce stomach acid, effectively alleviating severe heartburn caused by gastric acid reflux and stomach pain due to excessiveacid secretion. The medicine comes in small, easy-to-swallow tablets, with a once-daily dosage providing 24-hour relief.Rabeprazole sodium, the active ingredient in “Pariet S”, is a PPI developed at Eisai’s Tsukuba Research Laboratories. The medicine was first launched in Japan in 1997 as a prescription pharmaceutical underthe brand name “Pariet” and has since been approved more than 100 countries worldwide. It is widely prescribed to people struggling with acid-related disorders.In recent years, there is a tendency for increased stomach acid secretion due to disrupted eating habits, stress, and a decline in the infection rate of Helicobacter pylori. Moreover, the number of individuals experiencing gastric acid reflux has grown, driven by age-related weakening of the lower esophageal sphincter. Eisai will introduce “Pariet S” as a new treatment option in the OTC gastric medication market, aiming to alleviate sever heartburn and discomfort caused by gastric acid related conditions, and strongly support people in the daily living domain who wish for a comfortable and secure daily life.For further details, please refer to the product’s website for details about "Pariet S" (Japanese only) https://www.eisai.jp/products/pariet/pariets(1) "Pariet S" is classified as a drug that requires a pharmacist’s guidance at the time of sale(2) Proton Pump Inhibitor suppresses gastric acid secretion by inhibiting the “proton pump” which is the final step in the secretion process.(3) Contains rabeprazole10mg per tabletMedia Inquiries:Public Relations DepartmentEisai Co., Ltd.+81-(0)3-3817-5120 Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, June 2, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Corporation (“MC”) has agreed to acquire shares in DEScycle Ltd., a company known for its innovative technology in metal recovery from e-scrap. The two companies will also enter into a strategic business partnership to foster collaboration.E-scrap contains valuable materials such as copper and precious metals, and its value as an urban mine has grown in recent years. With the continued integration of AI into society, the rapid expansion of data centers is expected to increase the volume of e-scrap. However, due to the challenges of achieving clean and cost-effective recycling, a large portion of e-scrap is still disposed of in landfills, raising serious environmental concerns.DEScycle's proprietary technology* enables to selectively dissolve metals at room temperature and atmospheric pressure, and is expected recover metals with significantly lower energy consumption and environmental impact compared to conventional smelting methods. By effectively utilizing e-scrap as a secondary resource, it contributes to sustainable resource circulation.The funds raised by DEScycle will support the construction and operation of a pilot plant in the UK. Following the demonstration phase, a commercial-scale plant with an annual processing capacity of approximately 5,000 tons is scheduled to begin operations in the UK in 2028, with plans to further expand to North America, Japan, and other regions.MC will leverage its trading expertise and industry network to undertake marketing activities for metal products such as copper and precious metals derived from e-scrap using DEScycle's technology. Additionally, MC will utilize its investment expertise to explore the expansion of the business together with DEScycle, aiming to contribute to the realization of a circular economy.*Proprietary technology developed by DEScycle uses Deep Eutectic Solvents (DES) to selectively dissolve metals at room temperature and atmospheric pressure.DEScycleDEScycle is a deep technology company developing disruptive metals processing technologies utilising a novel and eco-friendly class of chemistry known as DES. DES are recyclable liquid salts that allow for low-temperature, low-energy operations; resulting in low-carbon, low-impact metals. DEScycle’s technology can end the reliance upon high-energy pollutive processes like smelting and the use of highly toxic chemicals in the metals industry.Initially focused on the $100bn e-waste market, DEScycle’s mission is to commercialise a clearly differentiated recycling technology with industry leading costs, performance, environmental impact and transparency.About Mitsubishi CorporationMitsubishi Corporation is a global integrated business enterprise that develops and operates business together with its offices and subsidiaries worldwide. MC has eight Business Groups that operate across virtually every industry: Environmental Energy, Material Solution, Mineral Resources, Urban Development and Infrastructure, Mobility, Food Industry, Smart-Life Creation, and Power Solution.Inquiry RecipientMitsubishi CorporationTelephone:+81-3-3210-2171 Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, June 2, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - JCB Co., Ltd., Japan's only global payment brand, is proud to announce that its exclusive cardmember mobile app, the MyJCB App, has been honored with the Gold Award in the Mobile Technologies, Applications, and Software Design category at the A' Design Award & Competition.This recognition follows the app’s recent success at the iF DESIGN AWARD 2025, making yet another significant milestone for the MyJCB App. The Gold Award is bestowed upon designs that place within the top 3% of all submissions, reflecting an exceptional standard of design excellence.The app’s service design and UI/UX design were developed in collaboration with FOURDIGIT Inc.Design Approach Focused on User ExperienceSince 2021, JCB has been collaborating with FOURDIGIT to enhance the MyJCB App through a comprehensive approach encompassing service design, UI/UX design, and the implementation of continuous improvement processes.As part of the renewal project, the team developed a strategy to define the app's role within the overall service experience, based on a detailed analysis of user behavior and challenges. They conducted surveys with thousands of users and in-depth interviews with over 50 participants to thoroughly examine credit card usage patterns and customer needs across various service channels, ultimately creating a comprehensive vision for cross-channel user experience.Following the renewal, the team has continued to enhance the app by leveraging app store feedback, user interviews, and usage data analysis, with the aim of creating an app that serves all customers, regardless of their level of financial literacy. They remain committed to delivering safer and more convenient card services while actively listening to customer feedback.For more information, please visit: https://www.4digit.com/en/projects/myjcbAbout MyJCB AppMyJCB is a web service exclusively for JCB cardmembers, offering features such as transaction history viewing, point balance checking, and security alert notifications. Launched in 2016, the MyJCB App underwent a significant renewal in November 2023 under the concept of "Card and App Integration." This renewal introduced enhanced visibility and accessibility, along with strengthened security features that reflect JCB's core value of customer safety and security—transforming the app into a more convenient and secure tool for cardmembers.The app enables users to sort transaction details by amount or date and features a keyword search function for seamless navigation. Its security features include "Card Usage Notifications" and "Security Status Recommendations," which suggest optimal security settings to support safe card usage.Continuously evolving through regular updates and feature enhancements, the app is designed to meet the diverse needs of all cardmembers, including digital concierge services for THE CLASS and Platinum cardmembers, as well as customizable app themes featuring four design options.For more information about the MyJCB App: https://www.jcb.co.jp/myjcb/app/index.htmlFor details about the Digital Concierge feature:https://www.jcb.co.jp/promotion/digital_concierge/index.htmlAbout A’ Design Award & CompetitionA' Design Award and Competition is one of the world’s largest, most prestigious and influential design accolades, one of the highest achievements in design. Entries are evaluated by an internationally influential jury panel composed of established scholars, prominent press members, creative design professionals, and experienced entrepreneurs. In the 2024–2025 edition, 1,821 winners from 115 countries were selected.Award summaryCategory: Mobile Technologies, Applications and Software DesignAward: Golden A' Design Awardhttps://competition.adesignaward.com/167269About JCB and FOURDIGITJCB Co., Ltd.JCB is a major global payment brand and a leading credit card issuer and acquirer in Japan. JCB launched its card business in Japan in 1961 and began expanding worldwide in 1981. Its acceptance network includes about 56 million merchants around the world. JCB Cards are now issued mainly in Asian countries and territories, with more than 169 million cardmembers. As part of its international growth strategy, JCB has formed alliances with hundreds of leading banks and financial institutions globally to increase its merchant coverage and cardmember base. As a comprehensive payment solution provider, JCB commits to providing responsive and high-quality service and products to all customers worldwide.For more information, please visit: www.global.jcb/en/FOURDIGIT Inc.FOURDIGIT is a design and tech company that provides essential 'design' to connect digital technology and people, creating comfortable experiences for everyone involved. Drawing on our expertise cultivated in Japan, we are expanding our services to regions across Asia where the demand for digital design is growing alongside economic development. Our objective is to deliver design and technology solutions that drive business success on a global scale. Our current office locations include Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia. Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

KAWASAKI, Japan, June 2, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Limited today announced its collaboration with Kawasaki City to launch a redevelopment project for the Fujitsu Technology Park in anticipation of its 90th anniversary in June 2025.Envisioned as an "Open Innovation & Technology Park," this initiative will foster connections between diverse stakeholders including – local government, the community, research institutions, and educational organizations – to cultivate an open environment where materiality initiatives and innovation can flourish. Building upon the spirit of Fujitsu's founding, the Fujitsu Technology Park will see a phased expansion, incorporating cutting-edge technology demonstration zones, environmental sustainability initiatives, and enhanced sports and wellness experiences. Fujitsu will promote this redevelopment with the aim of completion by 2035, coinciding with Fujitsu's centennial celebration.Redevelopment project overviewFujitsu initially embarked on a redevelopment plan in 2011 to elevate the Kawasaki Office (now Fujitsu Technology Park), a cornerstone of the company since its inception, into a world-class research and development campus. While this plan was temporarily paused for review in 2015, the demolition of outdated structures is currently underway.In the intervening years, Fujitsu has actively championed Kawasaki City's vision for a sustainable urban future, strengthening its partnership with the city. As a key milestone, in the first half of fiscal year 2024, Fujitsu consolidated its research and development departments and corporate functions into Fujitsu Technology Park and relocated its headquarters functions there. Furthermore, in January 2025, Fujitsu commenced the construction of a state-of-the-art, quantum computing facility as part of our research and development strategy for quantum computing. This facility will house one of the world's most powerful superconducting quantum computers, boasting 1,000 qubits, and is projected to be completed in fiscal year 2026.Redevelopment project conceptThe "Open Innovation & Technology Park" concept will be realized through phased redevelopment following the four distinct themes listed below.The overarching goal is to create an accessible, community-integrated, and walkable space.・Cultivation of a rich and sustainable environmentFujitsu aims to spearhead regional sustainability by implementing multifaceted initiatives, including promoting harmony with nature, conserving biodiversity, and creating green spaces to enhance resilience. The goal is for these initiatives to have a ripple effect throughout the region.・Connecting society through technology and innovationFujitsu is committed to collaborating with the local community to drive innovation, accelerate its social implementation, and enhance daily life.・Promotion of holistic well-being through sports and healthBy leveraging technology and data, Fujitsu seeks to create novel and engaging experiences centered on health and sports, contributing to overall well-being.・Honoring the founding spirit of innovationFujitsu will honor its founding spirit, deeply rooted in Kawasaki City, by accelerating materiality initiatives. This will be achieved by fostering connections between the Fujitsu Group, government agencies, and the local community through the Fujitsu Technology Park's redevelopment.Future plansA dedicated Fujitsu Sports zone will be established in the northwest corner of the site, featuring a newly constructed gymnasium, the Fujitsu Arena. By harnessing the power of technology and data, this area will provide engaging and novel sports experiences for all. The multi-purpose facility will also serve as a venue for company events and a temporary evacuation center for local residents in the event of a disaster.Step 2: Fujitsu Museum/Open Innovation (tentative name)As the gateway to the Fujitsu Technology Park, a multi-purpose facility will be constructed to connect customers, the community, and society with Fujitsu. The project also includes the development of a plaza near the station. This facility will house the Fujitsu Museum and serve as a welcoming space where people can gather, explore technology, ignite their creativity, and contribute to future innovations.Subsequent redevelopment phases after Step 1, Step 2 will be shared in due course, considering evolving circumstances and following consultations with stakeholders, including local residents.Fujitsu’s Commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations in 2015 represent a set of common goals to be achieved worldwide by 2030.Fujitsu’s purpose — “to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation” — is a promise to contribute to the vision of a better future empowered by the SDGs.About FujitsuFujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers around the globe, our 113,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: AI, Computing, Networks, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.6 trillion yen (US$23 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: global.fujitsuPress ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic and Investor Relations DivisionInquiries Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, May 30, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) is pleased to announce it has established MC Global Innovation Inc. (MCGI) to serve as the operating company for its corporate venture capital (CVC) platform.Aligned with the “Create” pillar of MC’s Corporate Strategy 2027, MCGI will accelerate collaboration with startups and uncover business opportunities beyond MC’s existing domains. This is MC’s first company-wide CVC initiative.MCGI will make flexible investments across a broad range of sectors, with emphasis on areas with large future markets and high growth potential where MC can add distinctive value. It will build on technological insights and networks cultivated through industry-academia partnerships.To date, MC’s Business Groups have invested in startups closely linked to their current domains. With the new CVC company, MC’s total startup investment, including its existing commitments, will be approximately JPY 100 billion (about USD 700 million).Leveraging MC’s integrated strength, MCGI will offer portfolio companies tailored support that spans broad industry expertise, deep insights, customer access, and global networks, thereby facilitating commercialization, industrial application, and international expansion.Amid the growing uncertainty driven by rapid technological advances such as AI, MC will utilize MCGI to cultivate new pillars of growth and transform its business portfolio. Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, May 30, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Honda R&D Co., Ltd. (“Honda”), a research and development subsidiary of Honda Motor Co., Ltd., will co-develop a refueling port connecting system designed for on-orbit refueling of satellites, with Astroscale Japan Inc. (“Astroscale”), a subsidiary of Astroscale Holdings Inc.Honda will apply its mechatronics technologies amassed through its ongoing robotics research to co-develop the connecting system with an aim to integrate it with Astroscale RPOD (rendezvous, proximity operations and docking) technology so that it can be used in the technology demonstration of satellite refueling in low Earth orbit Astroscale is planning to conduct around 2029.Earth’s orbits are becoming increasingly congested due to the growing number of satellites and space debris, raising concerns that it may become difficult to sustainably use those orbits in the long term if no proactive measures are taken. To address this issue and achieve space sustainability, it is critical to move away from the traditional satellites and rockets developed for single use and establish a circular space economy based on the principles of “Reduce, Reuse, Repair, Refuel and Remove.” To this end, providing on-orbit services for satellites is considered one of the solutions.The two companies will co-develop a refueling port connecting system particularly for on-orbit satellite refueling, one of the key on-orbit services to enhance space sustainability. When on-orbit refueling becomes possible, it will extend the life of satellites and reduce both the number of satellites and the number of satellite launches. Moreover, by eliminating fuel constraints through refueling, satellites will gain greater range of missions and flexibility, enabling new ways of utilizing satellites.Honda R&D has been researching and developing robotics technologies that enable people to transcend various constraints such as time, place and human abilities and to augment people’s possibilities. Assuming that the range of human activities will expand into outer space in the future, Honda will strive to utilize its robotics technologies in various situations in outer space, such as applications of its remotely controlled robots on the lunar surface. For such applications, the technologies must function reliably even in the harsh environment of outer space. Co-developing the refueling port connecting system with Astroscale, the global market leader in on-orbit satellite servicing, will become the first step Honda takes toward acquiring technology that is practical for use in outer space.Comments by Keiji Otsu, President and Representative Director of Honda R&D Co., Ltd.“To this date, Honda has developed and delivered a wide range of products that provide mobility on land, in the water and in the skies. As our next frontier, we will take our challenges into the field of outer space and strive to offer value that makes people’s daily lives more enjoyable. Through the co-development of this refueling port connection system with Astroscale, Honda will contribute to space sustainability. Moreover, we will apply the practical technologies we gain through this co-development to our ongoing space-related research and development so that Honda technologies will contribute to the success of many space missions around the world.” Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, May 30, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - IFS AB and NEC Corporation are strengthening their strategic partnership to create new value. Through this partnership, the two companies will further combine their strengths to accelerate the implementation of solutions in global markets, mutually enhance their resources and skills, and support the continued growth of their customers.As the leading provider of Industrial AI software, IFS provides companies worldwide with solutions to support manufacturing, supply chains, facility maintenance, and after-sales service operations.Since signing a partnership agreement with IFS in 1997, NEC has been offering IFS supply chain management services, such as NEC’s BluStellar (*1), a value creation model that supports the global business development of manufacturing customers based in Japan.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 rapid cloud services with an enhanced delivery system.BackgroundSupply chain management has become increasingly important in recent years due to globalization and economic volatility. Companies are demanding greater supply chain visibility and flexibility to both manage risk and improve efficiency. Especially since the COVID pandemic, there has been a surge in technology investment to minimize supply chain disruptions.In this context, many companies are shifting to cloud solutions. Cloud technology is cost-effective and scalable, and its integration with AI and IoT provides a platform for automating operations and enabling predictive analytics. This shift to the cloud is essential to increase competitiveness in the global marketplace. At the same time, from an economic security perspective, cloud services are required to retain sovereignty and control over data and software in accordance with the laws and regulations of each country.This social background has led the two companies to announce the strengthening of this strategic partnership.Purpose of collaborationTo enhance the supply chain management that has been provided by both companies and expand IFS' diverse solutions, including "facility maintenance management" and "after-sales service operations," which are mainly provided to the manufacturing industry, to the aviation industry and other industries, thereby contributing to the realization of Digital Transforation (DX) for more customers.Provide flexible and secure cloud services, including new solutions that combine the assets of both companies, to customers in a timely manner.Specific efforts in the collaborationBuilding and Providing a Secure Cloud EnvironmentThe two companies will jointly build an environment for providing IFS Cloud (*2), IFS' component-based global ERP package, at a data center in Japan. This will provide a secure environment for customers seeking highly secure and reliable cloud services in Japan. NEC Inzai Data Center (*3), which provides a safe and secure cloud environment, is under consideration as one of the candidate data centers.Joint Development and Deployment of Next-Generation Services for the Japanese MarketThe two companies will leverage their respective strengths to continuously develop new services that meet the needs of the Japanese market. Specifically, NEC will provide its knowledge as a standard feature of IFS Cloud and develop a safe and secure upgrade method from IFS Applications to IFS Cloud. NEC will provide both new and existing customers with value-added services to support their transformations.Joint Development and Global Expansion of AI ServicesIFS and NEC will collaborate on cutting-edge AI technologies and solutions to develop new services. Through this collaboration, the two companies will accelerate the deployment of AI services in Japan and other global markets. Specifically, IFS will incorporate advanced AI solutions from NEC's BluStellar, including AI that automates the negotiation and coordination of procurement transactions with suppliers, into its own solutions and offer them to IFS' global customers. NEC will also use IFS' AI service, IFS.ai, to promote the use of AI by its customers in Japan, Asia, and elsewhere in the world.Strengthening Delivery SystemBoth companies will actively train highly skilled personnel and work together to strengthen the delivery system. This will enable us to provide faster and higher quality services to our customers.Through these efforts, the two companies will contribute to the realization of DX and business growth for both manufacturing and non-manufacturing customers in Japan and around the world.Mark Moffat, CEO of IFS AB, comments.IFS is honored to deepen our relationship with NEC and to launch an expanded, future-focused strategic partnership.Together, we have long supported the growth of manufacturing customers. Now, we are taking a bold step forward—extending our collaboration into high-growth industries such as aerospace, and scaling our joint offerings for the global market with advanced solutions like IFS POKA and IFS Copperleaf.By combining IFS’s industrial AI and global innovation with NEC’s deep market insight & experience, we are uniquely positioned to deliver transformative value at scale.As cloud adoption accelerates and regulatory demands intensify, our combined strengths will empower customers to drive smarter operations and achieve lasting business agility.This partnership is not just an evolution—it’s a commitment to go BIG, together.For our customers. For the industries we serve. And for the future we are building together.We are super excited about what lies ahead with partnership with NEC. Thank you.Comments from Takayuki Morita, President and CEO, NEC CorporationNEC has established a strong and longstanding partnership with IFS, having a proven track record of implementing IFS solutions across more than 200 companies spanning nearly 400 locations globally. We are delighted to announce our deepened commitment to strategically enhancing our partnership with IFS, focusing on empowering customers in Japan to achieve their global business ambitions.Through this joint endeavor, we will co-develop IFS Cloud’s cloud solutions in domestic data centers, enabling secure and reliable cloud environments tailored for customers in Japan. Furthermore, integrating NEC’s world-leading AI into IFS Cloud will drive new experiences and value creation for our customers.NEC also embraces the "Client Zero" approach by leveraging IFS’ solutions and innovations within our own organization to accelerate DX initiatives across the NEC Group's supply chain.Combining the respective strengths of NEC and IFS, we are committed to empowering continuous business growth for a wide range of industries, not only in Japan but globally.(1) "BluStellar" is a value creation model that leads customers into the future by realizing business model innovation and solving social issues and customer management issues through advanced cross-industry knowledge backed by proven results and NEC's cutting-edge technology honed through years of development and operation.https://jpn.nec.com/dx/index.html(2) IFS Cloudhttps://www.ifs.com/ifs-cloud/ifs-cloud-overview(3) NEC Inzai Data Centerhttps://jpn.nec.com/outsourcing/dc/inzai.html About IFSIFS is the world's leading provider of industrial AI and enterprise software for manufacturing, service, and hard-core businesses that power the planet. Our technology enables companies that manufacture goods, maintain complex assets, and manage service-centric operations to unleash the transformative power of Industrial AI™ to improve productivity, efficiency, and sustainability.IFS Cloud is a fully configurable, AI-powered platform designed to deliver ultimate flexibility and adaptability to your specific requirements and business evolution. Addressing the needs of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), Supply Chain Management (SCM), Information Technology Service Management (ITSM), and Field Service Management (FSM), IFS' technology leverages AI, machine learning, real-time data, and analytics to help customers make informed strategic decisions. IFS technology leverages AI, machine learning, real-time data, and analytics to help customers make informed strategic decisions and achieve Moments of Service™.IFS was founded in 1983 by five college friends who pitched a tent outside the property of their first customer. They were available 24/7 and put their customers' needs first. Since then, IFS has grown into a global leader with more than 7,000 employees in 80 countries. Built on the core values of agility, customer centricity, and trust, IFS is recognized worldwide for delivering value and supporting strategic change. We are the most recommended supplier in our field. To find out why, visit ifs.com/en.About NECNEC Corporation has established itself as a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies while promoting the brand statement of "Orchestrating a brighter world." NEC enables businesses and communities to adapt to rapid changes taking place in both society and the market as it provides for the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. For more information, visit NEC at https://www.nec.com. Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.